[Amended 11-14-1989 by Ord. No. 110-1989; 10-8-1991 by Ord. No.
06-1991]
A.
Intent. This district emphasizes and protects historically significant
buildings, restoration and reconstruction and requires building designs
which are compatible with those existing.
B.
Uses.
(1)
Principal uses and buildings.
(a)
Single-family detached dwelling, subject to Planning Board site
plan design review, with advice if necessary from the Port Republic
Historical Society.
(b)
Parks, playgrounds and other publicly operated recreational
uses or structures, subject to Planning Board site plan design review.
(c)
Public buildings of a governmental or cultural nature, subject
to Planning Board site plan review.
(d)
Public or private schools and institutions of higher learning,
subject to Planning Board site plan design review.
(3)
Accessory uses and buildings. Accessory uses and buildings shall
be those customarily incident to the principal uses permitted in this
district and shall include:
(a)
Private auto garages for the exclusive use of building residents.
(b)
Private swimming pools for the exclusive use of building residents
and their guests, provided that the water ledge of the pool shall
be a minimum of 10 feet from any and all property lines and that adequate
fencing, with gate and lock, shall be utilized to prevent unauthorized
use. This fencing shall surround the pool itself, and yard in which
it is located or the entire property and shall be a minimum of four
feet in height.
(c)
Private utility sheds, greenhouses, bathhouses, playhouses and
stables, which must comply with all provisions for this district.
(d)
Customary home occupations, such as dressmaking, preserving
or millinery, conducted solely by the inhabitants of the building
and provided further that:
[1]
The use is carried on entirely within the residential building
but not in attached garages.
[2]
The residential character of the building is not changed.
[3]
The use has no deleterious influence upon the surrounding properties.
[4]
No display, advertising or artificial lighting or sign shall
indicate from the exterior that the building is being utilized for
other than residential purposes.
C.
Area and bulk requirements.
(1)
Lot size: one acre minimum.
(2)
Lot width: 150 feet minimum.
(3)
Lot depth: 150 feet minimum.
(4)
Lot coverage: 20% maximum.
(6)
Front yard setback: 50 feet minimum. In the case of corner lots,
all yards fronting on a street will be considered front yards.
(7)
Side yard setbacks: 20 feet minimum each side.
(8)
Rear yard setback: 20 feet minimum.
(9)
Dwelling unit size: 1,000 square feet of floor area minimum for one-story
dwelling; 1,200 square feet of floor area minimum for two-story dwelling,
with a minimum of 800 square feet on the first floor, excluding garages
and porches.
(10)
An average of existing structures on either side of the subject
property may be used to establish the setback requirements.
(11)
Minimum lot sizes shall be adhered to except in those instances
where single lots below the minimum are not contiguous to lots under
the same ownership. In those cases, a variation of 15% from the required
minimum lot size, lot width and/or lot depth shall be allowed, but
such lot shall meet all setback requirements for front, side and rear
yards.
(12)
All of the requirements of Subsection C(1) through (11) above may be altered within this district where proof is furnished by documents or archeological findings that by doing so buildings can be brought back to their original appearance and dimensions with a base year for such considerations to be 1875.
(13)
The height of public buildings or churches may be increased
upon Planning Board site plan review to 50 feet from grade to not
more than 3 1/2 stories, provided that all yards shall be increased
one foot for each additional foot of building height in excess of
45 feet and subject to Planning Board site plan review.
(14)
The height limits shall not apply to church spires, belfries,
cupolas, water towers, chimneys and flues; provided that the aggregate
area covered by all such features shall not exceed 20% of the total
roof area and that the height of such features shall not be more than
15 feet above roof level.
[Amended 11-14-1989 by Ord. No. 110-1989; 10-8-1991 by Ord. No.
06-1991]
A.
Intent. This district represents the established portion of the community
surrounding the Historic District and it contributes significantly
to the overall atmosphere of Port Republic.
B.
Uses.
(1)
Principal uses and buildings.
(a)
Single-family detached dwellings.
(b)
Parks, playgrounds and other publicly operated recreational
uses or structures, subject to Planning Board site plan review.
(c)
Public buildings of a governmental or cultural nature, subject
to Planning Board site plan design review.
(d)
Public or private schools and institutions of higher learning,
subject to Planning Board site plan design review.
(3)
Accessory uses and buildings. Accessory uses and buildings shall be those as set forth in § 160-44B(3) for City Central Residential (Historic District).
C.
Area and bulk requirements.
(1)
Lot size: one acre minimum.
(2)
Lot width: 150 feet minimum.
(3)
Lot depth: 150 feet minimum.
(4)
Lot coverage: 20% maximum.
(6)
Front yard setback: 50 feet minimum. In the case of corner lots,
all yards fronting on a street will be considered front yards.
(7)
Side yard setbacks: 20 feet minimum each side.
(8)
Rear yard setback: 20 feet minimum.
(9)
Dwelling unit size: 1,000 feet of floor area minimum for one-story
dwelling; 1,200 square feet of floor area minimum for two-story dwelling,
with a minimum of 800 square feet on the first floor, excluding garages
and porches.
