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Chapter 34 Zoning and Site Plan Review
Chapter 34
Zoning and Site Plan Review
Editor's Note: This chapter was originally adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Elmwood Park on July 13, 1978 by Ord. No. 1978-6. Amendments are noted where applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: Table of Lot and Building Regulations
Attachment 2: Zoning District Map
Appendix A: Redevelopment Plans
Article I
Title and Intent
§ 34-1
SHORT TITLE AND PURPOSES.
§ 34-1.1
Short Title.
§ 34-1.2
Purpose of the Chapter.
Article II
Applicability
§ 34-2
APPLICABILITY OF REGULATIONS.
§ 34-2.1
Interpretation.
§ 34-2.2
Conformance Required.
§ 34-2.3
Undersized Lots of Record.
§ 34-2.4
Construction Approved Prior to Chapter.
Article III
Word Usage
§ 34-3
DEFINITIONS AND WORD USAGE.
§ 34-3.1
Definitions.
Article IV
General
§ 34-4
GENERAL REGULATIONS.
§ 34-4.1
Uses.
§ 34-4.2
Height.
§ 34-4.3
Yards and Area.
§ 34-4.4
Vision Clearance at Intersections.
§ 34-4.5
Corner Lots.
§ 34-4.6
Fences, Walls and Hedges.
§ 34-4.7
Essential Services Exempt.
§ 34-4.8
Performance Requirements.
Article V
Districts and Zoning Map
§ 34-5
ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS.
§ 34-5.1
Division into Districts.
§ 34-5.2
Zoning District Map.
§ 34-5.3
Interpretation of District Boundaries.
Article VI
Use Regulations
§ 34-6
DISTRICT LAND USE REGULATIONS.
§ 34-6.1
General.
§ 34-7
TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS.
§ 34-7.1
Residential Uses.
§ 34-7.2
Public, Recreational and Institutional Uses.
§ 34-7.3
Commercial Uses.
§ 34-7.4
Industrial, Utility, Wholesale and Transportation Uses.
§ 34-8
POP FRONTAGE REQUIREMENTS.
§ 34-9
PLANNED OFFICE PARK ZONE DISTRICT.
§ 34-10
AGE RESTRICTED HOUSING OVERLAY (ARHO) DISTRICT.
§ 34-10.1
Purpose.
§ 34-10.2
Lands in Age Restricted Housing Overlay District.
§ 34-10.3
Relationship to Underlying Zone District.
§ 34-10.4
Definitions.
§ 34-10.5
Age Restriction in Master Deed.
§ 34-10.6
Permitted Uses.
§ 34-10.7
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 34-10.8
Additional Regulations.
§ 34-10.9
Recreation and Common Open Space Requirements.
§ 34-10.10
Accessory Buildings.
§ 34-10.11
Required Parking, Roadways and Sidewalks.
§ 34-10.12
Lighting.
§ 34-10.13
Refuse Storage and Collection.
§ 34-10.14
Signage.
§ 34-11
AH-1 AFFORDABLE HOUSING DISTRICT.
§ 34-11.1
Purpose.
§ 34-11.2
Permitted Uses.
§ 34-11.3
Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ 34-11.4
Additional Regulations.
§ 34-12
AH-2 AFFORDABLE HOUSING DISTRICT.
§ 34-12.1
Purpose.
§ 34-12.2
Permitted Uses.
§ 34-12.3
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 34-12.4
Additional Regulations.
§ 34-13
AH-3 AFFORDABLE HOUSING DISTRICT
§ 34-13.1
Purpose.
§ 34-13.2
Permitted Uses.
§ 34-13.3
Area and Bulk Tract Regulations.
§ 34-13.4
Additional Regulations.
§ 34-14
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT OVERLAY ZONE DISTRICT.
§ 34-14.1
Purpose.
§ 34-14.2
Permitted Uses.
§ 34-14.3
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 34-14.4
Additional Regulations.
§ 34-15
(RESERVED)
Article VII
(Reserved)
Article VIII
Bulk Requirements
§ 34-16
DISTRICT LOT AND BUILDING REGULATIONS.
