[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee
of the Township of Maplewood as indicated in article histories. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Zoning and land development regulations — See Ch. 271.
[Adopted 11-6-1996 by Ord. No. 2012-96]
A.
The Township Committee of the Township of Maplewood
finds as follows:
(1)
That an area within the Township of Maplewood, as
shall be described hereinafter by lot and block numbers as well as
by street addresses, would benefit from being designated as a special
improvement district.
(2)
That a District Management Corporation would assist
the Township in promoting economic growth and employment within the
business district by providing administrative and other services to
benefit the businesses, employees, residents and consumers in the
special improvement district.
(3)
That a special assessment shall be imposed and collected
by the Township of Maplewood with the regular property tax payment
or payment in lieu of taxes and that such special assessment shall
be transferred to the District Management Corporation to exercise
the powers given it by this chapter and to effectuate the purposes
of N.J.S.A. 40:56-65 et seq.
(4)
That it is in the best interests of the Township of
Maplewood and the public to create such special improvement district
and to designate such District Management Corporation, except that
no District Management Corporation shall be designated to receive
any funds or to exercise any powers, unless the Board of Directors
of that Corporation shall include at least one member of the Township
Committee of the Township of Maplewood.
B.
The public policy of the State of New Jersey permits
this governing body to protect the public welfare and health and the
interests of the public in the safe and effective movement of persons
and to preserve and enhance the function and appearance of the business
districts of the Township of Maplewood and adoption of a special improvement
ordinance.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
An entity created by municipal ordinance or incorporated
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 15A:1-1 et seq. and designated by municipal ordinance
to receive funds collected by a special assessment within a special
improvement district as authorized by this chapter.
An area within the Township of Maplewood designated by this
chapter as an area in which a special assessment on all property within
the District shall be imposed for the purposes of promoting the economic
and general welfare of the District and the Township of Maplewood.
There is hereby designated a special improvement
district (hereinafter "SID") which is more particularly described
on Schedule A attached hereto and made a part thereof.[1] Any property listed on Schedule A and which is incorporated
within the SID is exempt from the payment of any special assessment
if it is exclusively used for residential purposes.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said Schedule A is included at the end of this chapter.
The special improvement district, as described
on Schedule A, shall be an area in which all of the property included
therein, except as hereinafter stated, shall have imposed a special
assessment for the purposes of promoting the economic and general
welfare of the district and the Township of Maplewood. Any property
located within the SID which is tax exempt shall not be subject to
the special assessment. In the event that any tax-exempt entity makes
a payment in lieu of taxes to the Township of Maplewood, then and
in that event said entity shall be subject to the imposition of a
special assessment. The improvements and supplemental services in
the SID will involve annual costs peculiar only to the SID and will
be distinguished from improvements and services normally provided
by the Township. While the improvements and supplemental services
shall be maintained and operated pursuant to the provisions of this
chapter and to N.J.S.A. 40:56-65 et seq. and the costs thereof assessed
or taxed to the benefitted properties pursuant to this chapter, such
improvements and supplemental services shall not be substituted by
the Township for improvements and services now supplied to the proposed
SID nor be grounds for curtailment of future improvements and services
planned.
[Amended 7-6-1999 by Ord. No. 2095-99]
The Maplewood Village Special Improvement District,
Inc., is designated the District Management Corporation which shall
assist the Township of Maplewood in promoting economic growth and
development within the SID. The District Management Corporation is
incorporated pursuant to the provisions of Title 15A of the New Jersey
Statutes and is hereby designated as eligible to receive the funds
collected as special assessments within the SID. In addition, the
District Management Corporation shall:
A.
Have a Board of Trustees consisting of at least seven
members as determined by the bylaws of The Maplewood Village Special
Improvement District, Inc., chosen as follows:
(2)
The remaining members to be elected by the members
of the SID.
(3)
Such additional persons, including owners of real
estate located within the SID, officials of corporations or entities
operating retail or service establishments within the SID and residents
living within the Township of Maplewood as may be selected under the
bylaws of the District Management Corporation.
B.
Exercise the following powers:
(1)
Adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and
the conduct of its business and to prescribe rules, regulations and
policies in connection with the performance of its functions and duties.
(2)
Employ such persons as may be required and fix and
pay their compensation from funds available to the corporation.
(3)
Apply for, accept, administer and comply with the
requirements respecting an appropriation of funds or a gift, grant
or donation of property or money.
(4)
Make and execute agreements which may be necessary
or convenient to the exercise of the powers and functions of the corporation,
including contracts with any person, firm, corporation, governmental
agency or other entity.
(5)
Administer and manage its own funds and accounts and
pay its own obligations.
(6)
Borrow money from private lenders for periods not
to exceed 180 days and from governmental entities for that or longer
periods.
(7)
Accept, purchase, rehabilitate, sell, lease or manage
property in the SID.
(8)
Provide entity, sanitation and other services to the
SID supplemental to those provided normally by the Township.
(9)
Undertake improvements designed to increase the safety
or attractiveness of the SID to businesses which may wish to locate
there or to visitors to the SID, including but not limited to litter,
clean up and control, landscaping, parking areas and facilities, recreational
and rest areas and facilities and those improvements generally permitted
for pedestrian malls under § 2 of P.L. 1972, c. 134 (N.J.S.A.
40:56-66), pursuant to pertinent regulations of the governing body.
(10)
Publicize the district and the businesses included
within the district boundaries.
(11)
Organize special events in the district.
(12)
Provide special parking arrangements.
(13)
Provide temporary decorative lighting in the district.
A.
The District Management Corporation shall submit a
detailed annual budget for approval by resolution of the Township
Committee of the Township of Maplewood. The budget shall be submitted
with a report which explains how the budget contributes to goals and
objectives for the special improvement district.
B.
The budget shall be introduced, approved, amended
and adopted by resolution passed by not less than a majority of the
full membership of the Township Committee of the Township of Maplewood.
The procedure shall be as follows:
C.
The budget shall be introduced in writing at a meeting
of the Township Committee of the Township of Maplewood. Approval thereof
shall constitute a first reading which may be by title. Upon approval
of the budget by the governing body, it shall fix the time and place
for the holding of a public hearing upon the budget.
D.
The budget shall be advertised after approval. The
advertisement shall contain a copy of the budget and shall set forth
the date, the time and place of the hearing. It shall be published
at least 10 days prior to the date fixed therefor in a newspaper circulating
in the Township of Maplewood.
E.
No budget shall be adopted until a public hearing
has been held thereon and all persons having an interest therein shall
have been given an opportunity to present objections. The hearing
shall be held not less than 28 days after approval of the budget.
F.
The public hearing shall be held at the time and place
specified in the advertisement thereof but may be adjourned from time
to time until the hearing is closed. The budget as advertised shall
be read at the public hearing in full or it may be read by its title,
if:
(1)
At least one week prior to the date of the hearing
a complete copy of the approved budget, as advertised:
(2)
The Township Committee shall, by resolution passed by no less than a majority of the full membership, determine that the budget shall be read by its title and declare that the conditions set forth in Subsection F(1) have been met. After closing the hearing, the Township Committee may adopt the budget, by title without amendments, or may approve amendments as provided in Subsection G of this section before adoption.
G.
The Township Committee may amend the budget during
or after the public hearing. No amendment by the Township Committee
shall be effective until taxpayers and all persons having an interest
therein shall have been granted a public hearing thereon if the amendment
shall:
(1)
Add a new item in an amount in excess of 1% of the
total amount as stated in the approved budget;
(2)
Increase or decrease any item by more than 10%; or
(3)
Increase the amount to be raised pursuant to § 16
of P.L. 1972, c. 134 (N.J.S.A. 40:56-80) by more than 5% unless the
same is made pursuant to an emergency temporary appropriation only.
Notice of hearing on an amendment shall be advertised at least three
days before the date set therefor. The amendment shall be published
in full in the same manner as an original publication and shall be
read in full at the hearing and before adoption.
H.
Final adoption shall be by resolution, adopted by
a majority of the full membership of the Township Committee, and may
be by title.
Concurrently with the introduction of this chapter
and the submission of a plan for the SID, the District Management
Corporation shall cause an annual audit of its books, accounts and
financial transactions to be made and filed with the Township Committee
of the Township of Maplewood, and for that purpose the corporation
shall employ a certified public accountant of New Jersey. The annual
audit shall be completed and filed with the governing body within
four months after the close of the fiscal year of the corporation,
and a certified duplicate copy of the audit shall be filed with the
Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department
of Community Affairs within five days of the filing of the audit with
the Township Committee of the Township of Maplewood.
The District Management Corporation shall, within
30 days of the close of each fiscal year, make an annual report of
its activities for the preceding fiscal year to the Township Committee
of the Township of Maplewood.
The annual costs of operating, maintaining and
improving the special improvement district shall be reported to the
governing body, assessed, collected and appropriated as provided in
N.J.S.A. 40:56-80.
[Added 7-6-1999 by Ord. No. 2095-99;
amended 1-16-2001 by Ord. No. 2142-01; 4-17-2001 by Ord. No. 2158-01; 12-16-2014 by Ord. No. 2765-14]
Except as otherwise set forth herein, all provisions of the
Zoning and Development Regulations of the Township of Maplewood and
the Code of the Township of Maplewood shall govern.
A.
ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES/ELEMENTS
ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRITY
BANNER
BUILDING MASS
BUILDING PROPORTION
BUILDING SCALE
FACADE
MZDR
PLANNING BOARD
PRINCIPAL FACADE
PUBLIC NUISANCE
SIDEWALK SIGN
SIGN
SIGN FASCIA
STREET FURNITURE
STREETSCAPE
VILLAGE ALLIANCE
VISUAL COMPATIBILITY
WALL GRAPHIC
WINDOW GRAPHICS
(1)
(2)
WORK
ZONING BOARD
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
Those portions of a building or structure that account for
its unique style and character, including roofline, entrances, fenestration
and decorative details, such as cornices, brackets, balustrades, friezes,
moldings, pilasters, sills, lintels, etc.