(10)
An average of existing structures on either side of the subject
property may be used to establish the setback requirements.
(11)
Same as § 160-44C(11).
(12)
Same as § 160-44C(12).
(13)
Same as § 160-44C(13).
(14)
Same as § 160-44C(14).
A.
Intent. This district forms a transition zone between existing developments
and the agricultural area and lands protected by federal and state
regulations. Existing residential developmental patterns retain open
space and make unnecessary certain improvements such as sidewalks
and curbing. It is the intent to preserve that atmosphere. This district
is subject to environmental limitations, and an environmental impact
statement is required for all development.
B.
Uses. As set forth in Article XII, § 160-126, Wetlands control, all development in the Rural Residential-Environmental Limitations District is a conditional use, and site plan review is required unless waived by the Planning Board.
[Amended 7-12-1988 by Ord. No. 93-1988]
(1)
Principal uses and buildings.
(a)
Single-family detached dwellings.
(b)
Parks, playgrounds and other publicly operated recreational
uses or structures, subject to Planning Board site plan design review.
(c)
Public buildings or a governmental or cultural nature, subject
to Planning Board site plan design review.
(d)
Public and private schools and institutions of higher learning,
subject to Planning Board site plan design review.
(e)
Golf courses, but not less than a nine-hole regulation course
containing not less than 3,000 yards.
(f)
Customary and conventional truck farming operations.
(3)
Accessory uses and buildings. Accessory uses and buildings shall be those as set forth in § 160-44B(3) for City Central Residential (Historic District), and also:
C.
Area and bulk requirements.
(1)
Lot size: one acre minimum, but density may vary from one unit per
acre to one unit per 2.5 acres depending upon environmental limitations
of the parcel and techniques utilized to minimize adverse impacts
as set forth in the environmental impact statement.
(2)
Lot width: 150 feet minimum.
(3)
Lot depth: 150 feet minimum.
(4)
Lot coverage: 20% maximum.
(6)
Front yard setback: 50 feet minimum but setback can be varied to
allow placement of structures on a better area of a site at the discretion
of the Planning Board upon site plan review. In the case of corner
lots, all yards fronting on a street will be considered front yards.
(7)
Side yard setbacks: 20 feet minimum each side, but setback can be
varied to allow placement of a structure on a better area of a site
at the discretion of the Planning Board upon site plan review.
(8)
Rear yard setback: 20 feet minimum but setback can be varied to allow
placement of a structure on a better area of a site at the discretion
of the Planning Board upon site plan review.
(9)
Dwelling unit size: 1,000 square feet of floor area minimum for a
one-story building; 1,200 square feet of floor area minimum for a
two-story dwelling, with a minimum of 800 square feet on the first
floor, excluding garages and porches.
D.
Environmental impact statement. An environmental impact statement is required for all development within this district. The environmental impact statement shall provide information needed to evaluate the effects of the proposed project upon the environment of the area and shall include all items discussed in § 160-91F of this chapter.
A.
Intent. This district forms a transition zone between existing developments
and the agricultural area and lands protected by federal and state
regulations. Existing residential requirements have succeeded in creating
a developmental pattern which retains open space and makes unnecessary
certain improvements such as sidewalks and curbing. It is the intent
to preserve that atmosphere.
B.
Uses.
(1)
Principal uses and buildings.
(a)
Single-family detached dwellings.
(b)
Parks, playgrounds and other publicly operated recreational
uses or structures, subject to Planning Board site plan design review.
(c)
Public buildings of a governmental or cultural nature, subject
to Planning Board site plan design review.
(d)
Public and private schools and institutions of higher learning,
subject to Planning Board design review.
(e)
Golf courses, but not less than a nine-hole regulation course
containing not less than 3,000 yards.
(f)
Customary and conventional truck farming operations.
(3)
Accessory uses and buildings. Accessory uses and buildings shall be those as set forth in § 160-44B(3) for City Central Residential (Historic District) and in § 160-46B(3) for Rural Residential-Environmental Limitations District.
C.
Area and bulk requirements.
(1)
Lot size: one acre minimum, but density may vary from one unit per
acre to one unit per 2.5 acres depending upon environmental limitations
of the parcel and techniques utilized to minimize adverse impacts
as set forth in the environmental impact statement.
(2)
Lot width: 150 feet minimum.
(3)
Lot depth: 150 feet minimum.
(4)
Lot coverage: 20% maximum.
(6)
Front yard setback: 50 feet minimum, but setback can be varied to
allow placement of structures on a better area of a site at the discretion
of the Planning Board upon site plan review. In the case of corner
lots, all yards fronting on a street will be considered front yards.
(7)
Side yard setbacks: 20 feet minimum each side, but setback can be
varied to allow placement of a structure on a better area of a site
at the discretion of the Planning Board upon site plan review.
(8)
Rear yard setback: 20 feet minimum, but setback can be varied to
allow placement of a structure on a better area of a site at the discretion
of the Planning Board upon site plan review.
(9)
Dwelling unit size: 1,000 square feet of floor area minimum for a
one-story building; 1,200 square feet of floor area minimum for a
two-story dwelling, with a minimum of 800 square feet on the first
floor, excluding garages and porches.
