[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council
of the Borough of Runnemede 1-2-1979 by Ord. No. 329 (Ch. 109 of the 1970 Code).
Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Building construction — See Ch. 99.
Uniform construction codes — See Ch. 120.
Fire prevention — See Ch. 170.
Flood damage prevention — See Ch. 175.
Junkyards and house wreckers — See Ch. 220.
Land use procedures — See Ch. 230.
Massage establishments — See Ch. 246.
Soil removal — See Ch. 310.
Subdivision of land and site plan review — See Ch. 331.
Swimming pools — See Ch. 336.
Trailers and trailer camps — See Ch. 368.
Storage of abandoned vehicles — See Ch. 375.
Wireless telecommunications facilities — See Ch. 388.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited
as the "Zoning Ordinance of the Borough of Runnemede."
This chapter shall be held to be the minimum
requirements adopted pursuant to the Municipal Land Use Law, Chapter
291 of the Laws of New Jersey 1975 (N.J.S.A. 40:55D et seq.), in order
to promote the public health, safety, morals and general welfare.
Among other purposes, the provisions of this chapter are intended
to provide adequate light, air and convenience of access; to prevent
overcrowding of land or buildings; to avoid undue concentration of
population by regulating and limiting the use of land and the height
and bulk of buildings wherever erected; to limit and determine the
size of yards and other open spaces; and to conserve the value of
property and encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout
the Borough.
[Amended 3-2-2010 by Ord. No. 10-04; 4-5-2011 by Ord. No. 11-02]
A.
For the purposes of this chapter, the Borough of Runnemede
is divided into the following seven classes of districts:
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Residence R-1 District
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Residence R-2 District
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Residence R-3 District
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Commercial C District
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General Office GO District
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Special Economic Development SED District
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Limited Access Highway Proximity District
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Public/Quasi - Public Lands
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B.
The boundaries of the zoning districts are hereby
established as shown on the Zoning Map entitled, "Zoning Map, Borough
of Runnemede, Camden County, New Jersey, prepared by Bach Associates,
PC," which map shall include the ordinance number of the most recent
adoption and is hereby declared to be a part of this chapter superseding
any and all zoning maps.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Zoning Map is on file in
the Borough Zoning Office.
A.
The meaning of all words not defined in this chapter
shall be taken from New Jersey Revised Statutes and New Jersey Court
interpretations thereof.
B.
ACCESSORY BUILDING
ACCESSORY USE
(1)
(2)
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
ALTERATION OF BUILDING
APPLICANT
APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
APPROVING AUTHORITY
BLOCK
BOARDINGHOUSE or ROOMING HOUSE
BUFFER AREA
BUILDABLE AREA
BUILDING
BUILDING HEIGHT
BUILDING LINE
CANNABIS
CANNABIS BUSINESS
CANNABIS CULTIVATOR
CANNABIS DELIVERY SERVICE
CANNABIS DISTRIBUTOR
CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENT
CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
CANNABIS MANUFACTURER
CANNABIS PRODUCT
CANNABIS RETAILER
CANNABIS WHOLESALER
CENTER LINE OF STREET
CLUBHOUSE
CONDITIONAL USE
CORNER LOT
COURTS
(1)
(2)
CURBSIDE PICK-UP
DEVELOPER
DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT REGULATION
DUPLEX
DWELLING HOUSE
DWELLING, MULTIFAMILY
DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY
DWELLING UNIT
FAST-FOOD RESTAURANT
FRONT YARD
GARDEN APARTMENT
HISTORIC SITE
JUNKYARD
LAND
LOT
LOT AREA
LOT COVERAGE
LOT DEPTH
LOT LINE
LOT WIDTH
NONCONFORMING LOT
NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE
NONCONFORMING USE
PLAT
PRIVATE GARAGE
PUBLIC OR STORAGE GARAGE
PUBLIC UTILITY
PUBLIC UTILITY FACILITIES
PUMPING STATION
REAR YARD
RESTAURANT
RESTAURANT, DRIVE-THROUGH or DRIVE-IN
ROWHOUSE
SEMIFIREPROOF CONSTRUCTION
SETBACK LINE
SIDE YARD
SIGHT TRIANGLE
SIGN
SIGN, ANIMATED
SIGN AREA
SIGN, BANNER
SIGN, BILLBOARD
SIGN, CHANGEABLE COPY
SIGN, DIRECTIONAL
SIGN, DIRECTORY
SIGN, FACADE
SIGN, FREESTANDING
SIGN HEIGHT
SIGN ILLUMINATION
(1)
(2)
(3)
SIGN, MENU
SIGN, MONUMENT
SIGN, MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY
SIGN, NONCONFORMING
SIGN, PORTABLE
SIGN, TEMPORARY
SIGN, WINDOW
SITE PLAN
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
STORY
STREET
STREET OR PROPERTY LINE
STRUCTURE
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING OR TREATMENT CENTER
TOWNHOUSE
USE
Certain words and terms in this chapter are defined
for the purpose thereof as follows:
A building the use of which is customarily incidental to
that of a main building and which is located on the same lot as that
occupied by the main building.
A use customarily incidental to the use of a building for
dwelling purposes and including:
Within a main building the office of a surgeon, physician, clergyman, architect, engineer, attorney, accountant, dentist, artist, photographer, teacher of music, real estate, insurance, osteopath, chiropractor and optometrist, or persons residing in such main building, provided that there is no display visible from the street nor advertising except a small professional sign in accordance with § 395-18 of this chapter.
Customary home occupations such as millinery,
dressmaking or interior decorating, provided that there is no display
of goods visible from the street and such occupation is conducted
in the main building by a person residing therein and does not occupy
more than 1/3 of the total aboveground floor area thereof, and provided
further that no trading of merchandise is carried on or no personal
physical service performed. No exterior advertising is permitted other
than a small announcement sign as specified in § 395-18B(2)(b).
The Zoning Officer of the Borough.
Any change in the supporting members of a building, except
such change as may be required for its safety; any addition to a building;
or removal of a building from one location to another.
A developer submitting an application for development.
The application form and all accompanying documents required
by ordinance for approval of a subdivision plat, site plan, conditional
use, zoning variance or direction of the issuance of a permit pursuant
to this chapter.
The Joint Planning/Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Borough
unless a different agency is designated by this chapter.
The length of a street between two street intersections.
A dwelling wherein more than three people are sheltered or
fed for compensation.
An area in which no building, parking area, driveway (except
to provide access to property and which is perpendicular to the buffer
area), street, sign (except directional sign) or storage of materials
shall be permitted.
That central portion of any lot lying between required yards
and/or setback lines.
A combination of materials to form a construction adapted
to permanent, temporary or continuous occupancy and having a roof.
The vertical distance measured from the mean elevation of
the finished grade along the front of the building to the highest
point of the roof exclusive of chimneys and similar fixtures.
The line between which it and the property line no building
or other structure or portion thereof, except as provided in this
chapter, may be erected.
All parts of the plant Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica,
whether growing or not, the seeds thereof, and every compound, manufacture,
salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant or its seeds,
except those containing resin extracted from the plant, which are
cultivated and, when applicable, manufactured in accordance with P.L.
2021, c. 16 (C. 24:6I-31 et al.) for use in cannabis products, but
shall not include the weight of any other ingredient combined with
cannabis to prepare topical or oral administrations, food, drink,
or other product.
[Added 10-5-2021 by Ord.
No. 21-13]
Any person or entity that holds any of the six classes of
licenses established under P.L. 2021, c. 16, the "New Jersey Cannabis
Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization
Act" (CREAMMA).
[Added 10-5-2021 by Ord.
No. 21-13]
Any licensed person or entity that grows, cultivates, or
produces cannabis, and sells, and may transport, this cannabis to
other cannabis cultivators, or usable cannabis to cannabis manufacturers,
cannabis wholesalers, or cannabis retailers, but not to consumers.
This person or entity shall hold a Class 1 cannabis cultivator license.
[Added 10-5-2021 by Ord.
No. 21-13]
Any licensed person or entity that provides courier services
for consumer purchases of cannabis items and related supplies fulfilled
by a cannabis retailer in order to make deliveries of the cannabis
items and related supplies to that consumer, and which services include
the ability of a consumer to purchase the cannabis items directly
through the cannabis delivery service, which, after presenting the
purchase order to the cannabis retailer for fulfillment, is delivered
to that consumer. This person or entity shall hold a Class 6 cannabis
delivery license.
[Added 10-5-2021 by Ord.
No. 21-13]
Any licensed person or entity that transports cannabis in
bulk intrastate from one licensed cannabis cultivator to another licensed
cannabis cultivator, or transports cannabis items in bulk intrastate
from any one class of licensed cannabis establishment to another class
of licensed cannabis establishment, and may engage in the temporary
storage of cannabis or cannabis items as necessary to carry out transportation
activities. This person or entity shall hold a Class 4 cannabis distributor
license.
[Added 10-5-2021 by Ord.
No. 21-13]
A cannabis cultivator, a cannabis manufacturer, a cannabis
wholesaler, or a cannabis retailer.
[Added 10-5-2021 by Ord.
No. 21-13]
An establishment with one or many of the licenses to operate
as defined by the CREAMMA Act:
[Added 10-5-2021 by Ord.
No. 21-13]
Class 1: Cannabis cultivator license, for facilities involved
in growing and cultivating cannabis;
Class 2: Cannabis manufacturer license, for facilities involved
in the manufacturing, preparation, and packaging of cannabis items;
Class 3: Cannabis wholesaler license, for facilities involved
in obtaining and selling cannabis items for later resale by other
licensees;
Class 4: Cannabis distributor license, for businesses involved
in transporting cannabis plants in bulk from one licensed cultivator
to another licensed cultivator, or cannabis items in bulk from any
type of licensed cannabis business to another;
Class 5: Cannabis retailer license, for locations at which cannabis
items and related supplies are sold to consumers; and
Class 6: Cannabis delivery license, for businesses providing
courier services for consumer purchases that are fulfilled by a licensed
cannabis retailer in order to make deliveries of the purchased items
to a consumer, and which service would include the ability of a consumer
to make a purchase directly through the cannabis delivery service
which would be presented by the delivery service for fulfillment by
a retailer and then delivered to a consumer.
Any licensed person or entity that processes cannabis items
in this state by purchasing or otherwise obtaining usable cannabis,
manufacturing, preparing, and packaging cannabis items, and selling,
and optionally transporting, these items to other cannabis manufacturers,
cannabis wholesalers, or cannabis retailers, but not to consumers.
This person or entity shall hold a Class 2 cannabis manufacturer license.
[Added 10-5-2021 by Ord.
No. 21-13]
A product containing usable cannabis, cannabis extract, or
any other cannabis resin and other ingredients intended for human
consumption or use, including a product intended to be applied to
the skin or hair, edible cannabis products, ointments, and tinctures.
"Cannabis product" does not include i) usable cannabis by itself;
or ii) cannabis extract by itself; or iii) any other cannabis resin
by itself.
[Added 10-5-2021 by Ord.
No. 21-13]
Any licensed person or entity that purchases or otherwise
obtains usable cannabis from cannabis cultivators and cannabis items
from cannabis manufacturers or cannabis wholesalers, and sells these
to consumers from a retail store, and may use a cannabis delivery
service or a certified cannabis handler for the off-premises delivery
of cannabis items and related supplies to consumers. A cannabis retailer
shall also accept consumer purchases to be fulfilled from its retail
store that are presented by a cannabis delivery service which will
be delivered by the cannabis delivery service to that consumer. This
person or entity shall hold a Class 5 cannabis retailer license.
[Added 10-5-2021 by Ord.
No. 21-13]
Any licensed person or entity that purchases or otherwise
obtains, stores, sells or otherwise transfers, and may transport,
cannabis items for the purpose of resale or other transfer to either
another cannabis wholesaler or to a cannabis retailer, but not to
consumers. This person or entity shall hold a Class 3 cannabis wholesaler
license.
[Added 10-5-2021 by Ord.
No. 21-13]
The line midway between and parallel to the two street property
lines, or as otherwise determined by the Mayor and Council.
A building to house a club or social organization not conducted
for profit and which is not an adjunct to or operated by or in connection
with a public tavern, cafe or other public place.
A use permitted in a particular zoning district only upon
a showing that such use in a specified location will comply with the
conditions and standards for the location or operation of such use
as contained in this chapter, and upon the issuance of an authorization
therefor by the Joint Planning/Zoning Board of Adjustment.
A lot, in any district or zone, fronting on two streets at
their intersection. Said lot shall be deemed to have two front yards
for the purposes of establishing setback requirements in the district
or zone.
[Amended 8-6-2014 by Ord. No. 14-16]
An unoccupied open space other than a yard as herein defined.
OUTER COURTOne which is open to a street or rear yard for its entire width.
INNER COURTAny other court.
The dedication of up to two parking spaces for pickup on
the site of the restaurant, subject to Planning Board approval of
the use and site plan approval.
[Added 4-5-2011 by Ord. No. 11-02]
The legal or beneficial owner or owners of a lot or of any
land proposed to be included in a proposed development, including
the holder of an option or contract to purchase, or other person having
an enforceable proprietary interest in such land.
The division of a parcel of land into two or more parcels,
the construction, reconstruction, conversion, structural alteration,
relocation or enlargement of any building or other structure or of
any mining, excavation or landfill, and any use or change in the use
of any buildings or other structure or land or extension of use of
land, for which permission may be required pursuant to this chapter.
A building consisting of two family-type living units.
A detached house designed for and occupied exclusively as
a residence.
A dwelling or group of dwellings containing separate family-type
living units but which may have joint services or facilities for both
or all.
A detached house designed and arranged for the use of a single
household including two or more people living as a family.
One or more rooms providing complete living facilities for
one or more persons, including equipment for cooking or provisions
for same, room or rooms for living, sleeping, eating and bathing facilities.
An establishment whose principal business is the sale of
pre-prepared or rapidly prepared food directly to the customer in
a ready-to-consume state for consumption either within the restaurant
or building, in vehicles on the premises, or off the premises.
[Added 4-5-2011 by Ord. No. 11-02]
Space between the established building line or the front
main wall of a building and the front property line.
A building or series of buildings, under single ownership,
with common yards, open spaces, recreation areas and garages and parking
areas, no more than 2 1/2 stories in height, containing two or
more suites of rooms on each floor, equipped for separate housekeeping.
Any building, structure, area or property that is significant
in the history, architecture, archeology or culture of this state,
its communities or the nation and has been so designated pursuant
to applicable state and federal law.
The use of more than 100 square feet of the area of any lot,
whether inside or outside the building, for the storage, keeping or
abandonment of worn-out, cast-off or discarded articles or materials.
Includes improvements and fixtures on, above or below the
surface.
A designated parcel, tract or area of land established by
a plat or otherwise as permitted by law and to be used, developed
or built upon as a unit.
The total area within the property lines of a lot.
The percentage of lot area covered by the principal building,
accessory buildings, driveways, sidewalks, patios and any structure
that can be defined as an impervious coverage.
[Amended 8-4-2021 by Ord. No. 21-09]
The depth of a lot is the mean measured distance of a line
drawn from the street line to the rear lot line drawn at right angles
to the front property line.
Any line defining the outer limits of a lot.
