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Township of Bernards, NJ
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2023-10-24
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General and Land Use Ordinances
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Chapter 21 Land Development
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Ch 8A
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Ch 16
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Ch 17
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Ch 18
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Ch 19
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Ch 20
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Ch 21
Land Development
Ch 21 Art I
Purpose and Scope
Ch 21 Art I § 1
Purpose; Repealer; Severability; Effective Date
Ch 21 Art II
Definition of Terms
Ch 21 Art II § 2
Purpose
Ch 21 Art II § 3
Definitions
Ch 21 Art III
Planning Organization and Procedures
Ch 21 Art III § 4
Planning Board
Ch 21 Art III § 5
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Ch 21 Art III § 6
Provisions Applicable to Both the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment
Ch 21 Art III § 7
(Reserved)
Ch 21 Art III § 7A
Contribution Disclosure Statements
Ch 21 Art IV
Zoning
Ch 21 Art IV § 8
Purpose; Scope
Ch 21 Art IV § 9
General Provisions
Ch 21 Art IV § 10
Zones
Ch 21 Art IV § 11
Nonconforming Uses and Structures
Ch 21 Art IV § 12
Conditional Uses
Ch 21 Art IV § 13
(Reserved)
Ch 21 Art IV § 14
Critical Area Regulations
Ch 21 Art IV § 15
Lot Regulations
Ch 21 Art IV § 16
Accessory Structures
Ch 21 Art IV § 17
Signs
Ch 21 Art IV § 17A
Wireless Telecommunications Towers and Antennas
Ch 21 Art IV § 18
Private Swimming Pools
Ch 21 Art IV § 18A
Open Decks in Residential Areas
Ch 21 Art IV Art 18B
Open Porches in Residential Areas
Ch 21 Art IV § 19
Outdoor Storage
Ch 21 Art IV § 20
Monuments
Ch 21 Art IV § 21
Access and Streets
Ch 21 Art IV § 22
Parking and Loading
Ch 21 Art IV § 23
Drainage
Ch 21 Art IV § 24
Sewage Disposal
Ch 21 Art IV § 25
Water Supply and Fire Protection
Ch 21 Art IV § 26
Utilities
Ch 21 Art IV § 27
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
Ch 21 Art IV § 28
Screening and Buffering
Ch 21 Art IV § 29
Construction Hours of Operation
Ch 21 Art IV § 30
Development Standards - Nonresidential
Ch 21 Art IV § 31
Development Standards - Standard Residential
Ch 21 Art IV § 32
Development Standards - Residential Cluster
Ch 21 Art IV § 33
Development Standards - Planned Residential Development
Ch 21 Art V
Development Regulations
Ch 21 Art V § 34
Purpose
Ch 21 Art V § 35
Performance Standards For All Uses
Ch 21 Art V § 36
Design of Streets
Ch 21 Art V § 37
Design of Intersections
Ch 21 Art V § 38
Residential Driveways
Ch 21 Art V § 39
Parking, Loading and Access
Ch 21 Art V § 40
Solid Waste Disposal
Ch 21 Art V § 40A
Recycling Areas
Ch 21 Art V § 41
Lighting
Ch 21 Art V § 42
Drainage
Ch 21 Art V § 43
Landscaping and Shade Trees
Ch 21 Art V § 44
Grading and Topsoil Removal
Ch 21 Art V § 45
Tree Removal and Protection
Ch 21 Art V § 46
Open Space
Ch 21 Art V § 46A
Fire Protection Systems
Ch 21 Art VI
(Reserved)
Ch 21 Art VI § 46B
(Reserved)
Ch 21 Art VII
Development Application Review Procedures
Ch 21 Art VII § 47
Jurisdiction of Responsibility During Development Application Review
Ch 21 Art VII § 48
Required Applications
Ch 21 Art VII § 49
Preapplication Review
Ch 21 Art VII § 50
Technical Coordinating Committee
Ch 21 Art VII § 51
Waivers
Ch 21 Art VII § 52
Submission of Applications for Final Approval of Minor Subdivisions
Ch 21 Art VII § 53
Submission of Applications for General Development Plan Approval of Development Plans for PUD-Mt. Laurel Option
Ch 21 Art VII § 54
Submission of Preliminary Plats and Preliminary Plans
Ch 21 Art VII § 55
Submission of Final Development Plans
Ch 21 Art VIII
Standards for Submission of Design Documents for Public Improvements
Ch 21 Art VIII § 56
Introduction
Ch 21 Art VIII § 57
Plan Preparation
Ch 21 Art IX
Fees, Guaranties, Inspections and Off-Tract Improvements
Ch 21 Art IX § 58
Fees
Ch 21 Art IX § 58A
Agreements
Ch 21 Art IX § 59
Installation of Improvements: Guaranty Agreement
Ch 21 Art IX § 60
On-Tract and On-Site Improvements
Ch 21 Art IX § 61
Off-Tract Improvements
Ch 21 Art X
Administration, Enforcement, Violations and Penalties
Ch 21 Art X § 62
Administration
Ch 21 Art X § 63
Enforcement
Ch 21 Art X § 64
Violations
Ch 21 Art X § 65
Penalties
Ch 21 Art X § 66
Selling Land Before Final Subdivision Approval
Ch 21 Art XI
Regulations Applicable to the R-5 Zoning District to Provide Low- and Moderate-Income Housing
Ch 21 Art XI § 67
Purpose
Ch 21 Art XI § 68
Regulations Applicable to the R-5 Zone as Part of the PRD-2 Option
Ch 21 Art XI § 69
Use Regulations
Ch 21 Art XI § 70
Minimum Tract Size and Gross Density
Ch 21 Art XI § 71
Minimum Tract Setback
Ch 21 Art XI § 72
Schedule of Area, Bulk and Yard Requirements
Ch 21 Art XI § 73
Distance Between Buildings
Ch 21 Art XI § 74
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
Ch 21 Art XI § 75
Minimum Floor Area for Dwelling Units
Ch 21 Art XI § 76
Lower Income Housing Requirements