D.
Environmental impact statement. An environmental impact statement
is required for all major subdivisions and major site plans in this
district.
[Amended 3-10-1981 by Ord. No. 2-1981; 6-14-1988 by Ord. No.
92-1988]
A.
Intent. Port Republic wishes to encourage residential communities
organized, constructed, designed and planned to serve the need of
older persons, including suitable and adequate facilities for social,
cultural and recreational activities which are regarded as essential
to the well-being of the residents and the success of the community.
The land in this district contains broad variations in the degree
of environmental developmental limitations. It is also the intent
of this district to permit development at a higher density than would
normally be permitted on land with slight limitations while protecting
the environmentally sensitive areas by more strictly regulating development.
B.
Uses.
(1)
Principal uses and buildings.
(a)
Single-family detached dwellings.
(b)
Planned adult community.
(c)
Parks, playgrounds and other publicly operated recreational
uses or structures, subject to Planning Board site plan design review.
(d)
Public or private schools and institutions of higher learning,
subject to Planning Board site plan design review.
(e)
Public buildings of a governmental or cultural nature, subject
to Planning Board site plan design review.
(f)
Golf course, but not less than a nine-hole regulation course
containing not less than 3,000 yards.
(g)
Customary and conventional truck farming operations.
(3)
Accessory uses and buildings. Accessory uses and buildings shall be those set forth in § 160-44B(3) for the City Central Residential (Historic District) and in § 160-46B(3) for the Rural Residential-Environmental Limitations District.
C.
Area and bulk requirements other than in a planned adult community.
(1)
Lot size: five acres, of which at least one contiguous acre has only
slight limitations.
(2)
Lot width: 200 feet minimum.
(3)
Lot depth: 200 feet minimum.
(4)
Lot coverage: 10% maximum.
(6)
Front yard setback: 50 feet minimum.
(7)
Side yard setbacks: 20 feet minimum, each side.
(8)
Rear yard setback: 20 feet minimum.
D.
Planned adult community.
(1)
Uses.
[Amended 9-13-1988 by Ord. No. 96-1988; 5-9-1989 by Ord. No.
105-1989]
(a)
A planned adult community ("PAC"), is permitted with a minimum
of 250 acres. Development shall only be permitted on land of moderate
development limitations as set forth in the environmental analysis
of the Port Republic Master Plan. A PAC may include:
(b)
A PAC may include up to a maximum of 100 units, subject to all
other requirements herein, such development being limited to a maximum
of 50 units per phase. The initial phase of 50 or fewer units must
meet the requirements of the annual report and performance evaluation
prior to submission of an application for any additional phase of
50 or fewer units. The application for preliminary approval shall
be for the full number of units proposed up to the permitted maximum
of 100 units in the PAC. The initial application for final approval
may be for no more than 50 units. Similarly, subsequent applications
for final approval may be in phases of no more than 50 units.
(2)
Area and bulk requirements.
[Amended 9-13-1988 by Ord. No. 96-1988; 5-9-1989 by Ord. No.
105-1989]
(a)
Distance between buildings: twice the height of the highest
structure.
(b)
Coverage: a maximum of 25% for structures and impervious paving
based upon the developed site area.
(c)
Height: 35 feet for principal buildings and 15 feet for accessory
buildings.
(d)
Common open space: minimum common open space shall be 30%. Such
open space shall be restricted by an open space easement or by private
deed restrictions running in favor of the residents of the development
and of the City, and responsibility for maintenance shall lie with
a homeowner's association or similar entity.
(e)
Buffering: minimum one-hundred-foot landscaped or naturally
vegetated buffer on the perimeter of the development. Where necessary,
the one-hundred-foot buffer shall be increased in depth or supplemented
by additional plantings or berming so as to provide a significant
visual buffer during all seasons of the year.
(f)
Access: vehicular ingress and egress shall be limited to Pitney
Road and Moss Mill Road.
(g)
Waivers: bulk requirements may be waived or modified in order
to encourage flexibility in design and layout and to protect environmentally
sensitive areas. Clustering of units and neighborhood grouping is
encouraged.
(3)
Design controls.
(a)
The architectural design of all buildings, site selection and
recreational facilities must be consistent with the ultimate purpose
of achieving independent, self-reliant and pleasant living arrangements
for older persons and should take into account the desires and needs
of older persons for privacy, participation in social and community
activities and access to the community facilities. Provisions must
be made to accommodate the limitations that may accompany advancing
years.
(b)
Consideration must be given in planning walks, ramps and driveways
to minimize slipping or stumbling, and handrails and ample places
for rest should be provided throughout the development. Gradients
of walks shall not exceed 10%, and single-riser grade changes in walks
should be avoided. Adequate indoor and outdoor recreation and community
facilities should be provided to meet the needs of the residents.
Pedestrian and bicycle paths shall be included in the open space wherever
feasible.
(c)
The architectural design of the homes shall take into account
the special needs of older persons. Entries to the homes shall normally
be close to grade and covered to provide protection from the elements.