An appearance that retains the architectural features/elements
of a building and conforms to the requirements for visual compatibility,
massing, proportion and scale, proportion of facades, character of
facades and proportion of openings.
A graphic on a lightweight material either enclosed or not
enclosed in a rigid frame and secured or mounted to allow movement
caused by the atmosphere.
The three-dimensional bulk of a structure: height, width
and depth.
The width-to-height relationship of one building part to
another building part or of one building to another.
The relationship of a particular building, in terms of building
mass, to other area buildings.
Any exterior building face or wall.
Refers to the Municipal Zoning Regulations and is used throughout
this document to refer the reader to specific sections of the Municipal
Zoning Code.[1]
The Township of Maplewood Planning Board.
The facade(s) of a building that front on major streets or
which are intended to contain the primary entrance to a building.
In addition to the items set forth in PM 302.0, "public nuisance"
shall include any structure that is in a state of dilapidation, deterioration
or decay; faulty construction; overcrowded; open, vacant, partially
or completely deliberately unrented or unused or abandoned; damaged
by fire to the extent so as not to provide shelter; in danger of collapse
or failure; and dangerous to anyone on or near the premises.
A portable, outdoor sign that consists of two sign boards
that are hinged together at the top which is carried or moved about
without having to detach the sign from a secure anchoring device set
in the ground or to a building. Said signs are also known as "A-frame"
signs and "sandwich board" signs.
Any announcement, display or illustration used to advertise
or promote the interest of any person or product when the same is
placed in a position to be seen by the general public from any street
or public way.
The natural frame created by a building's architectural
elements to accommodate a sign without obscuring any doors, windows,
transoms, entrances or decorative detail. (See Figure 1.)[2]
Functional elements of the streetscape, including, but not
limited to, curbs, phone booths and other phone installations, lighting
fixtures, trash receptacles and benches.
The individual natural and man-made elements that constitute
the physical makeup of a street and that, as a group, define its character.
The Maplewood Village Special Improvement District, Inc.
The design of buildings which is sufficiently consistent
in scale or character and/or sitting with other buildings or man-made
or natural elements in the area, so as to avoid abrupt and/or severe
differences, and the repair, alteration or renovation of a building
in a manner in which such work is consistent with the existing architectural
features of a building, its scale, mass, proportions, materials and
colors.
A sign attached to the surface of, and whose plane is parallel
to, the plane of the exterior wall of a building.
PERMANENT WINDOW GRAPHICAny sign made of a material other than paper or cardboard that is visible from the window area or that is applied or adhered directly to the window glazing or etched into that glazing.
TEMPORARY WINDOW GRAPHICAny sign visible from the window display area or adhered to window or door glazing, other than permanent window graphics, including community flyers, signs advertising a sale or promotion, or any other nonprofessionally manufactured sign. All paper and cardboard signs are considered to be temporary window graphics. No temporary graphics may be adhered to the exterior of building.
Any physical change made to the exterior of a property or
structure to increase its value and utility or to enhance its appearance,
including, but not limited to, the following: site work, new construction,
additions, alterations, exterior restorations, cleaning, lighting,
new or replacement signage, painting, street furniture and landscaping.
The Township of Maplewood Zoning Board of Adjustment.
[2]
Editor's Note: Figure 1 is included as an attachment to this chapter.
B.
Building design standards.
(1)
Style.
(a)
There are no specific "style" requirements for buildings in
the district.
(b)
All work performed within the district shall be visually compatible
with the existing buildings in the district and must not compromise
the architectural integrity of the building upon which the work is
being performed.
(2)
Materials.
(a)
New construction or additions shall employ materials used in
existing structures throughout the district in order to maintain visual
compatibility. Such materials include, but are not limited to, wood
siding; brick; stucco; stone; painted and nonreflective metals; glass;
aluminum; wrought iron; matte finish ceramic; slate and terra cotta.
(b)
In doing repairs or renovations, original materials shall be
retained and restored wherever possible. If original materials need
to be replaced, they should be replaced with materials of the same
design and substance.
(c)
Covering existing building materials with secondary materials
for cosmetic or other reasons is prohibited.
(d)
Materials that simulate or imitate other materials are not permitted
except in unusual circumstances. Synthetic stucco is specifically
prohibited.
(e)
Reflective materials are not permitted.
(f)
The original finish of masonry facades must be maintained. Masonry
that was originally unpainted shall remain so.
(3)
Colors.
(a)
Colors shall be visually compatible with that of the materials
of the building and adjacent buildings. Original colors on old buildings
are preferred where information exists on them.
(b)
All "day-glow" colors are prohibited within the district.
(c)
Suggested guidelines for paint color placement:
[1]
Store windows: match trim color.
[2]
Shutters: door color or other dark color which complements wall
color.
[3]
Ironwork: black or other dark color.
[4]
Cornices: if wood or metal, match trim color.
[5]
Dormer windows: match window color.
[6]
Gutters/downspouts: bronze, copper, green or other dark colors
or match trim color.
[7]
Utility equipment, such as permanent (nonwindow) air-conditioning
units, including rooftop air-conditioning units visible from the street,
fire escapes and other equipment: shall be painted so as to be unobtrusive
(i.e., they should match the wall color of the building or be painted
dark or gray).
[8]
Security gates: match door or window color.
[9]
Sign panels: field color should be compatible with the color
of the surface to which the sign is attached.
(4)
Architectural design.
(a)
New construction within the district shall be visually compatible
with other structures in the district and shall be constructed of
the same, similar or complementary materials.
(b)
Additions to existing buildings shall be visually compatible
with adjacent structures. Additions shall incorporate elements similar
to the original facade into their design.
(c)
Repairs and restorations of existing buildings.
[1]
All such work shall preserve the architectural integrity of
the existing building. Original building materials and details should
be retained and restored in like material and form. When it becomes
necessary to introduce new features, they should be visually compatible
with the existing features.
[2]
If an earlier improvement to the original structure was not
done in a way that respects the architectural integrity of the building
or does not maintain visual compatibility with adjacent structures,
the incompatible improvement shall be reversed and corrected when
alterations/repairs to that component are undertaken.
(d)
Massing. The building and its parts shall appear to be balanced,
and the mass of a facade shall not interrupt the continuity of the
appearance of the street. Buildings in the district should be broken
down into segments having vertical orientation (bays). Buildings shall
be visually divided into a base, middle, and top through the use of
different materials or other techniques. The base shall not extend
higher than 15 feet above the adjacent finished grade.
(e)
Proportion and scale. Buildings with additions and new buildings
located on properties less than 125 feet in width shall be in proportion
to and of a similar scale to existing buildings in the district. New
buildings on properties more than 125 feet in width may be larger
in scale than existing buildings. However, such new buildings shall
provide varied facade design in accordance with the following:
[1]
A vertical demarcation shall be required at every 50 linear
feet or less of building facade. A vertical demarcation having a depth
of at least three feet shall be required for every 100 linear feet
of building facade.
[2]
Horizontal demarcations shall be required for any building taller
than three stories. A horizontal demarcation may be achieved by such
elements as a cornice line, one or more upper floors being stepped
back from lower floors, a course of brick or stone which projects
or is differently colored or differently laid, or a floor (such as
the ground floor) which has a different material from the main facade.
(f)
Setbacks. New construction and additions shall maintain the
alignment of principal facades at the sidewalk edge or uniform setback
lines of buildings on a block, except for buildings fronting on Dunnell
Road and Woodland Road, which shall have a minimum front setback of
10 feet. (See Figure 2.)[3] In no event shall the front yard setback exceed 10 feet
for buildings fronting on Maplewood Avenue, Baker Street, Highland
Place and Inwood Place or 25 feet for buildings fronting on Dunnell
Road and Woodland Road.
[3]
Editor's Note: Figure 2 is included as an attachment to this chapter.
(g)
Roofs. Buildings in the district must have rooflines the same
as or similar to those found on adjacent buildings, except for a multistory
building located adjacent to a one-story building. Roofs must be less
dominant than walls in the building's total design.
(h)
Proportion of facades. The relationship of the width to the
height of the front elevation and its elements shall be visually compatible
with that of adjacent buildings in the district.
(i)
Character of facades.
[1]
Buildings with expansive blank exterior walls not punctuated
by window and door openings, horizontal decorative elements or vertical
bays are not allowed in the district.
[2]
Any facade that faces a public or private parking area or a
public alley or other right-of-way, or is visible from a street or
railroad, shall utilize the same materials, building design and quality
of appearance as a front facade.
(j)
Proportion of openings. The relationship of the width to the
height of window proportions on the front elevation shall be visually
compatible with surrounding buildings. Window openings should create
bays within the principal facade. Buildings with continuous bands
of horizontal windows and/or storefront are prohibited. (See Figure
3.)[4]
[4]
Editor's Note: Figure 3 is included as an attachment to this chapter.
(k)
Windows and doors. New buildings or additions must maintain
a distinction between upper- and lower-floor windows. The first floor
shall be primarily transparent, whereas the upper-floor windows'
openings shall be smaller.
[1]
For buildings facing Maplewood Avenue, Baker Street, Highland
Place and Inwood Place, a minimum of 60% of the storefront area (calculated
as the area inside the structural bay) shall be transparent glass.
Storefront entrance doors shall be at least seventy-five-percent transparent
glass.
[2]
Replacement windows. Replacement windows and doors must be of
the same size, shape, style, material and construction as the original
windows and doors. This includes display windows.
