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Township of Berlin, NJ
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2023-10-16
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The Code
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Part II: General Legislation
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Chapter 200 Land Use and Development
Act of Incorporation
Ch AI
Act of Incorporation
The Code
Part I: Administrative Legislation
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 3
Administration of Government
Ch 4
Third-Party Payroll Distribution
Ch 7
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Ch 11
Claims Approval and Purchasing
Ch 20
Defense and Indemnification
Ch 25
Fire District
Ch 33
Officers and Employees
Ch 40
Police Department
Ch 53
Seal
Ch 58
Tax Map
Ch 60
Violations and Penalties
Part II: General Legislation
Ch 61
Abatement, Tax
Ch 62
Abandoned and Vacant Properties
Ch 64
Abandoned Wells and Septic Tanks
Ch 69
Aerial Spraying of Pesticides
Ch 75
Alarms
Ch 79
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 83
Amusement Devices
Ch 87
Animals
Ch 93
Background Checks
Ch 99
Boardinghomes and Rooming Houses
Ch 103
Building Construction
Ch 107
Buildings and Lots, Numbering of
Ch 109
Buildings, Public
Ch 112
Buildings, Unfit
Ch 122
Business Licensing and Registration
Ch 128
Cannabis and Cannabis Products
Ch 137
Curfew
Ch 145
Drug-Free and Drunk-Driving-Free Zones
Ch 150
Dumping
Ch 156
Fees
Ch 161
Firearms and Weapons
Ch 165
Fire Insurance Claims
Ch 170
Fire Prevention
Ch 176
Flood Damage Prevention
Ch 182
Garage Sales
Ch 188
Hazardous Substance Cleanup
Ch 192
Imitation Weapons
Ch 195
Junkyards
Ch 200
Land Use and Development
Ch 200 Art I
General Provisions
§ 200-1
Title.
§ 200-2
Purpose and intent.
Ch 200 Art II
Definitions
§ 200-3
General definitions.
§ 200-4
Definitions for terms associated with Pinelands provisions.
Ch 200 Art III
Planning Board
§ 200-5
Establishment.
§ 200-6
Terms.
§ 200-7
Vacancies.
§ 200-8
Officers.
§ 200-9
Attorney.
§ 200-10
Experts and staff.
§ 200-11
Promulgation of rules and regulations; powers and duties generally.
§ 200-12
Ancillary powers.
§ 200-13
Citizens Advisory Committee.
§ 200-14
Environmental Commission review.
Ch 200 Art IV
Planning Board Acting as Zoning Board of Adjustment
§ 200-15
Statutory authority.
§ 200-16
Abolishment of Zoning Board of Adjustment.
§ 200-17
Powers.
§ 200-18
References to Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Ch 200 Art V
(Reserved)
§ 200-19
through § 200-33. (Reserved)
Ch 200 Art VI
Administrative Procedures Applicable to the Planning Board
§ 200-34
Conflicts of interest.
§ 200-35
Meetings.
§ 200-36
Minutes.
§ 200-37
Fees.
§ 200-38
Hearings.
§ 200-39
Notice requirements for hearings.
§ 200-40
List of property owners to be furnished.
§ 200-41
Decisions.
§ 200-42
Publication of decision.
§ 200-43
Payment of taxes.
§ 200-44
Conditional approvals.
Ch 200 Art VII
Development Procedures for Pinelands Area
§ 200-45
Development approval required; applicability; additional standards.
§ 200-46
Application for minor development approval.
§ 200-47
Application for development of single-family dwellings.
§ 200-48
Application for major development approval.
§ 200-49
Notices to Pinelands Commission.
§ 200-50
Review by Pinelands Commission.
§ 200-51
Condition on preliminary approval by Township.
§ 200-52
Effect of Pinelands Commission's decision on Township's approval.
§ 200-53
Waivers.
§ 200-54
Pinelands Commission participation in public hearings.
§ 200-55
Public development.
§ 200-56
Construal of provisions.
Ch 200 Art VIII
(Reserved)
§ 200-57
through § 200-61. (Reserved)
Ch 200 Art IX
Subdivision Review
§ 200-62
Purpose and intent.
§ 200-63
Minor subdivisions.
§ 200-64
Major subdivisions.
§ 200-65
Exceptions from requirements.
§ 200-66
Approval certification.
