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Borough of Bloomsbury, NJ chevron_right chevron_right Part II General Legislation chevron_right Chapter 270 Zoning

Chapter 270 Zoning

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Bloomsbury 8-15-1972, as amended through April 1989. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Environmental Commission — See Ch. 22.
Uniform construction codes — See Ch. 87.
Flood damage prevention — See Ch. 113.
Licenses and land use applications — See Ch. 140.
Individual sewage disposal systems — See Ch. 206.
Stormwater management — See Ch. 231.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Schedule of Area, Lot and Bulk RequirementsAttachment 2 - Zoning MapAttachment 3 - Subdivision Application to Bloomsbury Planning BoardAttachment 4 - Conception Plat ChecklistAttachment 5 - Preliminary Plat ChacklistAttachment 6 - Final Plat ChecklistAttachment 7 - Site Plan Review Application to Bloomsbury Planning BoardAttachment 8 - Site Plan ChecklistAttachment 9 - Conditional Use Application to Bloomsbury Planning BoardAttachment 10 Sign Permit Application to Bloomsbury Planning BoardAttachment 11 - Planning Board Certificate that Municipal Taxes Are CurrentAttachment 12 - Affidavit Proof ServiceAttachment 13 - Details Required for Variance ApplicationAttachment 14 - Appendix A - Major Potential Contaminant SourcesAttachment 15 - Appendix B - Minor Potential Contaminant Sources
Article I Short Title, Purpose and Interpretation
§ 270-1 Short title.
§ 270-2 Purpose.
§ 270-3 Interpretation.
§ 270-4 Word usage.
Article II Administration and Enforcement
§ 270-5 Enforcement officer.
§ 270-6 Duties of Zoning Officer.
§ 270-7 Zoning permits.
§ 270-8 Certificates of occupancy.
§ 270-9 Conditional use permits.
§ 270-10 Application fees.
§ 270-11 Remedies.
§ 270-12 Violations and penalties.
Article III Definitions
§ 270-13 Definitions.
Article IV Site Plan Review
§ 270-14 Subdivision and site plan approval required; review by County Planning Board.
§ 270-15 Applicability.
§ 270-16 Waiver.
§ 270-17 Submission and review procedures.
§ 270-18 Reports.
§ 270-19 Action by Planning Board.
§ 270-20 Effects of preliminary approval.
§ 270-21 Site and environmental design standards.
§ 270-22 Environmental impact statement.
§ 270-23 Final approval.
§ 270-24 Variances.
§ 270-25 Simultaneous site plan and subdivision review.
§ 270-26 Effect of final approval.
§ 270-27 Performance guarantees, maintenance bonds and other security.
§ 270-28 Powers of Planning Board.
§ 270-29 Time periods.
§ 270-30 As-built plans.
Article V Planning Board
§ 270-31 Membership.
§ 270-32 Terms of office.
§ 270-33 Vacancies.
§ 270-34 Officers.
§ 270-35 Planning Board Attorney.
§ 270-36 Experts and staff.
§ 270-37 Conflicts of interest; removal of members.
§ 270-38 Powers and jurisdiction.
§ 270-39 Appeal to Superior Court.
Article VI Master Plan
§ 270-40 Preparation.
§ 270-41 Contents.
§ 270-42 Timing.
§ 270-43 Other plans.
§ 270-44 Referral of projects for Planning Board review.
Article VII Official Map
§ 270-45 Adoption.
§ 270-46 Reservation of public areas.
§ 270-47 Change or addition to map.
Article VIII Environmental Impact Statement
§ 270-48 Definition.
§ 270-49 Applicability.
§ 270-50 Consultant.
§ 270-51 Data required.
§ 270-52 Reviews and inspections.
Article IX Subdivision Procedures
§ 270-53 Approval required.
§ 270-54 Minor subdivisions.
§ 270-55 Minor subdivision application procedure.
§ 270-56 Major subdivisions.
Article X Plat Details
§ 270-57 Preliminary plat details.
§ 270-58 Final approval of major subdivision.
§ 270-59 Effects of final approval.
§ 270-60 Authority of Planning Board to grant exceptions.
§ 270-61 Final plat contents.
§ 270-62 Recording of final approval.
§ 270-63 Performance bond and cash deposit required.
§ 270-64 Environmental impact statement required.
Article XI Certificates and Time Periods
§ 270-65 Certificates showing approval.
§ 270-66 Rights of owner covered by certificate.
§ 270-67 As-built improvement plans.
§ 270-68 Inspection costs.
§ 270-69 Commencement of work.
§ 270-70 Variances.
§ 270-71 Time periods.
Article XII Improvements and Design Standards
§ 270-72 Installation or guarantee of improvements.
§ 270-73 Streets.
§ 270-74 Grades.
§ 270-75 Street intersections.
§ 270-76 Street jogs.
§ 270-77 Reverse curves.
§ 270-78 Street connections.
§ 270-79 Grade.
§ 270-80 Dead-end streets.
§ 270-81 Street names.
§ 270-82 Street signs.
§ 270-83 Additional dedication.
§ 270-84 Internal road widths.
§ 270-85 Reserve strips.
§ 270-86 Curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
§ 270-87 Streetlighting.