[3]
Filler strips. Decorative panels or filler strips that reduce
the size of original window and door sash openings to accommodate
standard-size replacements are prohibited.
[4]
Display windows and window display areas. All windows exposed
to public view shall be kept clean and free of marks and foreign substances.
Except when necessary in the course of changing displays, no storage
of materials, stock or inventory shall be permitted in window display
areas ordinarily exposed to public view. All screening of interiors
shall be maintained in a clean and attractive manner and in a good
state of repair.
(l)
Shutters. When used, shutters must be the type that, when closed,
fully cover the window openings. Nonworking (decorative) shutters
are not permitted.
(m)
Electrical wiring. All electrical wiring shall be concealed
rather than visible in exposed conduit wherever feasible.
(5)
Grandfathering. When new work on a grandfathered nonconforming component
of a building requiring a permit is undertaken, such work voids the
legality of the nonconforming component. In other words, if work is
proposed on a nonconforming condition, it must be corrected, but nonconforming
conditions on which no work is being performed may remain.
(6)
Demolition. In keeping with the preservation element of the Township
of Maplewood's Master Plan, which recognizes the need to preserve
structures of historical significance, no building within the district
shall be demolished without its owner demonstrating significant financial
hardship and without having a proposed alternative for new construction
(i.e., schematic plans drawn by a licensed architect or engineer)
approved by the MVA Design Review Committee and Village Alliance Board
and the Planning Board with proof of project financing, i.e., lease
agreements, loan agreements, mortgage commitments, etc., except in
instances where the Uniform Construction Code requires the demolition
of a fire-damaged building.
(7)
Vacancy. Signage and window display areas on vacant storefronts must
be maintained in the same good condition required of occupied properties.
Property owners with storefronts vacant for more than 60 days must
install a decorative window display approved by the Alliance.
(8)
Signage and graphics.
(a)
Window graphics.
[1]
[See MZDR § 271-56A, Note A.] Temporary window graphics must be removed within two days after the close of the sale or special event that they advertise and in no event may be displayed for more than 30 days. Accordingly, all temporary window graphics must have a removal date indicated on their backside. Temporary window graphics may not occupy more than 25% of the total window area in which displayed.
[2]
[See MZDR § 271-561(2).] Temporary window graphics
are not debited against the allowable graphic area for wall and ground
graphics. The total area occupied by both permanent and temporary
window graphics combined shall not exceed 25% of the total area of
the window or glazed door in which displayed.
[3]
Except for "For Rent" signs, any temporary sign or other advertising
material shall be removed within two days after the expiration of
the event, sale or special event and in no event may be displayed
for more than 30 days, whichever shall have occurred sooner. "Grand
Opening" signs may be displayed for no more than 14 days.
(b)
Wall graphics.
[1]
[See MZDR § 271-56D(1).] Wall graphics cannot be more than 1.5 feet high and cannot occupy more than 75% of the linear footage of the sign fascia.
[2]
[See MZDR § 271-56D(2).] Wall graphics are permitted within the sign fascia only.
[3]
Wall graphics shall not project more than nine inches from the
building wall to which they are affixed, except for projecting signs
as permitted below.
[4]
Each establishment shall display a permanent wall graphic, window
graphic or awning bearing the name of such establishment.
[5]
Permanent signs are permitted on solid doors as long as they
do not exceed 25% of the total area of the door.
[6]
A ground floor use with a secondary entrance facing a public
or private parking area or a public alley or other right-of-way shall
be permitted to provide additional window or wall graphics on or adjacent
to such entrance. Such wall graphics cannot be more than 1.5 feet
high and cannot occupy more than 50% of the linear footage of the
sign fascia.
(c)
Projecting signs. Projecting signs are permitted below the second
story, provided that:
[1]
Projecting signs must be securely attached to the building by
an ornamental bracket.
[2]
No projecting sign may have more than two faces.
[3]
No projecting sign, including brackets, may project more than
30 inches from the building to which it is attached.
[4]
A projecting sign shall not be larger than five square feet
in area. Ornamental brackets are not included in this calculation.
[5]
Not more than one projecting sign is permitted for each entrance
door.
[6]
The bottom of any projecting sign must be at least 7.5 feet
above the ground level; its top may not extend higher than whichever
of the following is the lowest: 25 feet above grade; the bottom of
the sills of the first level of windows above the ground floor; or
the top of an existing sign fascia band or panel.
[7]
Projecting signs may not be directly illuminated by neon or
other light sources or illuminated from their interior.
[8]
Projecting signs may not be less than one inch nor more than
three inches in thickness.
(d)
Areas of special control (from MZDR § 271-56G). [See MZDR § 271-56G(5)] The following signs, graphics and displays are prohibited:
[1]
Flashing, "chasing," intermittent or changing color lights,
including LEDs, fiber optic signs, strobe lights, highway flashers
or other "attention-getting" optical displays for graphics.
[2]
Temporary pennants and flags, and permanent pennants, banners,
steamers, advertising flags, inflatable objects, twirlers and like
objects. Temporary banners are allowed but must be removed within
two days after the close of the sale or special event that they advertise
and in no event may be displayed for more than 30 days.
[3]
Time-and-temperature displays.
(e)
Sidewalk signs. Sidewalk signs are permitted in accordance with
the following regulations:
[1]
A Sidewalk signs are not to exceed 36 inches in height and 24
inches in width. Sign area is calculated on one side only.
[2]
Glass, breakable materials, paper, laminated paper, vinyl, plastic,
PVC pipe frames, or illumination are not permitted materials for sidewalk
signs, except when shown to be consistent with the design and merchandise
of related storefront.
[3]
Chalkboards in wood frames are permitted as sidewalk signs.
Information conveyed on such signs may only be written in chalk and
must change frequently. Marker boards and magnetic lettering are not
acceptable.
[4]
Rectangular signs are required to have an open base, either
with wooden cutouts or legs.
[5]
One sidewalk sign is permitted per first-floor tenant.
[6]
Sidewalk signs may not be permanently affixed and must be taken
in at the close of business hours each day.
[7]
A sidewalk sign may only he placed at the entrance to the business
displaying it and may not be placed outside the area represented by
an extension of each side of the store displaying the sign.
[8]
There must be a minimum of four feet of unobstructed paved surface
for pedestrian traffic between the outside edge of the sidewalk sign
and the curb.
[9]
The placement of sidewalk signs shall not obstruct the vision
of vehicular traffic.
(f)
Auxiliary elements.
[1]
Awnings. Awnings are permitted within the district.
[a]
If used in combination with a permanent wall graphic,
lettering on awnings may be no more than 4 1/2 inches in height
and must be contained on the awning valance. Lettering on valances
must be contained on one line.
[b]
Awnings used without permanent wall graphics may
have lettering or graphics applied to their sloped portions and or
valances. Graphic areas on the sloped portion of the awning are not
to exceed 25% of the area of the sloped portion of the awning. Lettering
on valances must conform with the standard set forth in the previous
subsection.
[c]
Style. Extended awnings shall be in the shape of
a sloped flat plane. "Bubble" or "waterfall" shaped awnings are prohibited.
[d]
Materials. All awnings must be made of fabric.
Vinyl and metal awnings are not permitted.
[f]
Other characteristics. Internally illuminated awnings
are not permitted.
[g]
Mounting. No awning shall conceal, damage or cause
the removal of an architectural feature or element, such as doors,
windows, friezes, beltcoursing or other decorative elements, nor shall
it extend more than five feet from the building exterior. No awning
shall extend less than 7.5 feet from the grade level of the sidewalk.
[h]
Awning valances may be no more than nine inches
in height.
[2]
Indirect illumination. Indirect illumination, i.e., a light
source not seen directly, is permitted. Internally illuminated or
back-lighted signs are not permitted except for theater marquees.
Integral lighting is allowed for halo-illuminated signs only. [See
MZDR § 271-561(3).]
[3]
Floodlight illumination. Floodlight illumination is permitted, provided that it employs guards and none of the light shines onto an adjoining property or in the eyes of motorists or pedestrians. [See MZDR § 271-56I(4).]
(g)
Additional provisions.
[1]
Mural signs. Mural signs painted directly on structures, accessory
buildings, bridges, retaining walls, etc., are prohibited unless,
in the opinion of the Village Alliance, such a sign has historical
value. Mural signs are prohibited from the principal facade(s) of
a building, i.e., the facade(s) fronting on the street. The bottom
of any sign painted directly on a structure must be located at least
10 feet above ground level.
[2]
Menu boxes. Menu boxes must be attached to the building and
must adhere to the placement and sign restrictions for wall graphics.
Any illumination must be indirect and concealed from view at the sides
of the box.
[3]
Second-floor occupancy signs. Neon or other illuminated signs
are not permitted in second-floor windows. Permanent wall graphics
are not permitted for second-story businesses. First-floor directories
listing second-story businesses are permitted, provided that they
contain no more than one sign per tenant; lettering and signage for
all tenants is uniform; they are affixed in a designated area adjacent
to the building entry; and the total signage panel does not exceed
four square feet. Second-floor businesses are permitted only to display
lettering and/or graphics in a related second-floor window, subject
to the size and area restrictions outlined above for permanent window
graphics.
[4]
Video displays. Exterior video displays are prohibited.
[5]
Billboards. All billboards are prohibited.
[6]
Neon.
[a]
Neon signage displayed in the window area is considered
a permanent window graphic. One neon window graphic is permitted on
each frontage. Due to its special character, neon graphics may not
occupy more than 10% of the total area of the window in which it is
displayed. Neon signs are not permitted in second-story windows.
[b]
An establishment is permitted to have a neon window
graphic or a neon wall graphic but not both.
[c]
Neon lighting is not permitted to outline windows
or architectural features such as doors, cornices, friezes, etc.
