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Borough of Chester, NJ
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2023-08-01
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Part II, General Legislation
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Chapter 163 Land Development and Procedures
Part I, Administrative Legislation
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 9
Boards and Commissions
Ch 13
Borough Council
Ch 22
Court, Municipal
Ch 24
Defined Contribution Retirement Program
Ch 25
Elected Officials
Ch 26
Emergency Services
Ch 41
Interlocal Services Agreements
Ch 50
Officers and Employees
Ch 53
Personnel Practices
Ch 55
Police Department
Ch 59
Purchasing
Ch 60
Finances
Ch 72
Utilities
Part II, General Legislation
Ch 77
Affordable Housing
Ch 82
Alarms
Ch 85
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 88
Amusement Devices
Ch 91
Animals
Ch 97
Buildings, Unfit
Ch 102
Checks, Fraudulent
Ch 109
Construction Codes, Uniform
Ch 111
Deer Management Program
Ch 116
Disorderly Conduct
Ch 120
Drug-Free School Zones
Ch 123
Escrow for Requested Activities
Ch 127
Fees
Ch 132
Fire Prevention
Ch 139
(Reserved)
Ch 144
Games of Chance
Ch 148
Garages, Service Stations, Bulk Gas and Oil Storage Plants
Ch 153
Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours
Ch 155
House Numbering and Naming Streets
Ch 156
Knox Boxes
Ch 159
Insurance
Ch 163
Land Development and Procedures
Ch 163 Art I
Purpose and Scope
§ 163-1
Title.
§ 163-2
Purpose.
§ 163-3
Interpretation and scope.
§ 163-4
Repealer.
§ 163-5
When effective.
Ch 163 Art II
Definitions
§ 163-6
Definitions and word use.
Ch 163 Art III
Planning Board
§ 163-7
Planning Board continued.
§ 163-8
Terms.
§ 163-9
Vacancies and removals.
§ 163-10
Organization of Board.
§ 163-11
Planning Board Attorney.
§ 163-12
Experts and staff.
§ 163-13
Powers and duties generally.
§ 163-14
Ancillary powers.
Ch 163 Art IV
(Reserved)
§ 163-15
through § 163-25. (Reserved)
Ch 163 Art V
General Administrative and Procedural Requirements
§ 163-26
Purpose.
§ 163-27
General procedures for site plan and subdivision approval.
§ 163-28
Conventional application fees and escrows.
§ 163-29
Inspection fees.
§ 163-30
Procedure relating to off-site/off-tract improvements.
§ 163-31
Guaranties required; surety; release.
§ 163-32
Certificates showing approval; contents.
§ 163-33
Snow and ice removal from dedicated but not accepted streets.
§ 163-34
Meetings: municipal agencies.
§ 163-35
Hearings.
§ 163-36
Notice requirements.
§ 163-37
Appeal to governing body; time; notice; modification; stay of proceedings.
§ 163-38
Time periods for action.
§ 163-39
Corporate and partnership applicants; disclosure; penalty.
§ 163-40
Exception in application of subdivision or site plan regulation.
§ 163-41
Compliance with conditions; installation or improvement prior to certificate of occupancy.
§ 163-42
Rules and regulations as minimum requirements.
§ 163-43
Planning Board or Board of Adjustment may permit deviation.
Ch 163 Art VI
Site Plan Review
§ 163-44
Approving authorities.
§ 163-45
Preliminary and site plan approval requirements.
§ 163-46
Conditions for approval of preliminary site plans and minor site plans.
§ 163-47
Details of site plans.
§ 163-48
Inspections.
§ 163-49
Construction requirements.
§ 163-50
Final site plan approval requirements.
§ 163-51
Signing of plan.
§ 163-52
Administration standards; variances authorized.
Ch 163 Art VII
Subdivision of Land
§ 163-53
Approving agencies.
§ 163-54
Subdivision approval requirements.
§ 163-55
Conditions for approval of subdivision plans.
§ 163-56
Concept plat and procedures; taxes and assessments.
