A.
Any accessory building or structure attached to a
principal building is part of the principal building and shall adhere
to the yard requirements of the principal building.
B.
The minimum distance of any accessory building or
structure to a property line shall be one foot if a masonry or metal
structure and three feet if a frame structure. Accessory buildings
and structures shall be at least six feet from other buildings and
structures on the lot.
C.
Height and area. Accessory buildings shall not exceed
15 feet in height and may not occupy more than 20% of the required
rear yard or a maximum of 650 square feet, whichever is smaller.
D.
Location. An accessory building may be erected in
the rear of the lot only. If erected on a corner lot, it shall be
set back from the side street to comply with the setback line applying
to the principal building.
(1)
Accessory structures in residential districts. Accessory
structures which are not attached to a principal structure may be
erected on a residential lot, provided that:
(a)
Accessory structures, except for storage sheds,
shall comply in all respects with the setback requirements applicable
to the principal building on the lot except when located in the rear
yard.
(c)
No portion of an accessory structure shall be
used for living quarters.
(d)
Storage sheds shall be permitted accessory uses within all residential zones. A storage shed is a structure used for storage. The maximum area of a storage shed in a residential zone shall be 120 square feet, and the maximum height shall be 10 feet. No storage shed can be located closer to any lot line than five feet. No storage shed can be located closer to the street right-of-way line than the required front yard setback for the principal structure. Sections 96-5.1C and 96-5.3B shall also apply to all storage sheds in residential zones.
(e)
In all districts, accessory structures shall
not be located less than 10 feet from the side or rear wall of the
principal structure. Attached decks and balconies which do not comply
with this provision shall be considered part of the principal structure,
and the entire structure shall be required to comply with the provisions
of the regulations governing structures in that district and not the
regulations for accessory structures.
(f)
The maximum area of any accessory structure
in a residential zone, except for storage sheds, shall be 625 square
feet The maximum height of any accessory structure other than a storage
shed shall be 15 feet and shall not exceed the height of the principal
structure.
(g)
The maximum number of accessory structures,
excluding storage sheds, on a single lot shall be one.
(h)
An accessory structure located in the rear yard
may be erected in 1/2 of the required yard setback of the principal
structure with a minimum of five feet from the side and rear yard
setback.
(2)
Accessory structures in other districts.
[Amended 7-12-2005 by Ord. No. 05-07]
(a)
In any nonresidential district, no accessory
structure or use shall be located closer to any lot line than five
feet. The requirements shall not apply to retaining and decorative
walls and fences, provided same do not exceed six feet in height.
(b)
In any nonresidential district, the aggregate
area covered by accessory structures shall not exceed 25% of the rear
yard.
(c)
In any nonresidential district, all accessory
structures shall be located no less then 20 feet from the side or
rear of the principal or main building.
(e)
When an accessory structure is attached to the
principal building, in all nonresidential districts it shall comply
in all respects with the requirements of this chapter applicable to
the principal buildings.
(f)
No portion of any accessory structure in any
nonresidential district shall be used for living quarters.
[Amended 7-12-2005 by Ord. No. 05-07]
Fences and walls shall not be located in any
required sight triangle nor, in any residential district, shall a
fence be over six feet high in side and rear yards and four feet high
in front yards and all yards fronting on a public street. This height
restriction shall not include decorative fence posts with a maximum
height of eight inches above the top of the fence. In commercial and
industrial districts, fences may be 10 feet high. All fences shall
be constructed so that the decorative side of the fence faces the
street or adjoining property. Fences and walls shall require a building
permit from the Building Department.
[Amended 10-25-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-12]
A.
Helistops and helipads shall be permitted as accessory
uses in the OP-1 and PD-1 Zones, subject to approval of the New Jersey
Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration
where applicable. Rooftop heliports and helipads shall be prohibited.
The location of landing sites and the regulation of helicopter operations
shall reflect the following:
B.
The federal design guidelines prepared by the FAA
(Heliport Design Guide, November 1964, as amended) shall be used as
guidelines concerning heliport layout, approach and departure paths,
obstruction clearances as well as the construction of heliport surfaces,
landing and takeoff areas, structural design, impact load, landing
surface, turbulence and visibility.
Home occupation uses are permitted as accessory
uses in all residential zones. Home occupations shall conform with
the following standards:
A.