The width of a lot shall be the distance between the side
lot line of a lot measured at and along a line parallel to the front
lot line which is drawn at a distance therefrom equal to the required
depth of the front yard.
A lot the area, dimension or location of which was lawful
prior to the adoption, revision or amendment of this chapter but which
fails to conform to the requirements of the zoning district in which
it is located by reason of such adoption, revision or amendment.
A structure the size, dimension or location of which was
lawful prior to the adoption, revision or amendment of this chapter
but which fails to conform to the requirements of the zoning district
in which it is located by reason of such adoption, revision or amendment.
A use or activity which was lawful prior to the adoption,
revision or amendment of this chapter but which fails to conform to
the requirements of the zoning district in which it is located by
reason of such adoption, revision or amendment.
A map or maps of a subdivision or site plan.
A building or part thereof accessory to a main building and
providing for storage of an automobile or automobiles only.
A building or part thereof, other than a private garage,
for the storage of motor vehicles and in which service station activities
may be carried on; a garage conducted as and for a business.
A closely regulated enterprise with a franchise for providing the public with a utility service deemed necessary for the public health, safety and welfare. Such utilities include electric, gas, water, and sewer infrastructure. Public utilities do not include radio stations or wireless communications facilities (governed by Chapter 388).
[Added 12-30-2014 by Ord. No. 14-24]
Buildings, structures and facilities, including generating
and switching stations, repeaters, antennas, transmitters and receivers,
valves, and all buildings and structures related to the furnishing
of utility services such as electric, gas, telephone, water, and sewer
to the public.
[Added 12-30-2014 by Ord. No. 14-24]
A building or structure containing the necessary equipment
to pump a fluid to a higher level.
[Added 12-30-2014 by Ord. No. 14-24]
An open space on the same lot with a building, between the
rear wall of the building and the rear line of the lot, unoccupied
except for accessory buildings and open porches which, in the aggregate,
shall occupy not more than 35% of the area. In the case of a corner
lot, the owner may designate either of the two interior lot lines
as the rear lot line.
An establishment where food and drink are prepared, served
and consumed, mostly within the principal building, though restaurants
may include takeout.
[Added 4-5-2011 by Ord. No. 11-02]
An establishment where food or beverages are sold in a form
ready for consumption, where all or a significant part of the consumption
takes place outside the confines of the restaurant and where ordering
and pickup of food may take place from an automobile.
[Added 4-5-2011 by Ord. No. 11-02]
Three or more attached houses in a row, with party walls.
Construction in which the structural members are of approved
noncombustible construction having the necessary strength and stability
and having fire-resistance ratings of not less than four hours for
exterior nonbearing walls and wall panels and not less than three
hours for columns and for wall-supporting girders and trusses, and
in which exterior and interior bearing walls, if any, are of approved
masonry or reinforced concrete.
A line drawn at a distance from a lot line equal to the required
depth of the respective front, side or rear yard area.
An unobstructed open space on the same lot with a building,
between the building and the side line of the lot, and extending through
from the front to the rear yard, into which space there is no extension
of building parts.
A triangular-shaped portion of land established at street
intersections or at intersections of driveways and streets in which
nothing is erected, placed, planted, or allowed to grow in such a
manner as to limit or obstruct the sight distance of motorists entering
or leaving the intersection (also known as a "sight easement").
[Added 11-5-2014 by Ord. No. 14-20]
Any object, device, display or structure, or part thereof,
situated outdoors that is used to advertise, identify, display, direct,
or attract attention to an object, person, institution, organization,
business, product, service, event, or location by any means, including
words, letters, figures, design, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination,
or projected images; and including banners, pennants, flags and similar
devices. Signs do not include: the flag or emblem of any nation, federal,
state, or municipal government; merchandise, pictures or models of
products or services incorporated in an indoor window display; works
of art that in no way identify a product; or score boards located
on athletic fields.
[Amended 11-5-2014 by Ord. No. 14-20]
Any sign or part of a sign that changes physical position,
light intensity, or colors and that requires electrical energy. This
definition does not include signs which indicate time, temperature,
or date.
[Added 11-5-2014 by Ord. No. 14-20]
That area enclosed by one continuous line connecting the
extreme points or edges of a sign, including the advertising surface
and any framing, trim, or molding but not including the supporting
structure. Except where specifically prohibited, all signs may be
double-faced, and the maximum area restrictions shall apply to each
side of the sign. Where the sign is supported by a post or pylon whose
surface is being used for advertising purposes, the area of this post,
pylon or other supporting members shall be considered as part of the
total allowable sign area. Where the name or advertising message on
a sign is divided between a number of panels or parts, the total area
of all of the panels or parts shall be considered as one sign, and
where a sign consists of individual letters or numbers (such as for
channel letters on a facade sign), the area of the sign shall be considered
as the total area of the smallest rectangle or rectangles which can
collectively enclose all of the letters or numbers, including any
open space or hole within the sign's face or any appendage protruding
outside the sign's face.
A temporary sign constructed of cloth, canvas, plastic, or
other flexible material, typically suspended or hung by cord, string,
or rope from a structure.
[Added 11-5-2014 by Ord. No. 14-20]
A sign structure and/or sign utilized for advertising an
establishment, an activity, a product, service or entertainment, which
is solid, produced, manufactured, available or furnished at a place
other than on the property on which said sign structure and/or sign
is located.
[Added 11-5-2014 by Ord. No. 14-20]
A sign designed to allow the changing of copy through manual,
mechanical, or electrical means including time and temperature.
[Added 11-5-2014 by Ord. No. 14-20]
Signs limited to directional messages such as "enter" or
"exit," principally for pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
[Added 11-5-2014 by Ord. No. 14-20]
A sign listing the tenants or occupants of a building or
group or buildings and that may indicate their respective professions
or business activities.
[Added 11-5-2014 by Ord. No. 14-20]
The sign fastened to or painted on the wall of a building
or structure in such a manner that the wall becomes the supporting
structure for, or forms the background surface of, the sign and that
does not project more than 12 inches from such building or structure.
[Added 11-5-2014 by Ord. No. 14-20]
Any nonmovable sign not affixed to a building. Freestanding
signs include monument (ground) signs and pole (pylon) signs.
[Added 11-5-2014 by Ord. No. 14-20]
In the case of a freestanding sign, sign height is computed
from grade level to the greatest height at any one point in the sign.
A sign illuminated by or exposed to artificial lighting,
either by lights on or in the sign or directed to the sign.
EXTERNALIllumination of a sign that is affected by an artificial source of light not contained within the sign itself.
INTERNALA light source that is concealed or contained within the sign and becomes visible in darkness through a translucent surface.
INDIRECTA source of external illumination, located away from the sign that lights the sign, but is not itself visible to persons viewing the sign from the adjacent street, sidewalk or property.
A sign associated with a drive-through eating establishment,
which lists the foods and beverages available for sale, along with
the price per item. Where menu signs are permitted, the name of the
restaurant that the drive-through is connected may be included on
the sign, as well as the logo.
[Added 11-5-2014 by Ord. No. 14-20]
A freestanding sign, also known as a "ground sign," that
is attached to the ground such that the entire bottom is in contact
with the ground and is independent of any other structure.
[Added 11-5-2014 by Ord. No. 14-20]
Signs relating to a use or facility containing multiple occupancy
and tenancy and displaying the various names, professions, and interests
of the various tenants.
[Added 11-5-2014 by Ord. No. 14-20]
A sign lawfully erected and maintained prior to the adoption
of the current ordinance; that does not conform to the requirements
of the current ordinance.[2]
[Added 11-5-2014 by Ord. No. 14-20]
A sign not permanently anchored.
A sign or advertising display designed or intended to be
displayed for a limited period of time and that is not permanently
affixed to a building, structure, or the ground.
[Added 11-5-2014 by Ord. No. 14-20]
A permanent sign that is painted or mounted onto a windowpane,
or that is hung directly inside a window solely for the purpose or
effect of identifying the premises from the sidewalk or street; or
a temporary sign advertising special sales, events, or products.
[Added 11-5-2014 by Ord. No. 14-20]
A development plan of one or more lots on which is shown the existing and proposed conditions of the lot, including but not necessarily limited to topography, vegetation, drainage, floodplains, marshes and waterways; the location of all existing and proposed buildings, drives, parking spaces, walkways, means of ingress and egress, drainage facilities, utility services, landscaping, structures and signs, lighting and screening devices; and other information that may be reasonably required in order to make an informed determination pursuant to Chapter 331, Subdivision of Land and Site Plan Review, of the Code of the Borough of Runnemede requiring review and approval of site plans by the Joint Planning/Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Borough of Runnemede.
Standards regulating noise levels, glare, earthborne or sonic
vibrations, heat, electronic or atomic radiation, noxious odors, toxic
matters, explosive and flammable matters, smoke and airborne particles,
waste discharge, screening of unsightly objects or conditions and
such other similar matters as regulated by applicable federal and
state laws or municipal ordinances.
That part of a building between the surface of any floor
and the next floor above it or, in its absence, then the finished
ceiling or roof above it. A split-level story shall be considered
a second story if its floor level is six feet or more.
Any street, avenue, boulevard, road, parkway, viaduct, drive
or other way which is an existing state, county or municipal roadway,
or which is shown upon a plat heretofore approved pursuant to law,
or which is approved by official action as provided by Chapter 291
of the Laws of New Jersey 1975,[3] or which is shown on a plat duly filed and recorded in
the office of the county recording officer prior to the appointment
of a Joint Planning/Zoning Board of Adjustment and the grant to such
Board of the power to review plats, and includes the land between
the street lines, whether improved or unimproved, and may comprise
pavement, shoulders, gutters, curbs, sidewalks, parking areas and
other areas within the street lines.
A street or road line is the right-of-way or property line
of a street or road or other public thoroughfare, publicly or privately
owned, as shown on the records of the Camden County Clerk's office
or as otherwise legally established.
A combination of materials to form a construction for occupancy,
use or ornamentation whether installed on, above or below the surface
of a parcel of land.
Any facility that provides counseling, treatment and/or therapeutic
program for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts. For the purpose
of this definition, a substance abuse counseling or treatment center
shall not provide food or shelter.
[Added 4-5-2005 by Ord. No. 05-04]
Three or more attached houses in a row, with party walls.
The purpose for which land or a building is arranged, designed
or intended or for which purpose land or a building is or may be occupied
or maintained.
C.
The present tense shall include the future; the singular
shall include the plural, and the plural the singular; the word "shall"
is always mandatory.
A.
No building, structure or premises shall be used or
occupied and no building or part thereof or other structure shall
be erected, razed, moved, placed, reconstructed, extended, enlarged
or altered except in conformity with the regulations herein specified
for the district, as shown on the Official Map, in which it is located.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Zoning Map is on file in
the Borough Zoning Office.
B.
Conformity of buildings. No building, structure or
premises shall be erected, altered or used so as to produce greater
height, smaller yards or less unoccupied area, and no building shall
be occupied by more families than prescribed for such buildings, structures
or premises for the district in which it is located.
C.
Site development plans shall be required for all buildings and structures except single-family dwellings or for such accessory uses as private garages, toolhouses, gardens and private greenhouses, incidental to single-family dwellings. Site development plans shall not limit the requirements for submission of subdivision plans for subdivision approval as otherwise provided in Chapter 331, Subdivision of Land and Site Plan Review, of the Code of the Borough of Runnemede.
A.
Permitted buildings, structures and uses. In Residence
R-1 Districts, only the following buildings, structures and uses are
permitted unless otherwise authorized by the Joint Planning/Zoning
Board of Adjustment:
(1)
A single-family dwelling and its customary accessory
buildings and accessory uses.
(2)
Any form of agriculture or horticulture for the private
and personal use of the inhabitants of the property.
(3)
The keeping of any commonly accepted household pets
such as dogs, cats, canaries, parakeets, parrots, gold fish, tropical
fish, hamsters, gerbils and small monkeys in limited numbers as personal
private pets.
B.
Size of lots. No residence or dwelling shall be erected
or constructed unless the lot contains at least 6,000 square feet
and has frontage of at least 60 feet. If a lot is on the bulb of a
cul-de-sac, frontage shall be measured at the setback line, except
present existing lots having minimum frontage of 40 feet and a minimum
area of 4,000 square feet. All preexisting lots that have residential
structures built as of the date of January 1, 2021, and preexisting
lots that are larger than 50% of the other lots on the street shall
be exempt from this requirement.
[Amended 3-2-2021 by Ord. No. 21-02]
C.
Building area and minimum foundation and living area.
(1)
The maximum percent of lot coverage, including all
buildings, shall not exceed 35% of the total area of the lot.
D.
Height. The height of any building or structure shall
be restricted to a maximum of 2 1/2 stories but shall not exceed
30 feet.
E.
Front yards.
(1)
In this residence district where 1/2 or more of the
residence buildings situated on one side of the street between two
intersecting streets conform to a minimum setback building line, no
new building shall be erected and no existing building reconstructed
or altered to project beyond such setback building line on the side
of the street.
(2)
In this residence district, where more than 1/2 of
the residence buildings situated on one side of the street between
intersecting streets do not conform to a minimum setback building
line, no new building shall be erected and no existing building reconstructed
or altered to project beyond the line of the building having the least
setback on that side of the street or a building setback of 10 feet,
whichever is greater.
(3)
When no buildings exist within 100 feet on the same
side of the street of the building to be erected, the setback building
line shall be not less than 25 feet.
(4)
In the case of a corner lot, any building other than
a garage or other outbuilding may be placed within 10 feet of the
side street property line.
F.
Rear yards. There shall be a rear yard with a depth
of not less than 25 feet.
G.
Side yards. There shall be two side yards, one on
each side of every single detached dwelling, together having an aggregate
width of not less than 14 feet but neither having a width less than
seven feet.
H.
Private detached garages and other accessory buildings.
No private detached garage or other accessory building exceeding 100
square feet in area shall be placed closer to a side or rear property
line than five feet and should not be placed closer to the street
line than 10 feet. Garages shall not exceed 18 feet in height. A one-car
garage shall be limited to no larger than 400 square feet and 25 feet
in size. In no instance shall there be an enclosed second story. Nothing
herein shall prohibit the construction of a garage as part of or attached
to the dwelling, in which event the side yard, rear yard, height and
area requirements for the dwelling shall apply.
[Amended 3-5-1996 by Ord. No. 96-7; 11-7-2018 by Ord. No. 18-11; 7-11-2023 by Ord. No. 23-07]
A.
Permitted buildings, structures and uses. In Residence
R-2 Districts, only the following buildings, structures and uses are
permitted unless otherwise authorized by the Joint Planning/Zoning
Board of Adjustment:
(1)
A single-family dwelling and its customary accessory
buildings and accessory uses.
B.
Size of lots. No residence or dwelling shall be erected
or constructed unless the lot contains at least 20,000 square feet
and has frontage of at least 100 feet. If a lot is on the bulb of
a cul-de-sac, frontage shall be measured at the setback line.
C.
Building area and minimum foundation and living area.
D.
Height. The height of any building or structure shall
be restricted to a maximum of 2 1/2 stories but shall not exceed
30 feet.
E.
Front yards.
(1)
In this residence district where 1/2 or more of the
residence buildings situated on one side of the street between two
intersecting streets conform to a minimum setback building line, no
new building shall be erected and no existing building reconstructed
or altered to project beyond such setback building line on the side
of the street.