§ 163-57
Minor subdivision approval.
§ 163-58
Preliminary plat approval.
§ 163-59
Final plat approval.
§ 163-60
Waiver of requirements authorized.
§ 163-61
Plat details.
§ 163-62
Improvements.
§ 163-63
Design standards.
§ 163-64
Violations and penalties.
Ch 163 Art VIII
Environmental Protection
§ 163-65
Purpose and scope.
§ 163-66
Contents of statement.
§ 163-67
General provisions.
Ch 163 Art IX
Zoning - Zone Requirements
§ 163-68
Zone Map.
§ 163-69
Schedules.
§ 163-70
General regulations and exceptions for all zones.
§ 163-71
Residential zones.
§ 163-72
Business zones.
§ 163-73
Office zones.
§ 163-74
(Reserved)
§ 163-75
Conditional uses.
§ 163-75.1
Neighborhood Cluster — Lot Averaging Overlay.
§ 163-76
Nonconformance.
§ 163-77
Enforcement and administration.
§ 163-78
Development fee ordinance.
§ 163-79
Accessory apartments.
§ 163-79.1
Municipally sponsored one-hundred-percent affordable housing development.
Ch 163 Art X
Zoning - Off-Street Parking and Loading
§ 163-80
Off-street parking.
§ 163-81
Green parking buffer and parking area landscaping.
§ 163-82
Churches and institutional uses.
§ 163-83
Off-street loading space.
Ch 163 Art XI
Historic Preservation and Architectural Review
§ 163-84
Purpose and scope.
§ 163-85
Designated districts, buildings and sites.
§ 163-86
Historic Preservation Committee.
§ 163-87
Architectural review procedures.
§ 163-87.1
Demolition or moving of structure.
Ch 163 Art XII
Zoning - Signs
§ 163-88
Scope.
§ 163-89
Permitted signs.
§ 163-90
Temporary signs.
§ 163-91
Prohibited signs.
§ 163-92
Miscellaneous regulations pertaining to all signs.
§ 163-93
Materials and design.
§ 163-94
Alteration.
§ 163-95
Nonconforming use; termination of use.
§ 163-96
Permits.
§ 163-97
Variances.
§ 163-98
Enforcement and penalties.
Ch 163 Art XIII
Design Standards
§ 163-99
Attached age-restricted dwelling units.
Ch 163 Art XIV
Mandatory Affordable Housing Set-Aside Regulations
§ 163-100
Mandatory affordable housing set-aside for multifamily dwellings.
Ch 163 Art XV
Highlands Land Use
§ 163-101
Title; purpose; scope.
§ 163-102
Applicability.
§ 163-103
Definitions.
§ 163-104
Establishment of Highlands districts.
§ 163-105
Highlands zone district regulations.
§ 163-106
Highlands resource regulations.
§ 163-107
General regulations.
§ 163-108
Planned development regulations.
§ 163-109
Application review procedures and requirements.
§ 163-110
Appeals; waivers; exceptions.
§ 163-111
Enforcement; violations; penalties.