A home occupation shall be incidental to the principal
use of a dwelling unit for residential purposes. The area set aside
for home occupations and/or for storage purposes in connection with
a home occupation shall not exceed 25% of the gross floor area (GFA)
of such residence. In calculation of GFA, the area of garages, cellars
and attics shall be excluded from such calculation.
B.
There shall be no outdoor storage of materials or
equipment. Merchandise shall not be displayed or offered for sale
either within or outside the residence.
C.
A home occupation shall be carried on wholly within
the principal building. No home occupation or storage in connection
with a home occupation shall be allowed in accessory buildings or
detached garages, driveways, walkways or yards.
D.
There shall be no change in the outside appearance
of the dwelling or premises or any visible evidence of the conduct
of a home occupation. No advertising displays or signs shall be permitted,
except for a nameplate indicating the name and profession of the resident
consistent with this chapter's requirements for signs.
E.
No equipment or process shall be used in a home occupation
which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes or odor detectable to
the normal senses off the property. No equipment or process shall
be used which creates visual or audible electrical interference in
any radio or television receiver off the premises or causes fluctuations
in the line voltage off the premises. No hazardous or toxic materials,
as defined by state or local codes, shall be stored on the premises.
F.
The home occupation must be conducted by a person
who occupies the premises as his or her principal residence.
G.
The occupant who conducts the home occupation must
apply for and obtain a zoning permit prior to commencement of the
home occupation.
H.
Home occupation use shall be limited to the uses enumerated
in the definitions section of this chapter.
Such uses, where permitted, shall not abut existing
residential development, a residential street, or any R District,
and operation thereof shall be governed by the following provisions:
A.
Flammable and explosive liquids. All flammable or
explosive liquids, solids or gases shall be stored in appropriate
containers as regulated by the Bureau of Fire Prevention and the Construction
Code Official.
Private tennis courts are permitted as an accessory
use in the R-1 and R-2 Zones only, provided that:
A.
The improved lot coverage does not exceed that permitted
by the Schedule of District Area, Yard and Bulk Requirements.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Schedule of District Area,
Yard and Bulk Requirements is included as an attachment to this chapter.
B.
The tennis court shall not be located closer than
15 feet to any side lot line and not closer than 20 feet from any
rear lot line.
C.
The tennis court can only be located in the rear yard
portion of the premises.
D.
A fence with a maximum height of 10 feet shall be
permitted incidental to the tennis court.
E.
Lighting designed for illumination of the tennis court
for night use is prohibited.
F.
The tennis court may be used only by the residents
of the premises and their non-fee-paying guests and shall not be used
as a revenue-generating operation.
Sight triangles shall be required at each quadrant
of an intersection of streets and streets and driveways. The area
within sight triangles shall be either dedicated as part of the street
right-of-way or kept as part of the lot and identified as a sight
triangle easement. No grading, planting or structure shall be erected
or maintained more than two feet above the center-line grade of the
intersecting street or driveway no lower than eight feet above their
center lines, excluding street name signs and official traffic regulation
signs. Where any intersection involves earthen berms, banks or vegetation,
including trees, the developer shall trim and grade to provide the
sight triangle. The sight triangle is that area bounded by the intersecting
curblines and a straight line which connects sight points located
on each of the two intersecting curblines 25 feet away from the intersecting
curblines. Any development requiring site plan approval shall provide
sight triangles at each driveway. A sight triangle easement shall
be expressed on the plat as follows: "Sight triangle easement subject
to grading, planting and construction restrictions as provided for
in the Ridgefield Park Development Regulations Ordinance." Portions
of a lot set aside for the sight triangle may be calculated in determining
the lot area and minimum setback required by the zoning provisions.
[Amended 7-12-2005 by Ord. No. 05-07]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to regulate
signs to promote and protect the public health, safety and welfare.
More specifically, the purposes of this chapter are:
(1)
To enhance the aesthetic environment.
(2)
To encourage the effective utilization of signage
as a means of identifying locations or residential and nonresidential
establishments.
(3)
To encourage an attractive and viable business climate.
(4)
To maintain the character and quality of the Village.
(5)
To minimize adverse effects on neighboring properties.
(6)
To improve both pedestrian and vehicular safety by
reducing distractions, obstructions and hazards caused by the indiscriminate
use or placement of signage.