Ch 200 Art X
Site Plan Review
§ 200-67
Purpose and intent.
§ 200-68
Applicability.
§ 200-69
Preliminary site plan approval.
§ 200-70
Final site plan approval.
§ 200-71
Complete information required.
§ 200-72
Review considerations.
§ 200-73
Development Review Committee.
§ 200-74
Performance bonds.
§ 200-75
Amending approved site plan.
§ 200-76
Time limitations on completion of construction; extensions.
§ 200-77
Exceptions from requirements.
§ 200-78
Simultaneous review of conditional uses and site plans.
§ 200-79
Effect of final approval on zoning requirements.
Ch 200 Art XI
Performance Guaranties
§ 200-80
Improvement installation and maintenance.
§ 200-81
Guaranty reduction upon completion of improvements.
§ 200-82
Completion of improvements by Township; liability.
§ 200-83
Notification of completion of improvements; inspection and report.
§ 200-84
Acceptance or rejection of improvements.
§ 200-85
Inspection fees.
Ch 200 Art XII
Design Standards
§ 200-86
Compliance required.
§ 200-87
General requirements.
§ 200-88
Design criteria and policy to meet certain standards.
§ 200-89
Streets in subdivisions.
§ 200-90
Streets.
§ 200-91
Blocks.
§ 200-92
Easements.
§ 200-93
Public sites and recreational facilities.
§ 200-94
Electrical utility lines.
§ 200-95
Preservation of natural resources.
§ 200-96
Landscaping and ground cover.
§ 200-97
Monuments.
§ 200-98
Water supply.
§ 200-99
Sanitary sewers.
§ 200-100
Storm drainage.
§ 200-101
Streetlighting.
§ 200-102
Underground wiring.
§ 200-103
Underdrains.
§ 200-104
Topsoil protection.
§ 200-105
Natural features.
§ 200-106
Soil erosion and sediment control.
§ 200-107
Sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
§ 200-108
Street and traffic signs.
§ 200-109
Refuse stations.
Ch 200 Art XIII
Material and Construction Method Specifications
§ 200-110
General specifications.
§ 200-111
Pavement subbase and subdrainage.
§ 200-112
Pavement.
§ 200-113
Concrete curbs, sidewalks and aprons.
§ 200-114
Concrete structures.
§ 200-115
Water supply.
§ 200-116
Sanitary sewers.
§ 200-117
Storm drainage.
§ 200-118
Manholes, inlets and catch basins.
§ 200-119
Subsurface structure excavation.
Ch 200 Art XIV
Capital Improvement Program and Project Review
§ 200-120
Preparation of capital improvement program.
§ 200-121
Adoption of capital improvement program.
§ 200-122
Review of capital projects.
Ch 200 Art XV
Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 200-123
Construction in environmentally sensitive areas.
§ 200-124
Repealer.
§ 200-125
Pending applications.
§ 200-126
Copies to be filed with County Planning Board.
§ 200-127
Fee schedule.
Ch 200 Art XVI
Development Applications
§ 200-128
Pro rata share allocation of costs for off-tract improvements.
§ 200-129
Developments with connections to Berlin Borough water system.
§ 200-130
Off-tract water improvements.
Ch 200 Art XVII
Affordable Housing Regulations
§ 200-131
Fair share housing.
§ 200-132
Affordability standards; sale and rental standards.
§ 200-133
Resale and re-rental of low- and moderate-income units.
§ 200-134
Bedroom distribution.
§ 200-135
Affirmative marketing plan.
Ch 200 Art XVIII
(Reserved)
§ 200-136
through § 200-145. (Reserved)
Ch 200 Art XVIIIA
Stormwater Control
§ 200-145.1
Scope and purpose.
§ 200-145.2
Definitions.
§ 200-145.3
Design and performance standards for stormwater management measures.
§ 200-145.4
Stormwater management requirements for major and minor development.
§ 200-145.5
Calculation of stormwater runoff and groundwater recharge.
§ 200-145.6
Sources for technical guidance.
§ 200-145.7
Solids and floatable materials control standards.
§ 200-145.8
Safety standards for stormwater management basins.
§ 200-145.9
Requirements for a site development stormwater plan.
§ 200-145.10
Maintenance and repair.
§ 200-145.11
Violations and penalties.
§ 200-145.12
Severability.
§ 200-145.13
Effective date.