Ch 168
Limousine and Livery Service
Ch 170
Massage, Bodywork and Somatic Therapy Establishments
Ch 172
Open Space
Ch 174
Outdoor Storage Units and Dumpsters
Ch 175
Parking
Ch 176
Fire Zones
Ch 178
Licensing
Ch 180
Business Licenses
Ch 183
Property Maintenance
Ch 186
Roadside Stands
Ch 189
Seating, Outdoor Seasonal
Ch 190
Emergent Provisions
Ch 192
Sewers and Water
Ch 197
Soil Control
Ch 201
Solid Waste
Ch 202
Farmers' Markets
Ch 203
Special Events
Ch 204
Stormwater Management
Ch 205
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 206
Mobile Vendors
Ch 211
Swimming Pool, Chester Area
Ch 212
Tattooing and Body-Piercing Establishments
Ch 213
Temporary Secondary Signs
Ch 214
Towing
Ch 218
Trailers and Trailer Parks
Ch 225
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 226
Parks and Recreation
Part III, Board of Health Legislation
Ch 235
General Provisions
Ch 237
Animals
Ch 238
Business Licenses
Ch 239
Child-Care Centers
Ch 244
Food Establishments, Retail
Ch 247
Health Inspections and Permits; Covid Safety Plans
Ch 249
Nuisances, Public Health
Ch 251
Recreational Bathing Places, Public
Ch 253
Sanitary Code
Ch 256
Sewage Disposal Systems, Individual
Ch 260
Wastewater Disposal Systems
Ch 262
Water Supply Systems, Individual
Appendix
Ch A268
Comcast of Central New Jersey II, LLC, Cable Franchise
Ch A269
Agreements
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter 163
Land Development and Procedures
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Chester
12-7-1998
by
Ord. No. 98-20
. Amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Schedule 1, Part 1 Schedule of Lot Area, Yard and Building Requirements
Attachment 2 - Schedule 1, Part 2 Impervious Coverage Table
Attachment 3 - Schedule 1, Part 3 Sliding Scale Floor Area Limit Table
Attachment 4 - Appendix A
Attachment 5 - Appendix B
Attachment 6 - Appendix C
Attachment 7 - Appendix D
Attachment 8 - Appendix E
Attachment 9 - Appendix F
Attachment 10 - Land Use Board Checklist
Article I
Purpose and Scope
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§ 163-1
Title.
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§ 163-2
Purpose.
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§ 163-3
Interpretation and scope.
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§ 163-4
Repealer.
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§ 163-5
When effective.
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Article II
Definitions
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§ 163-6
Definitions and word use.
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Article III
Planning Board
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§ 163-7
Planning Board continued.
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§ 163-8
Terms.
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§ 163-9
Vacancies and removals.
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§ 163-10
Organization of Board.
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§ 163-11
Planning Board Attorney.
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§ 163-12
Experts and staff.
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§ 163-13
Powers and duties generally.
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§ 163-14
Ancillary powers.
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Article IV
(Reserved)
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§ 163-15
through § 163-25. (Reserved)
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Article V
General Administrative and Procedural Requirements
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§ 163-26
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 163-27
General procedures for site plan and subdivision approval.
chevron_right
§ 163-28
Conventional application fees and escrows.
chevron_right
§ 163-29
Inspection fees.
chevron_right
§ 163-30
Procedure relating to off-site/off-tract improvements.
chevron_right
§ 163-31
Guaranties required; surety; release.
chevron_right
§ 163-32
Certificates showing approval; contents.
chevron_right
§ 163-33
Snow and ice removal from dedicated but not accepted streets.
chevron_right
§ 163-34
Meetings: municipal agencies.
chevron_right
§ 163-35
Hearings.
chevron_right
§ 163-36
Notice requirements.
chevron_right
§ 163-37
Appeal to governing body; time; notice; modification; stay of proceedings.
chevron_right
§ 163-38
Time periods for action.
chevron_right
§ 163-39
Corporate and partnership applicants; disclosure; penalty.
chevron_right
§ 163-40
Exception in application of subdivision or site plan regulation.
chevron_right
§ 163-41
Compliance with conditions; installation or improvement prior to certificate of occupancy.
chevron_right
§ 163-42
Rules and regulations as minimum requirements.
chevron_right
§ 163-43
Planning Board or Board of Adjustment may permit deviation.
chevron_right
Article VI
Site Plan Review
chevron_right
§ 163-44
Approving authorities.
chevron_right
§ 163-45
Preliminary and site plan approval requirements.
chevron_right
§ 163-46
Conditions for approval of preliminary site plans and minor site plans.
chevron_right
§ 163-47
Details of site plans.
chevron_right
§ 163-48
Inspections.
chevron_right
§ 163-49
Construction requirements.
chevron_right
§ 163-50
Final site plan approval requirements.
chevron_right
§ 163-51
Signing of plan.
chevron_right
§ 163-52
Administration standards; variances authorized.
chevron_right
Article VII
Subdivision of Land
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§ 163-53
Approving agencies.
