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Borough of Merchantville, NJ
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2022-09-12
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Municipal Code
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Chapter 94 Zoning
Municipal Code
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 2
Abandoned Properties
Ch 3
Affordable Housing
Ch 4
Alarm Systems
Ch 5
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 8
Amusement Devices
Ch 9
Animals
Ch 12
Bicycles
Ch 13
Boards and Commissions
Ch 14
Brush, Weeds and Trees
Ch 15
Construction Codes, Uniform
Ch 16
Buildings Unfit for Human Habitation
Ch 18
Claims Procedure
Ch 18A
Crane Operation and Licensing
Ch 19
Curfew
Ch 19A
Defined Contribution Retirement Program
Ch 20
Demolition of Buildings
Ch 20A
Donation Clothing Bins
Ch 21
(Reserved)
Ch 21A
Drug-Free School Zones
Ch 22
Emergency Water Regulations
Ch 23
(Reserved)
Ch 24
Excavations
Ch 25
Fees
Ch 27
Filling Stations and Inflammable Liquids
Ch 28
Fire Insurance Claims
Ch 29
Fire Prevention
Ch 30
Fires
Ch 31
Firemen
Ch 32
(Reserved)
Ch 33
Fire Department
Ch 33A
Flood Damage Prevention
Ch 34
Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse
Ch 37
Gems, Precious Metals, Gold and Jewelry
Ch 37A
Green Team
Ch 38
Hawking and Peddling
Ch 38A
(Reserved)
Ch 38B
Hazardous Substances
Ch 39
Health Nuisance Code
Ch 39A
(Reserved)
Ch 40
Launderettes
Ch 42
Littering
Ch 43
Loitering
Ch 46
Noises
Ch 48
Numbering of Property
Ch 50
Officers and Employees
Ch 51
Oil Burning Equipment
Ch 53
Parks
Ch 54
Peace and Good Order
Ch 55
Permit Parking
Ch 56
(Reserved)
Ch 56A
(Reserved)
Ch 57
(Reserved)
Ch 59
Police Department
Ch 60
Poolrooms
Ch 60A
Public Defender Services
Ch 60B
Property Maintenance
Ch 61
Public Garages
Ch 63
Purchasing
Ch 65
Raffles and Bingo Licensing
Ch 66
Rental Properties
Ch 66A
Returned Checks
Ch 67
Salaries and Compensation
Ch 70
Sewers
Ch 71
Shoplifting
Ch 71A
Stormwater Management
Ch 73
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 73A
Subdivision of Land
Ch 74
(Reserved)
Ch 75
Swimming Pools
Ch 77
Taxation
Ch 79
Taxicabs
Ch 80
(Reserved)
Ch 81
Television Cable Franchise
Ch 83
Unsafe Buildings
Ch 83A
Use of Tobacco, Cannabis and Marijuana Products in Public Areas
Ch 84
Towing
Ch 86
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 87
Vehicles, Abandoned
Ch 89
Water Commission
Ch 91
(Reserved)
Ch 93
Yard Sales
Ch 94
Zoning
Ch 94 Art I
Short Title and Purpose
§ 94-1
Short title.
§ 94-2
Purpose.
Ch 94 Art II
Definitions and Word Usage
§ 94-3
Construction of terms.
§ 94-4
Incorporation of statute definitions by reference.
§ 94-5
Terms defined.
Ch 94 Art III
General Provisions and Exceptions
§ 94-6
General regulations.
§ 94-6.1
Prohibited uses - all districts.
§ 94-7
Area regulation.
§ 94-8
Corner lot vision clearance.
§ 94-9
Antennas.
§ 94-10
Fire limits.
§ 94-11
Height exceptions.
§ 94-12
Noxious or offensive uses.
§ 94-13
Fences.
§ 94-14
Outdoor displays.
§ 94-15
Structures prohibited as dwellings.
§ 94-15.1
Storage; Prohibited Uses.