Stairs should be designed to allow adaptation to chair lifts. In general,
the homes should be designed to meet the requirements of an adaptable
handicapped unit as described in the New Jersey Uniform Construction
Code. Specifically, the kitchens and baths should be arranged to be
easily modified for handicapped use. Hallways and doors should be
sized to meet handicap access requirements. Medical alert and security
systems should be available at the owner's option. Interior finish
items, such as door hardware, electrical controls and equipment operating
mechanisms, should be selected and located according to handicapped
requirements. Windows should be operating with locking hardware which
does not require fine digital dexterity. The community center should
be designed to meet the requirements of the New Jersey Uniform Construction
Code for a barrier-free building. Homes in the development shall contain
no more than two bedrooms. Dens, family rooms or similarly identified
rooms shall not be designed in such a manner as to facilitate conversion
for use as additional bedrooms.
(d)
In addition to the standards for open space management organization set forth in § 160-96, the developer must provide a homeowners' association or other similar entity to hold title to common property, manage and maintain the common property and enforce covenants and restrictions appropriate to maintain the character and quality of the development. The financial soundness of such association or other entity shall include fee arrangements guaranteed by assessments levied on the owners of property in the development through permanent deed restrictions or other suitable guaranties. The association or other entity shall be responsible for general maintenance and welfare of the community, including but not limited to snow removal and trash collection, street maintenance and security.
(4)
Application requirements. In addition to those requirements otherwise
set forth in this chapter, the applicant for a planned adult community
must submit the following:
(a)
A common open space map at a scale of one inch equals 200 feet
showing all areas of the site to be designated as common open space
and the designation of each area according to its proposed use and
the type, size and general location of planting or other screening
techniques to be used in buffer areas. The map shall denote the size
of each designated area in acres and the total common open space area
in acres and as a percentage of the site.
(b)
An open space report outlining a form of organization proposed
to own and maintain the common open space and identifying how the
common open space and recreation facilities relate to existing and
proposed City open space areas and facilities.
(c)
A development schedule, if the proposed construction is to extend
over more than two years. Included should be a schedule map at a scale
of one inch equals 200 feet showing the location of each successive
annual phase of the development and a schedule report listing by annual
phase the number of residential units by type, the amount and location
of nonresidential construction, the type and location of open space
structures and improvements and the type and location of public improvements.
(d)
A security report detailing the design measures and other techniques
proposed to be incorporated in the development to ensure resident
security and safety.
(e)
Homeowners' association organization documents. These documents
shall include articles of incorporation; bylaws and membership rules
and regulations defining rights, duties and responsibilities; a master
deed detailing the rights and privileges of individual owners; covenants
or easements restricting the use of open space; and covenants or restrictions
for the funding and maintenance of the open space, community facilities
and character of the development.
(f)
Details for the establishment and organization of an architectural
review committee with controls appropriate for the maintenance of
the character and quality of the development.
(g)
Wildlife, vegetation, soil, water quality and energy controls.
These controls must ensure appropriate design, quality of materials
and construction techniques, as well as long-term operation of the
development. The report shall include an analysis of existing surface
and groundwater quality, proposed water quality standards to be maintained,
monitoring proposals and a listing and map of all soil types, including
areas proposed for preservation and for development. Individual septic
systems shall be utilized for wastewater treatment, with no individual
common system exceeding a capacity of 500 gallons per day.
[Amended 5-9-1989 by Ord. No. 105-1989]
(h)
Building plans showing typical floor plans, elevations and sections
of all proposed structures, including proposed materials, finishes
and architectural elements.
(i)
A report detailing the design elements incorporated to meet
the special needs of older persons.
(j)
Traffic report. A traffic report shall include an analysis of
traffic patterns and levels of service before and after development.
The report shall include a proposal for monitoring traffic in compliance
with the annual report requirement.
[Added 5-9-1989 by Ord. No. 105-1989]
(k)
Fiscal analysis. An analysis of the population and development
shall include a fiscal analysis based on commonly accepted methodology.
[Added 5-9-1989 by Ord. No. 105-1989]
(l)
Community relations. A review of the relationship of PAC activities
and the effect or impact on the community in general.
[Added 5-9-1989 by Ord. No. 105-1989]
(5)
Residency limitations.
[Amended 5-9-1989 by Ord. No. 105-1989]
(a)
Residency in a PAC is limited and restricted by age as set forth
herein, and in order to qualify as a PAC a development must provide
adequate controls to ensure the age-restricted character of the project.
Such controls must comply with the requirements of the Fair Housing
Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq., any regulations adopted pursuant
thereto and any other federal standards or requirements for age-restricted
housing. To the extent that any federal requirement is more stringent
or restrictive than the requirements set forth herein, such more stringent
or restrictive requirement shall apply. No one may reside in or occupy
a dwelling unit in the development unless such person is 55 years
of age or over, with the following exceptions:
[1]
A husband or wife under the age of 55 years who is residing
with his or her spouse who is 55 years of age or over.
[2]
Children and grandchildren residing with their parents or grandparents
where one of said parents or grandparents with whom the child or children
or grandchild or grandchildren is residing is 55 years of age or older,
provided that said child or children are over the age of 18 years.
