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Borough of Hamburg, NJ
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Part II General Legislation
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Chapter 215 Zoning
Chapter 215
Zoning
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hamburg
5-2-1979
, as amended through
5-31-1979
. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
Article I
Title, Purpose and Scope
§ 215-1
Short title.
§ 215-2
Purpose.
§ 215-3
Scope.
Article II
General Provisions
§ 215-4
Applicability in all zone districts.
§ 215-5
Interpretation.
§ 215-6
Effect of zoning.
§ 215-7
Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Article III
Definitions
§ 215-8
Definitions.
Article IV
General Regulations
§ 215-9
Nature and extent of uses.
§ 215-10
Conformity of area regulations.
§ 215-11
Conformity of use.
§ 215-12
Encroachment on open space.
§ 215-13
Limitation on principal structures.
§ 215-14
Dwellings in rear or front yards.
§ 215-15
Building identification.
§ 215-16
Appearance of buildings.
§ 215-17
Prohibited uses.
§ 215-18
Disabled and nonregistered vehicles.
§ 215-19
Height exceptions.
§ 215-20
Floodplains or flood hazard areas.
§ 215-21
Regulation of development in critical areas.
§ 215-22
School bus shelters.
§ 215-22.1
Housing of large animals.
Article V
Zoning Districts and Zoning Map
§ 215-23
Enumeration of zoning districts.
§ 215-24
Zoning Map.
§ 215-25
Interpretation of boundaries.
Article VI
R-1 and R-2 Residential Zone Regulations
§ 215-26
Principal permitted uses.
§ 215-27
Other permitted uses.
§ 215-28
Conditional uses.
§ 215-29
Accessory uses.
§ 215-29.1
Dimensional standards.
§ 215-30
(Reserved)
Article VII
RO Residential/Office Zone Regulations
§ 215-31
Principal permitted uses.
§ 215-32
Permitted accessory uses.
§ 215-33
Conditional uses.
§ 215-34
Dimensional standards.
§ 215-35
(Reserved)
Article VIII
P Public Use Zone Regulations
§ 215-36
Principal permitted uses.
§ 215-37
Other permitted uses.
§ 215-38
Dimensional standards.
Article IX
PR Planned Residential Zone Regulations
§ 215-39
Principal permitted uses.
§ 215-40
(Reserved)
§ 215-41
Conditional uses.
§ 215-42
Accessory uses.
§ 215-43
Dimensional requirements.
§ 215-44
Minimum standards for townhouses.
§ 215-45
Minimum standards for garden apartments.
§ 215-46
Minimum standards for single-family detached dwellings.
§ 215-47
Off-street parking area requirements.
§ 215-48
Retention of arable soil (topsoil).
§ 215-49
Architectural harmony.
§ 215-50
Open space requirements.
§ 215-51
Location of open space.
§ 215-52
Maintenance and use of open space areas.
§ 215-53
Special requirements.
§ 215-54
Other standards and conditions of general applicability.
§ 215-55
Property owners'/homeowners' association.
§ 215-56
Offer to dedicate open space to Borough.
§ 215-57
Failure to maintain open space areas.
§ 215-58
Provisions for application and approval.
§ 215-59
Limitation on maximum number of dwelling units per approval.
§ 215-60
Filing and fees.
Article IXA
Restricted Planned Residential Development Zone Regulations
§ 215-60.1
Location.
§ 215-60.2
Primary intended use.
§ 215-60.3
Conditional uses.
§ 215-60.4
Accessory uses.
§ 215-60.5
Required conditions.
§ 215-60.6
Minimum standards for single-family detached lots and dwellings.
§ 215-60.7
Off-street parking area requirements.
§ 215-60.8
Retention of arable soil (topsoil).
§ 215-60.9
Architectural harmony.
§ 215-60.10
Open space requirements.
§ 215-60.11
Location of open space.
§ 215-60.12
Maintenance and use of open space areas.
§ 215-60.13
Special requirements.
§ 215-60.14
Other standards and conditions of general applicability.
§ 215-60.15
Property owners'/homeowners' association.
§ 215-60.16
Offer to dedicate open space to Borough.
§ 215-60.17
Failure to maintain open space areas.
§ 215-60.18
Provisions for application and approval.
§ 215-60.19
Rules and regulations.
§ 215-60.20
Severability.
§ 215-60.21
When effective.
Article X
PD Planned Development Zone Regulations
§ 215-61
Primary intended uses.
§ 215-62
Other permitted uses.
§ 215-63
General development standards for nonresidential uses.
§ 215-64
Minimum standards for retail stores, service establishments and professional uses.
§ 215-65
Nonresidential off-street parking and loading area requirements.
Article XI
BC Borough Center Zone Regulations
§ 215-66
Principal permitted uses.
§ 215-67
Accessory uses.
§ 215-68
Conditional uses.
§ 215-69
Dimensional standards.
§ 215-70
(Reserved)
Article XII
HC Highway Commercial Zone Regulations
§ 215-71
Principal permitted uses.
§ 215-72
Accessory uses.
§ 215-73
Conditional uses.
§ 215-74
Retail dimensional requirement.
§ 215-75
(Reserved)
Article XIII
(Reserved)
§ 215-76
through § 215-80. (Reserved)
Article XIV
(Reserved)
§ 215-81
through § 215-84. (Reserved)
Article XV
CR Commercial/Recreation Zone Regulations
§ 215-85
Principal permitted uses.