(2)
In this residence district, where more than 1/2 of
the residence buildings situated on one side of the street between
two intersecting streets do not conform to a minimum setback building
line, no new building shall be erected and no existing building reconstructed
or altered to project beyond the line of the building having the least
setback on that side of the street or a building setback of 30 feet,
whichever is greater.
(3)
When no building exists within 100 feet on the same
side of the street of the building to be erected, the setback building
line shall not be less than 30 feet.
(4)
In the case of a corner lot, any building other than
a garage or other outbuilding may be placed to within 10 feet of the
side street property line.
F.
Rear yards. The minimum depth of the rear yard shall
be 20% of the depth of a lot but not less than 40 feet from the rear
wall of the building or any appurtenance attached thereto.
G.
Side yards. There shall be two side yards with a total
of not less than 30 feet. The width of the least side yard shall be
not less than 1/3 of the width of the two side yards.
H.
Private detached garages and other accessory buildings.
A private detached garage or other accessory building may be erected
in any rear yard, provided that such structure and every part thereof
is located at least 80 feet from the front property line. No private
detached garage or other accessory building exceeding 100 square feet
in area shall be placed closer to a side or rear property line than
five feet. In an event of a corner lot, no part of any private detached
garage or accessory building shall be closer to the side street property
line than 45 feet. Garages shall not exceed 18 feet in height. A one-car
garage shall be limited to no larger than 30 feet by 24 feet in size.
In no instance shall there be an enclosed second story. Nothing herein
shall prohibit the construction of a garage as part of or attached
to the dwelling, in which event the side yard, rear yard, height and
area requirements for the dwelling shall apply.
[Amended 3-5-1996 by Ord. No. 96-7; 9-3-2019 by Ord. No. 19-11]
[Amended 3-5-1996 by Ord. No. 96-7; 4-5-2005 by Ord. No. 05-03; 3-2-2010 by Ord. No. 10-04; 4-5-2011 by Ord. No. 11-02]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the R-3 Zoning District is to provide medium-density
residential areas on the periphery of the R-1 Residential District
areas and to promote creative subdivision design that balances residential
development with common open space. It is the intent of the R-3 District
to encourage clustered single-family and townhouse development types,
but also to acknowledge and permit existing multifamily developments
within the zone.
B.
Permitted principal buildings, structures and uses. Within Residence
R-3 District, only the following buildings, structures and uses are
permitted:
C.
Conditionally permitted uses. Within the R-3 Residential District
the following uses are permitted conditional uses:
D.
Accessory uses. Accessory uses must be incidental to the primary
use.
(1)
Accessory buildings may not be located within the front yard area.
Corner lots have two front yards.
(2)
Accessory buildings equal to or less than 200 square feet in area
must be set back a minimum of five feet from side and rear property
lines. Accessory structures larger than 200 square feet must meet
the set backs required for principal structures.
(3)
The maximum height for accessory structures is 15 feet. Enclosed
second stories are not permitted.
(4)
The following accessory uses are permitted:
(b)
Sheds. No more than two sheds are permitted on a residential
lot.
(c)
Fences and walls, not exceeding three feet (36 inches) in height
in the front yard and six feet in the rear yards.
(d)
Residential swimming pools, in accordance with Borough requirements.
(e)
Stormwater management facilities, as regulated by the Borough
Code.
E.
Bulk and Area Regulations for the R-3 Zoning District.
[Amended 8-6-2014 by Ord. No. 14-17]
(1)
The maximum permitted density is three residential units per gross
acre.
(2)
The base minimum lot size is 8,000 square feet per residential unit.
(3)
Minimum lot size for stormwater management lots or open space lots
is 20,000 square feet.
(4)
Table of Performance Regulations.
|
Minor Subdivision, Existing Residential Lots and Conventional
Subdivision
|
Twin/Duplex Units
|
Townhouse Units
| ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maximum density
|
3 du/gross acre1
|
3 du/gross acre
|
3 du/gross acre
| |
|
Minimum lot size
|
8,000 square feet
|
3,500 square feet per unit
|
2,000 square feet
| |
|
Minimum open space area
|
n/a
|
25% of gross tract area
|
35% of gross tract area
| |
|
Minimum lot width
|
80 feet2
|
35 feet
|
20 feet inside 30 feet end unit
| |
|
Minimum lot depth
|
100 feet
|
100 feet
|
100 feet
| |
|
Minimum front yard setback3
| ||||
|
Local roads
|
30 feet
|
20 feet
|
20 feet
| |
|
County road
|
40 feet
|
40 feet
|
40 feet
| |
|
Minimum side yard setback
|
30 feet aggregate Minimum 10 feet each side
|
0 feet when attached Minimum 10 feet outside
|
0 feet when attached 10 feet for end unit
| |
|
Minimum rear yard setback
|
30 feet
|
30 feet
|
30 feet
| |
|
Maximum impervious coverage On each lot
|
0.35
|
0.50
|
0.50
| |
|
Maximum height
|
2 1/2 stories or 30 feet
|
2 1/2 stories or 35 feet
|
35 feet
| |
|
Minimum floor area
|
1,200 square feet
|
1,200 square feet
|
1,000 square feet
| |
|
Maximum building length
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
120 feet
| |
|
Minimum distance between 2 freestanding buildings
|
n/a
|
20 feet
|
20 feet
|
|
NOTES:
| |
|---|---|
|
1 "du/gross acre" means dwelling
units per gross acre.
| |
|
2 Width for lots on a cul-de-sac
may be measured at the building setback line.
| |
|
3 For existing residential units see § 395-8G.
|
F.
Design standards for residential development.
[Added 8-6-2014 by Ord. No. 14-17[1]]
(1)
The purpose of providing for the development of twin or townhouse
units in the R3 Zone is to provide flexibility and a variety of housing
types and to encourage a subdivision design approach that considers
the environmental and physical attributes of a site, the site's relationship
to the surrounding area, and the most desirable and appropriate locations
for home sites. The allowance for single-family homes, twin/duplex
units, and townhouse units on relatively small lots enables planned
residential development that will balance developed areas with the
protection of wooded and environmentally sensitive areas on a site.
The cluster provisions allow residential developments to be constructed
at a lower cost per dwelling for streets, utilities and other site
improvements, while also providing recreational opportunities that
are appropriate to the needs of and convenient to the residents of
the Borough. The cluster provisions may reduce the amount of clearing,
grading, and construction disturbance resulting from subdivisions
and increase the quantity and quality of open spaces, providing a
desirable residential environment through creative development techniques
and design arrangements.
(2)
Conservation or open space areas should be centrally located and
adjoin as many residential lots as practical in order to increase
the value of the lots and provide for the enjoyment of open space
by as many residents as possible. A conservation or recreation easement
restriction shall be placed on open space areas to ensure that the
land will be preserved in perpetuity.
(3)
All open space areas must have a minimum street frontage of 100 feet
to ensure access for residents of the development and for maintenance.
(4)
In order to ensure variety among single-family residential dwellings,
houses on the same side of the street must be substantially different
in appearance than other dwellings within two lots from it. On a cul-de-sac,
any lot on the cul-de-sac is considered to be on the same side of
the street. All major subdivisions for single-family homes must provide
a minimum of three basic house designs with exterior variations possible
for each one.
(5)
For all residential units variations in rooflines, heights, projections,
and exterior building materials shall be incorporated to distinguish
the residential units and add interest.
(6)
The architecture of units with frontage on two streets shall respond
to both streets, with architectural details, windows and other elements
that respond to the street frontage.
(7)
For townhouses, if trash and recyclables will be stored in common
areas, then a trash enclosure shall be provided with sufficient space
for trash and recyclable materials. The enclosure must be constructed
of masonry with facade materials to match the buildings, must be a
minimum of six feet high, and surrounded by a landscape buffer on
three sides. A pedestrian entrance to the enclosure must be provided
so the gates are not frequently left open.
(8)
Each townhouse unit must have a garage with sufficient space for
a vehicle and for storage of trash and recycling containers (if applicable)
and other incidental personal items such as bicycles. A deed restriction
must prohibit the conversion of the garage to living space.
(9)
Rear yard decks may encroach into the required rear yard by a maximum
of 10 feet. For example, if the required rear yard is 30 feet, then
an attached deck may be set back a minimum of 20 feet.
(10)
Rear yard fencing must be consistent in style and color among
all residential units in a twin/duplex or townhouse development.
(11)
For townhouses, in addition to RSIS parking requirements for
the residential units, a shared parking area or on street parking
for guests to accommodate a minimum of 0.3 vehicle per residential
unit shall be provided.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided for the redesignation
of former Subsection F as Subsection G.
G.
Exceptions for existing nonconforming lots.
(1)
Lots that have been previously subdivided (via minor subdivision
or final major subdivision) and that have been filed and recorded
at the County Clerk's office prior to the effective date of this section,
and lots that have been approved and developed with multifamily residential
units prior to the effective date of this section, and that were compliant
with the zoning requirements prior to the effective date of this section
may continue to exist as a conforming lot or use.
(2)
For existing dwellings in the R-3 District, or for individual infill
lots in the R-3 District, the front yard requirements are as follows:
(a)
Where half or more of the residential buildings situated on
one side of the street between two intersecting streets conform to
a minimum setback building line, no new building shall be erected
and no existing building reconstructed or altered to project beyond
such setback building line on the side of the street.
(b)
Where more than half of the residence buildings situated on
one side of the street between two intersecting streets do not conform
to a minimum setback building line, no new building shall be erected
and no existing building reconstructed or altered to project beyond
the line of the building having the least setback on that side of
the street or a building setback of 30 feet, whichever is greater.
A.
Permitted buildings, structures and uses. Only the following shall
be permitted:
[Amended 9-2-1980 by Ord. No. 371; 12-4-1990 by Ord. No. 90-15; 8-26-2014 by Ord. No. 14-02]
(1)
Shopping centers.
(2)
Department stores.
(3)
Medical and dental offices.
(4)
Business offices.
(5)
Offices of government agencies.
(6)
Retail stores.
(7)
Banks (including drive-through lanes).
(8)
Day-care facilities.
(9)
General personal and business services.
(10)
Funeral parlor.
(11)
Theater.
(12)
Grocery and supermarket.
(13)
Bakery and deli.
(14)
Private educational facilities, such as dance instruction or
martial arts.
(15)
Restaurants and taverns, not including fast-food, drive-in or
drive-through.
B.
Conditionally permitted uses. The following uses are permitted only in accordance with the requirements of § 395-24:
[Added 8-26-2014 by Ord. No. 14-02[1]]
(1)
Outdoor dining in accordance with the requirements of § 395-24C(2).
(2)
Fast food restaurants without drive-through or window facilities in accordance with the requirements of § 395-24C(3).
(3)
Fast food restaurants with drive-through or window facilities in accordance with the requirements of § 395-24C(4).
(4)
Wholesale merchandise or servicing shall only be permitted if it
is incidental and subordinate to a primarily retail business.
C.
Height. The maximum height of a building shall be
50 feet or four stories whichever is less.
[Amended 4-5-2005 by Ord. No. 05-03]
D.
Minimum lot frontage; front yard setback.
[Amended 4-5-2005 by Ord. No. 05-03; 3-2-2010 by Ord. No.
10-04]
(1)
Minimum lot frontage required is 60 feet.
(2)
Front yard setback. No new building shall be erected
and no existing building reconstructed or altered to project beyond
the setback line established by the adjacent buildings presently most
distant from the street or within 10 feet of the property line, whichever
is greater.
E.
Rear yards. The year yard setback shall be 10 feet
unless the building or portion of the building is used for residential
purposes, then the required rear yard setback shall be 20 feet.
[Amended 4-5-2005 by Ord. No. 05-03]
F.
Side yards. For buildings designed partly for commercial purposes or for other nondwelling purposes, the requirements as specified in § 395-10G of this chapter shall apply.
G.
Buffer area requirements.
(1)
A landscaped buffer area 20 feet in depth shall be
established along any residential zone boundary which coincides with
a business, except that, if by reason of topography or tree growth
or other natural or man-made features the Joint Planning/Zoning Board
of Adjustment determines that adequate year-round separation of residential
and business uses exists, the Joint Planning/Zoning Board of Adjustment
may waive the buffer area requirement.
(2)
Buffer areas shall consist of a lawn or ground cover
area and massed evergreen trees and shrubs planted in a manner that
will provide a continuous visual screen throughout the entire year
within a period of two full growing seasons following the planting
of the buffer.
(3)
Evergreen and deciduous shrubs shall have a minimum
height of three feet when planted and shall be of varieties which
normally grow to a minimum height of six feet within two growing seasons.
H.
Minimum lot size. The minimum lot size shall be 6,000
square feet.
[Added 4-5-2005 by Ord. No. 05-03]
I.
Maximum impervious coverage. The maximum impervious
coverage of the lot shall be 50%.
[Added 4-5-2005 by Ord. No. 05-03]
A.
Permitted buildings, structures and uses. In General
Office GO Districts, the following buildings, structures and uses
are permitted:
[Amended 4-5-2005 by Ord. No. 05-03]
(1)
General
office uses for professional and commercial offices. The office use
must be 75% of the total floor area.
B.
Size of lots. No structures shall be erected or constructed
unless the lot contains at least 10,000 square feet and has frontage
of at least 80 feet.
C.
Building area and maximum floor area ratio.
D.
Height. The height of any building or structure shall
be restricted to a maximum of four stories, but not to exceed 50 feet.
E.
Front yards. In no case shall any building or any
part thereof be erected within 25 feet from any property line.
F.
Rear yards. The minimum depth of the rear yard shall
not be less than 25 feet.
G.
Side yards. There shall be two side yards with a total
of not less than 30 feet. The width of the least side yard shall not
be less than 1/3 of the total of the two side yards.
H.
Buffer area requirement. Buffer areas shall be as
specified for the Commercial C District in § 395-9F(1).
A.
Permitted buildings, structures and uses. In the Special
Economic Development SED Districts, the following buildings, structures
and uses are permitted:
(1)
Offices for executive or administrative purposes.
(2)
Scientific or research laboratories.
(3)
Professional offices, such as medical, dental and
professional services.
(4)
Computer and electric services and rental.
(5)
Bulk commerce, light industry and other industrial
uses including a public garage, automotive repair shop or fender repair
shop, steel and metal fabrication shop, lumberyard, machine shop,
laundry, newspaper or job printing building, material establishment,
except those which by reason of odor, noise, dust, smoke or use of
flammable materials might constitute a nuisance or danger to life
and property.
(6)
Warehouse and wholesale trade.
(7)
Substance abuse counseling or treatment center.
[Added 4-5-2005 by Ord. No. 05-04]
B.
Size of lots. No structure shall be erected or constructed
unless the lot contains at least 20,000 square feet and has frontage
of at least 100 feet.
D.
Height. The maximum height of buildings shall not
exceed four stories or 50 feet.
E.
Front yard. There shall be a front yard of 40 feet.
F.
Rear yard. The minimum depth of the rear yard shall
be 40 feet.
G.
Side yard. There shall be two side yards with a total
of not less than 40 feet. The width of the least side yard shall be
not less than 20 feet.
H.
Permitted conditional uses.
