[Amended 10-26-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-33]
The purpose and intent of the M-2 General Industrial
and Commercial Zoning District is to provide for the types of light
industrial manufacturing facilities, offices, automotive-related enterprises,
truck terminal and warehousing operations which are separated from
residential uses, may be served by rail and may require outdoor storage.
[Amended 10-26-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-34; 4-25-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-5; 7-27-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-13]
A.
The following uses are permitted in this zone:
(1)
Professional offices.
(2)
Child day-care centers in accordance with N.J.S.A.
40:55D-66.6.
(3)
Manufacturing in enclosed spaces which does not emit
noxious fumes or odors or involve the presence of explosives.
(4)
Indoor storage and warehousing of goods other than
explosives and hazardous materials.
(5)
Public utility uses as defined in N.J.S.A. 48:2-13,
including cable, wireless, and other communications and internet providers.
(6)
Automotive-related enterprises, repair, maintenance,
cleaning, painting, rental and sales (wholesale only), including retail
sales by individual appointment only, between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
and 9:00 p.m.
(7)
Commercial schools, employment training centers, and
professional and technical training centers.
(8)
Research and development centers.
(9)
Vehicle customizing, detailing, auto washing, auto
servicing on a wholesale basis.
(10)
Distribution centers.
(11)
Photographic processing.
(12)
Wholesale food sales and distribution.
C.
The following
uses are permitted conditional uses in this zone:
(1)
Cannabis cultivator, cannabis manufacturer, cannabis wholesaler,
or cannabis distributer, subject to the following conditions:
(a)
Such facility shall meet all requirements for licensure, and
hold the appropriate license issued by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission,
Department of Treasury, State of New Jersey.
(b)
No cannabis facilities shall be permitted on Block 9, Lots 43,
44, 44.01, 45 and 46, the properties that currently make up the Hunters
Glen residential development.
(c)
No facility shall permit on-site consumption of cannabis or
cannabis-related products.
(d)
No outside storage of any cannabis, cannabis products, or cannabis-related
materials shall be permitted.
(e)
A security plan shall be submitted to the Township Police Department
demonstrating how the facility will maintain effective security and
control of operations. The security plan should identify the type
of security systems to be employed, tracking and recordkeeping of
products and materials, surveillance systems to be used, and whether
or not any armed security personnel will be on the premises.
(f)
For each of these classifications of operation, the facility
shall provide an air treatment system with sufficient odor-absorbing
ventilation, and exhaust systems such that any odors generated inside
the facility are not detectable by a person of reasonable sensitivity
anywhere on adjacent property, within public rights-of-way, or within
any other unit located in the same building if the use occupies a
portion of a building.
(g)
There shall be a maximum of six licensed cannabis businesses
of any classification within the Township, and no more than four of
those may be retail cannabis facilities.
No residential uses are permitted.
[Amended 10-26-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-33]
A.
Minimum lot size: one acre.
B.
Minimum lot frontage: 150 feet.
D.
Minimum buffer width and location: 50 feet within
the setback from any residentially zoned property.
E.
Maximum building height: 50 feet.
F.
Maximum impervious coverage: 60%.
G.
Maximum clearing limits. No more than 70% of the lot
area shall be cleared of vegetation for the purpose of construction,
except if more than 70% of the lot is presently cleared or the vegetation
is seasonal in nature.
H.
Minimum parking setbacks:
[Amended 10-26-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-33]
A.
Utilities. All utilities shall be located underground.
B.
Mechanical screening. All mechanical equipment, whether
placed on the ground, roof or other location, shall be screened from
ground-level view with an acceptable material compatible with the
architectural scheme of the development, and may not exceed the maximum
building height.
C.
Trash enclosures. All trash and recycling containers
shall be enclosed in accordance with the Township design standards
for trash enclosures.
