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Chapter 35 Land Development Regulations

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Title Adopted Subject Affects
Ord. No. 764  pdf
2026-03-12
Land Development Regulations Amendment
Ch 35
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - ChecklistsAttachment 2 - Schedule of District Regulation, Pinelands DistrictsAttachment 3 - Schedule of District Regulations, Non-Pinelands Districts
Article 35-1 Short Title
§ 35-1.1 TITLE.
Article 35-2 Purpose
§ 35-2.1 PURPOSE FOR REGULATIONS.
Article 35-3 Definitions
§ 35-3.1 INTERPRETATION.
§ 35-3.2 STATUTORY AUTHORITY.
§ 35-3.3 TERMS DEFINED.
Article 35-4 Land Use Board (Planning Board)
§ 35-4.1 ESTABLISHMENT AND COMPOSITION.
§ 35-4.2 TERMS OF OFFICE.
§ 35-4.3 VACANCIES AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE.
§ 35-4.4 ORGANIZATION.
§ 35-4.5 EXPERTS AND STAFF.
§ 35-4.6 POWERS AND DUTIES GENERALLY.
§ 35-4.7 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
§ 35-4.8 SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS TO ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION.
§ 35-4.9 RULES AND REGULATIONS.
§ 35-4.10 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
§ 35-4.11 MEETINGS.
§ 35-4.12 MINUTES.
§ 35-4.13 FEES FOR SERVICES.
Article 35-5 Zoning Districts and Zoning Map
§ 35-5.1 DISTRICTS ENUMERATED.
§ 35-5.2 DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
§ 35-5.3 ZONING AND RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT MAPS, ESTABLISHMENT.
§ 35-5.4 INTERPRETATION.
§ 35-5.5 SCHEDULE OF ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS, ESTABLISHMENT.
§ 35-5.6 CONSISTENCY WITH CMP.
§ 35-5.7 ZONING MAP, AMENDMENTS.
Article 35-6 Application of Regulations
§ 35-6.1 USE REGULATIONS.
§ 35-6.2 AREA REGULATIONS.
§ 35-6.3 OVERLAPPING REQUIRED SPACE.
§ 35-6.4 YARD REDUCTIONS.
§ 35-6.5 PERMITTED MODIFICATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS.
§ 35-6.6 EXISTING LOTS.
§ 35-6.7 CONTIGUOUS LOTS.
§ 35-6.8 PUBLIC STREET FRONTAGE.
§ 35-6.9 FRONTAGE ON STREETS PROPOSED FOR WIDENING.
§ 35-6.10 VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS.
§ 35-6.11 IRREGULARLY SHAPED LOTS.
Article 35-7 Nonconforming Uses and Structures
§ 35-7.1 NONCONFORMING USES.
§ 35-7.2 NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE.
§ 35-7.3 REDUCED SETBACK FOR LOTS WITH EXISTING ENCROACHMENTS.
§ 35-7.4 EXPANSION OF NONCONFORMING USES WITHIN THE PINELANDS AREA.
Article 35-8 Supplementary District Regulations
§ 35-8.1 ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.
§ 35-8.2 CONVERSION OF DWELLINGS.
§ 35-8.3 FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES.
§ 35-8.4 FLOODPLAIN DELINEATION AND MANAGEMENT.
§ 35-8.5 FORESTRY AND CLEAR CUTTING AND/OR WOODCUTTING.
§ 35-8.6 HOME OCCUPATIONS.
§ 35-8.7 OFF-STREET LOADING.
§ 35-8.8 OFF-STREET PARKING.
§ 35-8.8.1 Electric Vehicle Supply/Service Equipment and Make-Ready Parking Spaces.
§ 35-8.9 OUTDOOR STORAGE.
§ 35-8.10 PINELANDS FOREST AREA DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
§ 35-8.11 PINELANDS PLANNED HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
§ 35-8.12 RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
§ 35-8.13 SIGNS.