Ch 21 Art XI § 77
Common Open Space Requirements
Ch 21 Art XI § 78
Engineering and Construction Design
Ch 21 Art XI § 79
Waivers
Ch 21 Art XI § 79A
Crown Court Overlay Zone
Ch 21 Art XII
Regulations Applicable to PUD-Mt. Laurel Option
Ch 21 Art XII § 80
Purpose
Ch 21 Art XII § 81
Applicability of Other Regulations
Ch 21 Art XII § 82
Where Permitted
Ch 21 Art XII § 83
Application Procedure
Ch 21 Art XII § 83A
Development Fee
Ch 21 Art XII § 84
Regulations Applicable to PUD-5 Mt. Laurel Option
Ch 21 Art XIII
Affordable Housing
Ch 21 Art XIII § 85
Affordable Housing Obligation
Ch 21 Art XIII § 86
Affordable Housing Development Fees
Ch 25
Flood Damage Prevention
Ch 26
(Reserved)
Ch 27
Open Space
Ch 28
Emergency Management
Ch 29
Right to Farm
Ch 30
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Ch BH:2
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Ch BH:3
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Ch BH:4
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Ch BH:5
Coin-Operated Dry-Cleaning Establishment Code of New Jersey
Ch BH:6
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Ch BH:7
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Ch BH:8
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Ch BH:9
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Ch BH:10
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Ch BH:11
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Ch BH:12
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Ch BH:13
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Ch BH:14
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Ch BH:15
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Ch BH:16
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Chapter 21
Land Development
[Ordinance # 855 provides for the recodification of Chapter XXI, as contained herein. A copy of this ordinance can be found on file in the office of the Township Clerk.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Figures 201 - 206
Attachment 2 - Appendix A - Article III
Attachment 3 - Table 401 - Density Regulations
Attachment 4 - Table 401-A - Maximum Permitted Lot Yield and Minimum Improvable Lot Area Standards, Residential Development
Attachment 5 - Table 402 - Schedule of Requirements
Attachment 6 - Table 403 - Development Schedule - PRD-2
Attachment 7 - Table 501 - Minimum Dimensional Requirements - Lots om Standard Residential Development
Attachment 8 - Table 502 - Minimum Dimensional Requirements - Flag Lots
Attachment 9 - Table 503- Minimum Dimensional Requirements - Residential Cluster Zones
Attachment 10 - Table 504 - Minimum Dimensional Requirements - PRD Single-Family Development Area
Attachment 11 - Table 505 - Minimum Dimensional Requirements - PRD Single-Family Development Area
Attachment 12 - Table 506 - Minimum Dimensional Requirements - Standard Nonresidential Development Lots
Attachment 13 - Table 507 - Setback Requirements - Accessory Building and Structures
Attachment 14 - Appendix A - Article VII: Digital Submission Standards
Attachment 15 - Figures 801 and 802
Attachment 16 - Figures 803 - 805
Attachment 17 - Table 901 - Application Fee and Escrow Deposit Fee Schedule
Attachment 18 - Appendices - Article IX
Attachment 19 - Appendix A - Article X - Plot Plan Checklist
Attachment 20 - Figures A - L
Attachment 21 - Zoning Map
ARTICLE I
Purpose and Scope
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SECTION 21-1
Purpose; Repealer; Severability; Effective Date
(§ 21-1.1 – § 21-1.5)
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ARTICLE II
Definition of Terms
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SECTION 21-2
Purpose
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SECTION 21-3
Definitions
(§ 21-3.1)
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ARTICLE III
Planning Organization and Procedures
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SECTION 21-4
Planning Board
(§ 21-4.1 – § 21-4.11)
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SECTION 21-5
Zoning Board of Adjustment
(§ 21-5.1 – § 21-5.14)
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SECTION 21-6
Provisions Applicable to Both the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment
(§ 21-6.1 – § 21-6.12)
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SECTION 21-7
(Reserved)
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SECTION 21-7A
Contribution Disclosure Statements
(§ 21-7A.1 – § 21-7A.4)
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ARTICLE IV
Zoning
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SECTION 21-8
Purpose; Scope
(§ 21-8.1 – § 21-8.2)
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SECTION 21-9
General Provisions
(§ 21-9.1 – § 21-9.8)
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SECTION 21-10
Zones
(§ 21-10.1 – § 21-10.16)
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SECTION 21-11
Nonconforming Uses and Structures
(§ 21-11.1 – § 21-11.4)
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SECTION 21-12
Conditional Uses
(§ 21-12.1 – § 21-12.4)
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SECTION 21-13
(Reserved)
