Bill > S502

This bill requires municipalities to either pave, repave, improve, or reimprove roads and streets within a qualified private community that are either accepted for dedication to public use or meet municipal standards for dedication, or to provide reimbursement to the private community for these paving costs. A qualified private community refers to a residential community that is not owned or maintained by a municipality but has roads and streets that meet certain criteria for public acceptance. This provision is an addition to existing municipal responsibilities, which already include snow removal, street lighting (for electricity costs), and waste collection within such communities. The bill also clarifies that municipalities are not required to provide these services if the roads do not meet dedication standards, except for width, and includes a provision for adjusting municipal budget calculations to account for these new paving obligations.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S502