[3]
Adults under 55 years of age, who may be admitted as permanent
residents if it is clearly established that the presence of such person
is essential for the physical care or economic support of an eligible
older person.
[4]
Normal and customary visiting by family or social guests of
limited duration not normally exceeding eight weeks and not resulting
in establishment of a permanent residency, domicile or long-term occupancy.
(b)
These exceptions must be strictly and narrowly construed with
the intent and purpose of maintaining the age-restricted character
of the development. The applicant must establish that the proposed
controls are adequate to ensure compliance with federal requirements
for age-restricted housing, and such controls must provide that they
may not be revised or amended except in such a manner as to comply
with federal requirements for age-restricted housing and may be revised
only with the approval of the Port Republic Planning Board.
(6)
Low- and moderate-income housing. Any planned adult community must
provide a total of 15 low- and moderate-income housing units in the
City of Port Republic. This represents Port Republic's obligation
under the Fair Housing Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301 et seq.
(a)
The full details of how the applicant proposes to comply with
this requirement must be provided at the time of application for preliminary
approval, and preliminary approval shall not be granted unless the
applicant adequately demonstrates such compliance.
(b)
The Planning Board may waive a portion of an applicant's obligation
to provide low- and moderate-income housing if the applicant clearly
demonstrates that it would be impractical and unreasonable to require
it to provide the full number of such housing units.
(c)
The low- and moderate-income housing provided under this article
shall comply with the requirements of the Fair Housing Act and the
rules adopted by the Council on Affordable Housing, unless waived
by the Planning Board.
(7)
Reports and standards. The following reports shall be required on
an annual basis during the duration of any approval and as a part
of any application for final approval of a subsequent phase beyond
the initial phase. Such report shall adequately address the following
issues and shall establish compliance with the listed standards. Compliance
with such standards shall be a minimum condition for approval of any
subsequent phase and also shall be required for the continued issuance
of building permits for any approved units. The report required for
final approval of a subsequent phase beyond the initial phase must
be based upon at least six months of occupancy of at least 75% of
the units for which final approval was previously granted. At the
time of preliminary approval the applicant must adequately establish
the methodology and procedures to be used in the reports, including
testing and monitoring standards. Preliminary approval may not be
granted unless such methodology and procedures are approved.
[Added 5-9-1989 by Ord. No. 105-1989]
(a)
Water quality. This report shall include quarterly samples in
accordance with an approved monitoring plan and shall establish compliance
with all county and state water quality standards.
(b)
Traffic. The traffic report shall include quarterly counts in
accordance with an approved monitoring plan and shall establish continued
maintenance of level of service A.
(c)
Fiscal impact. This fiscal impact report shall compare tax revenues
with all governmental costs of the PAC, consistent with the initial
application analysis, and must show a substantial positive fiscal
impact. An accurate accounting of resident PAC population shall be
provided, and the average population shall not be more than two persons
per occupied unit.
(d)
Community relations. The community relations report shall review
the relationship of PAC activities and the effect or impact on the
community in general, including specific examples of any positive
or negative incidents or impacts. An overall positive community impact
is required.
A.
Intent. Major farming operations are on the decline regionally, and
there continues to be a need for smaller agricultural-residential
combinations. This district providing for five acres of agricultural
zoning recognizes this need and recognizes the environmental limitation
inherent in much of Port Republic. This district forms a buffer between
more intense development and protected areas, including the Pinelands.
B.
Uses.
(1)
Principal uses and buildings.
(a)
Single-family detached dwellings.
(b)
Parks, playgrounds and other publicly operated recreational
uses or structures, subject to Planning Board site plan design review.
(c)
Customary and conventional farming operations.
(d)
Public buildings of a governmental or cultural nature, subject
to Planning Board site plan design review.
(e)
Public or private schools and institutions of higher learning,
subject to Planning Board site plan design review.
(f)
Golf courses, but not less than a nine-hole regulation course
containing not less than 3,000 yards.
(3)
Accessory uses and buildings. Accessory uses and buildings shall be those as set forth in § 160-44B(3) for City Central Residential (Historic District) and:
(a)
Customary farm buildings for the storage of products or equipment
or for the processing of farm products which are located on the same
parcel as principal use.
(b)
Temporary roadside stands in connection with a farm operation
for the purpose of display and sale of farm products during the season.
C.
Area and bulk requirements.
(1)
Lot size: five acres minimum.
(2)
Lot width: 200 feet minimum.
(3)
Lot coverage: 20% maximum.
(4)
Lot depth: 200 feet minimum.
(6)
Front yard setback: 50 feet minimum. In the case of corner lots,
all yards fronting on a street will be considered front yards.
(7)
Side yard setbacks: 20 feet minimum each side.
(8)
Rear yard setback: 20 feet minimum.
(9)
Dwelling unit size: 1,000 square feet of floor area minimum for a
one-story dwelling; 1,200 square feet of floor area minimum for a
two-story dwelling, with a minimum of 800 square feet on first floor,
excluding garages and porches.
A.
