In the B-1 Historic Village Business Zone, no building, structure
or premises shall be used, erected, or altered except for the following
permitted uses:
A. Residential uses:
(1)
A single-family dwelling, which may include accommodation for
up to two boarders.
(2)
A rental dwelling as an accessory and subordinate use on the
same lot as a single-family dwelling.
(3)
A two-family dwelling, also known as a "duplex" or "twin house" (see definitions, §
225-5).
(4)
Residential dwellings shall be permitted in conjunction with
nonresidential uses in the same building or on the same lot.
B. Nonresidential uses:
(1)
Business, administrative and professional offices.
(2)
Businesses that provide retail sales and services.
(3)
Banks and other businesses that provide insurance, financial
or investment services.
(4)
Public and quasi-public offices or facilities, including a post
office, library, educational institution, and a senior citizens' activity
center.
(5)
Delicatessens, coffee shops, and restaurants, in accordance
with the following limitations:
(a)
The total number of seats for patrons shall be limited by the
capacity of the site to accommodate water supply and satisfy waste
disposal requirements to service all uses on the premises in compliance
with Board of Health regulations.
(b)
Outdoor dining shall be permitted in accordance with the following
additional limitations:
[1]
The number of seats provided for patrons outside the building
shall be limited to 1/3 of the total seating permitted on the premises
for patrons.
[2]
Outdoor dining shall be permitted in front of a building only
if situated on a covered porch or attached patio.
[3]
Outdoor dining shall be permitted to the side or rear of a building;
provided, however, that after 6:00 p.m., outdoor dining shall only
be permitted in these areas if there is no adjacent residence within
50 feet of the outdoor dining area.
[4]
The placement of tables, benches and chairs outside the building
shall comply with all setback and buffer requirements. Bench seating
shall be calculated on the basis of one seat for every 25 inches.
[5]
Umbrellas shall be permitted.
[6]
There shall be no outdoor food preparation, cooking or storage.
[7]
All outdoor dining areas shall be kept free of debris and solid
waste, except in appropriate containers. All outside waste containers
shall be emptied periodically as necessary and in any event by the
close of business each day.
(c)
The service of alcoholic beverages shall be permitted in accordance
with the terms of any license, or if the establishment is not licensed,
the business owner may allow patrons to bring their own beverages
in conformance with any applicable state or municipal regulations.
C. Accessory uses, buildings, and structures. Electric vehicle supply/service
equipment, make-ready parking space and other accessory uses, buildings,
and structures that are incidental to the principal use(s) shall be
permitted. All accessory buildings and structures, including garages,
sheds and storage buildings, shall comply with yard setbacks, floor
area ratio limitations and buffer requirements. With the exception
of electric vehicle supply/service equipment, make-ready parking space,
HVAC and energy-related structures or generators, no accessory building
or structure shall be located closer than 10 feet to any other structure.
No accessory building or structure shall exceed 25 feet in height.
[Amended 7-11-2022 by Ord. No. 10-2022]
D. Mixed uses. Mixed uses (residential and nonresidential uses) are
encouraged, but not mandated, and shall be permitted in the same building
or on the same lot in order to encourage the retention and development
of residential uses within the B-1 Historic Village Business Zone.
E. Multiple uses/buildings on a lot. Notwithstanding the provisions of §
225-116C of this chapter, multiple uses and multiple buildings shall be permitted on the same lot, provided that all of the requirements of this article are met.
F. Storage of vehicles. No lot or parcel of land shall be used as a
storage area for commercial vehicles, except in connection with a
permitted use, and provided it is clearly incidental and subordinate
to the use of the property and does not provide a means of advertising
or signage.
G. Storage of products. The storage of products within a building in
connection with a permitted use shall be allowed, provided that such
storage is clearly subordinate and incidental to the primary permitted
use.
H. Hours of operation for nonresidential uses. The daily hours of operation
for any nonresidential use in the B-1 Historic Village Business Zone
shall not be prior to 6:00 a.m. or later than 9:00 p.m. Delicatessens,
coffee shops and restaurants shall cease food service by 9:00 p.m.,
but may remain open until 10:00 p.m.