[7]
Marquees and theaters.
[a]
Theaters may display the following signs in addition
to marquees and canopies:
[i]
Removable lettering on the front and/or sides of
a canopy or marquee, which shall advertise current or coming attractions
only.
[ii]
Not more than two additional signs, each not more
than 12 square feet in size, may be attached to the front wall of
the theater, which shall be used to advertise current or coming attractions
only.
[b]
Ticket-booth signs shall be governed by regulations
applicable to permanent and temporary window signs.
C.
Site and streetscape design standards.
(1)
Planters, benches and/or private waste containers or other street
furniture items are subject to the approval of the MVA Design Review
Committee and MVA Board of Directors and should be consistent with
the street furniture selected by the Township of Maplewood.
(2)
Parking and loading areas.
(a)
Parking shall not be located in the front yard of parcels fronting
on Maplewood Avenue. Whenever feasible, parking should be located
behind retail storefronts, in side yards not projecting forward of
the front wall of the building and in rear yards.
(b)
All parking areas shall be suitably screened from view from
all streets and public vantage points by decorative walls, fencing,
and/or hedges at least four feet in height.
(c)
In cases where screened parking is permitted in the front yard,
shade trees, benches, planted flowerbeds and paving material distinct
from the paving material used for the sidewalk shall be used to soften
the appearance of the parking area and to help separate pedestrians
from parking lot traffic.
(d)
Parking lots must be kept in satisfactory condition, maintaining
an adequate surface, striping, proper drainage and lighting, and be
free from excessive weeds and litter.
(e)
No loading or service areas shall be permitted in the front
or side yard unless screened from view from public streets, similar
to the requirements for parking.
(3)
Trash enclosures. All trash enclosures and screening devices
must be made of wood fencing material or other material compatible
with that of the building it is related to or be a solid wood bin
with sloping lid. Chain-link and other metal enclosures are prohibited.
D.
Other standards.
(1)
Vending machines. All newspaper vending machines, express mailboxes
and/or other such dispensers must be located in areas designated for
these items by the Township and MVA. Advertising, soda or other merchandising
vending machines are not permitted in the district.
(2)
Audio devices. Attention-getting sound sources, such as speakers,
enunciators, are prohibited.
(3)
Security gates and devices. Exterior-mounted security devices such
as roll-up doors and accordion-type "scissors" gates are not permitted.
Interior-mounted security devices, if visible from the street, must
be approved by the MVA Design Review Committee and MVA Board. Permanent
window bars or grillwork are permitted on side and rear facades only.
(4)
Graffiti. In addition to the provisions of Chapter 141 of the Code of the Township of Maplewood, within the Maplewood Village Special Improvement District all graffiti is prohibited regardless of the consent of the property owner. Removal of graffiti must comply with Municipal Code after notification of the Maplewood Police Department.
(5)
Incongruous features. Air conditioners, vents, chimneys, etc.,
are not permitted on the principal facade(s) of a building.
(6)
Fire escapes. New fire escapes are not permitted on the principal
facades, i.e., the facade facing the street(s) on which a building
is located, of a building.
(7)
Lighting.
(a)
Lighting for a building must be contained on the property on
which the building is located.
(b)
All floodlights must employ glare guards so as to minimize light
pollution and the lighting of unintended areas.
(c)
Storefront window displays must be illuminated from dusk until
12:00 midnight.
(d)
No flashing or "chasing" lighting is permitted. Windows may
not be illuminated by string lights on the perimeter of windows.
(e)
Adequate lighting shall be provided for any parking areas or
pedestrian walkways located in the rear of a building.
E.
Penalties. Violations of these provisions will be punishable pursuant to § 271-71J of the Zoning and Development Regulations of the Township of Maplewood.
F.
Design review process.
(1)
Within the Maplewood Village Special Improvement District, all
work, whether or not requiring a permit, including but not limited
to painting, repairs, renovation, alteration and new construction,
shall be approved by the Village Alliance prior to the start of work.
Subsequent to approval from the Village Alliance, the applicant shall
proceed to secure a building permit from the Construction Official
of the Township of Maplewood.
(2)
In the event that the Village Alliance denies approval for proposed
work, the Village Alliance shall provide the applicant with a written
denial setting forth the specifics forming the basis of the denial.
(3)
Types of work requiring permit and/or design review.
Type of Work
|
Design Review Required
|
Permit Required
| |
---|---|---|---|
Replacing an existing sign or awning
|
Y
|
Y
| |
Installing a temporary banner
|
Y
|
N
| |
Installing a new sign or awning
|
Y
|
Y
| |
Installing a permanent window graphic
|
Y
|
N
| |
Building a new building or addition
|
Y
|
Y
| |
Painting or cleaning a building
|
Y
|
N
| |
Removing/replacing doors or windows
|
Y
|
N
| |
Installing fencing or trash enclosure
|
Y
|
N
| |
Installing street furniture
|
Y
|
N
| |
Installing temporary window covering on vacant storefronts
|
Y
|
N
| |
Making, closing or relocating door window openings
|
Y
|
Y
|
G.
Appeals. Any applicant denied approval for proposed work by the Village
Alliance may, within 20 days of receipt of the written denial, appeal
the decision to the Planning Board by serving a notice of appeal on
the Secretary of the Planning Board at 574 Valley Street, Maplewood,
New Jersey 07040. The Planning Board will make every effort to hear
the appeal at the first regularly scheduled meeting following service
of the notice of appeal.
[Anile Day 7-6-1999 by Ord. No. 2095-99]
A.
The design criteria in § 237-9.1 be and are hereby adopted by the Township of Maplewood such that the construction or alteration of building and structure facades within the Maplewood Village Special Improvement District be and are subject to prior review and approval to assure compliance with the aforementioned criteria.
B.
To the extent that the provisions of this article or § 237-9.1 change or modify any other ordinance or code section of the Township of Maplewood, said change or modification shall only apply to the Maplewood Village Special Improvement District and shall not otherwise change or modify other ordinances or code provisions.
C.
The Maplewood Village Special Improvement District,
Inc., be and is hereby authorized to review and grant or deny requests
for the construction or alteration of facades within the Maplewood
Special Improvement District.
D.
Any affected party may appeal the decision of the
Maplewood Village Special Improvement District, Inc., to the Planning
Board of the Township of Maplewood.
E.
In the event that any construction or alteration of
building or structure facades within the Maplewood Special Improvement
District also requires site plan approval, the matter shall be first
sent to the Planning Board of the Township of Maplewood for its consideration
and subsequently referred to the Maplewood Village Special Improvement
District, Inc., for its review and approval.
[Added 4-19-2005 by Ord. No. 2288-05]
A.
Nail salons.
(1)
Nail salon defined. A “nail salon” shall
include any business whose primary business is providing manicures,
pedicures or other fingernail and/or toenail cosmetic treatment.
(2)
Location. Within the confines of the Maplewood Village
Special Improvement District, no nail salon shall be located within
500 feet of an existing nail salon business. The distance between
nail salon businesses shall be measured from the nearest entrance
of the existing nail salon to the newest entrance of the proposed
new nail business along the route that a pedestrian would normally
walk.
[Adopted 12-19-2000 by Ord. No. 2138-00]
A.
The Township Committee of the Township of Maplewood
finds as follows:
(1)
That an area within the Township of Maplewood, as
shall be described hereinafter by lot and block numbers as well as
by street addresses, would benefit from being designated as a special
improvement district.
(2)
That a District Management Corporation would assist
the Township in promoting economic growth and employment within the
business district by providing administrative and other services to
benefit the businesses, employees, residents and consumers in the
special improvement district.
(3)
That a special assessment shall be imposed and collected
by the Township of Maplewood with the regular property tax payment
or payment in lieu of taxes and that such special assessment shall
be transferred to the District Management Corporation to exercise
the powers given it by this article and to effectuate the purposes
of N.J.S.A. 40:56-65 et seq.
(4)
That it is in the best interests of the Township of
Maplewood and the public to create such special improvement district
and to designate such District Management Corporation, except that
no District Management Corporation shall be designated to receive
any funds or to exercise any powers, unless the Board of Directors
of that Corporation shall include at least one member of the Township
Committee of the Township of Maplewood.
B.
The public policy of the State of New Jersey permits
this governing body to protect the public welfare and health and the
interests of the public in the safe and effective movement of persons
and to preserve and enhance the function and appearance of the business
districts of the Township of Maplewood and adoption of a special improvement
ordinance.
[Amended 11-1-2005 by Ord. No. 2313-05; 12-19-2006 by Ord. No. 2377-06]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
An entity created by municipal ordinance or incorporated
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 15A:1-1 et seq. and designated by municipal ordinance
to receive funds collected by a special assessment within a special
improvement district as authorized by this article.
An area within the Township of Maplewood designated by this
article as an area in which a special assessment on all property within
the district shall be imposed for the purposes of promoting the economic
and general welfare of the district and the Township of Maplewood.
There is hereby designated a special improvement
district (hereinafter "SID") which is more particularly described
on Schedule A attached hereto and made a part hereof.[1] Any property listed on Schedule A and which is incorporated
within the SID is exempt from the payment of any special assessment
if it is exclusively used for residential purposes.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Springfield Avenue Special
Improvement District Schedule A is on file in the Township offices.
The special improvement district, as described
on Schedule A, shall be an area in which all of the property included
therein, except as hereinafter stated, shall have imposed a special
assessment for the purposes of promoting the economic and general
welfare of the district and the Township of Maplewood. Any property
located within the SID which is tax exempt shall not be subject to
the special assessment. In the event that any tax-exempt entity makes
a payment in lieu of taxes to the Township of Maplewood, then and
in that event, said entity shall be subject to the imposition of a
special assessment. The improvements and supplemental services in
the SID will involve annual costs peculiar only to the SID and will
be distinguished from improvements and services normally provided
by the Township. While the improvements and supplemental services
shall be maintained and operated pursuant to the provisions of this
article and to N.J.S.A. 40:56-65, et seq. and the costs thereof assessed
or taxed to the benefited properties pursuant to this article, such
improvements and supplemental services shall not be substituted by
the Township for improvements and services now supplied to the proposed
SID nor be grounds for curtailment of future improvements and services
planned.
