Borough of Edgewater, NJ Land Use and Development

Borough of Edgewater, NJ

Bergen County

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Part I: Administrative Legislation
Ch 1 General Provisions
Ch 6 Boards, Committees and Commissions
Ch 10 Civil Service
Ch 14 Claims Approval
Ch 20 Court, Municipal
Ch 22 Credit Card Payments
Ch 26 Emergency Management
Ch 31 Eminent Domain
Ch 37 Employment Benefits and Requirements
Ch 41 Ethics, Code of
Ch 45 Fire Department
Ch 49 First-Aid Squad
Ch 52 Fiscal Year
Ch 55 Housing Authority
Ch 65 Mayor and Council
Ch 71 Officers and Employees
Ch 77 Personnel Policies
Ch 81 Police Department
Ch 87 Public Works Department
Ch 92 Recreation Department
Ch 96 Salaries and Compensation
Part II: General Legislation
Ch 107 Adult Entertainment
Ch 117 Alarm Devices
Ch 121 Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 125 Amusement Devices
Ch 129 Animals
Ch 134 Baby-Keep-Well Station
Ch 147 Buildings, Dangerous
Ch 151 Buildings, Numbering of
Ch 157 Certificates, Licenses and Permits
Ch 161 Charitable Donation Bins
Ch 166 Construction Codes, Uniform
Ch 179 Demolition Regulations
Ch 188 Filming
Ch 192 Firearms
Ch 196 Fire Insurance Claims
Ch 200 Fire Lanes
Ch 204 Fire Prevention
Ch 210 Flood Damage Prevention
Ch 221 Graffiti
Ch 226 Hazardous Materials Cleanup
Ch 235 Landfill Operations
Ch 240 Land Use and Development
Ch 240 Art I General
§ 240-1 Title.
§ 240-2 Purpose.
§ 240-3 Scope.
§ 240-4 Word usage.
§ 240-5 Definitions.
Ch 240 Art II Planning Board
§ 240-6 Establishment.
§ 240-7 Terms of members.
§ 240-8 Vacancies.
§ 240-9 Removal for cause and conflict of interest.
§ 240-10 Organization.
§ 240-11 Alternate members.
§ 240-12 Quorum.
§ 240-13 Powers and duties.
§ 240-14 Time for approval; expiration of approval.
§ 240-15 Application procedure.
§ 240-16 Environmental Commission.
§ 240-17 Rules and regulations.
§ 240-18 Employment of counsel, experts and staff.
Ch 240 Art III Zoning Board of Adjustment
§ 240-19 Establishment; composition.
§ 240-20 Alternate members.
§ 240-21 Quorum.
§ 240-22 Officers.
§ 240-23 Removal for cause and conflict of interest.
§ 240-24 Employment of counsel, experts and staff.
§ 240-25 Rules and regulations.
§ 240-26 Powers granted by law.
§ 240-27 Additional powers.
§ 240-28 Appeals and applications.
§ 240-29 Power to reverse or modify decisions.
§ 240-30 Expiration of variance.
§ 240-31 Time for decision.
Ch 240 Art IV Provisions Applicable to Both Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment
§ 240-32 Conflicts of interest.
§ 240-33 Meetings.
§ 240-34 Minutes of meetings.
§ 240-35 Hearings.
§ 240-36 Notices of hearings.
§ 240-37 List of property owners furnished.
§ 240-38 Decisions.
§ 240-39 Publications of decisions.
§ 240-40 Payment of taxes.
Ch 240 Art V Administration, Enforcement and Fees
§ 240-41 Administration and enforcement.
§ 240-42 Enforcement officer.
§ 240-43 Construction permits and plans; certificates of occupancy.
§ 240-44 Stop orders and construction permit revocations.
§ 240-45 Violations and penalties.
§ 240-46 Fees.
§ 240-47 Payment for professional services, escrow deposits.
§ 240-48 Performance and maintenance guarantees.
§ 240-49 Developer's agreement.
§ 240-50 Off-tract improvements other than sanitary sewer and water improvements.
Ch 240 Art VI Development Review Procedures
§ 240-51 General procedures for site plan and subdivision review.
§ 240-52 Preliminary plats required.
§ 240-53 Submission of final subdivision plat.
§ 240-54 Submission of final site plan.
§ 240-55 As-built plans; certification of completed improvements.
Ch 240 Art VII Design Standards for Subdivision
§ 240-56 General statement.
§ 240-57 Existing permits, approvals and variances.