Ch 200 Art XVIIIB
Stormwater Control in Pinelands Area
§ 200-145.14
through § 200-145.19. (Reserved)
§ 200-145.20
Scope and purpose.
§ 200-145.21
Definitions.
§ 200-145.22
Stormwater management requirements.
§ 200-145.23
Calculation of stormwater runoff and groundwater recharge.
§ 200-145.24
Sources for technical guidance.
§ 200-145.25
Solids and floatable materials control standards.
§ 200-145.26
Safety standards for stormwater management basins.
§ 200-145.27
Requirements for site development stormwater plan.
§ 200-145.28
Maintenance and repair.
§ 200-145.29
Variances.
§ 200-145.30
Violations and penalties.
Ch 200 Art XIX
Tree Removal and Protection
§ 200-146
Title.
§ 200-147
Findings and purpose.
§ 200-148
Definitions.
§ 200-149
Permit required.
§ 200-150
Application procedure.
§ 200-151
Standards for application review.
§ 200-152
Protection of existing trees.
§ 200-153
Removal of nuisances.
§ 200-154
Administration and enforcement.
§ 200-155
Appeals.
§ 200-156
Violations and penalties.
Ch 205
Littering
Ch 210
Massage Businesses
Ch 216
Motor Vehicle Service Stations
Ch 220
Nuisances
Ch 226
Parking in Front Yards
Ch 231
Parks and Recreation Areas
Ch 235
Peace and Good Order
Ch 239
Peddling and Soliciting
Ch 244
Pawnbrokers and Dealers in Secondhand Goods
Ch 249
Property Maintenance
Ch 253
Records, Public Access to
Ch 258
Rental Housing
Ch 262
Resource Extraction
Ch 268
Sexually Oriented Businesses
Ch 275
Soil Removal
Ch 280
Solid Waste
Ch 285
Stormwater Management
Ch 289
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 294
Tattooing and Body Piercing
Ch 299
Taxicabs
Ch 304
Towing and Storage
Ch 308
Traffic Control Monitoring System
Ch 312
Trailer Camps
Ch 316
Used Car Dealers
Ch 320
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 322
Vehicles, Electric
Ch 325
Vehicles, Operation of
Ch 333
Water and Sewer
Ch 340
Zoning
Part III: Board of Health
Ch 345
General Provisions
Ch 352
Food Establishments and Vending Machines
Ch 357
Nuisances, Public Health
Ch 363
Plumbing
Ch 370
Water Supplies
Ch 373
Weed Control
Appendix
Ch A378
Cable Television Franchise
Ch A379
Communications Facilities Franchise
Derivation Table
Ch DT
Derivation Table
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter 200
Land Use and Development
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Berlin
7-12-1982
by
Ord. No. 82:15
(Ch. 77 of the 1976 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Preliminary Zoining Permit Application Form
Attachment 2 - Pinelands Commission Certification
Attachment 3 - Notice to Permitting and Approval Agencies
Article I
General Provisions
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§ 200-1
Title.
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§ 200-2
Purpose and intent.
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Article II
Definitions
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§ 200-3
General definitions.
chevron_right
§ 200-4
Definitions for terms associated with Pinelands provisions.
chevron_right
Article III
Planning Board
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§ 200-5
Establishment.
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§ 200-6
Terms.
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§ 200-7
Vacancies.
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§ 200-8
Officers.
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§ 200-9
Attorney.
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§ 200-10
Experts and staff.
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§ 200-11
Promulgation of rules and regulations; powers and duties generally.
chevron_right
§ 200-12
Ancillary powers.
chevron_right
§ 200-13
Citizens Advisory Committee.
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§ 200-14
Environmental Commission review.
chevron_right
Article IV
Planning Board Acting as Zoning Board of Adjustment
chevron_right
§ 200-15
Statutory authority.
chevron_right
§ 200-16
Abolishment of Zoning Board of Adjustment.
chevron_right
§ 200-17
Powers.
chevron_right
§ 200-18
References to Zoning Board of Adjustment.
chevron_right
Article V
(Reserved)
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§ 200-19
through § 200-33. (Reserved)
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Article VI
Administrative Procedures Applicable to the Planning Board
chevron_right
§ 200-34
Conflicts of interest.
chevron_right
§ 200-35
Meetings.
chevron_right
§ 200-36
Minutes.