§ 215-86
(Reserved)
§ 215-87
Conditional uses.
§ 215-88
Accessory uses.
§ 215-89
Dimensional requirements.
Article XVI
LI Light Industrial Zone
§ 215-90
Primary intended uses.
§ 215-91
(Reserved)
§ 215-92
Accessory uses.
§ 215-93
Required conditions.
Article XVII
Accessory Buildings or Structures
§ 215-94
General requirements.
§ 215-95
Height.
§ 215-96
Space from principal structure.
§ 215-97
Corner lots.
Article XVIII
Fences and Walls
§ 215-98
Fences and walls permitted.
§ 215-99
Height at rear.
§ 215-100
Height at side line.
§ 215-101
Height at side line between front line and street.
§ 215-102
Height at front.
§ 215-103
Location.
§ 215-104
Exemptions.
§ 215-105
Combination regulations.
Article XIX
Additional Lot and Yard Provisions
§ 215-106
Lots.
§ 215-107
Yards.
§ 215-107.1
Nuisance outdoor lighting.
Article XX
Temporary Use Permits
§ 215-108
Statutory authority.
§ 215-109
Issuance; expiration.
§ 215-110
Certificate of occupancy.
§ 215-111
Permit for nonconforming use.
§ 215-112
Erection and maintenance of structures.
§ 215-113
Temporary structures.
Article XXI
Nonconforming Uses
§ 215-114
Continuance of use.
§ 215-115
Completion of existing building.
§ 215-116
Restoration of existing buildings.
§ 215-117
Unlawful use not authorized.
§ 215-118
Nonconforming due to reclassification.
Article XXII
Commercial Vehicles in Residential Zones
§ 215-119
Advertising.
Article XXIII
Off-Street Parking and Loading
§ 215-120
Off-street parking; residential zone districts.
§ 215-121
Off-street parking; nonresidential zones and uses.
§ 215-122
Nonresidential off-street parking and loading.
§ 215-123
Off-street loading spaces.
§ 215-124
Parking and storage of recreational vehicles as accessory use to family residence uses.
§ 215-125
Requirements for construction and paving of residential parking areas.
Article XXIV
Signs
§ 215-126
Permit required.
§ 215-127
Sign area measurement.
§ 215-128
Conformance with regulations required.
§ 215-129
Existing signs.
§ 215-130
General sign regulations.
§ 215-131
Signs permitted in all zones.
§ 215-132
Temporary charitable, civic and political signs.
§ 215-133
Signs in residential zones.
§ 215-134
Signs in Public Use Zone.
§ 215-135
Signs in Highway Commercial Zone and Planned Commercial Zone.
§ 215-136
Signs for automotive service stations and public garages.
§ 215-137
Signs in Planned Development Zone.
§ 215-138
Signs in Borough Center Zone.
§ 215-139
Signs in Light Industrial Zone.
Article XXV
Conditional Uses
§ 215-140
Conformance with procedures and criteria required.
§ 215-141
Application for conditional use.
§ 215-142
Hearing required.
§ 215-143
Issuance of permit.
§ 215-144
Public or institutional uses.
§ 215-145
Public utility uses.
§ 215-145.1
Bed-and-breakfast (B&B) facilities.
Article XXVI
Prohibited Uses
§ 215-146
General prohibition.
§ 215-147
Aircraft only in connection with airport.
§ 215-148
Maintenance of inoperable vehicles.
§ 215-149
Exceeding weight allowance.
§ 215-150
Movable dwellings.
§ 215-151
Trailers.
§ 215-151.1
Cannabis.
Article XXVII
Administration, Enforcement and Penalties
§ 215-152
Powers and duties of Construction Official.
§ 215-153
Building permits.
§ 215-154
Certificates of occupancy.
§ 215-155
Zoning permits.
§ 215-156
Records.
§ 215-157
Temporary certificates of occupancy and/or zoning permits.
§ 215-158
Reports.
§ 215-159
Fees.
§ 215-160
Enforcement by Zoning Officer.
§ 215-161
Action instituted by Board attorney.
§ 215-162
Violations and penalties.
Article XXVIII
Amendment and Construction
§ 215-163
Amendment procedures.
§ 215-164
Construction.
Article XXIX
Historic Preservation
§ 215-165
Purpose.
§ 215-166
Definitions.
§ 215-167
Historic Preservation Commission.
§ 215-168
Appointment of Commission members; terms; vacancies.
§ 215-169
Officers.
§ 215-170
Commission rules and organization.
§ 215-171
Appropriations to fund; employment of experts and staff.
§ 215-172
Powers and duties of Commission.
§ 215-173
Designation of buildings, structures, objects, sites and districts as historic.
§ 215-173.1
Landmarks and landmark districts.
§ 215-174
Certificates of appropriateness: actions requiring review.
§ 215-175
Standards for review.
§ 215-176
Certificates of appropriateness; application procedures.
§ 215-177
Commission review of applications for certificates of appropriateness.
§ 215-178
Grant or denial of certificates of appropriateness.
§ 215-179
Effect of grants or denials of permits; appeals.
§ 215-180
Development in historic zoning districts or sites; informational copies of applications from Land Use Board.
§ 215-181
Violations and penalties; enforcement.
§ 215-182
Preventive maintenance; notice of violations.
§ 215-183
Municipal responsibility.
§ 215-184
Rules of interpretation.
§ 215-185
Repealer.