The Springfield Avenue Partnership is hereby
designated the District Management Corporation which shall assist
the Township of Maplewood in promoting economic growth and development
within the SID. Said District Management Corporation is or will be
incorporated pursuant to the provisions of Title 15A of the New Jersey
Statutes and is hereby designated as eligible to receive the funds
collected as special assessment within the SID. In addition, the District
Management Corporation shall:
A.
Have a Board of Trustees consisting of at least 13
members, but not more than 19 members, chosen as follows:
(1)
Five to seven district property owners.
(2)
Four to five district tenants/business owners.
(3)
One to three Township resident(s).
(4)
One to two Township Committee representative(s) (or
designee).
(5)
One administrative representative or Township employee.
(6)
One nonprofit representative (or designee).
(7)
Such additional persons, including owners of real
estate located within the SID and officials of corporations or entities
operating retail or service establishments therein, as may be selected
under the bylaws of the District Management Corporation.
B.
Exercise the following powers:
(1)
Adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and
the conduct of its business and to prescribe rules, regulations and
policies in connection with the performance of its functions and duties.
(2)
Employ such persons as may be required, and fix and
pay their compensation from funds available to the Corporation.
(3)
Apply for, accept, administer and comply with the
requirements respecting an appropriation of funds or a gift, grant
or donation of property or money.
(4)
Make and execute agreements which may be necessary
or convenient to the exercise of the powers and functions of the corporation,
including contracts with any person, firm, corporation, governmental
agency or other entity.
(5)
Administer and manage its own funds and accounts and
pay its own obligations.
(6)
Borrow money from private lenders for periods not
to exceed 180 days and from governmental entities for that or longer
periods.
(7)
Accept, purchase, rehabilitate, sell, lease or manage
property in the SID.
(8)
Provide security, sanitation and other services to
the SID supplemental to those provided normally by the Township.
(9)
Undertake improvements designed to increase the safety
or attractiveness of the SID to businesses which may wish to locate
there or to visitors to the SID, including, but not limited to, litter,
clean up and control, landscaping, parking areas and facilities, recreational
and rest areas and facilities, and those improvements generally permitted
for pedestrian malls under Section 2 of P.L. 1972, c. 134 (C. 40:56-66),
pursuant to pertinent regulations of the governing body.
(10)
Publicize the district and the businesses included
within the district boundaries.
(11)
Organize special events in the district.
(12)
Provide special parking arrangements.
(13)
Provide temporary decorative lighting in the
district.
A.
The District Management Corporation shall submit a
detailed annual budget for approval by resolution of the Township
Committee of the Township of Maplewood. The budget shall be submitted
with a report which explains how the budget contributes to goals and
objectives for the special improvement district.
B.
The budget shall be introduced, approved, amended
and adopted by resolution passed by not less than a majority of the
full membership of the Township Committee of the Township of Maplewood.
The procedure shall be as follows:
C.
The budget shall be introduced in writing at a meeting
of the Township Committee of the Township of Maplewood. Approval thereof
shall constitute a first reading which may be by title. Upon approval
of the budget by the governing body, it shall fix the time and place
for the holding of a public hearing upon the budget.
D.
The budget shall be advertised after approval. The
advertisement shall contain a copy of the budget and shall set forth
the date, the time and place of the hearing. It shall be published
at least 10 days prior to the date fixed therefor in a newspaper circulating
in the Township of Maplewood.
E.
No budget shall be adopted until a public hearing
has been held thereon and all persons having an interest therein shall
have been given an opportunity to present objections. The hearing
shall be held not less than 28 days after approval of the budget.
F.
The public hearing shall be held at the time and place
specified in the advertisement thereof, but may be adjourned from
time to time until the hearing is closed. The budget as advertised
shall be read at the public hearing in full or it may be read by its
title, if:
(1)
At least one week prior to the date of the hearing
a complete copy of the approved budget, as advertised;
(2)
The Township Committee shall, by resolution passed by no less than a majority of the full membership, determine that the budget shall be read by its title and declare that the conditions set forth in Subsection F(1) have been met. After closing the hearing, the Township Committee may adopt the budget, by title without amendments, or may approve amendments as provided in Subsection G of this section before adoption.
G.
The Township Committee may amend the budget during
or after the public hearing. No amendment by the Township Committee
shall be effective until taxpayers and all persons having an interest
therein shall have been granted a public hearing thereon if the amendment
shall:
(1)
Add a new item in an amount in excess of 1% of the
total amount as stated in the approved budget; or
(2)
Increase or decrease any item by more than 10%; or
(3)
Increase the amount to be raised pursuant to Section
16 of P.L. 1972, c. 134 (N.J.S.A. 40:56-80) by more than 5% unless
the same is made pursuant to an emergency temporary appropriation
only. Notice of hearing on an amendment shall be advertised at least
three days before the date set therefor. The amendment shall be published
in full in the same manner as an original publication and shall be
read in full at the hearing and before adoption.
H.
Final adoption shall be by resolution, adopted by
a majority of the full membership of the Township Committee, and may
be by title.
Concurrently with the introduction of this article
and the submission of a plan for the SID, the District Management
Corporation shall cause an annual audit of its books, accounts and
financial transactions to be made and filed with the Township Committee
of the Township of Maplewood, and for that purpose the corporation
shall employ a certified public accountant of New Jersey. The annual
audit shall be completed and filed with the governing body within
four months after the close of the fiscal year of the corporation
and a certified duplicate copy of the audit shall be filed with the
Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department
of Community Affairs within five days of the filing of the audit with
the Township Committee of the Township of Maplewood.
The District Management Corporation shall, within
30 days of the close of each fiscal year, make an annual report of
its activities for the preceding fiscal year to the Township Committee
of the Township of Maplewood.
The annual costs of operating, maintaining and
improving the special improvement district shall be reported to the
governing body, assessed, collected and appropriated as provided in
N.J.S.A. 40:56-80.
[Added 1-21-2003 by Ord. No. 2205-03; amended 12-16-2014 by Ord. No. 2765-14]
Except as otherwise set forth herein, all provisions of the
Zoning and Development Regulations of the Township of Maplewood and
the Code of the Township of Maplewood shall govern.
A.
ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES/ELEMENTS
ARCHITECTURAL BAY
ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRITY
BANNER
BOX SIGN
BUILDING MASS
BUILDING PROPORTION
BUILDING SCALE
CHANNEL LETTER SIGN
FACADE
FENESTRATION
MZDR
PERMANENT WINDOW GRAPHIC
PLANNING BOARD
PRINCIPAL FACADE
PUBLIC NUISANCE
SIDEWALK SIGN
SIGN
SIGN FASCIA
SPRINGFIELD AVENUE PARTNERSHIP
STREET FURNITURE
STREETSCAPE
TEMPORARY WINDOW GRAPHIC
VISUAL COMPATIBILITY
WALL GRAPHIC
WORK
ZONING BOARD
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
Those portions of a building or structure that account for
its unique style and character, including roofline, entrances, windows
and decorative details such as cornices, brackets, balustrades, friezes,
moldings, pilasters, sills, lintels, etc.
A part of a building marked off by vertical elements, such
as columns or pilasters. An opening or recess in a wall.
An appearance which retains the architectural features/elements
of a building and conforms to the requirements for visual compatibility,
massing, proportion and scale, proportion of facades, character of
facades and proportion of openings.
A graphic composed of a logo or design on a lightweight material
either enclosed or not enclosed in a rigid frame and secured or mounted
to allow movement caused by the atmosphere.
A sign that is usually rectangular, resembling a "box" and
attached to the outside of building or storefront, covered in plastic
or PVC material with graphics applied.
The three-dimensional bulk of a structure: height, width
and depth.
The width-to-height relationship of one building part to
another building part or of one building to another.
The relationship of a particular building, in terms of building
mass, to other area buildings.
Individually illuminated letters and graphics mounted on
a building facade, including face-lit and reverse channel halo letters,
and individual letters illuminated by neon tubing placed behind the
letters.
Any exterior building face or wall.
The design and placement of windows in a building.
Refers to the Municipal Zoning Regulations and is used throughout
this document to refer the reader to specific sections of the Municipal
Zoning Code.[1]
Any sign made of a material other than paper or cardboard
that is visible from the window area or that is applied or adhered
directly to the window glazing or etched into that glazing.
The Township of Maplewood Planning Board.
The facade(s) of a building that front on major streets and/or
which are intended to contain the primary entrance to a building.
In addition to the items set forth in PM 302.0, "public nuisance"
shall include any structure that is in a state of dilapidation, deterioration
or decay; faulty construction; overcrowded; open, vacant, partially
or completely deliberately unrented or unused or abandoned; damaged
by fire to the extent so as not to provide shelter; in danger of collapse
or failure; and dangerous to anyone on or near the premises.
A portable, outdoor sign that consists of two signboards
that are hinged together at the top, which is carried or moved about
without having to detach the sign from a secure anchoring device set
in the ground or to a building. Said signs are also known as "A-frame"
signs and "sandwich board" signs.
Any announcement, display or illustration used to advertise
or promote the interest of any person or product when the same is
placed in a position to be seen by the general public from any street
or public way.
The natural frame created by a building's architectural
elements to accommodate a sign without obscuring any doors, windows,
transoms, entrances or decorative detail.
The Springfield Avenue Special Improvement District.