(7)
To promote a desirable visual environment through
creative development techniques and good civic design arrangements.
B.
NONCONFORMING SIGN
SIGN
SIGN, ADVERTISING
SIGN, AREA IDENTIFICATION
SIGN, AREA OF
SIGN, BANNER
SIGN, BUSINESS
SIGN, DIRECTIONAL OR INFORMATIONAL
SIGN, FLASHING
SIGN, FREESTANDING
SIGN, GROUND
SIGN, HEIGHT
SIGN, MOVING
SIGN, POLITICAL
SIGN, PORTABLE OR "A" FRAME
SIGN, PROJECTING
SIGN, PYLON
SIGN, REAL ESTATE
SIGN, ROOFTOP
SIGN, TEMPORARY
SIGN, WALL
Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Any sign lawfully existing on the effective date of this
chapter or an amendment thereto which renders such sign nonconforming
because it does not conform to all the standards and regulations of
the adopted or amended ordinance.
Any device for visual communications that is used for the
purpose of bringing the subject thereof to the attention of the public.
An advertising sign is a sign which directs attention to
an individual, business, product or service conducted, sold, leased
or offered elsewhere than on the premises where the sign is located.
For the purposes of this chapter, a billboard shall be considered
an advertising sign.
A sign used to identify a common area containing a group
of structures or a single structure on a minimum site of one acre,
such as residential subdivisions, apartment complexes, industrial
parks, shopping centers, and industrial or office parks, located at
the entrance or entrances of the area and including but not limited
to a fence, wall, archway, post or column, with the letters or symbols
affixed thereto.
The area of a sign is the area included within the frame
or edge of the sign. Where the side has no such frame or edge, the
area shall be the minimum area which can be defined by an enclosed
four-sided (straight sides) geometric shape which most clearly outlines
the said sign.
A sign intended to be hung with or without a frame, possessing
characters, letters, illustrations or ornamentation applied to paper,
plastic fabric or other similar materials of any kind.
A sign used to identify either the trade, business, industry
or profession being conducted on the premises. Logo identification
which is intended to advertise a product, such as but not limited
to "Coca Cola" or We Sell Kodak Film," shall not be deemed to be a
permitted business sign, except that personal logos not to be used
to advertise a product shall be permitted.
A directional or informational sign is a nonadverting sign
which directs attention to vehicular or pedestrian entrances or exits,
parking areas, reserved parking spaces or similar site elements and
is intended only for the safety and convenience of the employees,
patrons or visitors. No directional or informational sign shall exceed
four square feet.
An illuminated sign in which artificial or reflected light
is not maintained stationary and constant in intensity, color or hue
at all times when in use.
A sign having not more than two display sides which is attached
to or part of a completely self-supporting structure. The supporting
structure shall be set firmly on or below the ground surface and shall
not be attached to any building structure whether portable or stationary.
A sign having not more than two displays sides set firmly
on or below the ground surface.
A freestanding sign shall be measured from the ground surface
beneath the sign to the highest point of the sign.
A sign that rotates or shifts or appears to rotate or shift
in position.
A sign containing a statement about or endorsement of any
public issue or candidate(s) for public office.
An advertising device which is ordinarily in the shape of
an "A" or some variation thereof, located on the ground, easily movable
and not permanently attached thereto, and which is usually two-sided.
Any sign that is affixed at an angle or perpendicular to
the wall or facade upon which it is mounted, which projects more than
12 inches from the wall or facade upon which it is mounted or projects
above the top or beyond either side of the wall or facade upon which
it is mounted.
A pylon sign having not more than two display sides which
is attached to or part of a completely self-supportive structure.
The supporting structure shall be set firmly on or below the ground
surface and shall not be attached to any building whether portable
or stationary.
A sign placed upon the property for the purpose of advertising
to the public the sale or lease of the property placed thereon.
Any sign wholly erected, constructed or maintained on the
roof or parapet of a structure.
A nonpermanent nonilluminated wall or freestanding sign.
A sign affixed to or painted on and parallel with the surface
of a wall or facade. A sign affixed to or painted on any awning, marquee
or canopy shall be considered a wall sign.
C.
General regulations for signs.
(1)
All signs erected within the Village shall conform
to this section and the Uniform Construction Code.
