New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 41 - HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMITS
Subchapter 5 - PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Section 16:41-5.1 - Submission of permit applications

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 16:41-5.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) Applications for highway occupancy permits are available from the Department's Operations Permit Office or the Department's website at: www.state.nj.us/transportation/eng/forms. Multiple activities, such as construction of streetscape improvements, may be included on one application. Whenever the activities restrict the available pavement width or alter the normal traffic patterns, a request to close the lane or shoulder shall be included on the application. Based upon the predominant activity being performed, the following application forms shall be used:

Predominant Activity Application
Utility opening Form MT-17A
Erection of pole Form MT-33A
Drainage facilities Form MT-39A
Bridge attachment Form MT-105A
Highway occupancy Form MT-120A
Vegetation canopy management Form MT-120A

(b) Permit applicants shall provide duplicate copies of the following information to the Operations Permit Office:

1. For a highway occupancy permit for activities other than those listed in (b)2 through 5 below, the applicant's name, mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone number; the name of the entity on whose behalf the applicant makes the application; the type of permit for which the applicant makes the application; the State highway number, municipality, county, exact location, direction, and reference point such as a street, stream, existing roadway features, or milepost, at which the proposed activity is to be undertaken; and a description of the project the applicant proposes to undertake;

2. For a bridge attachment permit, the entity for whom application is being made, the agent making the application, the utility's name, the telephone number, e-mail address, and mailing address of the agent; the location of the attachment as being on or over the bridge; the route number, municipality, county, location with reference to intersection, and distinct landmark such as a road, existing roadway features, river, or stream, at which the proposed activity is to be undertaken; and the purpose of the activity;

3. For a utility opening permit, the utility's name, mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone number; the State highway number, municipality, county, location with reference to intersection, and distinct landmark, such as a road, river, or stream, existing roadway features and infrastructure, and nearest street, at which the proposed opening is to be undertaken; the width, length, and square footage of the opening; and the work commencement and completion date, and when applicable, the bond date and agreement date;

4. For a drainage facility construction permit, the abutting property owner or local authority's name, mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone number; the State highway number, side, municipality, county, location with reference to intersection, and distinct landmark such as a road, river, or stream, and nearest street, existing roadway features and infrastructure at which the proposed drainage facility construction opening is to be undertaken; and the purpose of the proposed drainage facility construction; and

5. For a pole erection permit, the utility's name, mailing address, and telephone number; the bond and agreement dates; the number of poles to be erected or relocated; the maximum voltage; the completion date; the State highway number, municipality, county, and location in relation to an intersecting street, stream, or landmark, existing roadway features and infrastructure at which the pole erection is to be made; and the general purpose of the work.

(c) The Operations Permit Office shall determine if permits are necessary, confirm that the applicant has applied for the proper types of permits, coordinate the review with other Department offices, and, if appropriate, issue letters confirming that permits are not needed.

(d) The Department shall not consider an application to have been submitted, and shall not begin processing a permit application, until the applicant has submitted the proper application fee.

(e) The entities listed in the table below or a representative thereof holding a completed power of attorney form (MT-156, available from the Department's Operations Permit Office or the Department's website at: www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/accessmgt/), are the only entities eligible to sign permit applications. The applicant shall submit the completed MT-156 with the application when those listed do not sign the application. If the signatory is signing in other than an individual capacity, the applicant shall submit with the application a copy of an appropriate resolution authorizing the individual to sign on behalf of the applicant. All signatures must be original.

Type of permit application Application signed by:
Utility openings Utility (For longitudinal underground fiber optic installations, the utility shall sign the application)
Poles Utility
Curb, sidewalk, or handicapped ramp Abutting owner or local authority
Drainage facilities Abutting owner or local authority
Landscaping, tree trimming, vegetation control, or unclassified landscaping Abutting owner or local authority
Bridge attachments Utility
Pedestrian overpass or underpass Abutting owner or local authority
Grading Abutting owner or local authority
Guiderail Abutting owner or local authority
Test holes or borings Applicant
Monitoring wells Applicant
Crosswalks Local Authority
Bus shelters or benches Registered motor carrier or local authority
Banners, decorations, or temporary announcements or guide signs Applicant
Parades or gatherings Applicant
Temporary use Applicant
Detours off State highways or vice versa Applicant
Lane or shoulder closings on State highways Applicant or utility
Automatic traffic counting procedure Applicant
Wireless communications site survey Carrier
Railroad grade crossings Railroad or its designated contractor
Miscellaneous Applicant
Vegetation Canopy Management Site InvestigationOutdoor advertising permit holder
Vegetation Canopy Management PlanOutdoor advertising permit holder

(f) Applications shall reflect conditions that exist at the time the application is submitted to the Department and include all State, county, municipal, or private projects that have been advertised for construction or awarded, as appropriate.

(g) The application shall identify all State highways by route number and shall identify direction of travel based on the general orientation of the State highway, as designated by the Department. These directions may differ from the orientation of the particular State highway segment.

(h) The Department may require supporting documents as part of the application as identified in 16:41-5.6(b).

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