(1)
Gasoline filling stations subject to the following
standards and requirements:
(a)
A set of plans, specifications and site plans
shall be filed with the Joint Planning/Zoning Board of Adjustment
showing in detail the exact location of such filling station, the
number of gasoline storage tanks to be installed, the dimensions and
capacities of each tank, the depth at which the tanks will be placed
below ground, the number of pumps to be installed, the type of structure
and accessory buildings to be constructed, the number of automobiles
to be garaged and a description of the nature and extent of the proposed
use.
(b)
Minimum lot size shall be 20,000 square feet,
and minimum lot width shall be 100 feet.
(c)
No filling station shall be located within 500
feet of any school, hospital, church or library.
(d)
No application for a license shall be approved
unless all filling pumps and structures are located a minimum of 25
feet from any street line and side and rear property lines and a minimum
of 50 feet from the boundary of any residential zone.
(e)
No building shall be erected unless the same
shall be constructed with masonry walls and fire-resistive roof covering.
(f)
Electric motors and other spark-emitting devices,
when provided, shall be installed in a well-ventilated room where
no flammable liquids are stored or handled unless such devices are
approved by the Chief of the Fire Department for use in explosive
atmosphere.
(g)
Drainage from crank cases shall be kept in suitable
closed metal containers, and an oil interceptor shall be provided
subject to the approval of applicable Borough agents. Where flammable
liquids are kept, used or handled, provision for or use of dry sand,
ashes, chemical extinguishing devices or materials shall be directed
by the Fire Department. A reasonable quantity of loose noncombustible
absorbents such as sand or ashes shall be kept convenient for use
in case of leakage or overflow.
(h)
All lubrication, repair, painting or similar
activities shall be performed within a completely enclosed building.
(i)
Parking or storage of motor vehicles of any
type, except where incidental to purchase of gasoline, authorized
repair work or temporary parking or storage of motor vehicles, is
prohibited, provided that in no event shall any damaged, wrecked or
dismantled vehicle, junk or trailer be kept on the premises for a
period exceeding seven days, and further, in no case shall more than
five vehicles awaiting repair and service be stored overnight at the
premises.
(j)
No vehicle shall be displayed for sale on the
premises.
(k)
No damaged, wrecked or dismantled vehicle, junk
or trailer shall be allowed to remain in the open on the premises
but must be kept completely within a building or behind a screen of
a minimum of six feet in height of a sealed chain-link type so as
not to be visible from the street fronting the premises or from any
adjoining property.
I.
Buffer area requirement. Buffer areas shall be as
specified for the Commercial C District in § 395-9F(1).
[Added 12-5-2006 by Ord. No. 06-25;
amended 3-2-2010 by Ord. No. 10-04]
A.
Purpose. It is the purpose of this district to provide
a zoning district which shall provide for the usability of certain
lands within the Borough which border limited access highways and
have been impacted by the proximity of said highways rendering them
of limited usability and permit uses to which said impacted areas
may be switched.
B.
Limited Access Proximity District. There is hereby
created a Limited Access Highway Proximity District which shall be
comprised of lands within the Borough of Runnemede which border upon
New Jersey Route 42 , I-295 and the New Jersey Turnpike and extend
a distance of 100 feet from the respective rights-of-way of said highways.
C.
Permitted uses. Uses permitted by right in the Limited
Access Highway Proximity District are as follows:
D.
There shall be no minimum area and bulk regulations
applicable in this district; however, highway billboards must conform
to the sign regulations set forth in this section.
(1)
No billboards shall be erected in any district except
in the Limited Access Highway Proximity District and as permitted
in said district.
(2)
Height. No freestanding sign shall exceed the maximum
height of 15 feet except for billboards in the Limited Access Highway
Proximity District and no attached sign shall be higher at any point
than the roofline of the building. In addition, no attached sign shall
project into or hang over a street right-of-way and no sign shall
project beyond a building in a manner placing it above an area traversed
by motor vehicles such as, but not limited to, driveway and parking
areas.
E.
Permitted signs. Limited Access Highway Proximity
District.
(1)
No billboard sign face shall have a maximum square
footage in excess of 1,000 square feet;
(2)
No billboard sign shall be higher than is necessary
to provide full visibility to the main traveled way of the limited
access highway;
(3)
No billboard sign shall be constructed on or adjoined
to any other building or structure. All billboards shall be supported
by a single pole affixed to or embedded into the ground;
(4)
The area surrounding the base of the billboard signs
shall be suitably landscaped as directed by the Runnemede Joint Planning/Zoning
Board of Adjustment in the site plan process;
(5)
No portion of any billboard sign shall be located
within 200 feet of any residential use within the Borough of Runnemede;
(6)
The distance from any billboard sign to any other
billboard sign shall be as provided by the State of New Jersey, but
in no case closer to one another than 500 feet;
(7)
The lighting of said billboards shall conform to New
Jersey and federal sign regulations;
(8)
All billboard signs shall conform to all state and
federal rules governing billboards, including the requirement for
an off-site premises sign permit.
[Added 12-30-2014 by Ord. No. 14-24]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the Public/Quasi-Public Lands District (P)
is to identify lands owned and managed by governmental and public
educational bodies for a public purpose within the Borough as well
as recognize the existence of public utility facilities and structures
that may be privately owned, but which are regulated by the state
and provide a necessary service to the public.
B.
Permitted principal uses. In the Public/Quasi-Public Lands District,
no lot shall be used and no structure shall be erected, altered, or
occupied for any purpose except the following:
(1)
Municipal and other governmental buildings.
(2)
Municipal and other governmental parks, playgrounds, recreation
fields, conservation land, and other passive and active open space.
(3)
Government owned and operated college, elementary, secondary
or nursery school, administrative office, or other educational institution
(does not include a business or trade school, dance studio, or similar
use for profit).
(4)
Government owned and operated libraries.
(5)
Government owned and operated museums.
(6)
Government owned and maintained rights-of-ways.
(7)
Public utilities such as: electrical substations and equipment,
pumping stations, metering stations, water tanks, etc.
(8)
Railroad facilities.
(9)
Government owned and operated stormwater management facilities.
C.
Permitted accessory uses.
A.
Commercial parking lot requirements. Parking lots
for the parking of passenger vehicles only, together with entrance
and exit rights-of-way, shall be subject to the conditions, regulations
and restrictions hereinafter set forth:
(1)
There shall be no repair work or servicing of motor
vehicles, and no sales, dead storage or dismantling of any kind, as
they are parked on any such parking lots.
(2)
Each parking lot shall be graded, paved and properly
drained and shall be so maintained at all times.
(3)
No parking shall be permitted nearer than 20 feet
to the property line of any front street or public right-of-way and
eight feet to the property line of any side street or public right-of-way.
(4)
No advertising sign or material is to be located in
any such parking lots except of a warning, directional and regulatory
type and shall be posted in a manner so that the top thereof shall
be no more than five feet from the ground level.
(5)
Lighting.
(a)
Parking lots must be lighted. The standards
should be functional and attractive, highlighting buildings, leaving
no dark areas on parking lots or around buildings.
(b)
No glare, direct or reflected, shall be allowed
to impair the vision of drivers or pedestrians on the parking lot
or on adjoining properties, streets and walkways.
(c)
Parking light standards should be no higher
than the maximum allowed building height, casting light down in cone
of approximately 135°. Fixtures should be shielded, if necessary,
to protect adjacent properties.
(d)
In the event of hilly or uneven ground, standards
may be lowered to prevent overflow of light. Maximum footcandle power
should be 1.0 at the property line.
(e)
Applicants must have a drawing or plan when
applying for a variance.
(6)
Any such parking lot is to be adequately screened
from adjoining property in a residential district by a hedge or sightly
fence or wall not less than three feet high and not more than five
feet high, and any screening shall be set back at least five feet
from the property line. Along any such lot, adequate bumper guards
or other appropriate and adequate stopping devices strong enough to
stop motor vehicles traveling at reasonable speeds shall be installed.
(7)
Each and every parking lot established under this
section shall have appropriate caution signs and warning devices,
and at each point of ingress and egress, two feet within the property
line, there shall be erected a stop sign, together with a raised crown
across the right-of-way. Said signs shall be similar to the caution
and directional signs used by the Borough of Runnemede on the thoroughfares
of said Borough and shall be approved by the Zoning Officer of the
Borough of Runnemede.
(8)
Prior to the establishment of a parking lot under
this section, plans and specifications for said parking lot showing
drainage, surfacing, location of directional stop signs, location
and specifications for screening and bumper stops, together with any
and all requirements of this section, shall be submitted to the Zoning
Officer of the Borough of Runnemede for his approval in accordance
with this section. No such parking lot shall operate until first having
received a use permit from the Zoning Officer of the Borough of Runnemede.
B.
Minimum space requirements for off-street parking.
(1)
Minimum space requirements for off-street parking
shall be as follows:
(a)
Residence R-1 District: 1 1/2 space per
dwelling unit.
(b)
Residence R-2 District: two spaces per dwelling
unit.
(c)
Residence R-3 District: two spaces per dwelling
unit.
(e)
Special Economic Development SED District:
[1]
Offices: one off-street parking space for each
300 square feet of floor space.
[2]
Research laboratory: one space for each 600
square feet of floor space.
[3]
Industrial: two spaces for each three employees
on the maximum work shift or one space for each 600 square feet of
floor space, whichever is greater.
(2)
If there is more than one lot, the parking spaces
required shall be the total required for each use, unless it is demonstrated
to the Joint Planning/Zoning Board of Adjustment that the uses will
not be concurrent.
(3)
These off-street parking requirements can be waived
by the Joint Planning/Zoning Board of Adjustment in the C and GO Districts
if it is demonstrated that adequate public off-street parking exists
within 600 feet of the proposed use or it is felt by the Joint Planning/Zoning
Board of Adjustment that additional access driveways to the proposed
use will be a detriment to the public safety.
A.
Required loading spaces. Off-street commercial and
industrial loading areas shall be provided so as to permit the transfer
of goods in other than a public right-of-way. A "loading unit" is
hereby defined as a space 12 feet in width, 30 feet in length and
14 feet in height, and the number of such spaces to be provided for
each commercial or industrial uses shall be as follows:
|
Total Floor Area
(square feet)
|
Number of Spaces
| |
|---|---|---|
|
5,000 to 10,000
|
1
| |
|
10,000 to 25,000
|
2
| |
|
25,000 to 40,000
|
3
| |
|
40,000 to 60,000
|
4
| |
|
Each additional 50,000 or portion thereof
|
1 additional
|
B.
Location.
(1)
In the Commercial C District, loading spaces shall
be provided on the same lot as the principal use and in other than
a front yard space.
(2)
In the Special Economic Development District, loading
areas may be located in any yard area but not within 30 feet of a
public street or residential apartment lot line.
[Amended 10-4-1994 by Ord. No. 94-8; 9-5-2000 by Ord. No.
00-11]
A.
Permitted fences, hedges, and walls. Fences, hedges
and/or walls may be erected, altered or reconstructed in any district
subject to the following regulations and limitations:
(1)
To a height of eight feet for municipal government
use and in the Special Economic Development (SED) District.
(2)
To a height of six feet in any other district.
(3)
Barbed wire, razor wire or other electrified, sharp
or hazardous points are prohibited on the top or on any other portion
of a fence.
(4)
No person shall erect any fence with a height greater than six feet
without first obtaining a permit from the Construction Code Official.
[Amended 12-30-2013 by Ord. No. 13-22]
(5)
No person shall erect a fence with a height of six feet or less without
first obtaining a permit from the Zoning Officer. Any person wishing
to erect a fence of six feet or less shall be required to submit a
survey with their zoning application. Fences placed adjacent to the
sidewalk shall be installed no closer than two feet from the edge
of the sidewalk. A zoning permit shall be required whether a fence
is installed in a new location or replacing an existing fence. Replacing
an existing fence shall be defined as replacing more than 25% of an
existing fence within any twelve-month period. The costs of the application
and zoning permit shall total $65.
[Added 12-30-2013 by Ord. No. 13-22; amended 10-24-2017 by Ord. No. 17-15]
(6)
No person shall install any concrete driveway, private sidewalk,
steps, porch, patio, or any other flat concrete work not required
to obtain a permit under the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code
without first obtaining a permit from the Zoning Officer. A permit
is required whether the installation is at a new location or replacing
an existing installation. The cost of the application and permit for
the installation of a private sidewalk and steps shall total $25.
The cost of the application and permit for the installation of a porch,
patio, or any other flat concrete work not required to obtain a permit
under the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code shall total $50.
[Added 12-30-2013 by Ord. No. 13-22]
B.
Front yard fences are those which project past the
required or existing front yard line of the building as determined
by the Construction Code Official. These fences shall not exceed 48
inches in height and shall be of chain link or other see-through construction.
Stockade-type fences are not permitted in any front yard area.
C.
Fences and hedges at intersecting streets. A corner lot shall comply with fence regulations for front yard areas outlined in Subsection B above, on each property line and yard adjacent to a street.
D.
Placement of fence. A fence in any district shall
have its most pleasant or decorative side facing the adjacent lot.
The pleasant or decorative side of a fence may face an applicant's
yard where such fence will be adjacent to a preexisting opaque fence
or screening of the same height or higher on the adjoining property.
E.
Vehicular vision. The owner or tenants of land shall
keep all shrubbery, hedges and other plant life, existing within 10
feet of any roadway and within 25 feet of the intersection of two
roadways, cut to a height of not more than 2 1/2 feet where it
shall be necessary and expedient for the preservation of the public
safety. If such violation occurs, the owner or tenant shall be given
written notice advising that cutting must be done within 10 days of
notice. If the owner or tenant fails to cut the same within the time
required, the Borough may cut such shrubbery, hedges or plant life
and so shall certify same. Such cutting costs shall be charged against
the lands of the owner and become a lien upon such lands and shall
be assessed and levied upon the lands as other taxes, with the same
rights of collection and enforcement as in the collection of taxes.
F.
Erection within property lines; encroachment. All
fences, hedges, walls, shrubbery or other structures must be erected
within the property lines, and no fence, hedge, wall, shrubbery or
other structure, shall be erected so as to encroach upon a public
right-of-way.
G.
Maintenance. All fences, hedges, walls, shrubbery
or other structures shall be maintained in a safe, sound and upright
condition.
H.
Unsafe fences and walls. If the Construction Code
Official, upon inspection, determines that any fence, wall or other
structure, or any portion thereof, is not being maintained in a safe,
sound or upright condition, he shall notify the owner of his findings
in writing, stating briefly the reasons for such findings, and order
such fence, wall, other structure, or portion thereof, repaired or
removed within seven days of the date of the written notice.
A.
Statement of policy. In the development and execution
of this chapter, it is recognized that there are some uses which,
because of their very nature, are recognized as having serious objectionable
operational characteristics, particularly when several of them are
concentrated under circumstances having a deleterious effect upon
the adjacent areas. Special regulation of these uses is necessary
to ensure that these adverse effects will not contribute to the blighting
or downgrading of the surrounding neighborhood.
B.
ADULT BOOKSTORE
ADULT THEATER
MOTION PICTURE
SADOMASOCHISTIC ACTIVITY
SEXUAL CONDUCT OR ACTIVITY
SPECIFIED ANATOMICAL AREA
SPECIFIED SEXUAL ACTIVITY
Definitions. As used in this section, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
An establishment having as a substantial or significant portion
of its stock-in-trade books, magazines, other periodicals, films and
other viewing materials which are distinguished or characterized by
their emphasis on matters depicting, describing or relating to specified
sexual activities, sexual conduct or specified anatomical areas, or
an establishment with a segment or section of the premises devoted
to the sale, rental or display of such material.