(2)
No sign shall be erected or altered within the Village
without first obtaining a permit from the Construction Code Official
of the Village. A sign permit application shall include structural
drawings of how the sign is to be erected and electrical drawings
of how the sign is to comply with the appropriate electrical codes.
Applications to re-face a sign must be approved by the Zoning Officer
and Construction Code Official of the Village.
(3)
Removal of certain signs. In the event that a business
ceases to operate for a period of time in excess of 90 days, the sign
owner, lessee, or the property owner shall immediately remove any
sign identifying or advertising the business or any product sold thereby;
provided, however, the requirement shall not apply where, under the
provisions of this chapter, an existing conforming sign may remain
when evidence is presented to the Zoning Officer that a new business
will be in operation on the premises within 90 days. Upon failure
to comply with this section, the appropriate Village official shall
take the legal steps outlined in the enforcement sections of this
chapter. For the purposes of this chapter, "removal" shall mean the
dismantling and relocation from the site in question of the sign face,
posts, supports, sign box, and all other structural members and electrical
elements, if any, of the sign.
(4)
Sign illumination. Direct illumination or backlighting
shall not exceed 25 watts of incandescent power or 75 footcandles
when measured with a standard light meter perpendicular to the face
of the sign from a distance equal to the narrowest dimension for any
sign.
(5)
Glare. All signs shall be so designed, located, shielded
and directed so as to prevent the casting of glare or direct light
from artificial illumination upon streets, driveways and surrounding
property.
(6)
Exempt signs. Exempt signs, as provided herein, shall
be permitted within all zoning districts of the Village of Ridgefield
Park.
(a)
Any display or official notice of and by a governmental
agency of the United States, the state, the county, the Village or
any of their political subdivisions.
(b)
Any official traffic control device.
(c)
Any flag, emblem or insignia of a governmental
agency of the United States, State of New Jersey, County of Bergen
or Village of Ridgefield Park.
(d)
Any sign attached to the street facade of a
public or volunteer ambulance corps or firehouse building, provided
only one sign is permitted per building and provided each sign does
not exceed 100 square feet in area and is located at least eight feet
above grade.
(e)
Any sign located completely within an enclosed
structure, provided that the sign is not visible or directed to be
seen from the outside of the structure.
(f)
Any sign not exceeding two square feet in area
indicating the private nature of a driveway, limited to one sign per
driveway entrance, and any "no trespassing" signs not exceeding two
square feet each.
D.
Temporary signs.
(1)
The following temporary signs are permitted within
any district.
(a)
Real estate "for sale" signs.
[1]
One sign per lot is permitted to advertise the
sale or rental of the premises upon which it is located by the owner
or by a real estate agent or broker. For a corner property, two signs
per lot, one for each street, shall be permitted.
[2]
The sign shall not exceed an area of four square
feet and shall be removed seven days after the execution of a contract
or the expiration of the listing agreement. In the event the contract
is voided or canceled within 60 days, the sign may be placed back
on the property without an additional fee.
[3]
All "for sale" signs shall be set back at least
15 feet from the curbline and shall not, under any circumstances,
block the vision of the driver of an automobile at the intersection
of a street and driveway or two or more streets.
(b)
Real estate "open house" signs.
[1]
The owner or agent representing the owner of
a single- or two-family residential home which is being offered for
sale or rent may erect in addition to a "for sale" or "for rent" sign,
an "open house" sign.
[2]
Only one "open house" sign will be permitted
on the property and shall be placed no sooner than one day before
the scheduled "open house" and removed one day after its conclusion.
[3]
"Open house" signs shall not be permitted on
county roads, state highways or other major arterial roadways.
(c)
Major subdivision signs.
[1]
Signs advertising a major subdivision that has
received preliminary approval by the Planning Board shall not exceed
two in number.
[2]
No sign is to exceed 12 square feet in area
and shall be removed within 60 days after the completion of construction
work within the subdivision or within 10 days after the issuance of
the last certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs sooner.
(e)
Announcement of future events.
[1]
One sign per lot is permitted to announce any
educational, charitable or civic event, and such sign may be displayed
for a consecutive period not to exceed 60 days in one calendar year.
All such signs shall be removed by the person constructing the sign
within 14 days after the sixty-day period ends.
[2]
No such sign shall exceed 12 square feet in
total area.
(f)
Political signs.