chevron_right
§ 163-54
Subdivision approval requirements.
chevron_right
§ 163-55
Conditions for approval of subdivision plans.
chevron_right
§ 163-56
Concept plat and procedures; taxes and assessments.
chevron_right
§ 163-57
Minor subdivision approval.
chevron_right
§ 163-58
Preliminary plat approval.
chevron_right
§ 163-59
Final plat approval.
chevron_right
§ 163-60
Waiver of requirements authorized.
chevron_right
§ 163-61
Plat details.
chevron_right
§ 163-62
Improvements.
chevron_right
§ 163-63
Design standards.
chevron_right
§ 163-64
Violations and penalties.
chevron_right
Article VIII
Environmental Protection
chevron_right
§ 163-65
Purpose and scope.
chevron_right
§ 163-66
Contents of statement.
chevron_right
§ 163-67
General provisions.
chevron_right
Article IX
Zoning - Zone Requirements
chevron_right
§ 163-68
Zone Map.
chevron_right
§ 163-69
Schedules.
chevron_right
§ 163-70
General regulations and exceptions for all zones.
chevron_right
§ 163-71
Residential zones.
chevron_right
§ 163-72
Business zones.
chevron_right
§ 163-73
Office zones.
chevron_right
§ 163-74
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 163-75
Conditional uses.
chevron_right
§ 163-75.1
Neighborhood Cluster — Lot Averaging Overlay.
chevron_right
§ 163-76
Nonconformance.
chevron_right
§ 163-77
Enforcement and administration.
chevron_right
§ 163-78
Development fee ordinance.
chevron_right
§ 163-79
Accessory apartments.
chevron_right
§ 163-79.1
Municipally sponsored one-hundred-percent affordable housing development.
chevron_right
Article X
Zoning - Off-Street Parking and Loading
chevron_right
§ 163-80
Off-street parking.
chevron_right
§ 163-81
Green parking buffer and parking area landscaping.
chevron_right
§ 163-82
Churches and institutional uses.
chevron_right
§ 163-83
Off-street loading space.
chevron_right
Article XI
Historic Preservation and Architectural Review
chevron_right
§ 163-84
Purpose and scope.
chevron_right
§ 163-85
Designated districts, buildings and sites.
chevron_right
§ 163-86
Historic Preservation Committee.
chevron_right
§ 163-87
Architectural review procedures.
chevron_right
§ 163-87.1
Demolition or moving of structure.
chevron_right
Article XII
Zoning - Signs
chevron_right
§ 163-88
Scope.
chevron_right
§ 163-89
Permitted signs.
chevron_right
§ 163-90
Temporary signs.
chevron_right
§ 163-91
Prohibited signs.
chevron_right
§ 163-92
Miscellaneous regulations pertaining to all signs.
chevron_right
§ 163-93
Materials and design.
chevron_right
§ 163-94
Alteration.
chevron_right
§ 163-95
Nonconforming use; termination of use.
chevron_right
§ 163-96
Permits.
chevron_right
§ 163-97
Variances.
chevron_right
§ 163-98
Enforcement and penalties.
chevron_right
Article XIII
Design Standards
chevron_right
§ 163-99
Attached age-restricted dwelling units.
chevron_right
Article XIV
Mandatory Affordable Housing Set-Aside Regulations
chevron_right
§ 163-100
Mandatory affordable housing set-aside for multifamily dwellings.
chevron_right
Article XV
Highlands Land Use
chevron_right
§ 163-101
Title; purpose; scope.
chevron_right
§ 163-102
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 163-103
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 163-104
Establishment of Highlands districts.
chevron_right
§ 163-105
Highlands zone district regulations.
chevron_right
§ 163-106
Highlands resource regulations.
chevron_right
§ 163-107
General regulations.
chevron_right
§ 163-108
Planned development regulations.
chevron_right
§ 163-109
Application review procedures and requirements.
chevron_right
§ 163-110
Appeals; waivers; exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 163-111
Enforcement; violations; penalties.
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