chevron_right
§ 200-37
Fees.
chevron_right
§ 200-38
Hearings.
chevron_right
§ 200-39
Notice requirements for hearings.
chevron_right
§ 200-40
List of property owners to be furnished.
chevron_right
§ 200-41
Decisions.
chevron_right
§ 200-42
Publication of decision.
chevron_right
§ 200-43
Payment of taxes.
chevron_right
§ 200-44
Conditional approvals.
chevron_right
Article VII
Development Procedures for Pinelands Area
chevron_right
§ 200-45
Development approval required; applicability; additional standards.
chevron_right
§ 200-46
Application for minor development approval.
chevron_right
§ 200-47
Application for development of single-family dwellings.
chevron_right
§ 200-48
Application for major development approval.
chevron_right
§ 200-49
Notices to Pinelands Commission.
chevron_right
§ 200-50
Review by Pinelands Commission.
chevron_right
§ 200-51
Condition on preliminary approval by Township.
chevron_right
§ 200-52
Effect of Pinelands Commission's decision on Township's approval.
chevron_right
§ 200-53
Waivers.
chevron_right
§ 200-54
Pinelands Commission participation in public hearings.
chevron_right
§ 200-55
Public development.
chevron_right
§ 200-56
Construal of provisions.
chevron_right
Article VIII
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 200-57
through § 200-61. (Reserved)
chevron_right
Article IX
Subdivision Review
chevron_right
§ 200-62
Purpose and intent.
chevron_right
§ 200-63
Minor subdivisions.
chevron_right
§ 200-64
Major subdivisions.
chevron_right
§ 200-65
Exceptions from requirements.
chevron_right
§ 200-66
Approval certification.
chevron_right
Article X
Site Plan Review
chevron_right
§ 200-67
Purpose and intent.
chevron_right
§ 200-68
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 200-69
Preliminary site plan approval.
chevron_right
§ 200-70
Final site plan approval.
chevron_right
§ 200-71
Complete information required.
chevron_right
§ 200-72
Review considerations.
chevron_right
§ 200-73
Development Review Committee.
chevron_right
§ 200-74
Performance bonds.
chevron_right
§ 200-75
Amending approved site plan.
chevron_right
§ 200-76
Time limitations on completion of construction; extensions.
chevron_right
§ 200-77
Exceptions from requirements.
chevron_right
§ 200-78
Simultaneous review of conditional uses and site plans.
chevron_right
§ 200-79
Effect of final approval on zoning requirements.
chevron_right
Article XI
Performance Guaranties
chevron_right
§ 200-80
Improvement installation and maintenance.
chevron_right
§ 200-81
Guaranty reduction upon completion of improvements.
chevron_right
§ 200-82
Completion of improvements by Township; liability.
chevron_right
§ 200-83
Notification of completion of improvements; inspection and report.
chevron_right
§ 200-84
Acceptance or rejection of improvements.
chevron_right
§ 200-85
Inspection fees.
chevron_right
Article XII
Design Standards
chevron_right
§ 200-86
Compliance required.
chevron_right
§ 200-87
General requirements.
chevron_right
§ 200-88
Design criteria and policy to meet certain standards.
chevron_right
§ 200-89
Streets in subdivisions.
chevron_right
§ 200-90
Streets.
chevron_right
§ 200-91
Blocks.
chevron_right
§ 200-92
Easements.
chevron_right
§ 200-93
Public sites and recreational facilities.
chevron_right
§ 200-94
Electrical utility lines.
chevron_right
§ 200-95
Preservation of natural resources.
chevron_right
§ 200-96
Landscaping and ground cover.
chevron_right
§ 200-97
Monuments.
chevron_right
§ 200-98
Water supply.
chevron_right
§ 200-99
Sanitary sewers.
chevron_right
§ 200-100
Storm drainage.
chevron_right
§ 200-101
Streetlighting.
chevron_right
§ 200-102
Underground wiring.
chevron_right
§ 200-103
Underdrains.
chevron_right
§ 200-104
Topsoil protection.
chevron_right
§ 200-105
Natural features.
chevron_right
§ 200-106
Soil erosion and sediment control.
chevron_right
§ 200-107
Sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
chevron_right
§ 200-108
Street and traffic signs.
chevron_right
§ 200-109
Refuse stations.
