I have been told there may be an easement on my property. How do I find out what the easement is for and how does that impact my property?

There are maps available for review in the Engineering Department which show recorded easements on private property for storm sewers and sanitary sewers. You are generally not permitted to construct any permanent structure, such as a wall, patio, or a building within an easement.  Easements usually contain underground pipes, manholes and/or inlets that provide access to the Township for maintenance of the sewer system. A fence crossing an easement is often permitted as long as the owner signs an indemnification, or “Hold Harmless” agreement with the Township. In some locations, the easement is for an open channel that carries storm water runoff, such as a ditch, stream or stone lined channel. A fence may not be constructed across an open channel. 

 The Township does not have any records of easements for public utilities such as JCP&L or PSE&G, and does not have records of private easements that may be on your property, but these may show up on your property survey.

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1. Do I need a permit to replace the curb/sidewalk/driveway apron/gutter in front of my house?
2. The roots from a Township tree have lifted the sidewalk in front of my house. Will the Township replace the sidewalk?
3. Where am I permitted to discharge sump pump drainage?
4. I am planning an addition/alteration project at my house. Does the work require a permit from the Engineering Department?
5. I want to re-grade my property and construct a retaining wall in order to create a level lawn area. What permits are required and what type of plans must be submitted?
6. I have been told there may be an easement on my property. How do I find out what the easement is for and how does that impact my property?
7. How do I find out what flood zone my property is in? Do I need flood insurance?
8. Can I get a copy of my survey?
9. What will the Township do if I believe that my neighbor has infringed on my property? For example, if they removed vegetation, or disturbed my fence?
10. Do I need a permit to repave my driveway?
11. What can I do if I have water coming onto my property from a neighbor's property?
12. The property next to my property is under construction and mud from their site has flowed into my yard. Who do I call to clean it up?
13. The inlet in the street is blocked and water floods the roadway during heavy rain storms. Who cleans out the inlet?
14. The utility company was working on my street and the pavement has not been repaired. Will the roadway be repaved?