§ 94-15.2
Outside storage of firewood; regulations.
§ 94-16
Projections.
Ch 94 Art IV
Establishment of Use Districts; Zoning Map
§ 94-17
Use districts designated.
§ 94-18
Zoning Map.
§ 94-19
Schedule of District Regulations.
Ch 94 Art V
R-1 Residential Single-Family District
§ 94-20
Permitted principal uses.
§ 94-21
Area and yard requirements.
§ 94-22
Permitted accessory uses and buildings.
§ 94-23
Conditional uses.
Ch 94 Art VA
R-2 Residential Single-Family District
§ 94-24
Permitted principal uses.
§ 94-25
Applicability of other provisions.
Ch 94 Art VI
R-3 Residential Single-Family District
§ 94-26
Permitted principal uses.
§ 94-27
Area and yard requirements.
§ 94-28
Permitted accessory uses and buildings.
Ch 94 Art VII
R-4 Residential Multifamily District
§ 94-29
Permitted principal uses.
§ 94-30
Area and yard requirements.
§ 94-31
Permitted accessory uses and buildings.
§ 94-32
Conditional uses.
Ch 94 Art VIII
B-1 Central Business District
§ 94-33
Permitted principal uses.
§ 94-33.1
Conditional uses.
§ 94-33.2
Prohibited uses.
§ 94-33.3
Permitted principal uses — Maple Avenue Redevelopment Zone.
§ 94-33.4
Conditional uses — Maple Avenue Redevelopment Zone.
§ 94-33.5
Permitted principal uses - Downtown Redevelopment Zone (formerly Town Centre East Redevelopment Zone).
§ 94-33.6
Conditional uses - Downtown Redevelopment Zone (formerly Town Centre East Redevelopment Zone).
§ 94-33.7
Prohibited uses - Downtown Redevelopment Zone (formerly Town Centre East Redevelopment Zone).
§ 94-34
Area and yard requirements.
§ 94-35
Accessory uses and buildings.
§ 94-36
Provisions of Historic District shall apply.
§ 94-36.1
Building and architectural design standards for Downtown Redevelopment Zone (formerly Town Centre East Redevelopment Zone).
§ 94-36.2
Jurisdiction for variances in Downtown Redevelopment Zone (formerly Town Centre East Redevelopment Zone).
Ch 94 Art VIIIA
B-2 Neighborhood Business District
§ 94-37
Permitted principal uses.
§ 94-37.1
Conditional uses.
§ 94-38
Area and yard requirements.
§ 94-39
Accessory uses and buildings.
§ 94-40
Historic District review.
§ 94-41
through § 94-51. (Reserved)
Ch 94 Art VIIIB
Historic Preservation Commission.
§ 94-51.1
Purpose.
§ 94-51.2
Designation of Historic District.
§ 94-51.3
Establishment.
§ 94-51.4
Designation of Historic Districts and Historic Sites.
§ 94-51.5
Review of applications requiring a Certificate of Appropriateness.
§ 94-51.6
Review of development and zoning applications by Historic Preservation Commission.
§ 94-51.7
Standards for review by Historic Preservation Commission.
§ 94-51.8
Effect of approval or denial by Historic Preservation Commission; appeals.
§ 94-51.9
Enforcement; violation; notice; failure to comply.
§ 94-51.10
Limitation on duties and powers of Historic Preservation Commission.
Ch 94 Art VIIIC
Special Residences and Shelters
§ 94-51.11
(Reserved)
Ch 94 Art IX
Off-Street Parking Regulations
§ 94-52
General requirements.
§ 94-52.1
Commercial vehicles.
§ 94-53
Parking schedule.
§ 94-53.1
Parking schedule for the Downtown Redevelopment Zone (formerly Town Centre East Redevelopment Zone).
Ch 94 Art X
Signs
§ 94-54
Scope of applicability.
§ 94-55
General requirements applicable to all signs.
§ 94-56
Signs permitted.