Functional elements of the streetscape, including, but not
limited to, curbs, lighting fixtures, trash receptacles, benches,
and planters.
The individual natural and man-made elements that constitute
the physical makeup of a street and that, as a group, define its character.
Any sign visible from the window display area or adhered
to window or door glazing, other than permanent window graphics, including
community flyers, signs advertising a sale or promotion, or any other
nonprofessionally manufactured sign. All paper and cardboard signs
are considered to be temporary window graphics. No temporary graphics
may be adhered to the exterior of a building.
The design of building which is sufficiently consistent with
other current streetscape improvements. The repair, alteration or
renovation of a building in a manner in which such work is consistent
with the current streetscape improvements in regards to its architectural
features, its scale, mass, proportions, materials and colors.
A sign attached to the surface of, and whose plane is parallel
to, the plane of the exterior wall of a building.
Any physical change made to the exterior of a property or
structure to increase its value and utility, or to enhance its appearance,
including, but not limited to, the following: site work, new construction,
additions, alterations, exterior restorations, cleaning, lighting,
new or replacement signage, painting, street furniture and landscaping.
The Township of Maplewood Zoning Board of Adjustment.
B.
Building design standards.
(1)
Style. There are no specific style requirements for buildings
in the district; however, it is the intent of these regulations to
promote the use of materials and to encourage development which act
as visual complements to the streetscape work undertaken by the Township.
The design statement should be simple. Materials and details should
be consistent throughout building design.
(a)
Avoid long, straight building shapes which are uninviting and
do not contribute positively to the streetscape.
(b)
Detailing should add relief and shadow patterns to otherwise
flat facades.
(c)
Painted or false detailing detracts from the integrity of the
structure and is discouraged.
(d)
The exterior building design should be coordinated on all elevations
with regard to color, materials, architectural form and detailing
to achieve design harmony and continuity. All doors and windows should
be trimmed whenever such treatment would be compatible with the architectural
style of the building.
(e)
Buildings should be broken into a series of volumes that lessen
the volume and mass. This can be accomplished on large structures
by stepping back the upper levels or on smaller structures by integrating
building projections and recesses in the design (i.e., overhangs,
awnings, windows).
(f)
New facade construction and buildings should be designed to
create interesting outdoor spatial relationships.
(g)
Building entries should be accentuated with strong definition
and individual legibility for each tenant.
(2)
Materials.
(a)
Exterior building materials should be genuine and not simulated.
(b)
Synthetic stucco is specifically prohibited.
(c)
The number of materials on the exterior building face should
be limited to prevent visual overload.
(d)
Reflective materials are not permitted.
(e)
The original finish of masonry facades must be maintained. Masonry
that was originally unpainted shall remain so.
(3)
Colors.
(a)
The color of a building should not be such that the building
is competing for attention. Generally, building colors should be subdued
and not garish.
(b)
Integral coloring of concrete, stucco and similar materials
is encouraged. Differentiation of color should relate to material
and/or plane differentiation.
(c)
The larger and more simple the building, the more subtle should
be the use of color. Smaller buildings, or those with elaborate detailing,
can often use more color and more intense hues.
(d)
Use warm, muted shades as the body or overall building background
color. More intense and richer hues of related or contrasting color
should be used as accent colors and highlight colors for architectural
elements.
(e)
Signage, window designs and awnings should be color coordinated
with the building facade. Use darker, deeper and brighter shades on
these elements to create interest on the facade and call attention
to the windows and doorways.
(f)
All day-glow colors are prohibited within the district.
(g)
Suggested guidelines for paint color placement:
[1]
Store windows: match trim color.
[2]
Shutters: door color or other dark color which complements wall
color.
[3]
Ironwork: black or other dark color.
[4]
Cornices: if wood or metal, match trim color.
[5]
Dormer windows: match window color.
[6]
Gutters/downspouts: bronze, green or other dark colors or match
trim color.
[7]
Utility equipment, such as permanent (nonwindow) air-conditioning
units, including rooftop air-conditioning units visible from the street,
fire escapes and other equipment: shall be painted so as to be unobtrusive
(i.e., they should match the wall color of the building or be painted
dark or gray).
[8]
Security gates (grandfathered): match door or window muntin
color.
[9]
Sign panels: background color (also called "field color") should
be compatible with the color of the surface to which the sign is attached.
(4)
Architectural design.
(a)
New construction and additions within the district shall be
visually compatible with adjacent structures to the extent it is feasible
and achieves desirable architectural continuity. Additions shall incorporate
elements of the original facade into their design.
(b)
Franchise architecture. Franchises and chains must follow these
standards to create a unique building that is compatible with the
intent of these standards.
(c)
Massing. The building and its parts shall appear to be balanced,
and the mass of a facade shall not interrupt the continuity of the
appearance of the street. Buildings in the district should be broken
down into segments having vertical orientation (bays).
(d)
Proportion and scale. Property owners are encouraged to add
second and third stories as allowed by existing ordinance for the
purpose of creating additional commercial and residential space.
(e)
Setbacks. New construction and additions shall maintain the
alignment of principal facades at the sidewalk edge. In no event shall
the front yard setback exceed 10 feet for buildings fronting on Springfield
Avenue.
(f)
Roofs. Roofs shall be less dominant than walls in the building's
total design.
(g)
Proportion of facades. The relationship of the width to the
height of the front elevation and its elements shall be visually compatible
with that of adjacent buildings.
(h)
Character of facades. Buildings with expansive blank exterior
walls not punctuated by window and door openings, horizontal decorative
elements or vertical bays are not allowed in the district.
(i)
Proportion of openings. The relationship of the width to the
height of window proportions on the front elevation shall be visually
compatible with surrounding buildings. Window openings should create
bays within the principal facade.
(j)
Windows and doors. New buildings or additions must maintain
a distinction between upper- and lower-floor windows. The first floor
shall be primarily transparent, whereas the upper-floor windows'
openings shall be smaller.
[1]
A minimum of 40% of the total ground floor facade
facing Springfield Avenue must consist of glazing. If, in replacing
the original window and doors, the minimum requirement is not met,
then increased glazing must be added.
[a]
A minimum of 60% of the storefront area (calculated
as the area inside the structural bay) shall be transparent glass.
Storefront entrance doors shall be at least 75% transparent glass.
[2]
Replacement windows. Replacement windows and doors
must be of the same size, shape, style, material and construction
as the original windows and doors. This includes display windows.
[3]
Filler strips. Decorative panels or filler strips
that reduce the size of original window and door sash openings to
accommodate standard-size replacements are prohibited.
[4]
Display windows and window display areas:
[a]
All windows exposed to public view shall be kept
clean and free of marks and foreign substances.
[b]
Except when necessary in the course of changing
displays, no storage of materials, stock or inventory shall be permitted
in window display areas ordinarily exposed to public view.
[c]
All screening of interiors shall consist of translucent
materials that do not obstruct interior views.
[d]
All such devices shall be maintained in a clean
and attractive manner and in a good state of repair.
[e]
Any material that blocks the interior view of businesses
is strictly prohibited. The only permissible exception to this rule
is during periods of renovation. During this time only, plain white
or brown paper or paper provided by the Springfield Avenue Partnership
may be used to cover windows.
[f]
Windows may not be permanently illuminated by perimeter
lighting. Temporary perimeter lighting for holiday window displays
or other special displays are allowed for no more than 45 days.
[5]
A commercial entrance facing Springfield Avenue
must be maintained for all retail businesses. If a main entrance faces
a municipal parking lot, a second entrance is required on Springfield
Avenue to maintain a presence on the street.
[6]
No commercial, street-level space that faces Springfield
Avenue shall be used for storage.
(k)
Shutters. Shutters are not permitted on the ground floor. Nonworking
(decorative) shutters are permitted on above floors.
(l)
Electrical wiring. All electrical wiring shall be concealed
rather than visible or in exposed conduit wherever feasible.
(m)
Repairs and restorations of existing buildings. If an earlier
improvement to the original structure was not done in a way that respects
the architectural integrity of the building or does not maintain visual
compatibility with adjacent structures, then all preceding incompatible
improvements shall be reversed and corrected when alterations/repairs
to that component are undertaken.
(5)
Grandfathering. When new work on a grandfathered nonconforming
component of a building requiring a permit is undertaken, such work
voids the legality of the nonconforming component. In other words,
if work is proposed on a nonconforming condition, it must be corrected,
but nonconforming conditions on which no work is being performed may
remain.
(6)
Demolition. Except in instances where the Uniform Construction
Code requires the demolition of a fire-damaged building, no building
within the district shall be demolished without having a proposed
alternative for new construction or use (i.e., schematic plans drawn
by a licensed architect or engineer) that conforms to these guidelines.
Such plan must be approved by the Springfield Avenue Partnership and
the Planning Board, and the applicant must provide proof of project
financing, i.e., lease agreements, loan agreements, mortgage commitments,
etc.[2]
(7)
Vacancy. Signage and window display areas on vacant storefronts
must be maintained in the same good condition required of occupied
properties. Property owners with storefronts vacant for more than
60 days must install a decorative window display approved by the district.
Temporary coverings or window treatments may be used during construction
or vacancy. Temporary window treatments must be maintained in good
condition, without rips, fading, discoloration or dirt. If a plain
paper temporary window treatment is employed, it must be solid brown
or white paper or paper supplied by the Springfield Avenue Partnership.
The use of newspaper for this purpose is prohibited.
(8)
Signage and graphics.
(a)
Each establishment shall display a permanent wall graphic, window
graphic or awning bearing the name of such establishment and the street
number at which it is located which faces the street on which the
business is located.
(b)
All signs shall be architecturally integrated with their surroundings
in terms of size, shape, color, texture and lighting so that they
are complementary to the overall design of the building.