§ 35-8.14 SWIMMING POOLS.
§ 35-8.15 WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Article 35-9 Specific Use Standards and Regulations
§ 35-9.1 CAMPGROUNDS.
§ 35-9.2 CLUSTER DEVELOPMENTS OUTSIDE THE PINELANDS RURAL AND FOREST AREAS.
§ 35-9.3 COMMERCIAL USE-RELATED DWELLING.
§ 35-9.4 DUPLEX OR SEMI-DETACHED DWELLINGS.
§ 35-9.5 GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS AND/OR REPAIR GARAGES OR CAR WASHES.
§ 35-9.6 GOLF COURSES.
§ 35-9.7 INDUSTRIAL PARKS.
§ 35-9.8 KEEPING OF ANIMALS AND LIVESTOCK, KENNELS AND LAND USE ACTIVITIES INVOLVING ANIMALS.
§ 35-9.9 MOBILE HOMES AND TRAILERS.
§ 35-9.10 MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING OR TOWNHOUSE PROJECTS.
§ 35-9.11 PINELANDS RESIDENCE.
§ 35-9.12 PLANNED COMMERCIAL CENTERS.
§ 35-9.13 PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS OF REGIONAL IMPACT.
§ 35-9.14 PROFESSIONAL OFFICE CENTER.
§ 35-9.15 RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIZED MEDICAL/EDUCATIONAL FACILITY.
§ 35-9.16 RESOURCE EXTRACTION.
§ 35-9.17 ROADSIDE STAND OR ARTISAN'S DISPLAY.
§ 35-9.18 RURAL RESIDENCE.
§ 35-9.19 STUDIO OR WORKSHOP.
§ 35-9.20 VILLAGE-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL OR RETAIL USE.
§ 35-9.21 WINDMILLS, ENERGY CONSERVATION DEVICES AND PRIVATE COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES.
§ 35-9.22 WIRELESS/LOCAL COMMUNICATION FACILITIES.
§ 35-9.23 YARD SALES.
§ 35-9.24 RESIDENTIAL CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT IN PINELANDS AREA.
§ 35-9.25 NON-CLUSTERED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE PC, PR, PRDA-C AND PRDA-R DISTRICTS.
§ 35-9.26 The Operation of Any Class of Cannabis Business Within the Township of Maurice River.
§ 35-9.27 Residential Development on Undersized Lots.
§ 35-9.28 Route 47 Conditional Commercial Uses.
Article 35-10 Special Procedures Regarding Development in the Pinelands Protection Area
§ 35-10.1 APPLICABILITY.
§ 35-10.2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR DEVELOPMENT.
§ 35-10.3 APPLICATION REQUIREMENT FOR OTHER DEVELOPMENTS.
§ 35-10.4 NOTICES TO THE PINELANDS COMMISSION.
§ 35-10.5 PARTICIPATION OF PINELANDS COMMISSION IN PUBLIC HEARINGS.
§ 35-10.6 REVIEW BY PINELANDS COMMISSION.
§ 35-10.7 EFFECT OF PINELANDS COMMISSION'S DECISION UPON TOWNSHIP APPROVAL.
§ 35-10.8 PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT.
§ 35-10.9 DENSITY TRANSFER PROGRAM.
§ 35-10.10 PINELANDS DEVELOPMENT CREDITS.
Article 35-10A Stormwater Management and Control (Pinelands Area)
§ 35-10A.1 Scope and Purpose.
§ 35-10A.2 Definitions.
§ 35-10A.3 Stormwater Management Requirements.
§ 35-10A.4 Calculation of Stormwater Runoff and Groundwater Recharge.
§ 35-10A.5 Sources for Technical Guidance.
§ 35-10A.6 Solids and Floatable Materials Control Standards.
§ 35-10A.7 Safety Standards for Stormwater Management Basins.
§ 35-10A.8 Requirements for a Site Development Stormwater Plan.
§ 35-10A.9 Maintenance and Repair.