§ 270-88 Shade trees.
§ 270-89 Underground electric and telephone utilities.
§ 270-90 Blocks.
§ 270-91 Lots.
§ 270-92 Utility and drainage easements; conservation and recreation areas.
§ 270-93 Curbs and gutters.
§ 270-94 Drainage structures.
§ 270-95 Bank and slope protection.
§ 270-96 Topsoil protection.
§ 270-97 Earth removal.
§ 270-98 Monuments.
§ 270-99 Fire hydrants.
§ 270-100 Construction specifications.
§ 270-101 Parking areas.
§ 270-102 Water service.
Article XIII Subdivision Penalties and Civil Actions
§ 270-103 Sale or transfer of land prior to final subdivision approval.
§ 270-104 Civil actions.
Article XIV General Zoning Regulations
§ 270-105 Applicability of regulations.
§ 270-106 Accessory buildings.
§ 270-107 Frontage on street.
§ 270-108 Yards.
§ 270-109 Yard measurement.
§ 270-110 Obstruction of vision at intersections.
§ 270-111 Preservation of natural features.
§ 270-112 Sewage disposal and water supply.
§ 270-113 Forming new lots on lots with existing buildings.
§ 270-114 Irregularly shaped lots.
§ 270-115 Business displays and vending machines in front yards.
§ 270-116 Parking of commercial vehicles in residential zones overnight.
§ 270-117 Walls and fences.
§ 270-118 Buffer strips.
§ 270-119 Sheds.
§ 270-120 Sidewalks.
§ 270-121 Outdoor storage.
§ 270-122 Street excavations.
Article XV Permitted Modifications
§ 270-123 Height modifications.
§ 270-124 Undersized lots.
§ 270-125 Permitted yard area modifications.
§ 270-126 Topography exceptions for private garages.
Article XVI Nonconforming Uses
§ 270-127 Continuance.
§ 270-128 Restoration.
§ 270-129 Reversion.
§ 270-130 Alterations.
§ 270-131 District changes.
§ 270-132 Effect on existing construction.
Article XVII Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities
§ 270-133 Scope of provisions.
§ 270-134 Construction and design standards.
§ 270-135 Minimum requirements for off-street parking facilities.
§ 270-136 Minimum requirements for off-street loading facilities.
§ 270-137 Minimum requirements for other uses
§ 270-138 Continuing obligation.
§ 270-139 Handicapped parking.
Article XVIII Signs
§ 270-140 General provisions.
§ 270-141 Permit procedure.
§ 270-142 Signs not requiring permits.
§ 270-143 Signs requiring permits.
§ 270-144 Signs in residential districts.
§ 270-145 Signs in B-1, B-2, PUD and ROM Districts.
Article XIX Performance Requirements and Supplementary Regulations
§ 270-146 Performance requirements for all nonresidential and nonagricultural uses.
§ 270-147 Conditional uses.
§ 270-148 Specific standards for conditional use permits.
§ 270-149 Home occupations.
§ 270-150 Motels.
§ 270-151 Industrial/office park.
§ 270-152 Aged parents temporary housing.
§ 270-152.1 Wind and solar energy and production systems.
Article XX Establishment of Zone Districts and Zoning Map
§ 270-153 Establishment of zone districts.
§ 270-154 Zoning Map.
§ 270-155 District boundaries.
§ 270-156 Schedule of Area, Lot and Bulk Requirements.
§ 270-157 Exemptions for residences constructed prior to 1976.
Article XXI Zone District Regulations
§ 270-158 A-R Agriculture - Residential District.
§ 270-159 R-2 Medium - Low Density Residential District.
§ 270-160 R-3 Medium Density Residential District.
§ 270-161 B-1 Business District.
§ 270-162 B-2 Highway Business District.
§ 270-163 ROM Research, Office and Manufacturing District.
§ 270-164 A-C Agriculture - Conservation District.
§ 270-165 PUD Planned Urban Development.
§ 270-166 Minimum requirements for dwellings; setback requirements; temporary living places.
§ 270-166.1 Prohibited uses.
Article XXII Fee Schedule
§ 270-167 Purpose.
§ 270-168 Fees and deposits.
§ 270-169 Administration.
Article XXIII Surface Water Management
§ 270-170 Title.
§ 270-171 General intent.
§ 270-172 Purposes.
§ 270-173 Policy.
§ 270-174 Definitions.
§ 270-175 Surface water management plan required.
§ 270-176 Procedure for plan submission and review.
§ 270-177 General and design standards.
§ 270-178 Data required.
§ 270-179 Fees.
§ 270-180 Implementation.
§ 270-181 Appeals.
§ 270-182 Violations and penalties; enforcement.
Article XXIV Wireless Telecommunications Equipment and Facilities
§ 270-183 Purpose.
§ 270-184 Permitted use and conditional use treatment.
§ 270-185 Visual compatibility requirements.
§ 270-186 Conditional use standards for location of antennas or towers.
§ 270-187 Bulk standards.
§ 270-188 Site plan application requirements for wireless telecommunications towers.
§ 270-189 Design standards.
§ 270-190 Antenna modifications; abandonment.
§ 270-191 Co-location and shared facilities and sites.
§ 270-192 Application and escrow fees.
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