§ 240-58 Streets.
§ 240-59 Street signs, street names and traffic signs.
§ 240-60 Block patterns.
§ 240-61 Streetlighting.
§ 240-62 Lots.
§ 240-63 Easements and natural features.
§ 240-64 Water mains, culverts, storm and sanitary sewers.
§ 240-65 Public utilities.
§ 240-66 Soil erosion and sediment control.
§ 240-67 Monuments.
§ 240-68 Shade trees and landscaping.
§ 240-69 Environmental impact report.
§ 240-70 Off-site and off-tract improvements.
Ch 240 Art VIII Design Standards for Site Plans
§ 240-71 General statement.
§ 240-72 Existing permits, approvals and variances.
§ 240-73 Curbs.
§ 240-74 Sidewalks.
§ 240-75 Drainage.
§ 240-76 Easements.
§ 240-77 Environmental impact report.
§ 240-78 Fire protection.
§ 240-79 Floodplain regulations.
§ 240-80 Lighting.
§ 240-81 Natural features.
§ 240-82 Off-site and off-tract improvements.
§ 240-83 Public utilities.
§ 240-84 Shade trees and landscaping.
§ 240-85 Sight triangles.
§ 240-86 Soil erosion and sediment control.
§ 240-87 Stormwater runoff.
§ 240-88 Compliance with stormwater runoff regulations.
§ 240-89 Topsoil redistribution.
§ 240-90 Water supply.
§ 240-91 Recycling.
Ch 240 Art IX Zoning Provisions
§ 240-92 Zoning districts.
§ 240-93 Zoning Map.
§ 240-94 Interpretation of district boundaries.
§ 240-95 Schedule of regulations.
§ 240-96 Application of regulations.
Ch 240 Art X General Use and Design Provisions
§ 240-97 Prohibited uses.
§ 240-98 Existing uses.
§ 240-99 Height exceptions.
§ 240-100 Required area.
§ 240-101 Off-street parking.
§ 240-102 Merger.
§ 240-103 Number of buildings restricted.
§ 240-104 Lots with one or more principal buildings.
§ 240-105 Limitation on number of uses on each lot.
§ 240-106 Waterfront access requirements.
§ 240-107 Open space.
§ 240-108 Socioeconomic studies.
§ 240-109 Traffic studies.
§ 240-110 Viewsheds.
§ 240-111 Common vehicular access and shared parking areas.
§ 240-112 Architectural facade treatments.
Ch 240 Art XI Supplementary Zoning Regulations
§ 240-113 Lot regulations.
§ 240-114 Yard regulations.
§ 240-115 Landscaped and buffer areas.
§ 240-116 Protection of steep slope areas.
§ 240-117 Performance standards.
§ 240-117.1 MXD-1 Zone regulations.
§ 240-117.2 MXD-2 Zone regulations.
§ 240-117.3 MXD-3 Zone regulations.
§ 240-118 Pedestrian protection at construction sites.
Ch 240 Art XII Nonconforming Uses, Structures or Lots
§ 240-119 Continuation.
§ 240-120 Abandonment.
§ 240-121 Maintenance.
§ 240-122 Restoration and repairs.
Ch 240 Art XIII Regulations Governing Certain Principal Permitted Uses
§ 240-123 Mixed-Use Commercial/Residential Development (MCRD) Zone.
§ 240-124 Community residences.
§ 240-125 Child-care facilities.
§ 240-126 Multifamily developments.
§ 240-127 Places of worship.
§ 240-128 Single-family cluster residential.
§ 240-129 Marina facilities.
§ 240-130 Shadyside Mixed-Use District (B-2 Zone).
§ 240-131 Supplemental regulations for R-5 Zone parcels adjacent to Shadyside District and River Road.
§ 240-131.1 Affordable Housing Overlay Zone (AHO).
Ch 240 Art XIV Regulations Governing Certain Accessory Structures and Use
§ 240-132 Accessory structures and uses in residential districts.
§ 240-133 Accessory structures and uses in nonresidential districts.
§ 240-134 Private garages in the R-1 and R-2 Zones.
§ 240-135 Trailers, boats and recreational vehicles.
§ 240-136 Swimming pools and tennis courts.
§ 240-137 Fences and walls.
§ 240-138 Telecommunications-based office use.
§ 240-139 Home occupation.
§ 240-140 Child-care center facilities.
§ 240-141 Outdoor dining.
Ch 240 Art XV Regulations Governing Certain Conditional Uses
§ 240-142 Essential services.
§ 240-143 Private or parochial school.
§ 240-144 Community residences.