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SECTION 21-14
Critical Area Regulations
(§ 21-14.1 – § 21-14.4)
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SECTION 21-15
Lot Regulations
(§ 21-15.1 – § 21-15.2)
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SECTION 21-16
Accessory Structures
(§ 21-16.1 – § 21-16.4)
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SECTION 21-17
Signs
(§ 21-17.1 – § 21-17.5)
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SECTION 21-17A
Wireless Telecommunications Towers and Antennas
(§ 21-17A.1 – § 21-17A.9)
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SECTION 21-18
Private Swimming Pools
(§ 21-18.1 – § 21-18.4)
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SECTION 21-18A
Open Decks in Residential Areas
(§ 21-18A.1 – § 21-18A.2)
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Article 21-18B
Open Porches in Residential Areas
(§ 21-18B.1 – § 21-18B.2)
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SECTION 21-19
Outdoor Storage
(§ 21-19.1 – § 21-19.6)
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SECTION 21-20
Monuments
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SECTION 21-21
Access and Streets
(§ 21-21.1 – § 21-21.5)
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SECTION 21-22
Parking and Loading
(§ 21-22.1 – § 21-22.3)
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SECTION 21-23
Drainage
(§ 21-23.1 – § 21-23.4)
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SECTION 21-24
Sewage Disposal
(§ 21-24.1 – § 21-24.3)
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SECTION 21-25
Water Supply and Fire Protection
(§ 21-25.1 – § 21-25.3)
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SECTION 21-26
Utilities
(§ 21-26.1 – § 21-26.3)
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SECTION 21-27
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
(§ 21-27.1 – § 21-27.4)
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SECTION 21-28
Screening and Buffering
(§ 21-28.1 – § 21-28.2)
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SECTION 21-29
Construction Hours of Operation
(§ 21-29.1 – § 21-29.7)
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SECTION 21-30
Development Standards - Nonresidential
(§ 21-30.1 – § 21-30.4)
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SECTION 21-31
Development Standards - Standard Residential
(§ 21-31.1 – § 21-31.3)
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SECTION 21-32
Development Standards - Residential Cluster
(§ 21-32.1 – § 21-32.5)
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SECTION 21-33
Development Standards - Planned Residential Development
(§ 21-33.1 – § 21-33.12)
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ARTICLE V
Development Regulations
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SECTION 21-34
Purpose
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SECTION 21-35
Performance Standards For All Uses
(§ 21-35.1 – § 21-35.8)
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SECTION 21-36
Design of Streets
(§ 21-36.1 – § 21-36.11)
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SECTION 21-37
Design of Intersections
(§ 21-37.1 – § 21-37.3)
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SECTION 21-38
Residential Driveways
(§ 21-38.1 – § 21-38.2)
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SECTION 21-39
Parking, Loading and Access
(§ 21-39.1 – § 21-39.3)
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SECTION 21-40
Solid Waste Disposal
(§ 21-40.1 – § 21-40.3)
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SECTION 21-40A
Recycling Areas
(§ 21-40A.1 – § 21-40A.7)
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SECTION 21-41
Lighting
(§ 21-41.1 – § 21-41.3)
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SECTION 21-42
Drainage
(§ 21-42.1 – § 21-42.13)
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SECTION 21-43
Landscaping and Shade Trees
(§ 21-43.1 – § 21-43.5)
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SECTION 21-44
Grading and Topsoil Removal
(§ 21-44.1 – § 21-44.3)
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SECTION 21-45
Tree Removal and Protection
(§ 21-45.1 – § 21-45.5)
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SECTION 21-46
Open Space
(§ 21-46.1 – § 21-46.3)
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SECTION 21-46A
Fire Protection Systems
(§ 21-46A.1)
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ARTICLE VI
(Reserved)
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SECTION 21-46B
(Reserved)
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ARTICLE VII
Development Application Review Procedures
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SECTION 21-47
Jurisdiction of Responsibility During Development Application Review
(§ 21-47.1 – § 21-47.2)
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SECTION 21-48
Required Applications
(§ 21-48.1 – § 21-48.5)
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SECTION 21-49
Preapplication Review
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SECTION 21-50
Technical Coordinating Committee
(§ 21-50.1 – § 21-50.3)