(c)
No handwritten signs are permitted in the district, with the exception of chalkboards and dry erase boards, as permitted in "sidewalk signs" in Subsection B(8)(g)[5] and [6] below.
(d)
Window graphics.
[1]
[See MZDR § 271-56A, Note A.] Except for "For Rent" signs, temporary window graphics must be removed within two days after the close of the sale or special event that they advertise, and in no event may they be displayed for more than 30 days. Accordingly, all temporary window graphics must have a removal date indicated on their backside. "Grand Opening" signs may be displayed for no more than 14 days.
[2]
Temporary graphics may not occupy more than 10%
of the total area of the window in which displayed, including the
windows of glazed doors.
[3]
[See MZDR § 271-56A, Note B.] Permanent window graphics may not occupy more than 25% of the total area of the window in which displayed, including the windows of glazed doors.
[4]
[See MZDR § 271-561(2).] Temporary window
graphics are not debited against the allowable graphic area for permanent
wall and ground graphics. The total area occupied by both permanent
and temporary window graphics combined shall not exceed 25% of the
total area of the window or glazed door in which displayed.
[5]
Temporary graphics are prohibited on the exterior
of buildings, other than window areas.
[6]
During construction only, plain white or brown
paper or paper provided by the Springfield Avenue Partnership may
be used to cover windows.
(e)
Wall graphics [signs].
[1]
[See MZDR § 271-56D(1).] Wall graphics cannot be more than 24 inches high and cannot occupy more than 75% of the linear footage of the sign fascia.
[2]
[See MZDR § 271-56D(2).] Wall graphics are permitted within the sign fascia only on principal building facade only.
[3]
Wall graphics shall not project more than nine
inches from the building wall to which they are affixed, except for
projecting signs as permitted below.
[4]
Text on wall graphics shall be limited to the business
name, address, phone and a brief description of the business.
[5]
Reverse halo illuminated channel letter signs are
permitted within the district. Reverse halo illuminated channel letter
signs cannot exceed 24 inches in height. Channel letters, other than
reverse halo illuminated channel letters, are prohibited.
[6]
Box signs are strictly prohibited.
[7]
Permanent signs are permitted on solid doors as
long as they do not exceed 25% of the total area of the door.
[8]
A ground floor use with a secondary entrance facing
a public or private parking area or a public alley or other right-of-way
shall be permitted to have additional window or wall graphics on or
adjacent to such entrance. Such wall graphics cannot be more than
1.5 feet high and cannot occupy more than 50% of the linear footage
of the sign fascia. All other signs, windows and wall graphics on
building sides are prohibited.
[9]
Reflective materials are not permitted.
[10]
Internally illuminated or backlighted signs are
not permitted except for theater marquees. Integral lighting is allowed
for reverse halo illuminated signs only.
(f)
Projecting signs. Projecting signs are permitted below the second
story, provided that:
[1]
Projecting signs must be securely attached to the
building by an ornamental bracket.
[2]
No projecting sign may have more than two faces.
[3]
No projecting sign, including brackets, may project
more than 48 inches from the building to which it is attached.
[4]
A projecting sign shall not be larger than eight
square feet in area. Ornamental brackets are not included in this
calculation.
[5]
Not more than one projecting sign is permitted
for each entrance door.
[6]
The bottom of any projecting sign must be at least
7.5 feet above the ground level; its top may not extend higher than
whichever of the following is the lowest: 25 feet above grade; the
bottom of the sills of the first level of windows above the ground
floor; or the top of an existing sign fascia band or panel.
[7]
Projecting signs may not be directly illuminated
by neon or other light sources or illuminated from their interior.
[8]
Projecting signs may not be less than one inch
nor more than three inches in thickness.
(g)
Sidewalk signs. Sidewalk signs are permitted in accordance with
the following regulations:
[1]
Sidewalk signs are not to exceed 48 inches in height
and 36 inches in width. Sign area is calculated on one side only.
[2]
Sidewalk signs must be constructed using one of
the following durable materials: metal or wooden A-frame signs with
open bases, or shaped silhouette signs made of plywood, similar woodlike
material or metal that can withstand various weather conditions.
[3]
Glass, breakable materials, paper, laminated paper,
vinyl, plastic, PVC pipe frames, or illumination are not permitted
materials for sidewalk signs.
[4]
Sidewalk sign designs shall be uncluttered, with
a minimum of text. Logos and graphics are encouraged.
[5]
Chalkboards in wood frames are permitted as sidewalk
signs. Information conveyed on such signs may only be written in chalk
and must change frequently.
[6]
Dry erase boards are permitted, and writing must
change frequently.
[7]
Magnetic letter boards are not acceptable.
[8]
Rectangular signs are required to have an open
base, either with wooden cutouts or legs.
[9]
One sidewalk sign is permitted per first-floor
and one per second-floor tenant.
[10]
Sidewalk signs may not be permanently affixed
and must be taken in at the close of business hours each day.
[11]
A sidewalk sign must be placed at the entrance
to the business displaying it and may not be placed outside the area
represented by an extension of each side of the store displaying the
sign.
[12]
There must be a minimum of four feet of unobstructed
paved surface for pedestrian traffic between the outside edge of the
sidewalk sign and the curb.
[13]
The placement of sidewalk signs shall not obstruct
the vision of vehicular traffic.
(h)
Areas of special control (from MZDR § 271-56G). [See MZDR § 271-56G(5).] The following graphics are prohibited:
[1]
Flashing, chasing, intermittent or changing color
lights, including LEDs, fiber-optic signs, strobe lights, highway
flashers or other "attention-getting" optical displays for graphics.
[2]
Pennants, steamers, advertising flags, feather
flags, inflatable objects, twirlers and like objects.
[4]
Time-and-temperature displays.
(i)
Sign maintenance.
[1]
All signs shall be maintained in good structural
condition, in compliance with all applicable building and electrical
codes and provisions of this section.
[2]
No sign shall have more than 20% of its surface
covered by disfigured, cracked, ripped or peeling paint, vinyl letters
or material.
[3]
An internally illuminated sign shall be allowed
to stand with partial illumination for a period of no more than 30
consecutive days. After 30 days the sign must be repaired or removed.
(j)
Sign removal.
[1]
Abandoned signs. A sign that identifies or advertises
an establishment that has not been operating on the property where
the sign is located for 30 or more days shall be removed by the property
owner within 30 days after written notification.
[2]
Additionally, support posts and frames that no
longer contain signage must be removed from the property within six
months after written notification.
[3]
Upon failure to comply with the notice within the
specified time period, the Code Official is authorized to cause removal
of such sign and support structures and to assign any expenses incidental
to the removal of the same to the property owner.
(k)
Auxiliary elements: awnings, indirect illumination and floodlights.
[1]
Awnings. Awnings are permitted within the district:
[a]
If used in combination with a permanent wall graphic,
lettering on awnings may be no more than 4 1/2 inches in height
and must be contained on the awning valance. Lettering on valances
must be contained on one line.
[b]
Awnings used without permanent wall graphics may
have lettering or graphics applied to their sloped portions and/or
valances. Graphic areas on the sloped portion of the awning are not
to exceed 25% of the area of the sloped portion of the awning. Lettering
on valances must conform to the standard set forth in the previous
subsection.
[c]
Style. Extended awnings shall be in the shape of
a sloped flat plane. Bubble and waterfall-style awnings are prohibited.
[d]
Materials. All awnings must be made of fabric.
Vinyl and metal awnings are not permitted.
[e]
Colors. Colors shall conform to the general building color guidelines. [See Subsection B(3) of this section.]
[f]
Other characteristics. Internally illuminated awnings
are not permitted.
[g]
Mounting. No awning shall conceal, damage or cause
the removal of an architectural feature or element, such as doors,
windows, friezes, beltcoursing or other decorative elements, nor shall
it extend more than five feet from the building exterior. No awning
shall extend less than 7.5 feet from the grade level of the sidewalk.
[h]
Awning valances may be no more than nine inches
in height.
[i]
Awnings are permitted for second-story businesses.
Lettering is restricted to the valance, must be no more than five
inches in height and must be contained in one line. They may not be
internally illuminated.
[2]
[See MZDR § 271-56I(3).] Indirect illumination, i.e., a light source not seen directly, is permitted. Internally illuminated or backlighted signs are not permitted except for theater marquees. Integral lighting is allowed for reverse halo illuminated signs only.
[3]
[See MZDR § 271-56I(4).] Floodlight illumination is permitted, provided that it employs guards and none of the light shines onto an adjoining property or in the eyes of motorists or pedestrians.
(l)
Additional provisions.
[1]
Mural signs. Mural signs painted directly on structures,
accessory buildings, bridges, retaining walls, etc., promoting or
advertising businesses, events, buildings and/or tenants are prohibited.
Only murals created as public art are allowed and must be:
[Amended 9-6-2016 by Ord.
No. 2822-16]
[2]
Menu boxes. Menu boxes must be attached to the
building and must adhere to the placement and sign restrictions for
wall graphics. Any illumination must be indirect and concealed from
view at the sides of the box.
[3]
Second-floor occupancy signs. Neon or other illuminated
signs are not permitted in second-floor windows. Permanent wall graphics
are not permitted for second-story businesses. First-floor directories
listing second-story businesses are permitted, provided that they
contain no more than one sign per tenant; lettering and signage for
all tenants is uniform; they are affixed in a designated area adjacent
to the building entry; and the total signage panel does not exceed
four square feet. Second-floor businesses are permitted only to display
lettering and/or graphics in a related second-floor window, subject
to the size and area restrictions outlined above for permanent window
graphics.
[4]
Video displays. Exterior video displays are prohibited.
[5]
Billboards. All billboards are prohibited.
[6]
Neon.