§ 240-145 Automobile service stations.
§ 240-146 Veterans, civic and community clubs.
Ch 240 Art XVI Fair Share and Marketing Regulations
§ 240-147 Fair share regulations.
§ 240-148 Affirmative marketing of inclusionary developments.
Ch 240 Art XVII Growth Share
§ 240-149 Applicability.
§ 240-150 Exemptions.
§ 240-151 Residential growth share provisions.
§ 240-152 Nonresidential growth share provisions.
§ 240-153 Mixed-use (residential and nonresidential) development standards.
§ 240-154 General provisions for constructing affordable units.
§ 240-155 Payment in lieu provisions.
§ 240-156 Supplemental regulations.
Ch 240 Art XVIII Signs
§ 240-157 Definitions.
§ 240-158 Permit required; issuance of permit; fees.
§ 240-159 Computation of sign area and sign height.
§ 240-160 Regulations governing signs for particular uses.
§ 240-161 Regulations governing nonresidential zone districts.
§ 240-162 Temporary signs.
§ 240-163 Illumination.
§ 240-164 General regulations for signs.
§ 240-165 Nonconforming signs.
Ch 240 Art XIX Parking and Loading Requirements
§ 240-166 Off-street parking requirements.
§ 240-167 Off-street loading.
Ch 240 Art XX Wireless Telecommunications Towers and Antennas
§ 240-168 Definitions.
§ 240-169 Applicability.
§ 240-170 General guidelines and requirements.
§ 240-171 Permitted uses.
§ 240-172 Administrative approvals.
§ 240-173 Nonpermitted towers and antennas; use variances.
§ 240-174 Bulk standards for buildings and other equipment storage.
§ 240-175 Letter of intent.
§ 240-176 Removal of abandoned antennas and towers.
§ 240-177 Nonconforming uses.
§ 240-178 Approvals; compliance with laws.
§ 240-179 Fees.
§ 240-180 Applicable laws.
§ 240-181 Enforcement; hold harmless; violations and penalties.
Ch 240 Art XXI Temporary Sale of Seasonal Items and Holiday Decorations
§ 240-182 Intent.
§ 240-183 Definitions.
§ 240-184 License required.
§ 240-185 Application; approval.
§ 240-186 Fees; deposit.
§ 240-187 Permissible locations.
§ 240-188 Conditions for issuance of license; revocation.
§ 240-189 Term of license.
§ 240-190 Violations and penalties.
Ch 244 Library
Ch 248 Littering
Ch 264 Minibikes and Go-Carts
Ch 271 Noise
Ch 282 Parking Lots
Ch 287 Parking Restrictions
Ch 293 Parks and Recreation Areas
Ch 305 Peddling, Soliciting and Advertising
Ch 310 Portable Cooking Units
Ch 314 Property Maintenance
Ch 318 Public Records
Ch 320 Public Property
Ch 322 Public Safety Radio Coverage
Ch 326 Public Utility Installations
Ch 335 Rental Property
Ch 339 Rent Control
Ch 344 Secondhand Jewelry and Precious Metals
Ch 347 Sewers
Ch 353 Shopping Carts
Ch 362 Soil Removal
Ch 368 Solid Waste
Ch 374 Stormwater Management
Ch 380 Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 386 Swimming Pools
Ch 397 Taxation
Ch 402 Taxicabs and Liveries
Ch 410 Towers and Wreckers
Ch 416 Trailers
Ch 421 Trees
Ch 427 Vehicles, Abandoned
Ch 432 Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 438 Vending Machines
Ch 444 Waterfront Regulations
Part III: Board of Health Legislation
Ch 450 General Provisions, Board of Health
Ch 454 Animals
Ch 460 Barbershops, Beauty Parlors, Tanning Salons and Nail Salons
Ch 461 Body Art Establishments
Ch 466 Buildings, Heating of
Ch 479 Fees
Ch 483 Food and Beverage Handling
Ch 490 Laundromats and Dry Cleaners
Ch 494 Massage Establishments
Ch 503 Nuisances
Ch 507 Officers and Employees
Ch 512 Pet Shops, Kennels, Shelters and Pounds
Ch 523 Rental Property
Ch 529 Solid Waste Disposal
Ch 535 Swimming Pools
Appendix
Ch A550 Historical Documents of the Borough
Ch A551 Bylaws of Mayor and Council
Ch A552 Cable Television Franchise
Ch A553 Open Video Service Agreement
Derivation Table
Ch DT Derivation Table
Disposition List
Ch DL Disposition List