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SECTION 21-51
Waivers
(§ 21-51.1)
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SECTION 21-52
Submission of Applications for Final Approval of Minor Subdivisions
(§ 21-52.1 – § 21-52.7)
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SECTION 21-53
Submission of Applications for General Development Plan Approval of Development Plans for PUD-Mt. Laurel Option
(§ 21-53.1 – § 21-53.8)
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SECTION 21-54
Submission of Preliminary Plats and Preliminary Plans
(§ 21-54.1 – § 21-54.11)
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SECTION 21-55
Submission of Final Development Plans
(§ 21-55.1 – § 21-55.5)
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ARTICLE VIII
Standards for Submission of Design Documents for Public Improvements
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SECTION 21-56
Introduction
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SECTION 21-57
Plan Preparation
(§ 21-57.1 – § 21-57.5)
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ARTICLE IX
Fees, Guaranties, Inspections and Off-Tract Improvements
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SECTION 21-58
Fees
(§ 21-58.1 – § 21-58.2)
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SECTION 21-58A
Agreements
(§ 21-58A.1 – § 21-58A.5)
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SECTION 21-59
Installation of Improvements: Guaranty Agreement
(§ 21-59.1 – § 21-59.13)
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SECTION 21-60
On-Tract and On-Site Improvements
(§ 21-60.1 – § 21-60.3)
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SECTION 21-61
Off-Tract Improvements
(§ 21-61.1 – § 21-61.6)
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ARTICLE X
Administration, Enforcement, Violations and Penalties
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SECTION 21-62
Administration
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SECTION 21-63
Enforcement
(§ 21-63.1 – § 21-63.4)
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SECTION 21-64
Violations
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SECTION 21-65
Penalties
(§ 21-65.1 – § 21-65.2)
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SECTION 21-66
Selling Land Before Final Subdivision Approval
(§ 21-66.1 – § 21-66.3)
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ARTICLE XI
Regulations Applicable to the R-5 Zoning District to Provide Low- and Moderate-Income Housing
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SECTION 21-67
Purpose
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SECTION 21-68
Regulations Applicable to the R-5 Zone as Part of the PRD-2 Option
(§ 21-68.1 – § 21-68.2)
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SECTION 21-69
Use Regulations
(§ 21-69.1 – § 21-69.3)
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SECTION 21-70
Minimum Tract Size and Gross Density
(§ 21-70.1 – § 21-70.2)
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SECTION 21-71
Minimum Tract Setback
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SECTION 21-72
Schedule of Area, Bulk and Yard Requirements
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SECTION 21-73
Distance Between Buildings
(§ 21-73.1)
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SECTION 21-74
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
(§ 21-74.1)
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SECTION 21-75
Minimum Floor Area for Dwelling Units
(§ 21-75.1)
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SECTION 21-76
Lower Income Housing Requirements
(§ 21-76.1 – § 21-76.6)
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SECTION 21-77
Common Open Space Requirements
(§ 21-77.1 – § 21-77.3)
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SECTION 21-78
Engineering and Construction Design
(§ 21-78.1 – § 21-78.5)
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SECTION 21-79
Waivers
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SECTION 21-79A
Crown Court Overlay Zone
(§ 21-79A.1 – § 21-79A.10)
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ARTICLE XII
Regulations Applicable to PUD-Mt. Laurel Option
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SECTION 21-80
Purpose
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SECTION 21-81
Applicability of Other Regulations
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SECTION 21-82
Where Permitted
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SECTION 21-83
Application Procedure
(§ 21-83.1)
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SECTION 21-83A
Development Fee
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SECTION 21-84
Regulations Applicable to PUD-5 Mt. Laurel Option
(§ 21-84.1 – § 21-84.13)
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ARTICLE XIII
Affordable Housing
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SECTION 21-85
Affordable Housing Obligation
(§ 21-85.1 – § 21-85.19)
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SECTION 21-86
Affordable Housing Development Fees
(§ 21-86.1)
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