§ 35-10A.10 Variances.
§ 35-10A.11 Penalties.
Article 35-11 Design and Performance Standards
§ 35-11.1 APPLICABILITY.
§ 35-11.2 CONFORMANCE WITH TOWNSHIP MASTER PLAN.
§ 35-11.3 GENERAL STANDARDS.
§ 35-11.4 SPECIFIC PROVISIONS AND STANDARDS ENUMERATED.
§ 35-11.5 COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING REGULATIONS.
§ 35-11.6 GRANTS OF WAIVERS OR ADJUSTMENTS BY THE LAND USE BOARD.
§ 35-11.7 INSPECTION.
Article 35-11A Stormwater Management and Control (Non-Pinelands)
§ 35-11A.1 Scope and purpose.
§ 35-11A.2 Definitions.
§ 35-11A.3 Design and performance standards for stormwater management measures.
§ 35-11A.4 Solids and floatable materials control standards.
§ 35-11A.5 Safety standards for stormwater management basins.
§ 35-11A.6 Requirements for a site development stormwater plan.
§ 35-11A.7 Maintenance and repair.
§ 35-11A.8 Penalties.
§ 35-11A.9 Severability.
§ 35-11A.10 Effective date.
Article 35-12 Performance and Maintenance Guaranties
§ 35-12.1 GUARANTIES REQUIRED.
§ 35-12.2 FORM OF REQUIRED PERFORMANCE GUARANTIES.
§ 35-12.3 MAINTENANCE GUARANTIES.
Article 35-13 Development Review Procedures
§ 35-13.1 SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED.
§ 35-13.2 APPLICATION PROCEDURES.
§ 35-13.3 INITIAL APPROVALS.
§ 35-13.4 FINAL APPROVALS OF SITE PLANS, MAJOR SUBDIVISION AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS.
§ 35-13.5 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
§ 35-13.6 CONDITIONAL USES.
§ 35-13.7 ZONING APPEALS AND APPLICATIONS.
§ 35-13.8 APPLICATION FOR SIGN AND YARD SALE PERMITS.
§ 35-13.9 INFORMAL DISCUSSION OF A DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL.
§ 35-13.10 PLAT AND PLAN CONFORMITY.
§ 35-13.11 PLAT AND PLAN DETAILS.
§ 35-13.12 PAYMENT OF TAXES REQUIRED.
§ 35-13.13 HEARINGS.
§ 35-13.14 NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR HEARINGS.
§ 35-13.15 FURNISHING LIST OF PROPERTY OWNERS.
§ 35-13.16 FORM OF DECISIONS; COPIES.
§ 35-13.17 PUBLICATION OF DECISIONS.
§ 35-13.18 DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP.
§ 35-13.19 CHECKLISTS FOR DETERMINING COMPLETENESS ADOPTED.
Article 35-14 Fees/Escrows
§ 35-14.1 SCHEDULE OF FEES.
§ 35-14.2 ESCROW ACCOUNTS.
Article 35-15 Administration and Enforcement
§ 35-15.1 ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
§ 35-15.2 ZONING PERMITS.
§ 35-15.3 DURATION OF CERTAIN PERMITS.
§ 35-15.4 APPEALS TO THE LAND USE BOARD.
§ 35-15.5 APPEALS FROM THE LAND USE BOARD TO THE GOVERNING BODY.
§ 35-15.6 BUILDING PERMITS.
§ 35-15.7 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES.
Article 35-16 Interpretation and Amendment
§ 35-16.1 QUESTIONS OF INTERPRETATION; CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.
§ 35-16.2 AMENDMENTS AND REFERENCES TO STATUTES AND OTHER REGULATIONS AND AGENCIES.
§ 35-16.3 PENDING APPLICATIONS.
§ 35-16.4 FILING OF PROVISIONS WITH COUNTY.
§ 35-16.5 VALIDITY AND INCONSISTENCIES.
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