An enclosed building or any part thereof, or any area used
for presenting a live show, demonstration or activity distinguished
or characterized by an emphasis on matters revealing or relating to
specified anatomical areas, sexual conduct or specified sexual activities
for observations for patrons therein.
Film or films, continuous slides or pictures of any nature
in which any person is shown, depicted or revealed in any act of sexual
or sadomasochistic activity.
Flagellation or torture by or upon a human being who is nude
or clad in undergarments or in revealing or bizarre costumes or the
condition of one who is nude or so clothed and is being fettered,
bound or otherwise physically restrained.
Human masturbation, sexual intercourse or any touching of
the genitals, pubic areas or buttocks of the human male or female
or the breasts of the female, whether alone or between members of
the same or opposite sex or between humans and animals in an act of
apparent sexual stimulation or gratification, whether all the activities
or conduct described above are real or simulated.
Less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals,
pubic region, buttock or female breast below a point immediately above
the top of the areola or human genitals in a discernibly turgid state,
even if covered.
Human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal;
any act of human masturbation, sexual intercourse or sodomy; or fondling
or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttock
or female breasts.
C.
Adult bookstores, adult motion-picture theaters, adult
theaters, poolrooms, billiard parlors and coin-operated amusement
centers are hereby deemed to be regulated uses.
D.
No such regulated uses may be located within 1,000
feet of any other regulated use nor within a residentially zoned area
or 1,000 feet of the boundaries thereof as such are shown on the map
accompanying this chapter and made a part thereof and entitled "Zoning
Map of Runnemede, New Jersey."[1],[2]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Zoning Map is on file in
the Borough Zoning Office.
A.
HIS
PERSON
USED MOTOR VEHICLE and USED MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER
Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the
following words and terms when hereinafter used shall have the meanings
ascribed to them as follows:
Includes "their," "her" or "its."
Includes any individual, firm, partnership, corporation,
receiver, trustee, executor and administrator.
Shall have the same meanings as those given in N.J.S.A. 39:10-2,
which statute is a part of the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Ownership
Law.
B.
A used car business shall be considered and treated
as one business if such business is conducted on two separate but
contiguous lots or in buildings on two separate but contiguous lots,
and it shall also be considered as one business even though it is
conducted on two separate noncontiguous lots or in buildings which
are located on two noncontiguous lots, provided that the boundaries
of any part of such lots, or of lots having buildings thereon, on
or in which such a business is conducted, are not separated by more
than 100 feet, and also provided that only one office or headquarters
controls, operates and manages the entire business and that it is
one operation. The application for a license, as hereinafter provided,
shall include the description of the entire area or areas on or in
which such business is to be conducted, and one license shall be issued
for the entire operation.
C.
No person shall hereafter conduct or engage in the
business of selling used motor vehicles on any lot or inside of any
building in the Borough of Runnemede without first obtaining a municipal
license for such purpose. In order to obtain the license, as aforesaid,
it shall be necessary for the person desiring to engage in the business
aforesaid to file an application therefor with the Clerk of the Borough
of Runnemede, which application shall contain the following information:
(1)
If the applicant is an individual trading in his own
name, then his name and the place of his residence; if the applicant
is a person trading under a trade name, then his name and the place
of his residence and the trade name under which he does or intends
to do business.
(2)
If the applicant is a partnership, then the names
and addresses of the respective partners and the trade name under
which the partnership does or intends to do business.
(3)
If the applicant is a foreign corporation, then the
name of the state in which it is incorporated and a statement as to
whether or not the corporation is licensed to do business in the State
of New Jersey and the name of the registered agent and the names and
places of residence of its officers and directors.
(4)
If the applicant is a domestic corporation, then the
name and address of its registered agent and the names and places
of residence of its officers and directors.
(5)
If the business is to be conducted on an open lot,
a description by distance or measurement of such lot intended to be
used by the applicant in the conduct of such business.
(6)
The name and address of the corporate surety on the applicant's bond as required by Subsection E(3) of this section.
(7)
A plan or survey showing the existing or proposed
entrance or entrances, exit or exits to the premises at or on which
said business is to be conducted.
(8)
The size, location and description of any existing
structure on such lot or any proposed structure which is to be constructed
and maintained on any such lot and the location and description of
the sanitary facilities and rest room accommodations which must be
maintained upon or in connection therewith or which are located within
a reasonable distance of such open lot or structure on or at which
such business is to be conducted and which is described in the application.
(9)
The number and date of issue of a license from the
Motor Vehicle Division permitting the operation of a business for
the buying and selling of used motor vehicles.
D.
General regulations.
(1)
Every such open lot or place of business used or intended
to be used by licensees under this chapter shall have maintained on
the premises where such business is to be conducted or in connection
therewith, or within a reasonable distance thereof, sanitary facilities
in accordance with the regulations of the Board of Health of the Borough
of Runnemede.
(2)
Every structure of any kind or nature erected on such
lot shall also comply with the building regulations of the Borough
of Runnemede.
(3)
Every open lot used in the conduct of such business
shall be illuminated from 1/2 hour after sunset to sunrise of each
following day with electric lights which shall be installed and maintained
in accordance with the rules and regulations of the underwriters and
shall be subject to their approval or disapproval.
(4)
Every applicant, as aforesaid, shall furnish with
his application a plan showing at least one entrance or approach to
said place of business from the street immediately adjacent thereto,
which entrance shall not be constructed or maintained until the licensee
has reset the curbing and reconstructed the adjoining sidewalk in
accordance with the rules and regulations of the Borough of Runnemede;
provided, however, that such licensee, upon abandonment of the business,
as aforesaid, shall replace forthwith the curbing and sidewalk in
conformance with the rules and regulations of the Borough of Runnemede
pertaining thereto.
(5)
Number of licenses; existing licenses; district restrictions.
[Amended 9-4-2001 by Ord. No. 01-15]
(a)
The number of municipal licenses to be issued
for the purposes of operating used automobile businesses shall be
limited to two.
(b)
All licenses issued at the time of passage of this amended Subsection D(5) (five total) shall remain in full force and effect subject to the conditions of this chapter until such time as that particular used automobile business is abandoned, the license is not renewed or there is a change of use of the property or any other reason set forth in § 395-19. The existing licenses are not transferable from place to place in the Borough, except to the SED District, per Subsection D(5)(c) below.[1]
(c)
A used automobile business shall only be permitted in the SED (Special Economic Development) District. All used automobile locations presently licensed in the Borough of Runnemede at the time of passage of this amended Subsection D(5) shall remain in full force and effect subject to the conditions of this chapter, until abandoned, the license is not renewed or there is a change of use of the property or any other reason set forth in § 395-19. The existing licenses are not transferable from place to place in the Borough, except to the SED District.[2]
E.
Conditions.
(1)
As a condition precedent to the issuance of a municipal
license, as aforesaid, the applicant shall obtain permits, and shall
pay the fees established therefor, from the Construction Code Official
and any other agents or agencies of the Borough of Runnemede that
may require the issuance of permits for any purpose that may be associated
with the requirements for operation of a business as herein specified
and shall also produce, for inspection, the license issued by the
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Division for the operation of a business
as a used motor vehicle dealer.
(2)
Each applicant, after his request has been properly
approved, shall pay to the Clerk of the Borough of Runnemede an annual
license fee of $50 before such license may be issued to him, which
license fee shall be an annual license fee, and such license shall
expire on the 31st day of January in each calendar year. Such license
fee shall be prorated on a monthly basis with relation to the month
of issuance and the time of expiration.
[Amended 4-5-1988 by Ord. No. 88-5]
(3)
Prior to the issuance of the license for the purpose
aforesaid, the applicant shall make, execute and deliver a bond to
the Borough of Runnemede in the amount of $1,000, conditioned upon
the faithful performance of the terms of this chapter, with a corporate
surety thereon, which corporate surety must be authorized to do business
within the State of New Jersey, and such bond shall be subject to
the approval of the Solicitor of the Borough as to form and content;
such corporate surety bond shall be conditioned upon the faithful
compliance and obedience of the licensee with the provisions of this
chapter.
(4)
In addition to the requirements herein stated, such
licensee shall comply with any rules and regulations hereafter promulgated
by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Runnemede or any
of its agencies with respect to the conduct of such business, as aforesaid.
F.
Administration.
(1)
Every application received by the Borough Clerk for
the purpose aforesaid shall be reported by him at the next following
regular meeting of the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of
Runnemede, and no license shall be issued by the Borough Clerk until
such application shall have been approved by the Mayor and Borough
Council.
(2)
Any license issued hereunder may be revoked by the
Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Runnemede for the violation
of any of the terms of this chapter, but such revocation shall not
relieve the licensee from any of the penalties herein provided.
(3)
Any person conducting a business, as aforesaid, at the time of the adoption of this chapter shall not be required to comply with the provisions of Subsections D(4) and E(1) and (4), and nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent any person presently operating such a business, as aforesaid, from carrying on such a business without securing a license therefor for a period of 60 days following final publication of this chapter.
[Amended 12-30-2013 by Ord. No. 13-22; 11-5-2014 by Ord. No. 14-20]
A.
Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to the
construction, erection, alteration, use, type, number, location, size,
design, and maintenance of all signs. This section is intended to
regulate and control signs and their placement and construction throughout
the Borough of Runnemede. Each site plan or subdivision application
shall include, where necessary, a sign plan showing the specific design,
location, size, height, construction and illumination of proposed
signs in accordance with the regulations within this chapter. All
signs require a sign permit from the Construction Code Official or
Zoning Officer unless specifically exempted, regardless of whether
or not the sign is proposed in conjunction with a site plan or subdivision
application.
B.
Purpose and intent. The purpose of the sign regulations is to provide
a legal framework for a comprehensive and balanced system of signage
that will preserve the right of free speech and expression, provide
an easy and pleasant communication between people and the built environment,
protect the scenic qualities of the Borough, and avoid visual clutter
that is potentially harmful to the character of the community, the
aesthetics of the Borough, and potentially unsafe for motorists and
pedestrians. The sign regulations are intended to minimize the potential
for safety hazards, create a more productive, enterprising and professional
business atmosphere, and to enhance the architectural and aesthetic
character of each zoning district.
C.
Fees. The fee for a sign application and permit is $25. This applies
to both permanent and temporary signs.
E.
Grandfather clause. Signs that legally existed prior to the effective date of the sign code section rendering the sign nonconforming are afforded "grandfathered" status and may continue to exist as conforming signs, until such time as they are altered as set forth in Subsection H(3) below.
F.
Exempt signs. The following signs are exempt from the need to secure
permits:
(1)
Signs required by law.
(2)
Official government agency signs, including traffic control or police
signs, emergency, historical markers, and signs posted by governmental
agencies.
(3)
Any sign carried by a person.
(4)
Decorations for any officially recognized holiday, provided that
they do not create a fire or traffic hazard and provided that the
decorations are removed within 30 days after the holiday.
(5)
Political signs associated with an election or referendum provided
that such signs are on private property, and are erected no more than
30 days prior to the election and are removed within seven days after
the day of voting.
(6)
Temporary yard or garage sale signs, provided that such signs are erected on private property, are no more than four square feet in area, are erected no more than seven days before the sale and are removed within 48 hours after the sale (and in accordance with Chapter 199).
(7)
Temporary real estate signs on the lot on which the real estate for
rent or for sale is located shall be limited to one per lot frontage.
The signs may not be more than four square feet and four feet high
for residential property and eight square feet and six feet high for
commercial property. The real estate sign must be removed within 14
days of closing the sale or rental of the property. Open-house signs
are permitted only on the day of the open house and not within the
public right-of-way.
(8)
Temporary (30 days or less) banners advertising special community
events sponsored by or held by the Borough, county, school district,
Fire Department, or other public entity.
(9)
American, state, county and Borough flags.
(10)
No-trespassing signs.
(11)
Signs not exceeding one square foot in area and bearing only
property numbers, post box numbers or names of occupants of premises.
(12)
Directional signs and entrance and exit signs on commercial
properties, provided, that such signs do not exceed two square feet
in area and do not contain an advertising message, and further provided
that the number and location of said signs area approved by the Planning
Board pursuant to the Board's procedures.
(13)
Permanent and temporary window signs visible from the exterior
of the building, provided that no more than 25% of the total window
and door areas may be covered or obscured by window signs.
(14)
Integral decorative or architectural features of buildings that
do not include letters, trademarks, moving parts, or moving lights.
G.
Prohibited signs. Any other provisions of this section notwithstanding,
the following signs shall be prohibited in all zoning districts unless
otherwise specified:
(1)
Signs which contain or are an imitation or simulation of an official
traffic signal, directional, or warning sign erected or maintained
by the State of New Jersey, Camden County or Borough of Runnemede.
(2)
Signs that hide or obstruct from view any traffic signal or sign,
or that obstruct sight triangles.
(3)
Signs which are designed to move, flash, scroll, or display movement
or the illusion of movement, either by mechanical or other means.
(4)
Signs which contain or consist of banners, posters, pennant ribbons,
streamers, strings of light bulbs, spinners, or other similarly moving
devices (this does not include permitted flags or permitted temporary
signs).
(5)
Signs which emit odors or smoke or produce noise or sound.
(6)
Signs located or placed on any tree, telephone or utility pole, or
light standard or upon rocks or other natural features.
(7)
Signs projecting above the roof or the main cornice line of the building
to which it is affixed.
(8)
Outdoor, off-site commercial advertising signs/billboards and signs
located on a lot other than the lot occupied by the use, event, or
product which such sign advertises.
(9)
Portable signs, such as those on wheels.
H.
General regulations and requirements.
(1)
Any sign hereafter erected in Runnemede Borough which is exposed
to public view shall conform with the provisions of this article and
any other ordinance or regulation of Runnemede Borough, Camden County,
or the state or federal government relating to the erection, alteration
or maintenance of signs. In the event of conflicting regulations,
the most restrictive regulation shall prevail. Signs shall be considered
accessory uses in all zoning districts when placed in association
with a principal use on the same site and when placed in conformance
with the provisions of this chapter.
(2)
Sign plan requirements. No sign other than exempt signs shall be
erected without first obtaining a permit from the Code Official. Permit
applications for signs larger than two square feet in area shall be
accompanied by a plan, drawn to scale, showing details of the sign
including dimensions and size, materials, and method of illumination.
For facade signs the location on the building must be identified.
For freestanding signs, the location on the lot and setbacks from
the property lines must be shown. A color photograph of each existing
sign on the property shall be submitted with the permit application.
(3)
Nonconforming signs that are structurally altered, relocated or replaced
shall comply with the provisions of this chapter. A change in copy
for a permitted sign is not an alteration or replacement in accordance
with this subsection. Nonconforming signs must be maintained in good
condition. If the use of a nonconforming sign ceases for a period
of more than 180 days or if the premises upon which the nonconforming
sign is located is abandoned, the nonconforming sign must be removed.
(4)
All signs, flags, and banners as provided for in these regulations
shall be kept in proper state of repair, in accordance with the Uniform
Construction Code and other pertinent regulations. Signs that fall
into a state of disrepair so as to become unsightly or to pose a threat
to public safety will receive a warning via certified mail from the
Zoning Officer, and if after 30 days the sign has not been removed,
it may be removed by the Borough at the owner's expense.