[1]
Political signs may be erected, provided that
they advance noncommercial, social and political messages. Such signs
shall conform with the requirements of the zoning district in which
they are constructed.
(g)
Restrictions applicable to all temporary signs.
[1]
The signs may be freestanding or attached to
buildings.
[2]
The signs shall not be illuminated and shall not violate any of the limitations or prohibitions set forth in Subsection D(1)(g) herein.
[3]
Permits for the erection and maintenance of
signs described herein shall be obtained from the Construction Code
Official.
[4]
Signs shall not be permitted on telephone poles,
electric poles or trees.
(h)
Any temporary sign or banner to announce the
opening or anniversary of a business or special sale event for a period
not to exceed 30 days once in any year, as specifically shall be approved
by the Construction Code Official. This procedure shall not permit
signs advertising garage or similar sales.
(i)
Temporary signs fees and fines. There shall
be a $20 fee for a permit to erect a temporary sign.
(j)
There shall be a fine of not more than $100
imposed upon the property owner or the owner's agent or applicant
for any violation of the regulations which apply to temporary signs.
A fifty-dollar fine may be imposed for each and every day the violation
continues to exist. Permits issued for temporary signs shall be issued
for a period not to exceed six months or when the reason for the issuance
of the permit no longer exists or as otherwise described herein, whichever
is shorter.
(k)
For fire, rescue and other emergency services,
all principal buildings in all districts shall be clearly identified
as to house or street number by means of an unobstructed sign clearly
visible and legible from the abutting street.
(2)
Prohibited signs. The following signs are specifically
prohibited within all zones in the Village of Ridgefield Park:
[Amended 11-27-2007 by Ord. No. 07-09]
(a)
Signs which resemble, simulate or may be mistaken
for traffic, directional or other public signs.
(b)
Signs which obstruct doors, windows, stairways,
sidewalks, driveways or streets.
(c)
Signs placed on trees, rocks, utility poles,
bridges, bridge supports or abutments, retaining walls, cell towers
and water towers.
(d)
Searchlights or beacons.
(e)
Banners, pennants, streamers, bunting, balloons,
gas-filled figures or similar devices, except as specifically approved
by the Board of Commissioners, as provided herein.
(f)
Portable or "A" frame signs.
(g)
Billboards, except as a permitted conditional use pursuant to § 96-7.8I(3) in an I-3 Zone under the conditions expressed therein.
(h)
Signs which employ or are lighted by means of
flashing lights or which have animated or moving parts, neon or gas-filled
lights, or have reflector-type materials which may impair the vision
of drivers.
(i)
Signs affixed to parked motor vehicles, the
primary purpose of which are to direct the attention of the public
to any business or activity conducted on the premises upon which the
vehicle is parked.
(j)
Signs which by reasons of the size and location
pose a threat to the safety and welfare of the public or which obstruct
driving vision along any street, right-of-way or traffic sign or signal.
(k)
Rooftop signs.
E.
Additional sign regulations within all residential
zones.
(1)
Within the R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 Zones, any single-family
or two-family use shall be permitted to maintain one unlighted real
estate sign, not to exceed two square feet in area on each side, advertising
the sale, lease or rental of a building or lot upon which said sign
is located.
(2)
Within the R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 Zones, any single-family
or two-family use shall be permitted to maintain a professional occupation
sign which may have one lighted or unlighted sign not to exceed 1.5
square feet per occupation in the building or a total of three square
feet, whichever is less.
(3)
Schools and other public buildings within the R-1,
R-2, R-3 and R-4 Zones may have signs or announcement boards not exceeding
12 square feet in area.
F.
Additional sign regulations within the R-3 and R-4
Zones.
(1)
Within the R-3 and R-4 Zones only, one sign displaying
the name of an apartment building only shall be permitted. Said sign
shall be no larger than 16 square feet for the first 50 housing units
nor larger than 16 square feet plus 0.5 square feet for each additional
10 units over 50 units, except that in no case shall any permitted
sign exceed 25 square feet.
G.
Additional sign regulations for the historic commercial
zone, C-1(H) Zone.
(1)
Each building shall be permitted one exterior sign.
(2)
Sign area shall be limited to 10% of the total area
of the facade of the building measured as the shortest perpendicular
measurement from the top of the second floor to the bottom of the
first floor but in no case shall exceed 30 square feet.