§ 94-56.1
When sign permit not required.
§ 94-56.2
Restaurants.
§ 94-56.3
Flags.
§ 94-57
Commercial signs.
§ 94-58
Political signs.
Ch 94 Art XI
Nonconforming Structures, Lots and Uses
§ 94-59
Continuation of use.
§ 94-60
Damage by fire or other causes.
§ 94-61
Extension.
§ 94-62
Nonconforming lots.
§ 94-63
Nonconforming signs.
Ch 94 Art XII
Planning Board
§ 94-64
Establishment; composition.
§ 94-65
Terms.
§ 94-66
Vacancies.
§ 94-67
Organization; officers.
§ 94-68
Attorney.
§ 94-69
Experts and staff.
§ 94-70
Powers and duties.
§ 94-71
through § 94-73. (Reserved)
Ch 94 Art XIII
Planning Board Acting as the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
§ 94-74
Planning Board to exercise powers of Zoning Board of Adjustment.
§ 94-75
Participation by members on certain applications.
§ 94-76
Inconsistent references in Code.
§ 94-77
through § 94-78. (Reserved)
§ 94-79
Powers.
§ 94-80
Appeals and applications.
§ 94-81
Power to reverse or modify decisions.
§ 94-82
Time limit for decision.
§ 94-83
Expiration of variance.
§ 94-84
through § 94-85. (Reserved)
Ch 94 Art XIV
Provisions Applicable to Both Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment
§ 94-86
Conflicts of interest.
§ 94-87
Meetings.
§ 94-88
Minutes.
§ 94-89
(Reserved)
§ 94-90
Hearings.
§ 94-91
Notice requirements.
§ 94-92
List of property owners.
§ 94-93
Decisions.
§ 94-94
Withdrawal of applications.
§ 94-95
Payment of taxes.
Ch 94 Art XV
(Reserved)
§ 94-96
through § 94-97. (Reserved)
Ch 94 Art XVI
Site Plan Review
§ 94-98
When required.
§ 94-99
Application procedures; information required.
§ 94-100
Review procedures.
§ 94-101
Standards for review.
§ 94-102
Miscellaneous regulations.
Ch 94 Art XVII
Administration; Enforcement; Permits
§ 94-103
Enforcement.
§ 94-104
Applications for approval.
§ 94-105
Zoning permits and occupancy permits.
§ 94-106
Building permits.
Ch 94 Art XVIIA
Violations, Penalties and Fees
§ 94-107
Violations and penalties.
§ 94-108
Fees.
§ 94-109
(Reserved)
Ch 94 Art XVIII
Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 94-110
Amendments.
§ 94-111
Repealer.
§ 94-112
Filing with Camden County Planning Board.
§ 94-113
Protest against proposed changes.
§ 94-114
Pending applications.
§ 94-115
Severability.
§ 94-116
Effective date.
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Chapter 94
Zoning
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Merchantville Borough Council
10-24-1994
. This ordinance superseded former Ch. 94, Zoning, adopted
1-10-1977
as
Ord. No. 516
, as amended. Amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Schedule of District Regulations
Attachment 2 - Table of Zoning Map Amendments
Attachment 3 - Zoning Map
Attachment 4 - Exhibit A: Joint Land Use Board Application
Attachment 5 - Exhibit B: Joint Land Use Board Checklist
Article I
Short Title and Purpose
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§ 94-1
Short title.
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§ 94-2
Purpose.
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Article II
Definitions and Word Usage
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§ 94-3
Construction of terms.
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§ 94-4
Incorporation of statute definitions by reference.
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§ 94-5
Terms defined.
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Article III
General Provisions and Exceptions
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§ 94-6
General regulations.
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§ 94-6.1
Prohibited uses - all districts.
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§ 94-7
Area regulation.
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§ 94-8
Corner lot vision clearance.
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§ 94-9
Antennas.
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§ 94-10
Fire limits.