Public Documents

Chapter 240: Land Use and Development

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Edgewater 3-19-2001 by Ord. No. 1211-2001 (Ch. 249 of the 1975 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Shade Tree Board — See Ch. 6, Art. III.

Housing Authority — See Ch. 55.

Land Use Administrator — See Ch. 71, Art. XV.

Numbering of buildings — See Ch. 151.

Certificates and permits — See Ch. 157.

Uniform construction codes — See Ch. 166.

Demolition regulations — See Ch. 179.

Fire prevention — See Ch. 204.

Flood damage prevention — See Ch. 210.

Noise — See Ch. 271.

Property maintenance — See Ch. 314.

Sewers — See Ch. 347.

Soil removal — See Ch. 362.

Stormwater management — See Ch. 374.

Streets and sidewalks — See Ch. 380.

Swimming pools — See Ch. 386.

Trailers — See Ch. 416.

Trees — See Ch. 421.

240a Sch X-1 Dist Use Reg

240b Sch X-2 Dist Regs

Chapter 240 : Land Use and Development

Article I General

§ 240-1 Title.

§ 240-2 Purpose.

§ 240-3 Scope.

§ 240-4 Word usage.

§ 240-5 Definitions.

Article II Planning Board

§ 240-6 Establishment.

§ 240-7 Terms of members.

§ 240-8 Vacancies.

§ 240-9 Removal for cause and conflict of interest.

§ 240-10 Organization.

§ 240-11 Alternate members.

§ 240-12 Quorum.

§ 240-13 Powers and duties.

§ 240-14 Time for approval; expiration of approval.

§ 240-15 Application procedure.

§ 240-16 Environmental Commission.

§ 240-17 Rules and regulations.

§ 240-18 Employment of counsel, experts and staff.

Article III Zoning Board of Adjustment

§ 240-19 Establishment; composition.

§ 240-20 Alternate members.

§ 240-21 Quorum.

§ 240-22 Officers.

§ 240-23 Removal for cause and conflict of interest.

§ 240-24 Employment of counsel, experts and staff.

§ 240-25 Rules and regulations.

§ 240-26 Powers granted by law.

§ 240-27 Additional powers.

§ 240-28 Appeals and applications.

§ 240-29 Power to reverse or modify decisions.

§ 240-30 Expiration of variance.

§ 240-31 Time for decision.

Article IV Provisions Applicable to Both Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment

§ 240-32 Conflicts of interest.

§ 240-33 Meetings.

