N.J. Admin. Code § 16:47-4.20

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 16:47-4.20 - Right-of-way dedication

(a) The Department complies with prevailing laws and Federal Highway Administration regulations for dedications and donations of land.

(b) Right-of-way dedications shall be accompanied by:

1. Two copies of a letter or agreement from the present owner indicating his knowledge that the land to be dedicated has value and his willingness to waive all rights to receive compensation from the State for these lands and access rights which he will dedicate to the State at no cost;

2. One copy of a 22 inch (594 millimeters) by 36 inch (841 millimeters) mylar General Property Parcel Map at a scale of one inch equals 30 feet (1=300 for metric).

3. Two copies of a metes and bounds description of the land to be dedicated to the State;

4. Two copies of the existing deed;

5. A deed of conveyance or perpetual easement for the right-of-way dedication to the State of New Jersey; and

6. A report of title setting forth that the State of New Jersey is vested with good and marketable title or, in the event that an easement is being conveyed, that the easement is not encumbered, or any rights held by others. Said report is to be issued by a title company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey.

(c) The applicant shall submit the proposed deed and the report of title to the Bureau of Major Access Permits for review and approval by the Title Unit. The applicant shall be responsible for clearing all exceptions shown on the report of title.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:47-4.20

Administrative Change, 48 N.J.R. 1831(a).