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§ 94-11
Height exceptions.
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§ 94-12
Noxious or offensive uses.
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§ 94-13
Fences.
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§ 94-14
Outdoor displays.
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§ 94-15
Structures prohibited as dwellings.
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§ 94-15.1
Storage; Prohibited Uses.
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§ 94-15.2
Outside storage of firewood; regulations.
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§ 94-16
Projections.
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Article IV
Establishment of Use Districts; Zoning Map
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§ 94-17
Use districts designated.
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§ 94-18
Zoning Map.
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§ 94-19
Schedule of District Regulations.
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Article V
R-1 Residential Single-Family District
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§ 94-20
Permitted principal uses.
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§ 94-21
Area and yard requirements.
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§ 94-22
Permitted accessory uses and buildings.
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§ 94-23
Conditional uses.
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Article VA
R-2 Residential Single-Family District
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§ 94-24
Permitted principal uses.
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§ 94-25
Applicability of other provisions.
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Article VI
R-3 Residential Single-Family District
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§ 94-26
Permitted principal uses.
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§ 94-27
Area and yard requirements.
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§ 94-28
Permitted accessory uses and buildings.
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Article VII
R-4 Residential Multifamily District
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§ 94-29
Permitted principal uses.
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§ 94-30
Area and yard requirements.
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§ 94-31
Permitted accessory uses and buildings.
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§ 94-32
Conditional uses.
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Article VIII
B-1 Central Business District
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§ 94-33
Permitted principal uses.
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§ 94-33.1
Conditional uses.
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§ 94-33.2
Prohibited uses.
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§ 94-33.3
Permitted principal uses — Maple Avenue Redevelopment Zone.
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§ 94-33.4
Conditional uses — Maple Avenue Redevelopment Zone.
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§ 94-33.5
Permitted principal uses - Downtown Redevelopment Zone (formerly Town Centre East Redevelopment Zone).
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§ 94-33.6
Conditional uses - Downtown Redevelopment Zone (formerly Town Centre East Redevelopment Zone).
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§ 94-33.7
Prohibited uses - Downtown Redevelopment Zone (formerly Town Centre East Redevelopment Zone).
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§ 94-34
Area and yard requirements.
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§ 94-35
Accessory uses and buildings.
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§ 94-36
Provisions of Historic District shall apply.
chevron_right
§ 94-36.1
Building and architectural design standards for Downtown Redevelopment Zone (formerly Town Centre East Redevelopment Zone).
chevron_right
§ 94-36.2
Jurisdiction for variances in Downtown Redevelopment Zone (formerly Town Centre East Redevelopment Zone).
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Article VIIIA
B-2 Neighborhood Business District
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§ 94-37
Permitted principal uses.
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§ 94-37.1
Conditional uses.
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§ 94-38
Area and yard requirements.
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§ 94-39
Accessory uses and buildings.
chevron_right
§ 94-40
Historic District review.
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§ 94-41
through § 94-51. (Reserved)
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Article VIIIB
Historic Preservation Commission.
chevron_right
§ 94-51.1
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 94-51.2
Designation of Historic District.
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§ 94-51.3
Establishment.
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§ 94-51.4
Designation of Historic Districts and Historic Sites.
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§ 94-51.5
Review of applications requiring a Certificate of Appropriateness.
chevron_right
§ 94-51.6
Review of development and zoning applications by Historic Preservation Commission.
chevron_right
§ 94-51.7
Standards for review by Historic Preservation Commission.
chevron_right
§ 94-51.8
Effect of approval or denial by Historic Preservation Commission; appeals.
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§ 94-51.9
Enforcement; violation; notice; failure to comply.
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§ 94-51.10
Limitation on duties and powers of Historic Preservation Commission.