(5)
No sign other than official traffic or other similar official signs
shall be erected within or project over the right-of-way of any public
street or sidewalk except as provided herein.
(6)
Signs shall not be located at the intersection of any streets within
the triangular area formed by the right-of-way lines, and a line connecting
them at points 25 feet from their intersection. No sign may be placed
within a sight triangle as defined by Camden County standards and
no sign shall impede or endanger the safety of motorists and pedestrians.
(7)
Illuminated signs in residential zoning districts and in all districts
when the lot is immediately adjacent to (including directly across
a street) a residential district, must be turned off between the hours
of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. This does not apply to residential name
plates.
(8)
All ground (monument) and freestanding signs must be a minimum of
50 feet from the nearest other freestanding sign.
(9)
Electronic message signs are permitted in Commercial, General Office,
SED, Limited Access and Quasi-Public Zones. They are not permitted
in R-1, R-2, or R-3 Zones.
[Amended 11-7-2018 by Ord. No. 18-11]
(10)
Architectural details may extend up to 18 inches on the sides
and top of the sign (but may not exceed the permitted height). For
monument or ground signs, the architectural base may be up to 36 inches
above grade. More expansive walls or architectural elements require
site plan approval.
(11)
Facade/wall signs shall be attached to the face of the building
in a plane parallel to such face and projecting not more than 12 inches
and shall not extend higher than the top of the parapet. Wall signs
shall not cover any doors or windows, nor shall they extend beyond
the ends of the wall.
(12)
Ground or freestanding signs must have the address of the site
identified on the sign.
(13)
The size of any sign shall be computed by multiplying its greatest
height by its greatest length, exclusive of supporting structures.
See also the definition of "sign area."
(14)
Signs advertising an establishment or use no longer in existence
or a product no longer available shall be removed within 14 days.
(15)
Each sign may have a principal message identifying the name
of the business and the service offered. Additional advertising of
products and services is not permitted on the sign.
(16)
There should be a consistent sign design theme throughout a
particular project. The design theme should include style of lettering,
illumination, color, height, construction material, size, and type
of sign structure. Color of letters and background should be considered
in relation to the color and material of the buildings and where the
signs are proposed to be located. Signs should be a subordinate feature
of the plan relative to the principal structure. The design of a sign
must be integrated into the design of the building to which it relates.
(17)
Each business may have one sign in addition to any permitted permanent
signs. Maximum sign size shall not exceed 36 inches by 24 inches and
shall promote the business on the business site. The sign shall be
unattached and displayed in a safe, secure and approved manner.
[Added 4-7-2020 by Ord. No. 20-04]
(18)
Corner properties may have two signs, one on each street.
[Added 4-7-2020 by Ord. No. 20-04]
I.
Temporary signs requiring a permit.
(1)
A temporary sign may be erected for residential developments, commercial
sites and office zones, provided that the owner must obtain a permit.
The signs must be in good repair and may not exceed 24 square feet.
[Amended 11-7-2018 by Ord. No. 18-11]
(2)
Temporary "grand opening" or special "sale" signs are permitted for
commercial uses, including occupants of a shopping center, on a limited
basis. Such sign may not exceed 24 square feet. Each site or use may
display such signs for not more than a total of six weeks out of a
calendar year. The sign must comply with all requirements to protect
the public health and safety.
J.
Sign standards for residential zones and residential uses.
(1)
Name plate and address. Single-family residential lots may erect
a name plate and/or address not exceeding 1.5 square feet in an area
situated within the property lines and not exceeding three feet in
height.
(2)
Sale and rental. No more than one nonilluminated temporary real estate
sign indicating the prospective or completed sale, lease, or rental
of the premises upon which it is located, which conform to the following:
(3)
Residential subdivision. Permanent identification signs for major
subdivisions or multifamily residential developments shall conform
to the following:
(a)
Size shall not exceed 20 square feet in area and six feet in
height.
(b)
One sign per street frontage (frontage of the development on
an arterial road) is permitted or one sign per entry into the development,
provided that the entrances are separated by a minimum of 300 feet,
with a maximum of two signs.
(c)
Signs must be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the right-of-way.
(d)
Development signs that are proposed within a median must be
shown on the final subdivision plan.
(e)
For fee-simple subdivision developments, development signs should
be placed on land owned and maintained by a homeowners' association
or must be placed in a sign easement dedicated to the HOA for maintenance
of the sign.
(4)
Projects under development. A sign indicating development of premises
by a builder, construction company, or developer shall conform to
the following:
(a)
Size shall not exceed 12 square feet in area and six feet in
height.
(b)
Signs shall be limited to one sign per street frontage or one
sign for every 300 feet of street frontage with a maximum of two signs.
(c)
The sign shall not be erected until the site plan or subdivision
application is approved by the Planning or Zoning Board.
(d)
The sign shall be removed once the project is completed or upon
the issuance of the final C.O.
K.
Signs for public, semipublic, and institutional uses. The following
standards apply to signs for public, semipublic, and institutional
uses, such as public or parochial schools, churches or places of worship,
playgrounds, parks, government buildings, utility uses, etc.
(1)
One freestanding monument sign is permitted per street frontage to
identify the site.
(2)
Maximum sign area for freestanding monument sign is 24 square feet.
(3)
Maximum freestanding sign height is eight feet.
(4)
Minimum setback from property lines is 10 feet.
(5)
In addition to the twenty-four-square-foot maximum, a changeable
copy or electronic message board a maximum of 16 square feet in area
may be included as part of the sign (must be attached and not a separate
sign) for public schools, public parks and playgrounds, churches,
libraries, and government buildings only.
(6)
One facade sign is permitted per street frontage, not to exceed 32
square feet in area.
L.
Signs for the General Office (GO) Zone.
(1)
Each business establishment with access from the outside shall be
permitted one facade sign located on or attached to the principal
facade of said establishment on each street frontage.
(2)
Facade signs may not exceed 15% of the principal facade area or 40
square feet, whichever is less.
(3)
Each site may have one freestanding monument style sign per street
frontage, not to exceed 20 square feet and six feet in height.
(4)
Freestanding signs must be set back a minimum of five feet from the
right-of-way and a minimum of 10 feet from side property lines.
(5)
Signs may be internally or externally illuminated. Internal illumination
for signs must be designed so that only the letters (copy) are translucent
and the remainder of the sign is opaque. External illumination must
be directed at the sign as not to cause glare.
(6)
A total increase in size and height of up to 10% may be allowed for
monument or ground signs that are designed with carved or sandblasted
copy and borders and a brick or stone base that complement the building
design.
(7)
The base of a freestanding or monument sign shall have a landscaped
area around the base, a minimum of 1.5 times the area of the sign.
For example a twenty-four-square-foot sign must have a minimum thirty-six-square-foot
landscaped area consisting of evergreen shrubs, ground cover, flowers,
or other plant material.
M.
Signs for Commercial (C) and Special Economic Development (SED) Zones.
(1)
Retail, restaurant, and service uses.
(a)
Each business establishment on the ground floor of a structure
may have one facade sign located or attached to the principal facade
of said establishment on each street frontage and one freestanding
sign on each street frontage.
(b)
Buildings that have secondary facades visible from public areas
from multiple directions within a site may have a second facade sign
facing the parking area or internal access drive. The second facade
sign may not be at the rear of a building when the rear is primarily
a service and loading area.
(c)
Facade signs may not exceed 15% of the principal facade area
or 80 square feet, whichever is less. Retail stores containing more
than 20,000 square feet GLA may have a facade sign not exceeding 100
square feet.
(d)
Each freestanding sign shall not exceed 20 square feet for each
50 feet of roadway frontage or 80 square feet, whichever is less.
(e)
Each freestanding sign must be set back a minimum of five feet
from the right-of-way (property line) and shall not exceed 18 feet
in height. The support structure must be designed with brick, stone
or other architectural material to complement the building and site.
[Amended 11-7-2018 by Ord. No. 18-11]
(f)
A total increase in size of up to 10% may be allowed for monument
or ground signs that do not exceed eight feet in height and are designed
with carved or sandblasted copy and borders and a brick or stone base
that complement the building design.
(g)
Signs may be internally or externally illuminated. Internal
illumination for signs must be designed so that only the letters (copy)
are translucent and the remainder of the sign is opaque. External
illumination must be directed at the sign as not to cause glare.
(h)
The base of a freestanding or monument sign shall have a landscaped
area around the base, a minimum of 1.5 times the area of the sign.
For example a twenty-four-square-foot sign must have a minimum thirty-six-square-foot
landscaped area consisting of evergreen shrubs, ground cover, flowers
or other plant material.
(i)
Where a freestanding sign is not proposed in the C zone (such
as when the building is close to the right-of-way), a business may
instead install a hanging sign to identify the business for pedestrians.
The hanging sign may not exceed four square feet and the bottom of
the sign must be a minimum of seven feet above the ground.
(2)
Signs for shopping centers or planned commercial developments.
(a)
Shopping centers or commercial developments with more than one
use on a site are permitted one multiple-occupancy monument/ground
or freestanding sign per street frontage, which may include tenant
panels. Individual tenants or occupants may have wall or facade signs
or other attached signs as described below, but may not have individual
ground or freestanding signs.
(b)
Maximum area for a freestanding sign for a shopping center is
25 square feet for every 50 feet of roadway frontage, not to exceed
125 square feet.
(c)
Minimum setback from the right-of-way for a freestanding sign
is five feet and the maximum height is 16 feet. The support structure
must be designed to with brick, stone or other architectural material
to complement the building and site.
(d)
Facade signs may not exceed 15% of the principal facade area
or 80 square feet, whichever is less. Retail stores containing more
than 20,000 square feet GLA may have a facade sign not exceeding 100
square feet.
(e)
A total increase in size of up to 10% may be allowed for monument
or ground signs that do not exceed eight feet in height and are designed
with carved or sandblasted copy and borders and a brick or stone base
that complement the building design.
(f)
Signs may be internally or externally illuminated. Internal
illumination for signs must be designed so that only the letters (copy)
are translucent and the remainder of the sign is opaque. External
illumination must be directed at the sign as not to cause glare.
(g)
The base of a freestanding or monument sign shall have a landscaped
area around the base, a minimum of 1.5 times the area of the sign.
For example a twenty-four-square-foot sign must have a minimum thirty-six-square-foot
landscaped area consisting of evergreen shrubs, ground cover, flowers,
or other plant material.
(3)
Signs for office and industrial use.
(a)
Each office or industrial structure is permitted one facade
sign identifying the name of the building, located on or attached
to the principal facade on each street frontage.
(b)
Any individual business within an office or industrial structure
may only have its own facade sign if there is direct public access
from the building to the outside.
(c)
Facade sign size shall not exceed an area equal to or less than
10% of the principal facade area (including window and door area)
on which they are displayed, or a maximum of 80 square feet.
(d)
Freestanding sign. Each office or industrial building may have
one ground/monument sign on each street frontage, set back a minimum
of five feet from the right-of-way and 10 feet from side property
lines. The maximum freestanding sign area is 30 square feet and the
maximum height is eight feet.
(e)
A total increase in size and height of up to 10% may be allowed
for monument or ground signs that are designed with carved or sandblasted
copy and borders and a brick or stone base that complement the building
design.
(f)
Signs may be internally or externally illuminated. Internal
illumination for signs must be designed so that only the letters (copy)
are translucent and the remainder of the sign is opaque. External
illumination must be directed at the sign as not to cause glare.
(g)
The base of a freestanding or monument sign shall have a landscaped
area around the base, a minimum of 1.5 times the area of the sign.
For example a twenty-four-square-foot sign must have a minimum thirty-six-square-foot
landscaped area consisting of evergreen shrubs, ground cover, flowers,
or other plant material.
(4)
Menu signs for permitted drive-through restaurants. Drive-through
restaurants are permitted one menu sign, which may include the name
and logo of the restaurant to which the drive-through is attached,
and shall conform to the following:
(5)
Signs for gasoline filling stations.
(a)
Where a gasoline filling station has been permitted by zoning
or by variance, a sign is permitted on the canopy covering the gas
pump islands.
(b)
One sign is permitted per street frontage, and the maximum permitted
area per sign is 16 square feet.
(c)
The minimum clearance under the sign and canopy is 10 feet.
A.
Continuance. Except as otherwise provided in this
chapter, the lawful use of land or buildings existing at the date
of the adoption of this chapter may be continued, although such use
or building does not conform to the regulations specified by this
chapter for the zone in which such land or building is located; provided,
however:
B.
Abandonment. A nonconforming use shall be presumed
to be abandoned when there occurs a cessation of such use or activity
by an apparent act or failure to act on the part of the tenant or
owner to reinstate such use within a period of six months from the
date of cessation or discontinuance. Such use shall not thereafter
be reinstated and the structure shall not be reoccupied except in
conformance with this chapter.
C.
Restoration. If any nonconforming building is destroyed
by reason of windstorm, fire, explosion or other act of God or the
public enemy to any extent of more than 50% of the physical structure
as determined by the Construction Code Official, then such destruction
shall be deemed complete destruction, and the structure may not be
rebuilt, restored or repaired except in conformity with the regulations
of this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the strengthening
or restoring to a safe condition of any wall, floor or roof which
has been declared unsafe by the Construction Code Official.
D.
Reversion. No nonconforming use shall, if once changed
into a conforming use, be changed back again into a nonconforming
use.
E.
Alterations. A nonconforming building may not be altered
so as to increase in any manner the degree of nonconformance.
F.
Construction approved prior to chapter. Nothing herein
contained shall require any change in plans, construction or designated
use of a building for which a building permit has been heretofore
issued prior to the date of the adoption of this chapter.
G.
District changes. Whenever the boundaries of a zone
shall be changed so as to transfer an area from one zoning district
to another zone of a different classification, the foregoing provisions
shall also apply to any nonconforming use existing therein or created
thereby.
H.
Nonconforming signs. In cases where a portable or
protruding sign of permanent materials or a sign structurally part
of a building shall be destroyed or required because of a change of
sign, the replacement shall conform to the provisions of this chapter.
A.
No structure or building of a portable nature in excess
of 150 square feet or a vehicle of any kind or trailer or tractor
shall be permitted to be located or operated upon any lot in the Borough
of Runnemede for dwelling purposes or for the purpose of selling food,
merchandise or commodities of any kind, nor shall such portable structure,
building or vehicle be permitted in the Borough of Runnemede for any
other purpose without prior approval of the Joint Planning/Zoning
Board of Adjustment and governing body.
B.
It is hereby required that the owner or tenant of
lands shall keep all bushes, hedges and other plant life cut, within
10 feet of any right-of-way and within 25 feet of the closest intersecting
curbline, to a height that will not obstruct sight distances where
the Construction Code Enforcement Agency shall deem it necessary and
expedient for the preservation of the public safety. If the Construction
Code Enforcement Agency shall deem such cutting necessary, it shall
notify the owner or tenant to cut the same within the time provided.
If the owner fails to cut same within five days after notice, the
Construction Code Enforcement Agency shall direct the cutting of such
bushes, hedges or other plant life and shall certify the cutting thereof
to the governing body. Such costs shall be charged against the lands
of the owner and become a lien upon such lands and shall be assessed
and levied upon the lands as other taxes, with the same rights of
collection and enforcement and in the same manner as taxes.