Intent. Commercially zoned land within the central community has
not been utilized fully. Residential uses were beginning to consume
land within the previous commercial zone. This village commercial
designation more appropriately describes the types of development
envisioned for the future. Planned commercial development is encouraged.
B.
Uses.
(1)
Principal uses and buildings.
(a)
Retail stores and service establishments.
(b)
Fully enclosed restaurants.
(c)
Professional offices of doctor, dentist, lawyer, professional
engineer, certified public accountant, architect or other professional
person.
(d)
Craft shops; studios for artists, photographers and sculptors;
barbershops; beauty parlors; convenience stores; florist shops; drugstores
and banks.
(e)
Gasoline service stations and auto repair garages, subject to
other design considerations set forth in this chapter.
(2)
Accessory uses and buildings. Accessory uses and buildings shall
be those customarily incident to the principal uses permitted in this
district.
C.
Area and bulk requirements.
(1)
Lot size: two acres minimum.
(2)
Lot width: 200 feet minimum.
(3)
Lot depth: 200 feet minimum.
(4)
Lot coverage: 35% maximum.
(6)
Front yard setback: 20 feet minimum. In the case of corner lots,
all yards fronting on a street will be considered front yards.
(7)
Side yard setbacks: can be varied or eliminated, subject to Planning
Board site plan approval, to encourage designs calling for more than
one attached structure on the same lot. However, where this commercial
district adjoins residential uses presently existing, minimum side
yard requirements of residential districts shall apply in addition
to necessary buffers.
(8)
Rear yard setback: 20 feet minimum.
A.
Intent. This district encourages major commercial concentrations
with easy highway access. Port Republic has a major area adjoining
United States Route 9 where development pressures will increase, and
it is desirable that strip commercial development be avoided. Planned
commercial development is encouraged.
B.
Uses.
(1)
A building or land shall be used only for the following purposes:
(a)
Retail stores and service establishments.
(b)
Fully enclosed restaurants with or without liquor licenses.
(c)
General businesses and professional offices.
(d)
Banks.
(e)
Motels or hotels.
(f)
Gasoline service stations and auto repair garages, provided
that:
[1]
Except for gasoline and oil sales, changing of tires or other
minor services, all repair work shall be carried on in fully enclosed
structures.
[2]
Equipment or parts, including junk vehicles, shall not be stored
outdoors.
[3]
All gasoline and similar substances shall be stored underground
at least 25 feet from any property line other than a street line.
No gasoline pump shall be erected within 20 feet of any street or
property line.
(g)
Automobile sales (new and used) and service establishments,
provided that:
[1]
All automobile service and body work activities shall be conducted
within fully enclosed structures.
[2]
All service entrances and exits shall be located at the rear
or sides of principal buildings.
[3]
The sale of gasoline shall not be conducted on the premises.
[4]
The outdoor display area of new and used vehicles for sale purposes
shall be set apart as a single parking unit and shall not occupy more
than 60% of the total frontage along the front property line.
(h)
Recreational uses, including but not limited to golf and tennis.
(2)
Accessory uses and buildings. Accessory uses and buildings shall
be those customarily incident to the principal uses permitted in this
district.
C.
Area and bulk requirements.
(1)
Lot size: two acres minimum except for auto sales (new and used)
and service, which requires a minimum of three acres.
(2)
Lot width: 200 feet minimum.
(3)
Lot depth: 200 feet minimum.
(4)
Lot coverage: 35% maximum.
(5)
Front yard setback: 50 feet minimum. In the case of corner lots,
all yards fronting on a street will be considered front yards.
(6)
Side yard setbacks: 50 feet minimum each side.
(7)
Rear yard setback: 50 feet minimum.
(9)
Motel unit size: 225 square feet of floor area minimum.
A.
Intent. This district recognizes the marine district adjoining the
Mullica River which enjoys excellent access and visibility but which
is currently underutilized. Planned commercial development is encouraged.
B.
Uses. Building or land shall be used only for the following purposes:
[Amended 12-10-2019 by Ord. No. 08-2019]
(1)
Principal uses and buildings.
(a)
Marina and marine service facilities, including boat sales and
rentals; marine engine repairs and sales; marine supplies and equipment
sales; bait and tackle sales; shipbuilding yards and ways; dockage
and storage of boats in conjunction with dockage; boat landing; boat
repairs; and marine gasoline pumps on docks or bulkheads.
(b)
Marine-oriented gift shops.
(c)
Restaurants with or without liquor license.
(d)
Motels, hotels and boatels.
(e)
Recreational uses.
(f)
Single-family homes.
(2)
Accessory residential uses and buildings. Accessory uses and buildings
shall be those customarily incident to the principal residential uses
permitted in this district and shall include:
(a)
Private auto garages for the exclusive use of building residents.
(b)
Private utility sheds, greenhouses, bathhouses, playhouses and
stables, which must comply with all provisions for this district.
(c)
Private swimming pools for the exclusive use of building residents
and their guests, provided that the water ledge of the pool shall
be a minimum of 10 feet from any and all property lines and that adequate
fencing, with gate and lock, shall be utilized to prevent unauthorized
use. This fencing shall surround the pool itself and yard in which
it is located or the entire property and shall be a minimum of four
feet in height.
