No outdoor merchandising displays or storage of any nature shall
be permitted except the sale of automotive fuel, service station accessories,
nursery or agricultural products.
In the all commercial zones all vending machines must be located
within the principal building and primarily for the use of the occupants.
Street furniture will only be allowed on public sidewalks of
a width greater than six feet from the curb face to the back of the
walk. In all instances, street furniture shall be located in such
a manner so as to ensure and maintain a minimum clearance width of
six feet along the public sidewalk and changes of direction for travel
along the sidewalk of no more than 30°. In no instance shall street
furniture be located in such a manner so as to block access for the
pedestrians or in a manner that the street furniture would constitute
a tripping hazard or other hazard to pedestrians. Street furniture
shall be:
A. Located within the extended limits of the property to which the street
furniture belongs, provided all other requirements can be met.
B. Freestanding, internally weighted or anchored to an adjacent building.
Street furniture shall be placed at sidewalk grade level and shall
not be placed on planters, walls, curbs or any similar structure.
C. In order to reduce or eliminate unsightly items, street furniture
must be kept in a state of good repair and condition and free from
the following conditions: rust, chipped or peeling paint or finishes,
delaminating or peeling materials, missing hardware, rotting materials,
poor craftsmanship or construction that would cause the item to be
structurally unsound and thereby pose a health or safety hazard.
D. No street furniture shall be placed, installed, used or maintained
as follows:
(1)
Within five feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk or access
ramp.
(2)
Within five feet of any driveway.
(3)
Within any driver's sight triangle.
If an existing building fails to comply with zoning setback
requirements, uncovered decks may be added, provided that all of the
following conditions are met:
A. That the deck does not exceed 20% of the building footprint.
B. That no portion of the deck shall be elevated more than four feet
above grade, excluding handrails and guardrails.
C. That the deck does not extend into the side yard beyond the line
of the existing dwelling unless the deck meets the side yard setback
requirements of this chapter.
D. That the deck shall be no less than five feet from the side lot line
and no less than 20 feet from the rear lot line.
Outdoor restaurant seating shall be permitted as an accessory use within the ETC and TC zoning districts and receive site plan approval as required by Chapter
430, Site Plan Review, of the Verona Code and shall also meet all of the requirements of a retail food establishment as required by Chapter
276, Food Establishments, Retail, of the Verona Code and in accordance with the following requirements:
A. The applicant for outdoor restaurant seating must prepare a site
plan that clearly indicates the maximum size of the seating area,
the maximum number of seats and tables, and the layout of the seating
area and access aisles.
B. Outdoor restaurant seating, other than a sidewalk café, is
prohibited within any public right-of-way and is prohibited in any
front yard, except in the front yards of properties fronting Bloomfield
Avenue, and may be located in any other side or rear yard.
C. Outdoor restaurant seating areas shall not be located in any required
parking and/or loading areas and shall not impede pedestrian or vehicle
traffic.
D. The outdoor restaurant seating area must be directly accessible to
the interior eating area and located on the first floor level.
E. No more than 49% of the total on-site seating may be provided outdoors,
including the seating supplied as part of a sidewalk café.
F. No more than 49% of the floor area of the restaurant use shall be
utilized for outdoor seating, including the area supplied as part
of a sidewalk café.
G. Outdoor storage, cooking or preparation of food is prohibited in
the outdoor seating area.
H. A six-foot high enclosed fence and evergreen screening shall be provided
if the outdoor seating area is adjacent to a residential zone.
I. All outdoor areas shall be kept litter- and refuse-free and maintained
on a daily basis.
J. Outdoor restaurant lighting is limited to one footcandle over the
seating area with the source of the light not visible from any adjoining
residential uses.