(3)
Where a building contains multiple uses, the sign
area for all uses shall not exceed 10% of the total area of the facade
of the building or 50 square feet, whichever is less.
(4)
All signs shall be attached to the building facade.
(5)
No freestanding, pedestal or roof signs shall be permitted.
(6)
Temporary window signs shall not exceed 20% of the
total area of all windows on the facade of the building.
H.
Additional sign regulations for commercial zones (C-2
and C-3).
(1)
For uses permitted in the R-2 District, the same regulations
shall apply as designated in the R-2 District.
(2)
Office and professional buildings may have one lighted
or unlighted sign, which shall not exceed 20 square feet in area.
(3)
All other uses may have one unlighted sign not to
exceed 20 square feet in area for each use.
I.
Additional sign regulations for industrial zones (I-1,
I-2 and I-3 Zones).
[Amended 11-27-2007 by Ord. No. 07-09]
(1)
Office buildings, service stations, restaurants, diners
shall be permitted one exterior sign.
(a)
Sign area shall be limited to 10% of the total
area of the facade of the building measured as the shortest perpendicular
measurement from the top of the second floor to the bottom of the
first floor.
(b)
Where a building contains multiple uses, the
sign area for all uses shall not exceed 10% of the total area of the
facade of the building.
(c)
No sign shall exceed 60 square feet.
(2)
All other uses shall be limited to one sign.
(a)
Sign may be freestanding or attached to the
facade of the building only.
(b)
Area may not exceed 100 square feet or 10% of
the area of the facade of the building, measured as the shortest perpendicular
measurement from the top of the second floor to the bottom of the
first floor, whichever is less.
(c)
Freestanding signs shall be limited to a height
of 20 feet from the street line.
(d)
Freestanding signs shall be limited to a height
of 25 feet.
(3)
Billboards as a conditional use in 1-3 Zone.
(a)
Billboards shall be permitted as a conditional
use in the I-3 Zone, subject to the following conditions:
[1]
The maximum face of a billboard shall be 500
square feet.
[2]
The minimum lot area of the parcel proposed
for the placement of a billboard shall be two acres.
[3]
The minimum setback for all billboards from
any property line or right-of-way line shall be equal to the proposed
height of the billboard.
[5]
No such billboard shall be closer than 200 feet
from any residential zone.
[6]
The billboard, when constructed, will comply
with all of the other provisions of this chapter that are not specifically
provided herein.
[7]
No billboard shall have less than four feet
of clear space between the bottom of the sign and the ground.
[8]
No billboard shall be constructed within 1,000
feet of an existing billboard.
[9]
No billboard shall be located within 1,000 feet
of any interchange or right-of-way for any tunnel, bridge, underpass
or overpass.
[10]
No billboard shall be permitted
which, because of its size, shape or location, will obscure or obstruct
the view of vehicular or pedestrian traffic or be confused with any
authorized traffic control sign, signal or device.
[11]
All billboards shall be in compliance
with the Roadway Sign Control and Outdoor Advertising Act, N.J.S.A.
27:5-5 et seq., as may be amended from time to time.
[12]
Landscaping shall be required
around the base of the billboard and may be required elsewhere on
the lot to provide a positive aesthetic effect.
[13]
No rotating or rooftop billboards
are permitted.
(b)
Application for approval of a billboard.
[1]
An applicant for a billboard permit shall make application to the Planning Board of the Village of Ridgefield Park if the proposal meets all of the conditions set forth above for the approval of a conditional use in Subsection I(3)(a) above and if the proposed billboard is located within an I-3 Zone. If an application does not meet all of the conditions for approval as set forth in Subsection I(3)(a) above or if the application is in a zone other than an I-3 Zone, then such application must be made to the Ridgefield Park Zoning Board of Adjustment for a use variance and is subject to submission of the proofs necessary for such variance.
[2]
All applications for billboards shall include
the following information:
[a]
Map. A key map of the site with
reference to the surrounding areas and existing street positions,
and specifically the location sought to be utilized for the billboard.
[b]
Owner of record. The name(s) of
the owner(s) of record shall be noted on the plan, together with the
lot and block numbers for which application is sought, as indicated
by the most recent tax records.
[c]
Property lines, contingent lots.
The bearings and distances of property lines for the lot in question
shall be shown in order to comply with specific limitations herein.