§ 240-34 Minutes of meetings.

§ 240-35 Hearings.

§ 240-36 Notices of hearings.

§ 240-37 List of property owners furnished.

§ 240-38 Decisions.

§ 240-39 Publications of decisions.

§ 240-40 Payment of taxes.

Article V Administration, Enforcement and Fees

§ 240-41 Administration and enforcement.

§ 240-42 Enforcement officer.

§ 240-43 Construction permits and plans; certificates of occupancy.

§ 240-44 Stop orders and construction permit revocations.

§ 240-45 Violations and penalties.

§ 240-46 Fees.

§ 240-47 Payment for professional services, escrow deposits.

§ 240-48 Performance and maintenance guarantees.

§ 240-49 Developer's agreement.

§ 240-50 Off-tract improvements other than sanitary sewer and water improvements.

Article VI Development Review Procedures

§ 240-51 General procedures for site plan and subdivision review.

§ 240-52 Preliminary plats required.

§ 240-53 Submission of final subdivision plat.

§ 240-54 Submission of final site plan.

§ 240-55 As-built plans; certification of completed improvements.

Article VII Design Standards for Subdivision

§ 240-56 General statement.

§ 240-57 Existing permits, approvals and variances.

§ 240-58 Streets.

§ 240-59 Street signs, street names and traffic signs.

§ 240-60 Block patterns.

§ 240-61 Streetlighting.

§ 240-62 Lots.

§ 240-63 Easements and natural features.

§ 240-64 Water mains, culverts, storm and sanitary sewers.

§ 240-65 Public utilities.

§ 240-66 Soil erosion and sediment control.

§ 240-67 Monuments.

§ 240-68 Shade trees and landscaping.

§ 240-69 Environmental impact report.

§ 240-70 Off-site and off-tract improvements.

Article VIII Design Standards for Site Plans

§ 240-71 General statement.

§ 240-72 Existing permits, approvals and variances.

§ 240-73 Curbs.

§ 240-74 Sidewalks.

§ 240-75 Drainage.

§ 240-76 Easements.

§ 240-77 Environmental impact report.

§ 240-78 Fire protection.

§ 240-79 Floodplain regulations.

§ 240-80 Lighting.

§ 240-81 Natural features.

§ 240-82 Off-site and off-tract improvements.

§ 240-83 Public utilities.

§ 240-84 Shade trees and landscaping.

§ 240-85 Sight triangles.

§ 240-86 Soil erosion and sediment control.

§ 240-87 Stormwater runoff.

§ 240-88 Compliance with stormwater runoff regulations.

§ 240-89 Topsoil redistribution.

§ 240-90 Water supply.

§ 240-91 Recycling.

Article IX Zoning Provisions

§ 240-92 Zoning districts.

§ 240-93 Zoning Map.

§ 240-94 Interpretation of district boundaries.

§ 240-95 Schedule of regulations.

§ 240-96 Application of regulations.

Article X General Use and Design Provisions

§ 240-97 Prohibited uses.

§ 240-98 Existing uses.

§ 240-99 Height exceptions.

§ 240-100 Required area.

§ 240-101 Off-street parking.

§ 240-102 Merger.

§ 240-103 Number of buildings restricted.

§ 240-104 Lots with one or more principal buildings.

§ 240-105 Limitation on number of uses on each lot.

§ 240-106 Waterfront access requirements.

§ 240-107 Open space.

§ 240-108 Socioeconomic studies.

§ 240-109 Traffic studies.

§ 240-110 Viewsheds.

§ 240-111 Common vehicular access and shared parking areas.

§ 240-112 Architectural facade treatments.

Article XI Supplementary Zoning Regulations

§ 240-113 Lot regulations.

§ 240-114 Yard regulations.

§ 240-115 Landscaped and buffer areas.

§ 240-116 Protection of steep slope areas.

§ 240-117 Performance standards.

§ 240-117.1 MXD-1 Zone regulations.

§ 240-117.2 MXD-2 Zone regulations.