C.
Area and bulk requirements.
A.
Intent. This district recognizes the marine district adjoining the
Nacote Creek as United States Route 9 which really acts as an extension
of the residential community. The small dockage and storage facilities
within this district offer a diversity to Port Republic while also
fulfilling a local and regional need. Planned commercial development
is encouraged.
B.
Uses. Building or land shall be used only for the following purposes:
(1)
Principal uses and buildings.
(a)
Marina and marine service facilities, including boat sales and
rentals; marine engine repairs and sales; marine supplies and equipment
sales; bait and tackle sales; shipbuilding yards and ways; dockage
and storage of boats in conjunction with dockage; boat landing; boat
repairs; marine gasoline pumps on docks or bulkheads.
(b)
Marine-oriented gift shops.
A.
Intent. This district recognizes an existing use of part of Port
Republic for public and semipublic use and continues those uses and
permits others, subject to Planning Board site plan review.
B.
A.
Intent. This district recognizes an existing use of part of Port
Republic as in keeping with its rural character.
B.
Uses. Campgrounds, upon the following conditions:
(1)
The area shall not be less than 25 acres of upland with not less
than two acres of it set aside for recreational uses.
(2)
For every camping area in excess of 25 acres, one acre of recreational
use shall be set aside for each additional five acres.
(3)
Camping vehicles such as camper, travel trailer and other units,
camping units, whether or not built or mounted on a vehicle or chassis
designed without permanent foundation, which are used for temporary
dwelling or sleeping purposes, shall not exceed 32 feet in length
and shall be permitted only upon the following conditions:
(a)
Occupancy of any campsite or campsites in a particular campground by the same person or persons from November 1 to April 1 shall not be permitted for more than 16 days in any calendar month, "occupancy" being defined as having the camping unit, as defined under § 160-6, on site. From January 5 to January 31, all campgrounds must be closed.
[Amended 11-10-1981 by Ord. No. 10-1981; 12-22-1981 by Ord. No.
13-1981; 5-8-1990 by Ord. No. 04-1990]
(b)
Unoccupied camping units and equipment shall not be permitted
to remain on any campsite or campsites during the period from November
1 to April 1 unless stored at a designated storage area on the campground.
[Amended 11-10-1981 by Ord. No. 10-1981]
(c)
Unoccupied camping units and equipment shall be permitted during
April, May, June, July, August, September and October.
[Amended 11-10-1981 by Ord. No. 10-1981]
(4)
Permitted accessory uses shall include a camp grocery store, snack
bar, laundromat, propane station, swimming pool and related swimming
pool facilities.
[Added 4-10-1971; amended 6-11-2002 by Ord. No. 03-2002]
(5)
All campgrounds shall comply with the requirements of Chapter XI
of the New Jersey State Sanitary Code.
A.
Intent. This district recognizes that certain areas within the City
of Port Republic are subject to tidal flow and/or flooding and fall
within the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
classification of wetlands or are within the State of New Jersey Fish
and Wildlife Management area or are within the Brigantine National
Wildlife Refuge. This district is subject to environmental limitations
and an environmental impact statement is required for all development.
B.
Uses.
(1)
Parks, playgrounds and other publicly oriented recreation uses associated
with the natural environment and not requiring the construction of
any structures, streets or parking facilities.
(2)
Public wildlife reserves or refuges designed for passive recreation,
hunting or fishing.
(3)
Dams, culverts and bridges with appropriate local, state and federal
approvals.
(4)
Fish or game clubs.
(5)
Utility transmission lines.
C.
Area and bulk requirements.
[Added 9-11-1990 by Ord. No. 08-1990]
A.
Intent. This district recognizes that certain areas within the City
of Port Republic are within the Preservation Area of the Pinelands
Area. It is characterized by a network of pristine wetlands, streams
and rivers, all of which support diverse plant and animal communities.
The area must be protected from development and land use that would
adversely affect its long-term ecological integrity.
B.
Uses.
(1)
Permitted uses:
(a)
Berry agriculture and horticulture of native plants and other
agricultural activities compatible with the existing soil and water
conditions that support traditional Pinelands berry agriculture.
(b)
Forestry.
(c)
Beekeeping.
(d)
Fish and wildlife management and wetlands management in accordance
with N.J.A.C. 7:50-6.10.
[Amended 2-12-2019 by Ord. No. 01-2019]
(e)
Pinelands development credits.
(2)
Conditional uses:
(b)
Low-intensity recreational uses, provided that:
[1]
The parcel proposed for low-intensity recreational use has an
area of at least 50 acres;
[2]
The recreational use does not involve the use of motorized vehicles
except for necessary transportation;
[3]
Access to bodies of water is limited to no more than 15 linear
feet of frontage per 1,000 feet of water body frontage;
[4]
Clearing of vegetation, including ground cover and soil disturbance,
does not exceed 5% of the parcel; and
[5]
No more than 1% of the parcel will be covered with impervious
surfaces.
