Township of Fredon
County of Sussex, State of New Jersey

Notice of Introduction Ordinance 2026‑06

Title:

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 466 (Streets and Sidewalks), Article II (Excavations and Openings) of the Code of the Township of Fredon to Establish Pavement Restoration Requirements Where a Waiver Is Granted for Utility Work, and to Establish a Prohibition Period for Excavation of Newly Constructed or Resurfaced Streets.

Summary:

This Ordinance amends Chapter 466 of the Township Code to require full‑lane pavement restoration when a waiver is granted for utility work. It also establishes a five‑year prohibition period on the excavation of newly constructed or resurfaced Township roads, subject to defined emergency exceptions and a waiver process. Additional restoration requirements, application procedures, and enforcement provisions are included.

Introduction & First Reading:

The Ordinance was introduced at the Township Committee meeting held on July 22, 2026. A copy is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Township Clerk.

Public Hearing & Final Adoption:

The public hearing and final consideration of this Ordinance will be held on August 10, 2026, at the Fredon Township Municipal Building. Members of the public are invited to attend and provide comments.

Record of Vote – Introduction (July 22, 2026):

Motion: Erin Corcella
Second: Rob Moore
Aye: Corcella, Moore, Plock, Weber
Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Nichols

The foregoing is a true copy of an ordinance introduced and adopted on first reading by the Township Committee of the Township of Fredon on July 22, 2026.

Suzanne Boland, RMC, Municipal Clerk

July 28, 2026