C.
No internal combustion engine shall be operated except
for vehicular traction or where essential for the emergency use of
a public utility, but this shall not be construed to prohibit lawn
mower engines and portable garden tools or the installation and operation
of an internal combustion engine to generate electrical current for
the sole use of the particular premises whereon the same is located,
provided that same have and use proper or approved mufflers to deaden
exhaust noises.
D.
Any use or purpose which will create or which is likely
to create conditions of hazard, smoke, fumes, noise, odor or dust
detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare to the community
is prohibited.
E.
All outside fuel storage tanks, specifically though
not limited to home fuel oil storage tanks, shall be situate in an
enclosure, which enclosure shall be of such material to prevent the
spillage, seepage or other contamination of the ground. Said enclosure
shall meet the requirements of the applicable State Building Code
requirements.
F.
It shall be unlawful for any person to use or pretend
to use or have any skills in physiognomy, palmistry or like crafty
science or pretend to tell destinies or fortunes within the Borough
of Runnemede, County of Camden and State of New Jersey.
[Added 6-3-1997 by Ord. No. 97-12]
A.
Interpretation. In interpreting and applying the provisions
of this chapter, said provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements
for the promotion of public safety, convenience and general welfare.
B.
Enforcement. The provisions of this chapter shall
be enforced by the Code Enforcement Officer, hereafter called the
"Zoning Officer." It shall be the duty of the Zoning Officer to keep
a record of all permits issued with special conditions.
[Amended 3-5-2013 by Ord. No. 13-01]
C.
Permit required.
(1)
Prior to the erection, construction or structural alteration of any building, structure or portion thereof, or change in use of any building, lot or parcel of land, application forms in triplicate shall be obtained from the Building Subcode Official and be filled out by the owner or his or her authorized agent. Such forms shall be filed with the Building Subcode Official, and each copy shall be accompanied by a plot plan meeting the specifications of Chapter 331, Subdivision of Land and Site Plan Review, of the Code of the Borough of Runnemede. In addition, as expressed in Chapter 331, six copies of the application and attached plat shall be forwarded to the Secretary of the Joint Planning/Zoning Board of Adjustment.
(2)
The application mentioned above shall be in such form
as the governing body shall prescribe and shall contain the name and
address of the owner of the land and the exact nature of the work
to be done, the name of the contractor or builder, the cost of the
work and such other pertinent information as the governing body shall
by resolution from time to time designate. Said application may be
combined with an application for a building permit.
(3)
The applicant shall submit a zoning application fee payable to the
Borough of Runnemede in the amount of $25 for residential zoning applications
and $50 for commercial zoning applications. The aforementioned fee
shall be submitted with the zoning application.
[Added 7-2-2013 by Ord. No. 13-09]
(4)
No person shall erect or construct any garden-type utility shed or
similar structure that is 200 square feet or less and which does not
contain a water, gas, oil or sewer connection without first obtaining
a zoning permit issued by the Zoning Officer. The shed or structure
shall be placed at a distance of at least five feet from the side
and rear property lines and shall not be placed in the front yard
of the property as determined by the Zoning Officer. A corner property
shall be deemed to have two front yards. The cost of the application
and permit shall total $25. A copy of the property survey shall be
provided with the application.
[Added 12-30-2013 by Ord. No. 13-22; amended 6-5-2019 by Ord. No. 19-04]
(5)
All permits shall expire one year after they are issued.
[Added 6-5-2019 by Ord.
No. 19-04]
(6)
A zoning permit shall be required for any swimming pool, steps, deck,
structures or any other addition to the property that would involve
property line setback requirements. The cost of the application and
permit shall be $25 for residential and $50 for commercial. A copy
of the property survey shall be provided with the application.
[Added 6-5-2019 by Ord.
No. 19-05]
D.
Certificate of occupancy.
(1)
Certificate of occupancy. Certificate required. Upon
completion of the erection, change, enlargement or alteration of any
building or portion thereof, authorized by any construction permit,
prior to occupancy or use, the holder of such permit shall notify
the Construction Code Official of such completion. Upon receipt of
the necessary documents from the subcode officials and the zoning
officer, if applicable, the Construction Code Official shall issue
the certificate of occupancy. No such building shall be occupied or
lot used until a certificate of occupancy has been issued in accordance
with the section. If such occupancy occurs, it shall be deemed a violation
of this chapter.
[Amended 9-4-1990 by Ord. No. 90-13; 3-5-1996 by Ord. No.
96-6; 2-1-2005 by Ord. No. 05-01]
(2)
Certificate of continued occupancy. Whenever there
shall occur a change of occupancy or ownership in any residential
or commercial building, or part thereof, including a change in apartment
dwelling units without a change of zoning use, a certificate of continued
occupancy shall be required.
[Amended 3-5-1996 by Ord. No. 96-6; 2-1-2005 by Ord. No.
05-01; 12-30-2013 by Ord. No. 13-22]
(3)
Whenever the aforesaid change shall occur, the owner
of said dwelling or premises shall notify the Construction Code Official
at least 10 days prior to such change in occupancy and make the dwelling
or premises available to the Construction Code Official or his designee
for inspection to determine if said dwelling or premises is in compliance
with the terms of all applicable statutes, ordinances, law and regulations.
If the Construction Code Official determines that there is compliance,
a new occupancy certificate will be issued provided that all applicable
fees have been paid. If, after inspection, the Construction Code Official
determines the said dwelling or premises is not in compliance, then
no certificate of continued occupancy shall be issued until such compliance
is achieved. A new inspection will be required unless the deficiencies
are corrected within 90 days of the initial inspection. Any occupancy
by a new owner or tenant without said certificate having been issued
shall be deemed in violation of this chapter.
[Amended 3-5-1996 by Ord. No. 96-6; 2-1-2005 by Ord. No.
05-01; 6-5-2019 by Ord. No. 19-04]
(5)
Whenever the aforesaid change of use shall occur,
the owner of said dwelling or premises shall notify the Construction
Code Official at least 10 days prior to such change in use and make
the dwelling or premises available to the Construction Code Official
or his designee for inspection to determine if the said dwelling or
premises is in compliance with the terms of all applicable statutes,
ordinances, laws and regulations. If the Construction Code Official
determines that there is a compliance, a change of use certificate
shall be issued provided that all applicable fees have been paid.
If after inspection, the Construction Code Official determines the
said dwelling or premises not in compliance, then no certificate of
change of use shall be issued until such compliance is achieved. Any
occupancy or use without said certificate having been issued shall
be deemed in violation of this chapter.
[Amended 3-5-1996 by Ord. No. 96-6; 2-1-2005 by Ord. No.
05-01]
(6)
Fees.
[Amended 3-5-1996 by Ord. No. 96-6; 2-1-2005 by Ord. No.
05-01; 3-4-2008 by Ord. No. 08-04]
(a)
In addition to certain fees set forth in Chapter 120 of the Code of the Borough of Runnemede, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Runnemede shall determine a fee schedule, charges and expenses as well as collection procedures for all permits, certificates and other matter pertaining to this chapter. The certificate fees shall be posted in the office of the Borough Construction Code Official and are as follows:
(c)
The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Runnemede
from time to time shall be empowered to reevaluate the fee schedule
and make necessary changes to it.
(7)
Revocation. On the serving of notice of any violation
of any of the provisions or requirements with respect to any building
or use thereof or of land, as specified in this chapter, the certificate
of occupancy for such use shall thereupon without further action be
null and void. A new certificate of occupancy shall be required for
any further use of such building or land.
(8)
Filing. A monthly report of the certificates of occupancy
issued shall be filed with the Tax Assessor. A record of all certificates
of occupancy issued shall be kept in the office of the Construction
Code Official.
(9)
Pre-operational inspection. Whenever plans and specifications are
required by N.J.A.C. 8:24-9.1 to be submitted to the health authority,
the health authority shall inspect the retail food establishment prior
to the start of operations, to determine compliance with the New Jersey
Chapter 24 Food Code. This inspection shall occur prior to the issuance
of a certificate of occupancy or a continued certificate of occupancy.
[Amended 4-3-2018 by Ord.
No. 18-04]
E.
Temporary use permits. It is recognized that it may
be in accordance with the purposes of this chapter to permit temporary
activities for a limited period of time, which uses may be prohibited
by other provisions of this chapter. If such uses are of such a nature
and are so located that at the time of the petition they will in no
way exert a detrimental effect upon the uses of land and activities
normally permitted in the zone and will contribute materially to the
welfare of the Borough, particularly in a state of emergency, under
conditions peculiar to the time and place involved, then the Joint
Planning/Board of Adjustment may, by resolution, after written application,
subject to all regulations for the issuance of special permits elsewhere
specified, issue a permit for a period not to exceed six months. Such
period may be extended not more than once for an additional period
of six months.
F.
Special permits. An application for any special permit
specified in this chapter shall be made to the Joint Planning/Zoning
Board of Adjustment. After a hearing, the Joint Planning/Zoning Board
of Adjustment may instruct the Construction Code Official that a permit
be granted if, in its judgment, any one of such cases will not be
detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the Borough
and is deemed necessary for its convenience. In approving any such
application, the Joint Planning/Zoning Board of Adjustment may impose
any conditions that it deems necessary to accomplish the reasonable
application of applicable standards as provided in the appropriate
sections of this chapter and may deny any such application, but only
in accordance with said standards.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Original § 109-20G, Board of Adjustment,
which immediately followed this subsection, was deleted 3-2-2010 by
Ord. No. 10-04.
[Amended 3-2-2010 by Ord.
No. 10-04]
Violations of any provisions of this chapter shall be punishable as provided in § 1-15, General penalty, of this Code.
It is not intended by this chapter to repeal,
abrogate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with existing provisions
of other laws or ordinances, except those specifically repealed by
this chapter, or with private restrictions placed upon property by
covenant, deed or other private agreement or with restrictive convenants
running with the land to which the Borough is a party. Where this
chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the land, building or structure
than is imposed or required by such existing provisions of law, ordinance,
contract or deed, the provisions of this chapter shall control.
[Added 4-5-2011 by Ord. No. 11-02]
A.
The uses listed within this section are conditionally permitted in
the zoning districts where the uses are specifically listed, and in
accordance with the standards set forth in this section.
B.
Before a building permit or certificate of occupancy shall be issued
for any conditional use as permitted by this chapter, an application
shall be made to the Planning Board. The Planning Board shall grant
or deny said application within 95 days of submission of a completed
application by the applicant to the Planning Board, or within such
further time as may be consented to by the applicant.
C.
Uses and standards.
(1)
Continuing-care retirement units, including assisted living residences,
nursing units, long-term care units, and congregate care/independent
age-restricted units. The following standards apply:
(a)
Minimum lot size is four acres.
(b)
The maximum density is 20 units/rooms/beds per acre.
(c)
The maximum building height is three stories or 40 feet.
(d)
Minimum lot width is 200 feet.
(e)
Minimum front yard setback is 50 feet.
(f)
Minimum side yard setback is 25 feet each side.
(g)
Minimum rear yard setback is 50 feet.
(h)
Maximum impervious coverage ratio is 6/10.
(i)
There shall be a landscaped buffer area a minimum of 15 feet
in width around the perimeter of the property. The buffer area shall
contain a mix of deciduous shade trees and evergreens to provide a
continuous year-round buffer.
(j)
A common open space/courtyard area a minimum of 10,000 square
feet in area must be provided, and must include shade trees, benches
and/or tables and walking paths.
(k)
Parking shall be provided at a ratio of one space per three
beds (1:3) plus one per employee on the busiest shift.
(l)
All other Borough Code requirements not preempted by the requirements
set forth above also apply.
(2)
Outdoor dining.
[Added 8-26-2014 by Ord. No. 14-02]
(a)
Outdoor dining/seating must be ancillary to an approved permanent
restaurant use.
(b)
The outdoor dining/seating area must be shown on a plan at a
maximum scale of one inch equals 30 feet.
(c)
The outdoor dining/seating area must be directly adjacent to
the principal structure.
(d)
The outdoor dining/seating area may not impede the sidewalk.
If outdoor seating is proposed along a pedestrian route, a minimum
five-foot-wide sidewalk area must remain unobstructed for pedestrian
travel. If the existing sidewalk is only four feet wide, then the
existing width may remain.
(e)
If adjacent to a parking area, the outdoor dining area must
be delineated with a structural impediment, to be approved by the
Planning Board.
(f)
The number of seats proposed shall be considered in determining
the parking requirements for the site.
(g)
If the outdoor seating area will have speakers for background
music, the speakers may not be utilized between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00
a.m.
(h)
The edge of the outdoor seating area must be set back a minimum of 25 feet from any adjacent single-family residential lot, and an adequate buffer in accordance with § 395-9F must be provided.
(i)
If the restaurant is not a full-service restaurant, then permanent
receptacles for trash and recyclables must be provided within the
outdoor seating area for patron use.
(3)
Fast food restaurants without drive-through or window facilities.
[Added 8-26-2014 by Ord. No. 14-02]
(a)
The minimum gross floor area for the use is 1,200 square feet.
(b)
Food service must take place inside a building (not through
a window to the outside).
(c)
The restaurant must provide trash and recycling receptacles
both inside and outside the building for customer use. Those receptacles
placed outside must be secured and visually compatible with the overall
development.
(d)
The number of tables and seats must be provided on the application.
(e)
If outdoor seating is proposed, the outdoor dining/seating area must comply with the requirements of § 395-24C(2).
(f)
Signage shall conform to the requirements for the zoning district.
(g)
An enclosure for trash and recyclable materials must be provided
to serve the facility and must be sufficiently sized to contain dumpsters/containers
for trash and recyclable materials.
(4)
Fast food with drive-through or window facilities.
[Added 8-26-2014 by Ord. No. 14-02]
(a)
Minimum lot size is 20,000 square feet.
(b)
Traffic impact information must be provided in a report submitted
with the application to establish the nature and extent of the anticipated
customer volume, and to establish that such volume can be accommodated
at the proposed location without substantial adverse impact upon the
required or existing on-site parking, existing and proposed driveways,
and pedestrian and vehicular movements into, within, and out of the
site.
(c)
The number of tables and seats must be provided on the application.
(d)
If outdoor seating is proposed, the outdoor dining/seating area must comply with the requirements of § 395-24C(2).
(e)
Signage shall conform to the requirements for the zoning district
except for a menu board as noted below.
(f)
For drive-through facilities, one freestanding menu board sign
is permitted, in addition to other permitted signs, not to exceed
seven feet six inches in height and 45 square feet in area.
(g)
An enclosure for trash and recyclable materials must be provided
to serve the facility and must be sufficiently sized to contain dumpsters/containers
for trash and recyclable materials.
(h)
The restaurant must provide trash and recycling receptacles
both inside and outside the building for customer use. Those receptacles
placed outside must be secured and visually compatible with the overall
development.
(i)
The drive-through lane must provide sufficient stacking space
for a minimum of eight vehicles to queue.
(j)
Drive-through service speakers shall not be utilized between
the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. if the property is within 100
feet of a residential zone.
(k)
Drive-through window areas and vehicle stacking lanes must be
buffered from adjacent properties with evergreen trees. The landscaped
buffer must be a minimum of eight feet in width. If adjacent properties
are residential, a fence must also be provided within the buffer area.