§ 240-117.3 MXD-3 Zone regulations.

§ 240-118 Pedestrian protection at construction sites.

Article XII Nonconforming Uses, Structures or Lots

§ 240-119 Continuation.

§ 240-120 Abandonment.

§ 240-121 Maintenance.

§ 240-122 Restoration and repairs.

Article XIII Regulations Governing Certain Principal Permitted Uses

§ 240-123 Mixed-Use Commercial/Residential Development (MCRD) Zone.

§ 240-124 Community residences.

§ 240-125 Child-care facilities.

§ 240-126 Multifamily developments.

§ 240-127 Places of worship.

§ 240-128 Single-family cluster residential.

§ 240-129 Marina facilities.

§ 240-130 Shadyside Mixed-Use District (B-2 Zone).

§ 240-131 Supplemental regulations for R-5 Zone parcels adjacent to Shadyside District and River Road.

§ 240-131.1 Affordable Housing Overlay Zone (AHO).

Article XIV Regulations Governing Certain Accessory Structures and Use

§ 240-132 Accessory structures and uses in residential districts.

§ 240-133 Accessory structures and uses in nonresidential districts.

§ 240-134 Private garages in the R-1 and R-2 Zones.

§ 240-135 Trailers, boats and recreational vehicles.

§ 240-136 Swimming pools and tennis courts.

§ 240-137 Fences and walls.

§ 240-138 Telecommunications-based office use.

§ 240-139 Home occupation.

§ 240-140 Child-care center facilities.

§ 240-141 Outdoor dining.

Article XV Regulations Governing Certain Conditional Uses

§ 240-142 Essential services.

§ 240-143 Private or parochial school.

§ 240-144 Community residences.

§ 240-145 Automobile service stations.

§ 240-146 Veterans, civic and community clubs.

Article XVI Fair Share and Marketing Regulations

§ 240-147 Fair share regulations.

§ 240-148 Affirmative marketing of inclusionary developments.

Article XVII Growth Share

§ 240-149 Applicability.

§ 240-150 Exemptions.

§ 240-151 Residential growth share provisions.

§ 240-152 Nonresidential growth share provisions.

§ 240-153 Mixed-use (residential and nonresidential) development standards.

§ 240-154 General provisions for constructing affordable units.

§ 240-155 Payment in lieu provisions.

§ 240-156 Supplemental regulations.

Article XVIII Signs

§ 240-157 Definitions.

§ 240-158 Permit required; issuance of permit; fees.

§ 240-159 Computation of sign area and sign height.

§ 240-160 Regulations governing signs for particular uses.

§ 240-161 Regulations governing nonresidential zone districts.

§ 240-162 Temporary signs.

§ 240-163 Illumination.

§ 240-164 General regulations for signs.

§ 240-165 Nonconforming signs.

Article XIX Parking and Loading Requirements

§ 240-166 Off-street parking requirements.

§ 240-167 Off-street loading.

Article XX Wireless Telecommunications Towers and Antennas

§ 240-168 Definitions.

§ 240-169 Applicability.

§ 240-170 General guidelines and requirements.

§ 240-171 Permitted uses.

§ 240-172 Administrative approvals.

§ 240-173 Nonpermitted towers and antennas; use variances.

§ 240-174 Bulk standards for buildings and other equipment storage.

§ 240-175 Letter of intent.

§ 240-176 Removal of abandoned antennas and towers.

§ 240-177 Nonconforming uses.

§ 240-178 Approvals; compliance with laws.

§ 240-179 Fees.

§ 240-180 Applicable laws.

§ 240-181 Enforcement; hold harmless; violations and penalties.

Article XXI Temporary Sale of Seasonal Items and Holiday Decorations

§ 240-182 Intent.

§ 240-183 Definitions.

§ 240-184 License required.

§ 240-185 Application; approval.

§ 240-186 Fees; deposit.

§ 240-187 Permissible locations.

§ 240-188 Conditions for issuance of license; revocation.

§ 240-189 Term of license.

§ 240-190 Violations and penalties.