§ 34-17
TABLE OF LOT AND BUILDING REGULATIONS.
§ 34-18
through § 34-20 (RESERVED)
§ 34-21
MULTIPLE DWELLINGS AND TOWNHOUSES.
§ 34-22
through § 34-26 (RESERVED)
Article IX
Supplementary Regulations
§ 34-27
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES.
§ 34-27.1
Accessory Buildings in "R" Districts.
§ 34-27.2
Accessory Buildings in Other Districts.
§ 34-27.3
Swimming Pools.
§ 34-27.4
Satellite or Dish Antennas.
§ 34-28
PARKING, STORAGE, OR USE OF MAJOR RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT.
§ 34-29
SCREENING.
§ 34-29.1
Conflicting Uses.
§ 34-29.2
Open Storage.
§ 34-30
SIGNS.
§ 34-30.1
Signs Permitted in "R" Districts.
§ 34-30.2
Signs Permitted in the C-L, C-O and N-C Districts.
§ 34-30.3
Signs Permitted in the C-G, POP and I-R Districts.
§ 34-30.4
Signs Permitted in the I-G District.
§ 34-30.5
Secondary Signs.
§ 34-30.6
Permit Required.
§ 34-30.7
Illumination of Signs.
§ 34-30.8
General Regulation.
§ 34-30.9
Determination of Sign Area.
§ 34-31
CONDITIONAL USES.
§ 34-31.1
General Conditions.
§ 34-31.2
Rooming, Lodging or Boarding Homes.
§ 34-31.3
Conversion of Existing One-Family Dwelling to Accommodate Two or More Families.
§ 34-31.4
Nursing Care Homes.
§ 34-31.5
Clubs, Social Halls, Lodges, Fraternal Organizations and Similar Uses.
§ 34-31.6
Funeral Homes.
§ 34-31.7
Gasoline Stations, Public Garages and Repair Shops.
§ 34-31.8
Motor Vehicle Sales.
§ 34-31.9
Animal Hospital or Commercial Kennel.
§ 34-31.10
Contractor's or Craftsman's Shops.
§ 34-31.11
Legislative Intent for Regulation of Coin-Operated Amusement Devices.
§ 34-31.12
Arcade Regulations.
§ 34-31.13
N-C Neighborhood Commercial District Parking Expansion.
§ 34-31.14
Cannabis Retailers.
§ 34-31.15
Cannabis Suppliers.
§ 34-32
FACILITIES FOR THE COLLECTION OR STORAGE OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS IN NEW MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS.
§ 34-32.1
Definitions.
§ 34-32.2
Required.
§ 34-32.3
Location.
§ 34-32.4
Lighting and Accessibility.
§ 34-32.5
Bins or Containers.
§ 34-32.6
Signage.
§ 34-32.7
Landscaping and Fencing.
§ 34-33
AWNINGS AND CANOPIES.
§ 34-33.1
Definitions.
§ 34-33.2
Site Plan Application.
§ 34-33.3
Regulations.
§ 34-33.4
Maintenance.
§ 34-33.5
Permit Procedure.
§ 34-34
CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
§ 34-34.1
Requirements of Construction.
§ 34-35
STORAGE STRUCTURES AND WAREHOUSES.
§ 34-36
through § 34-43 (RESERVED)
Article X
Off-Street Parking and Loading
§ 34-44
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS.
§ 34-44.1
Off-Street Parking Space Requirements.
§ 34-44.2
Off-Street Loading Space Requirements.
§ 34-44.3
Design Requirements.
§ 34-44.4
Site Requirements.
§ 34-45
through § 34-47 (RESERVED)
Article XI
(Reserved)
Article XII
Nonconformance
§ 34-48
NONCONFORMING USES, BUILDINGS, LOTS AND STRUCTURES.
§ 34-48.1
Generally.
§ 34-48.2
Abandonment.
§ 34-48.3
Conversion to Permitted Use.
§ 34-48.4
Restoration.
§ 34-48.5
Repairs and Maintenance.