[Amended 2-12-2019 by Ord. No. 01-2019]
(c)
Expansion of intensive recreational uses, provided that:
[Amended 3-11-1997 by Ord. No. 02-1997]
[1]
The intensive recreational use was in existence on February
7, 1979, and the capacity of the use will not exceed two times the
capacity of the use on February 7, 1979;
[2]
The use is necessary to achieve recreational use of a particular
element of the existing Pinelands environment; and
[3]
The use is environmentally and aesthetically compatible with
the character of the Preservation Area District and the characteristics
of the particular basin in which the use is to be located, taking
into consideration the proportion of cleared and developed land, ambient
water quality, ecologically sensitive areas and unique resources,
and will not unduly burden public services.
(d)
Campgrounds, in accordance with the standards of Subsection B(2)(b) above, provided that the parcel will contain no more than one campsite per two acres and that, if clustered, the campsites not exceed a net density of six per acre.
(e)
Public service infrastructure which is necessary to serve only the needs of the Pinelands Preservation Area District uses. Centralized wastewater treatment and collection facilities shall be permitted to service the Pinelands Preservation Area District only in accordance with § 160-144B(2).
[Amended 3-11-1997 by Ord. No. 02-1997]
(f)
Continuation of existing resource extraction operations in accordance with the standards of § 160-143.
(h)
Home occupations.
(4)
Area and bulk requirements:
(a)
Lot size: 3.2 acres minimum for detached single-family residence permitted only as a conditional use pursuant to § 160-15D.
(b)
Height: 35 feet maximum.
(c)
Front yard setback: 200 feet minimum. In the case of corner
lots, all yards fronting on a street will be considered front yards.
(d)
Side yard setback: 75 feet minimum.
(e)
Rear yard setback: 60 feet minimum.
(f)
Notwithstanding the minimum lot areas set forth in Subsection B(4)(a) above, no such minimum lot area for a nonresidential use within the Pinelands Preservation Area shall be less than that needed to meet the water quality standards of § 160-144B(4), whether or not the lot may be served by a centralized sewer treatment or collection system.
[Added 9-11-1990 by Ord. No. 08-1990]
A.
Intent. This district recognizes the existing residential and recreational
character of the Pinelands Village of Port Republic.
B.
Uses.
(2)
Conditional uses:
(b)
Parks, playgrounds and other publicly operated recreational
uses or structures subject to Planning Board site plan design review.
(c)
Public buildings of a governmental or cultural nature subject
to Planning Board site plan design review.
(d)
Public and private schools and institutions of higher learning
subject to Planning Board design review.
(e)
Places of worship subject to Planning Board site plan design
review.
(f)
Public utilities necessary to serve the needs of the PVR and
PVA Districts.
(g)
Home occupations.
(3)
Accessory uses and buildings:
(a)
Any use or building accessory to the permitted and conditional
uses.
(4)
Area, yard and bulk requirements:
(a)
Lot size: one acre minimum. Any municipal variance which grants
relief from the lot area requirements set forth in this section for
the PVR District shall require that Pinelands development credits
be used for a residential or principal nonresidential use in all dwelling
units or lots in excess of that permitted without the variance.
[Amended 3-8-1994 by Ord. No. 02-1994; 3-11-1997 by Ord. No.
02-1997]
(b)
Lot width: 150 feet minimum.
(c)
Lot depth: 150 feet minimum.
(d)
Lot coverage: 20% maximum.
(f)
Front yard setbacks: 50 feet minimum. In the case of corner
lots, all lots fronting on a street will be considered front yards.
(g)
Side yard setback: 20 feet minimum.
(h)
Rear yard setback: 20 feet minimum.
[Added 9-11-1990 by Ord. No. 08-1990]
A.
Intent. This district recognizes the existing residential and five-acre
farm development character and the environmental limitations of the
Pinelands Village of Port Republic.
B.
Uses.
(2)
Conditional uses:
(b)
Parks, playgrounds and other publicly operated residential uses
or structures subject to Planning Board site plan design review.
(c)
Public buildings of a governmental or cultural nature subject
to Planning Board site plan design review.
(d)
Public and private schools and institutions of higher learning
subject to Planning Board site plan design review.
(e)
Places of worship subject to Planning Board site plan design
review.
(f)
Public utilities necessary to serve the needs of the PVR and
PVA Districts.
(3)
Accessory uses and buildings:
(a)
Any use or building accessory to the permitted and conditional
uses.
(4)
Area and bulk requirements:
(a)
Lot size. Any municipal variance which grants relief from the
lot area requirements set forth in this section for the PVA District
shall require that Pinelands development credits be used for a residential
or principal nonresidential use in all dwelling units or lots in excess
of that permitted without the variance.
[Amended 3-8-1994 by Ord. No. 02-1994; 3-11-1997 by Ord. No.
02-1997]
(b)
Lot width: 200 feet minimum.
(c)
Lot coverage: 20% maximum.
(d)
Lot depth: 200 feet minimum.
(f)
Front yard setback: 50 feet minimum. In the case of corner lots,
all yards fronting on a street will be considered front yards.
(g)
Side yard setback: 20 feet each side minimum.
(h)
Rear yard setback: 20 feet minimum.