[a]
Neon signage displayed in the window area is considered
a permanent window graphic. One neon window graphic is permitted on
each frontage. Due to their special character, neon graphics may not
occupy more than 10% of the total area of the window in which it is
displayed. Neon signs are not permitted in second-story windows.
[b]
An establishment is permitted to have a neon window
graphic or a neon wall graphic but not both.
[c]
Neon lighting is not permitted to outline windows
or architectural features such as doors, cornices, friezes, etc.
[7]
Signs for designated parking areas.
[a]
With the exception of municipal lots, signs designating
an entrance or exit, and/or street address, to or from a parking area
shall be limited to one sign with a maximum area of two square feet
for each exit or entrance.
[b]
One sign per parking space within an area designating
the conditions of use or identity of such parking area, limited to
a maximum size of four square feet, shall be permitted.
[c]
Private driveway signs, including the private nature
of a driveway, shall be permitted, provided that the size of any such
sign shall not exceed two square feet.
[d]
All such signs shall be located at least five feet
from any property line.
[8]
Nonconforming signs. No nonconforming sign shall:
[a]
Be changed to another nonconforming sign.
[b]
Have any changes made on the words or symbols used
or in the message displayed on the sign unless the sign is designed
for periodic change of message.
[c]
Be structurally altered so as to prolong the life
of the sign or so as to change the shape, size, type or design of
the sign.
C.
Site and streetscape design standards.
(1)
Special paving materials and site furnishings are important
elements of the image, unity and character of the district. Use of
these amenities is, therefore, strongly encouraged. The design and
furnishing, lighting and paving should be consistent with the streetscape
and use good-quality materials. When making improvements to private
property, including the addition of benches, trash receptacles, fencing,
bike racks or trash enclosures, owners must match the approved streetscape
styles for these elements.
(2)
To establish and maintain a continuous streetscape, no gap in
building frontage may exceed a length of 50 feet along Springfield
Avenue, except for parks, plazas or public parking lots. Interruptions
of the streetscapes, such as those required by vehicular service entrances
and entrances to parking lots, shall be minimized. Driveways and vehicular
service entrances crossing sidewalks and pedestrian walkways shall
be paved in such a way as to accentuate for pedestrians the risk of
cross traffic.
(3)
Parking and loading areas.
(a)
Where practical alternatives exist, parking should not be located
in the front yard of parcels. Whenever feasible, parking should be
located behind retail storefronts, in side yards not projecting forward
from the front wall of the building and in rear yards.
(b)
All parking areas shall be suitably screened from view from
all streets and public vantage points by decorative walls, fencing,
and/or hedges at least four feet in height.
(c)
In cases where screened parking is permitted in the front yard,
shade trees, benches, planted flowerbeds and paving material distinct
from the paving material used for the sidewalk shall be used to soften
the appearance of the parking area and to help separate pedestrians
from parking lot traffic.
(d)
Parking lots must be kept in satisfactory condition, maintaining
an adequate surface, striping, proper drainage and lighting and be
free from excessive weeds and litter.
(e)
No loading or service areas shall be permitted in the front
or side yard unless screened from view from public streets, similar
to the requirements for parking.
(4)
Landscaping. Site development should include well-planned landscaping
as an integral part of the project. Landscaping plans should exhibit
an overall concept and utilize plant materials in a logical, orderly
manner, which define spatial organization and relate to buildings
and structures.
(a)
Existing landscape elements should be incorporated into the
design, assuming compatibility.
(b)
Selection of plant materials should be based on their year-round
interest as well as their size, texture and shape.
(c)
Plant species should be tolerant of urban conditions such as
road salt near paved areas and relatively resistant to pests, disease
and drought.
(5)
Planters, benches and/or private waste containers or other street
furniture items are subject to the approval of the SAP Design Review
Committee.
(6)
Lighting.
(a)
Lighting for a building must be contained on the property on
which the building is located.
(b)
All floodlights must employ glare guards so as to minimize light
pollution and the lighting of unintended areas.
(c)
Commercial spaces must provide interior illumination from dusk
until 12:00 midnight.
(d)
Adequate lighting shall be provided for any parking areas or
pedestrian walkways located in the rear of a building.
(7)
Trash enclosures. All trash enclosures and screening devices
must be made of wood fencing material or other material compatible
with that of the building it is related to or be a solid wood bin
with sloping lid. Chain-link and other metal enclosures are prohibited.
D.
Other standards.
(1)
Vending machines. All newspaper vending machines, express mailboxes
and/or other such dispensers must be located in areas designated for
these items by the Township and conform to all design criteria, licensing,
and maintenance requirements established by ordinance. Vending machines
must be located inside or directly adjacent to a commercial building
and shall not be internally illuminated.
(2)
Audio devices. Attention-getting sound sources, such as speakers,
enunciators, etc., are prohibited.
(3)
Security gates and devices. Exterior-mounted security devices
such as roll-up doors and accordion-type scissors gates are not permitted.
Interior-mounted security devices, if visible from the street, must
be approved by the Springfield Avenue Partnership. Permanent window
bars or grillwork are permitted on side and rear facades only.
(4)
Graffiti. In addition to the provisions of Chapter 141 of the Code of the Township of Maplewood, within the Special Improvement District all graffiti is prohibited regardless of the consent of the property owner. Graffiti shall be removed by the property owner within one week of its appearance. Graffiti on unpainted surfaces must be removed by cleaning, not by painting over.
(5)
Incongruous features. Air conditioners, vents, chimneys, etc.,
are not permitted on the principal facade(s) of a building.
(6)
Fire escapes. New fire escapes are not permitted on the principal
facades, i.e., the facade facing the street(s) on which a building
is located, of a building.
E.
Penalties. Violations of these provisions will be punishable pursuant to § 271-71J of the Zoning and Development Regulations of the Township of Maplewood.
F.
Design review process.
(1)
Within the special improvement district, all exterior work,
whether or not requiring a permit, including but not limited to sign
or awning installation, painting, repairs, renovation, alteration
and new construction, shall be approved prior to the start of work
by the Springfield Avenue Partnership (SAP). Work is not to be begun
before written approval by the Springfield Avenue Partnership.
(2)
Subsequent to approval from the Springfield Avenue Partnership,
the applicant shall proceed to secure a building permit from the Construction
Official of the Township of Maplewood.
(3)
In the event that the Springfield Avenue Partnership denies
approval for proposed work, said Board shall provide the applicant
with a written denial setting forth the specifics forming the basis
of the denial.
(4)
Types of work requiring permit and/or design review.
Type of Work
|
SAP Design Review Required
|
Permit Required
| |
---|---|---|---|
Replacing an existing sign or awning
|
Y
|
Y
| |
Installing a temporary banner
|
Y
|
N
| |
Installing a new sign or awning
|
Y
|
Y
| |
Installing a permanent window graphic
|
Y
|
N
| |
Building a new building or addition
|
Y
|
Y
| |
Painting or cleaning a building
|
Y
|
N
| |
Removing/replacing doors or windows
|
Y
|
N
| |
Installing fencing or trash enclosure
|
Y
|
N
| |
Installing street furniture
|
Y
|
N
| |
Installing temporary window covering on vacant storefronts
|
Y
|
N
| |
Making, closing or relocating door window openings
|
Y
|
Y
| |
Landscaping
|
Y
|
N
|
(5)
Plans submitted for approval must include an approximation of
the colors, materials, proposed landscaping and site amenities for
the project. A final materials review with all facade details clearly
identified and listed shall be presented to and approved by the Springfield
Avenue Partnership prior to any issuance of permits by the Township
of Maplewood. Site elements such as outdoor lighting, signage, trash
receptacles and fencing are integral elements of the landscape and
must be included in landscaping plans.
G.
Appeals. Any applicant denied approval for proposed work by a Springfield
Avenue Partnership may, within 20 days of receipt of the written denial,
appeal the decision to the Planning Board by serving a notice of appeal
on the Secretary of the Planning Board at 574 Valley Street, Maplewood,
New Jersey 07040. The Planning Board will make every effort to hear
the appeal at the first regularly scheduled meeting following service
of the notice of appeal.
[Added 1-21-2003 by Ord. No. 2205-03]
A.
The design criteria of § 237-18.1 be and are hereby adopted by the Township of Maplewood such that the construction or alteration of building and structure facades within the Springfield Avenue Special Improvement District be and are subject to prior review and approval to ensure compliance with the aforementioned criteria.
B.
To the extent that the provisions of this section or § 237-18.1 change or modify any other ordinance or code section of the Township of Maplewood, said change or modification shall apply to the Springfield Avenue Special Improvement District and shall not otherwise change or modify other ordinances or code provisions in effect.
C.
The Springfield Avenue Partnership Improvement District,
Inc., be and is hereby authorized to review and grant or deny requests
for the construction or alteration of building and structure facades
within the Springfield Avenue Special Improvement District.
D.
Any affected party may appeal the decision of the
Springfield Avenue Partnership Special Improvement District, Inc.,
to the Township of Maplewood Planning Board.
E.
In the event that any construction or alteration of
building or structure facades within the Springfield Avenue Special
Improvement District also requires site plan approval, the matter
shall first be sent to the Construction Official for referral to the
Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Maplewood
for consideration and subsequently referred to the Springfield Avenue
Partnership Special Improvement District, Inc., for its review and
approval.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 237-18.3, Restriction
on location of beauty salons, barber shops, nail salons and beauty
schools, added 11-1-2005 by Ord. No. 2313-05, which immediately followed
this section, was repealed 12-19-2006 by Ord. No. 2377-06.
[Amended 12-20-2005 by Ord. No. 2329-05; 12-16-2008 by Ord. No. 2575-08]
This article shall take effect after final passage
and publication according to law and shall remain in effect until
11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2013.