chevron_right
Article XIII
Material and Construction Method Specifications
chevron_right
§ 200-110
General specifications.
chevron_right
§ 200-111
Pavement subbase and subdrainage.
chevron_right
§ 200-112
Pavement.
chevron_right
§ 200-113
Concrete curbs, sidewalks and aprons.
chevron_right
§ 200-114
Concrete structures.
chevron_right
§ 200-115
Water supply.
chevron_right
§ 200-116
Sanitary sewers.
chevron_right
§ 200-117
Storm drainage.
chevron_right
§ 200-118
Manholes, inlets and catch basins.
chevron_right
§ 200-119
Subsurface structure excavation.
chevron_right
Article XIV
Capital Improvement Program and Project Review
chevron_right
§ 200-120
Preparation of capital improvement program.
chevron_right
§ 200-121
Adoption of capital improvement program.
chevron_right
§ 200-122
Review of capital projects.
chevron_right
Article XV
Miscellaneous Provisions
chevron_right
§ 200-123
Construction in environmentally sensitive areas.
chevron_right
§ 200-124
Repealer.
chevron_right
§ 200-125
Pending applications.
chevron_right
§ 200-126
Copies to be filed with County Planning Board.
chevron_right
§ 200-127
Fee schedule.
chevron_right
Article XVI
Development Applications
chevron_right
§ 200-128
Pro rata share allocation of costs for off-tract improvements.
chevron_right
§ 200-129
Developments with connections to Berlin Borough water system.
chevron_right
§ 200-130
Off-tract water improvements.
chevron_right
Article XVII
Affordable Housing Regulations
chevron_right
§ 200-131
Fair share housing.
chevron_right
§ 200-132
Affordability standards; sale and rental standards.
chevron_right
§ 200-133
Resale and re-rental of low- and moderate-income units.
chevron_right
§ 200-134
Bedroom distribution.
chevron_right
§ 200-135
Affirmative marketing plan.
chevron_right
Article XVIII
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 200-136
through § 200-145. (Reserved)
chevron_right
Article XVIIIA
Stormwater Control
chevron_right
§ 200-145.1
Scope and purpose.
chevron_right
§ 200-145.2
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 200-145.3
Design and performance standards for stormwater management measures.
chevron_right
§ 200-145.4
Stormwater management requirements for major and minor development.
chevron_right
§ 200-145.5
Calculation of stormwater runoff and groundwater recharge.
chevron_right
§ 200-145.6
Sources for technical guidance.
chevron_right
§ 200-145.7
Solids and floatable materials control standards.
chevron_right
§ 200-145.8
Safety standards for stormwater management basins.
chevron_right
§ 200-145.9
Requirements for a site development stormwater plan.
chevron_right
§ 200-145.10
Maintenance and repair.
chevron_right
§ 200-145.11
Violations and penalties.
chevron_right
§ 200-145.12
Severability.
chevron_right
§ 200-145.13
Effective date.
chevron_right
Article XVIIIB
Stormwater Control in Pinelands Area
chevron_right
§ 200-145.14
through § 200-145.19. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 200-145.20
Scope and purpose.
chevron_right
§ 200-145.21
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 200-145.22
Stormwater management requirements.
chevron_right
§ 200-145.23
Calculation of stormwater runoff and groundwater recharge.
chevron_right
§ 200-145.24
Sources for technical guidance.
chevron_right
§ 200-145.25
Solids and floatable materials control standards.
chevron_right
§ 200-145.26
Safety standards for stormwater management basins.
chevron_right
§ 200-145.27
Requirements for site development stormwater plan.
chevron_right
§ 200-145.28
Maintenance and repair.
chevron_right
§ 200-145.29
Variances.
chevron_right
§ 200-145.30
Violations and penalties.
chevron_right
Article XIX
Tree Removal and Protection
chevron_right
§ 200-146
Title.
chevron_right
§ 200-147
Findings and purpose.
chevron_right
§ 200-148
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 200-149
Permit required.
chevron_right
§ 200-150
Application procedure.
chevron_right
§ 200-151
Standards for application review.
chevron_right
§ 200-152
Protection of existing trees.
chevron_right
§ 200-153
Removal of nuisances.
chevron_right
§ 200-154
Administration and enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 200-155
Appeals.
chevron_right
§ 200-156
Violations and penalties.
chevron_right