(l)
Pedestrian crosswalks must be provided at logical pedestrian
crossing points to ensure safe pedestrian circulation around and within
the site.
[Added 7-27-2021 by Ord. No. 21-07]
A.
All
classes of cannabis establishments or cannabis distributors or cannabis
delivery services as said terms are defined in Section 3 of P.L. 2021,
c. 16, but not delivery of cannabis items and related supplies by
a delivery service.
[Added 3-3-2015 by Ord.
No. 15-04]
A.
A home business shall be a permitted use in all residential zoning
districts, subject to the following conditions:
(1)
The gross area devoted to the home business use shall not exceed
the lesser of 250 square feet or 10% of the total gross floor living
area of the residential property. The area devoted to the business
shall be contiguous.
(2)
The home business shall only be operated by the resident owner of
the residential dwelling.
(3)
The home business shall be conducted entirely within the primary
dwelling or any other accessory building located on the same lot,
and only one such use shall be conducted on the premises.
(4)
No more than two clients or patrons may be on the premises for business or professional purposes at any one time. However, in no event shall more than one more vehicle of a client or patron be parked on the street, subject to the provisions of Subsection A(12).
[Amended 9-6-2016 by Ord.
No. 16-08]
(5)
There shall be no display or products visible from the street, nor
shall any article be sold or offered for sale on or from the premises.
(6)
The residential character of the lot and building shall not be changed
or altered.
(7)
No sign identifying or advertising the home occupation shall be permitted.
(8)
No more than one nonresident full-time or part-time employee shall
be permitted.
(9)
No sounds emanating from the home occupation use shall be audible
outside the residence.
(10)
No equipment shall be used which will cause interference with
radio and television reception in neighboring dwellings, nor create
other nuisances by its operation.
(11)
Deliveries shall be limited to package services such as United
Parcel Service, Federal Express or other recognized delivery service.
(12)
No additional parking shall be generated by such occupation
in excess of one automobile; except, if the premises has no driveway,
then one commercial vehicle, not exceeding 8,000 pounds registered
weight, may also park on the street. In no event shall the total number
of vehicles parked on the street exceed two, which would include the
owner's vehicle and/or the employee's vehicle and/or the commercial
vehicle and/or a client or patron's vehicle. Existing parking regulations
regarding the size of the vehicles shall take precedence over this
subsection.
[Amended 9-6-2016 by Ord.
No. 16-08]
(13)
No business shall be conducted at the site before 8:00 a.m.
or later than 9:00 p.m.
(14)
Only one business vehicle, combined with a trailer, if any,
not exceeding 8,000 pounds registered weight, shall be permitted on
the residential property, said vehicle must be parked in the driveway.
Existing parking regulations regarding the size of the vehicles shall
take precedence over this subsection.
[Amended 9-6-2016 by Ord.
No. 16-08]
(15)
There shall be no outside storage of any kind related to the
home business.
(16)
All home business uses shall specifically maintain solid waste
containers which shall comply with the following standards:
(a)
The container shall be watertight and of metal or plastic with
a tight-fitting cover and handles. Each container shall have a capacity
of not less than 20 gallons nor more than 40 gallons and shall not
exceed 50 pounds when containing solid waste material. The volume
of solid waste generated from the home business, together with other
residential solid waste, shall not exceed 10 receptacles, bags, boxes,
bundles, or a combination thereof.
B.
Family day-care homes are permitted as per the provisions of N.J.S.A.
40:55D-66.5a et seq.
C.
Prohibited home businesses. The following uses are specifically prohibited
as home businesses:
(1)
Auto repair, refurbishing or servicing.
(2)
Retail or wholesale sales of goods, equipment, chattels, fixtures,
materials, supplies or any other merchantable items.
(3)
Restaurant or other food distribution or sales.
(4)
Tattoo or piercing.
(5)
Psychic readings.
(6)
Massage parlors.
(7)
Firearm repair.
(8)
Boarding homes.
(9)
Any other forms of business which are specifically prohibited in
any commercial district.
D.
All home businesses must be registered annually with the Clerk of
the Borough of Runnemede. An annual application/registration fee of
$50 shall be paid. The resident shall be required to secure a permit
prior to the commencement of any such use. The Construction Code Official
or Zoning Officer or their designee, of the Borough of Runnemede shall
inspect the premises to insure compliance with the standards set forth
herein for such home businesses. Any permit shall not be transferrable
to a subsequent owner of the property. The annual permit is good for
the calendar year, without regard to the month in which it is applied
for and issued.
[Amended 9-6-2016 by Ord.
No. 16-08]
E.
Home business owners must comply with all provisions of the Construction
Code and all provisions of any other applicable codes, both prior
to the issuance of the initial permit and continuing as long as the
business is operational.
[Amended 9-6-2016 by Ord.
No. 16-08]
F.
The Code Enforcement Officer and/or Zoning Officer and/or their designee
shall enforce the provisions of this section.
[Added 9-6-2016 by Ord.
No. 16-08]
G.
Operation of a home business without the required permit shall result
in immediate cessation of business operations. A home business operating
without a permit or a home business operating after a permit has been
revoked shall be subject to a fine of $250. If the operation continues
after a period of six days, on the seventh day and every day thereafter,
the owner shall be subject to a fine of $250 per day.
[Added 9-6-2016 by Ord.
No. 16-08]
H.
Violations of the parking regulations and other portions of this ordinance shall result in fines of $250 a day for the first through the seventh day, $500 a day for the next seven days, and $1,000 a day on the fifteenth day and every day thereafter. The violations in this section may be imposed in addition to the violations contained in Subsection G.
[Added 9-6-2016 by Ord.
No. 16-08]
I.
Where all the requirements set forth herein are met, no site plan
application shall be required.
[Added 9-6-2016 by Ord.
No. 16-08]
[Added 10-5-2021 by Ord. No. 21-13]
A.
Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of the Cannabis Establishment
Conditionally Permitted Use Overlay Zone is to provide appropriate
type of facility in appropriate location within the Borough while
promoting economic growth that will preserve and maintain health,
safety and welfare of the Borough and its residents.
B.
Conditional use. Cannabis establishments based on the types of licenses
shall be permitted as a conditionally permitted overlay zone in the
following districts:
|
Type of Class
|
Zone Permitted
|
|---|---|
|
Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
|
Special Economic Development (SED)
|
|
Class 5
|
Special Economic Development, Commercial, Redevelopment
|
C.
Conditions of operation for cannabis establishments.
(1)
All cannabis establishments Classes 1 through 6 located within the
Borough shall meet all requirements for licensure and hold the appropriate
license issued by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission, Department of
Treasury, State of New Jersey.
(2)
No cannabis establishment shall permit on-site consumption of cannabis
or cannabis-related products, including no on-site sales and consumption
of alcohol or tobacco products.
(3)
No outside storage of any cannabis, cannabis products or cannabis-related
materials shall be permitted.
(4)
Hours of operation of any cannabis retail facility shall be limited
from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., seven days a week.
(5)
For each cannabis establishment located within the Borough, a security
plan to be approved by the Runnemede Police Department shall be provided
to demonstrate how the facility will maintain effective security and
control of the operations. The plan should include the following,
but not be limited to:
(a)
Type of security systems to be installed.
(b)
Installation, operation and maintenance of security cameras
covering all interior and exterior parking lots, loading areas and
other such areas of the establishments.
(c)
Tracking and recordkeeping of products and materials.
(d)
Type of lighting provided in and around the establishments.
(e)
Location on-site security team and armed guard on premises.
(6)
The Borough of Runnemede shall permit a maximum of four licenses
for cannabis establishments of any classification from Classes 1 through
6. No more than two retail cannabis establishments of Class 5 shall
be permitted within the Borough. Following the proper approvals by
the State of New Jersey and the Runnemede Planning/Zoning Board, the
Mayor and Council shall be responsible for the issuance of a final
license.
[Amended 10-4-2022 by Ord. No. 22-13]
D.
Conditions of performance standards.
(1)
All cannabis establishments, particularly Classes 1, 2, 3, 4 and
5, shall provide detailed information on odor control from these sites.
This shall include air treatment systems 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.
(2)
All cannabis establishments shall provide for noise mitigation features
designed to minimize disturbance from machinery, processing and/or
packaging operations, loading and other noise-generating equipment
or machinery. All licensed facilities must operate within applicable
state decibel requirements.
(3)
Loitering, disruption to and/or obstruction of the free passage of
persons or vehicles in the immediate vicinity of the property shall
be considered unlawful.
E.
Conditions of site development standards.
(1)
All cannabis establishment operations such as cultivation, manufacturing,
wholesale packaging and retail shall be conducted within a building.
No operations shall be conducted outside.
(2)
Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Class 4 shall have minimum lot area
of five acres.
(3)
No cannabis establishments shall be located within 200 feet of a
house of worship, school, or day care.
(4)
Parking. Each cannabis establishment shall comply with the parking
regulations. The following parking schedule shall be used to calculate
the required number of off-street parking spaces per use. Where the
calculation results in a fraction of a space, the required number
of parking spaces shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.
(a)
Cannabis cultivator: one per every 1,000 square feet of gross
floor area or one per two employees at maximum shift.
(b)
Cannabis delivery service: one per every 1,000 square feet of
gross floor area, plus one parking space for every delivery driver
or fleet vehicle.
(c)
Cannabis distributor: one per every 1,000 square feet of gross
floor area.
(d)
Cannabis manufacturer: one per every 1,000 square feet of gross
floor area or one per two employees at maximum shift.
(e)
Cannabis retailer: one per every 300 square feet of gross floor
area.
(f)
Cannabis wholesaler: one per every 1,000 square feet of gross
floor area.
(5)
Signage. Signage shall comply with section on signs and flagpole
regulations of the Land Use Ordinance.
F.
Cannabis transfer tax and user tax.
[Amended 10-4-2022 by Ord. No. 22-13]
(1)
Pursuant to Section 40 of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement
and Marketplace Modernization Act, a 2% municipal transfer tax shall
be imposed on the lawful sale of cannabis on all sales or transfers
of cannabis products from a licensed cannabis entity, as defined herein,
except for the sales or transfers of cannabis products from a cannabis
wholesaler, which shall be taxed at a percentage rate of 1% on all
sales or transfers of cannabis products.
(2)
There is hereby established a cannabis user tax in the Borough of Runnemede at the same rates set forth in Subsection F(1) herein which shall apply to any licensed cannabis entity which holds concurrent licenses and operates more than one cannabis establishment. The cannabis user tax shall apply to the value of each transfer or use of cannabis or cannabis items not otherwise subject to the cannabis transfer tax from the licensed cannabis entity's establishments either without or outside the Borough of Runnemede.
(3)
The cannabis municipal tax shall be in addition to any other tax
or fee imposed pursuant to statute or local ordinance or resolution
by any governmental entity upon the lawful purchase of cannabis. Any
transaction for which the transfer or user tax is imposed or could
be imposed, pursuant to this section, other than those which generate
receipts from retail sales by cannabis retailers shall be exempt from
the tax imposed under the Sales and Use Tax Act.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 54:32B-1 et seq.
(4)
The transfer tax or user tax imposed by this article shall be collected
or paid, and remitted to Runnemede by the cannabis establishment from
the cannabis establishment purchasing or receiving the cannabis or
cannabis item. The transfer tax or user tax shall be stated, charged,
and shown separately on any sales slip, invoice, receipt or other
statement or memorandum of the price paid or payable, or equivalent
value of the transfer, for the cannabis or cannabis item.
(5)
Every cannabis establishment required to collect a transfer tax or
user tax imposed by ordinance pursuant to this section shall be personally
liable for the transfer tax or user tax imposed, collected, or required
to be collected under this section. Any cannabis establishment shall
have the same right with respect to collecting tax or user tax from
another cannabis establishment as if the transferor user tax was part
of the purchase price of the cannabis or cannabis item and payable
at the same time; provided, however, that the Tax Collector of Runnemede
shall be joined as a party in any action or proceeding brought to
collect the transfer tax.
(6)
No cannabis establishment required to collect a transfer tax or user
tax imposed by this section shall advertise or hold out to any person
or to the public in general, in any manner directly or indirectly
that the transfer tax or user tax will not be separately charged and
stated to another cannabis establishment, or that the transfer tax
or user tax will be refunded to the cannabis establishment.
(7)
All revenues collected from the transfer tax or user tax imposed
by ordinance pursuant to this section shall be remitted to the Runnemede
Chief Financial Officer on a quarterly basis payable for the prior
three month's activities and due at the same time as quarterly dates
for the collection of property taxes. The revenues due on February
1 of each year shall include all transfer taxes and user taxes collected
for the immediate prior months of October, November, and December.
The revenues due on May 1 of each year shall include all transfer
taxes and user taxes collected for the immediate prior months of January,
February and March. The revenues due on August 1 of each year shall
include all transfer taxes and user taxes collected for the immediate
prior months of April, May, and June. The revenues due on November
1 of each year shall include all transfer taxes and user taxes collected
for the immediate prior months of July, August, and September. There
shall be a ten-day grace period typically permitted for property tax
payments. There shall be no extension of the cannabis transfer tax/user
tax grace period without a resolution of the Governing Body authorizing
a specific extension.
(8)
All payments to Runnemede shall be accompanied by certain supporting
data and made in a manner prescribed by the Chief Financial Officer.
The licensed cannabis entity operating within the Borough shall file
on an annual basis no later than February 1 of each year a financial
report from an independent accountant certifying as to the annual
revenues for the preceding year.
(9)
The Chief Financial Officer or his/her designee shall collect and
administer the local cannabis transfer tax and user tax imposed by
this subsection. The Borough shall enforce the payment of delinquent
local cannabis transfer tax in the same manner and at the same interest
rates as provided for municipal real property taxes.
(10)
In the event that the local cannabis transfer tax and user tax
imposed by this section is not paid as and when due by a cannabis
business, the unpaid balance, and any interest accruing thereon, shall
be a lien on the parcel of real property comprising the cannabis business
in the same manner as all other unpaid municipal taxes, fees, or other
charges. The lien shall be superior and paramount to the interest
in the parcel of any owner, lessee, tenant, mortgagee or other person,
except the lien of municipal taxes, and shall be on parity with and
deemed equal to the municipal lien on the parcel for unpaid property
taxes due and owing in the same year. The lien shall be enforced as
a municipal lien in the same manner as all other municipal liens are
enforced.
(11)
Each assumption or absorption by a licensee of the tax shall
be deemed a separate offense and each representation or advertisement
by a licensee for each day that the representation or advertisement
continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
(12)
Any licensee who violates any of the provisions of this section
shall, upon conviction thereof, be liable for penalties or any combination
thereof as set forth in the Code of the Borough of Runnemede, in the
discretion of the Judge of the Municipal Court before whom such a
violation is heard and conviction made. Each day that a violation
occurs shall be deemed a separate and distinct violation, subject
to the penalty provisions of this section.
(13)
A copy of this section shall be transmitted to the State Treasurer
and to every licensed cannabis entity within the Borough of Runnemede.
G.
Fees.
The initial application fee for a license with the Borough of Runnemede
shall be $250. The fee for the annual renewal of the license shall
be $100.
[Added 10-4-2022 by Ord. No. 22-13]