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Article VIIIC
Special Residences and Shelters
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§ 94-51.11
(Reserved)
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Article IX
Off-Street Parking Regulations
chevron_right
§ 94-52
General requirements.
chevron_right
§ 94-52.1
Commercial vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 94-53
Parking schedule.
chevron_right
§ 94-53.1
Parking schedule for the Downtown Redevelopment Zone (formerly Town Centre East Redevelopment Zone).
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Article X
Signs
chevron_right
§ 94-54
Scope of applicability.
chevron_right
§ 94-55
General requirements applicable to all signs.
chevron_right
§ 94-56
Signs permitted.
chevron_right
§ 94-56.1
When sign permit not required.
chevron_right
§ 94-56.2
Restaurants.
chevron_right
§ 94-56.3
Flags.
chevron_right
§ 94-57
Commercial signs.
chevron_right
§ 94-58
Political signs.
chevron_right
Article XI
Nonconforming Structures, Lots and Uses
chevron_right
§ 94-59
Continuation of use.
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§ 94-60
Damage by fire or other causes.
chevron_right
§ 94-61
Extension.
chevron_right
§ 94-62
Nonconforming lots.
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§ 94-63
Nonconforming signs.
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Article XII
Planning Board
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§ 94-64
Establishment; composition.
chevron_right
§ 94-65
Terms.
chevron_right
§ 94-66
Vacancies.
chevron_right
§ 94-67
Organization; officers.
chevron_right
§ 94-68
Attorney.
chevron_right
§ 94-69
Experts and staff.
chevron_right
§ 94-70
Powers and duties.
chevron_right
§ 94-71
through § 94-73. (Reserved)
chevron_right
Article XIII
Planning Board Acting as the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
chevron_right
§ 94-74
Planning Board to exercise powers of Zoning Board of Adjustment.
chevron_right
§ 94-75
Participation by members on certain applications.
chevron_right
§ 94-76
Inconsistent references in Code.
chevron_right
§ 94-77
through § 94-78. (Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 94-79
Powers.
chevron_right
§ 94-80
Appeals and applications.
chevron_right
§ 94-81
Power to reverse or modify decisions.
chevron_right
§ 94-82
Time limit for decision.
chevron_right
§ 94-83
Expiration of variance.
chevron_right
§ 94-84
through § 94-85. (Reserved)
chevron_right
Article XIV
Provisions Applicable to Both Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment
chevron_right
§ 94-86
Conflicts of interest.
chevron_right
§ 94-87
Meetings.
chevron_right
§ 94-88
Minutes.
chevron_right
§ 94-89
(Reserved)
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§ 94-90
Hearings.
chevron_right
§ 94-91
Notice requirements.
chevron_right
§ 94-92
List of property owners.
chevron_right
§ 94-93
Decisions.
chevron_right
§ 94-94
Withdrawal of applications.
chevron_right
§ 94-95
Payment of taxes.
chevron_right
Article XV
(Reserved)
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§ 94-96
through § 94-97. (Reserved)
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Article XVI
Site Plan Review
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§ 94-98
When required.
chevron_right
§ 94-99
Application procedures; information required.
chevron_right
§ 94-100
Review procedures.
chevron_right
§ 94-101
Standards for review.
chevron_right
§ 94-102
Miscellaneous regulations.
chevron_right
Article XVII
Administration; Enforcement; Permits
chevron_right
§ 94-103
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 94-104
Applications for approval.
chevron_right
§ 94-105
Zoning permits and occupancy permits.
chevron_right
§ 94-106
Building permits.
chevron_right
Article XVIIA
Violations, Penalties and Fees
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§ 94-107
Violations and penalties.
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§ 94-108
Fees.
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§ 94-109
(Reserved)
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Article XVIII
Miscellaneous Provisions
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§ 94-110
Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 94-111
Repealer.
chevron_right
§ 94-112
Filing with Camden County Planning Board.
chevron_right
§ 94-113
Protest against proposed changes.
chevron_right
§ 94-114
Pending applications.
chevron_right
§ 94-115
Severability.
chevron_right
§ 94-116
Effective date.
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