Full Notification

As cooler weather is upon us and the winter months grow closer, we face the realities and challenges of snow and ice removal so that the Byram Township roadways remain passable and safe.

To help us in performing our road clearing and deicing services the Township of Byram would like to share the following information with property owners to help them understand their obligations under the Township code to avoid misinterpretations or potential property maintenance complaints.

Byram Township would like to refamiliarize residents with Township Code Chapter 214 Right-Of-Way Strip
 Township of Byram, NJ Right-Of-Way Strip (ecode360.com)

It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to hold property owners responsible for maintaining the municipal right-of-way strip between their lot line(s) and the edge of pavement.

 Maintenance includes but is not limited to:

1) trimming and cutting of trees, shrubs, and bushes;
2) removal of hazardous trees; and
3) keeping the area free of any objects, structures, debris, or landscaping, including but not limited to walls, rocks, or any other obstructions.
The Township of Byram shall not be liable for any damage to, or caused by, any vegetation, debris, or structure in the Municipal right-of-way strip.

If you have not done so already, please take a few minutes to review the code so that you can be familiar with the property owner’s maintenance responsibilities of the right of way strip.

Properly maintaining the right of way strips in accordance with the Township Code really helps our DPW to perform their road clearing and deicing services safely and effectively. Landscaping, basketball stanchions and various other items placed in the right of way can hamper the ability to effectively maintain roadways and often damage township vehicles and equipment.

Thank you for taking the time to review and comply Township Code Chapter 214 Right-Of-Way Strip, by working together, your help will make our jobs easier and safer.