The following uses shall be prohibited in the B-1 Historic Village
Business Zone:
A. Franchised fast-food restaurants shall be prohibited.
B. No drive-thru facility, window service, or service to patrons in
a motor vehicle shall be permitted in connection with any business.
The limitations of this section, however, shall not be construed so
as to prohibit the installation of a banking institution's ATM machine,
provided that such ATM machine shall only be accessible to pedestrians,
and, further, that the installation of an ATM machine meets all of
the other applicable requirements of this article, including the limitation
on hours of operation stipulated above.
C. No warehousing shall be permitted, except that the enclosed storage, as an accessory use, of products sold on the premises shall be permitted in accordance with §
225-141G above.
D. No outdoor storage shall be permitted.
E. The outdoor display of goods shall be limited to the front porch
or attached patio in accordance with applicable safety considerations.
F. No flea markets shall be permitted.
It is the intent of this section to require a minimum of off-street
parking on individual sites so as to minimize impervious coverage
and mitigate the negative impact that large parking lots would have
on the character of the New Vernon Historic District. Shared parking
arrangements are strongly encouraged.
A. Off-street parking requirements. All off-street parking areas shall
be placed behind the front setback line or front elevation of the
building located closest to the road, whichever is located a greater
distance from the road line. Off-street parking on individual sites
shall be provided for various uses as follows:
(1)
Office (including medical/dental): 2.2 spaces per 1,000 square
feet of floor area.
(2)
Retail/service: 2.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of floor area.
(3)
Bank: 3.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of floor area.
(4)
Post office: 3.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of floor area.
(5)
Deli/coffee shop/restaurants: 3.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet
of floor area.
(6)
Residential uses shall comply with the New Jersey Site Improvement
Standards (RSIS).
B. Shared parking arrangements. The Board may waive some or all of the parking otherwise required by Subsection
A above where an applicant can demonstrate that adequate parking is available in a shared parking arrangement with other uses or in connection with municipally sponsored parking. The Board shall take into consideration, among other factors, the nature of the business activity, the projected vehicular trip generation of the proposed use(s), the physical proximity and relationship of the shared parking arrangement to the proposed use(s), the current usage of the alternative parking site, and whether it is reasonably accessible to pedestrians in relation to the proposed business.
C. Loading and delivery facilities. Adequate provision shall be made
for loading areas for nonresidential uses where needed in connection
with business operations. No permanent space devoted to a loading
area shall be located within the front yard or in front of the building
façade located closest to the street, and all loading areas
shall be screened from view from the public street and from adjoining
residential uses. The Board may require fencing, landscaping, or sound-abatement
techniques to minimize the transmission of noise. There shall be no
loading or delivery activities undertaken at any business establishment
prior to 6:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
D. Pedestrian pathways. Pedestrian pathways may be constructed and maintained
on each lot within the B-1 Historic Village Business Zone in accordance
with the adopted New Vernon Village Redevelopment Plan, as amended
and/or supplemented by ordinance.
E. Lighting. Exterior lighting shall be shielded such that it will not
create glare or shine on adjoining properties. For nonresidential
uses, after 9:00 p.m. (10:00 p.m. for food service establishments),
only that lighting deemed by the Board to be necessary for security
and emergency purposes shall be permitted to remain on.
F. Waste disposal. All refuse disposal and recycling areas, generators,
air-conditioning units, and any other special utilities or equipment
related to any buildings on the site shall be placed behind the front
facade of the principal building or, in the case of multiple principal
buildings, the building located closest to the street, and all shall
be appropriately screened from view. Refuse disposal and recycling
areas shall be enclosed with a solid wood fence at least six feet
in height but not higher than eight feet. The Board may, at its sole
discretion, approve landscaping in lieu of or in addition to fencing
to satisfy the screening requirement for refuse disposal areas.