[d]
Setbacks. Construction setbacks
shall be demonstrated on the plan.
[e]
Existing physical features. Physical
features within the lot shall be designed on the plan, such as streams,
trees, wetlands and other structures.
[f]
Topographic data. Topography showing
existing and proposed contours at no less than five-foot intervals
for slopes averaging 10% or greater and two-foot intervals for land
of lesser slope. A reference bench mark shall be clearly designated.
[g]
Design details for improvement.
Cross sections, design details and dimensions for improvements shall
be shown on the plan.
[h]
Utilities. Location and design
of the existing and/or proposed utilities shall be included in the
plan.
[i]
Lighting details. Lighting details
indicating the type of standard, location, radius and pattern of light,
intensity and footcandles shall be shown.
[j]
Architectural sketches. Architectural
prospective sketches of the proposed construction shall be included
in the application.
[k]
Right-of-way; easements. The means
by which access to the sign is to be located shall be demonstrated
on the application plan.
[l]
Legend. In addition to the following,
a legend shall be located on the plan and included in the application,
to be signed by the owner of the property before submission of the
plan, which shall state the following: "I hereby consent to the filing
of the billboard plan with the Village of Ridgefield Park."
[m]
Visual representations. The applicant
shall provide visual representations to the Board, demonstrating the
visual impacts of the proposed billboard. These may be in the form
of sealed diagrams or computer-generated simulations of the billboard,
as proposed. These materials shall illustrate sight lines and views
of the proposed billboard from adjoining properties.
[n]
Traffic safety; landscaping; environmental
impact; drainage. Traffic safety, landscaping, environmental impact
and drainage shall be included in the application.
J.
Additional sign regulations for office parks (OP-1
Zone).
[Amended 10-25-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-12]
(1)
All buildings shall be permitted one exterior sign.
(2)
Signs shall be limited to freestanding or attached
signs.
(3)
Signs may not exceed 30 square feet in area.
(4)
Freestanding signs shall be set back a minimum of
30 feet from the street right-of-way line.
(5)
Freestanding signs shall be limited to a height of
no more than 25 feet.
(6)
No attached sign shall be higher than the parapet
or the roofline of the building, whichever is the lesser.
K.
Signs for gasoline stations.
(1)
Gasoline stations may have one ground, pylon or freestanding
sign not to exceed the maximum area as provided where permitted in
the schedule of permitted sign regulations and, where not permitted,
not to exceed a maximum area of 50 square feet.
(2)
Said signage shall be limited to identifying the business
name and logo and gasoline prices and may be a composite structurally
of one or more signs, which alone or in combination shall not exceed
the maximum square footage as provided herein. Additionally, the business
name or logo, not to exceed four square feet in area, may be identified
on two sides only of a canopy.
(3)
Except as provided in this chapter, no other signage
shall be permitted.
A.
Permanent in-ground and aboveground swimming pools
accessory to a residential use shall be erected on the same zone lot
as the principal structure, building or use.
B.
A permanent swimming pool shall be any device which
is capable of maintaining a water depth of 24 inches or greater.
C.
Said pool may be erected in the side or rear year
of the zoning lot. The wall of the swimming pool shall be no closer
than 10 feet to a side or rear property line. No portion of the walkway
or deck surrounding the pool shall be located within six feet of the
side or rear yard.
D.
No swimming pool shall be permitted within the front
yard area.
E.
All such pools shall be completely and suitably screened
with a locked fence no less than four feet in height and no greater
than six feet in height.
F.
Said regulations shall not apply to portable swimming
pools which are less than 24 inches in height.
G.
Pools which are accessory to apartments, townhouses
and motel complexes shall be located within an area of no less than
3,000 square feet, of which no more than 40% shall represent a water
surface area.
(1)
No edge of any pool shall be closer to any building
or property line than 15 feet.
(2)
The area devoted to the use of the pool shall be enclosed
with a fence no less than five feet or greater than eight feet in
height.
(3)
The pool may be internally or externally lit, but
in no case shall any light be directed in a direct or indirect fashion
upon any adjacent property. All lighting shall be in compliance with
the applicable national electrical code.
(4)
If any portion of the pool or land devoted to the
use of the pool, light stanchion or loudspeaker is located closer
to any residential building or property line than 50 feet, dense buffers
of evergreen trees and shrubs shall be provided.