§ 34-48.6
Sale.
§ 34-48.7
Nonconforming Lots and Structures: Additions or Accessory Building.
§ 34-48.8
Violation and Penalty; Compliance with Residency Requirements.
§ 34-48.9
Nonconforming Lots in the R-5 Zone.
Article XIII
(Reserved)
§ 34-49
through § 34-55 (RESERVED)
Article XIV
Administration and Permits
§ 34-56
ZONING OFFICER.
§ 34-56.1
Appointment and Duties.
§ 34-56.2
Records.
§ 34-56.3
Cases of Doubt.
§ 34-57
(RESERVED)
§ 34-58
PERMITS REQUIRED.
§ 34-58.1
Building Permit and Procedure.
§ 34-58.2
Certificates of Occupancy.
§ 34-58.3
Certificate of Continuing Occupancy for Commercial, Industrial and Residential Premises.
§ 34-59
SITE PLAN REVIEW.
§ 34-59.1
When Required.
§ 34-59.2
Review by Planning Board.
§ 34-59.3
Referral for Additional Recommendations.
§ 34-59.4
Use Variances; Review by Board of Adjustment.
§ 34-59.5
Application.
§ 34-59.6
Preliminary Site Plan Approval.
§ 34-59.7
Final Site Plan Approval.
§ 34-59.8
Plan Preparation.
§ 34-59.9
Plan Information.
§ 34-59.10
Purpose of Standards.
§ 34-59.11
Modification of Plan Information Requirements.
§ 34-60
through § 34-62 (RESERVED)
Article XV
Planning Board
§ 34-63
PLANNING BOARD.
§ 34-63.1
Establishment.
§ 34-63.2
Terms.
§ 34-63.3
Vacancies.
§ 34-63.4
Organization and Voting Eligibility.
§ 34-63.5
Attorney.
§ 34-63.6
Experts and Staff.
§ 34-63.7
Power and Duties.
§ 34-63.8
Time for Decisions.
§ 34-63.9
Applications; Procedure for Filing.
§ 34-63.10
Advisory Committee.
Article XVI
Zoning Board of Adjustment.
§ 34-64
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
§ 34-64.1
Establishment and Composition.
§ 34-64.2
Officers.
§ 34-64.3
Attorney.
§ 34-64.4
Experts and Staff.
§ 34-64.5
Rules and Regulations.
§ 34-64.6
General Powers.
§ 34-64.7
Appeals and Applications.
§ 34-64.8
Power to Reverse or Modify Decisions.
§ 34-64.9
Duration of Variance.
§ 34-64.10
Powers Granted by Law.
§ 34-64.11
Additional Powers.
§ 34-64.12
Time for Decisions.
Article XVII
Provisions Applicable to Both the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment
§ 34-65
PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO BOTH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
§ 34-65.1
Conflicts of Interest.
§ 34-65.2
Removal of Members.
§ 34-65.3
Meetings.
§ 34-65.4
Minutes.
§ 34-65.5
Hearings.
§ 34-65.6
Notice Requirements for Hearing.
§ 34-65.7
List of Property Owners Furnished.
§ 34-65.8
Decisions.
§ 34-65.9
Publication of Decision.
§ 34-65.10
Payment of Taxes.
§ 34-65.11
Appeals to the Governing Body.
Article XVIII
Fees, Guarantees and Deposits
§ 34-66
FEES.
§ 34-67
GUARANTEES.
§ 34-68
DEPOSITS.
§ 34-69
OFF-TRACT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING SANITARY SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEMENTS, DRAINAGE AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS.
§ 34-70
through § 34-71 (RESERVED)
Article XIX
(Reserved)
§ 34-72
through 34-76 (RESERVED)
Article XX
Violations and Penalties
§ 34-77
VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES.
§ 34-77.1
Nature of Penalties.
§ 34-77.2
Parties Liable.
Article XXI
Miscellaneous Legal Provisions
§ 34-78
AMENDMENTS.
§ 34-79
VALIDITY.
§ 34-80
EFFECTIVE DATE.
