Borough of Elmwood Park, NJ
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2024-02-15
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Chapter 34 Zoning and Site Plan Review
- Foreword
- Ch FWD Foreword
- Adopting Ordinance
- Ch AO Adopting Ordinance
- Municipal Code
- Ch 1 General Provisions
- Ch 2 Administration
- Ch 3 Police Regulations
- Ch 4 Licensing and Business Regulations
- Ch 5 Animal Control
- Ch 6 Alcoholic Beverage Control
- Ch 7 Traffic
- Ch 8 Cannabis Facilities and Establishments
- Ch 9 Personnel Policies
- Ch 10 Construction and Buildings
- Ch 11 Housing
- Ch 12 Multiple Dwellings
- Ch 13 Rent Control
- Ch 14 Fire Prevention
- Ch 15 Redevelopment Agency
- Ch 16 Property Maintenance
- Ch 17 Environmental Regulations
- Ch 18 Swimming Pools
- Ch 19 Temporary Storage
- Ch 20 Parks and Recreational Areas
- Ch 21 Shade Tree Protection
- Ch 22 Streets and Sidewalks
- Ch 23 (Reserved)
- Ch 24 Water
- Ch 25 Sewers
- Ch 26 Stormwater Control Ordinance
- Ch 27 Solid Waste Management
- Ch 28 Flood Damage Prevention
- Ch 29 Cable Television
- Ch 30 Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax
- Ch 31 Soil Movement
- Ch 32 Subdivision
- Ch 33 Business and Rental Unit Liability Insurance
- Ch 34 Zoning and Site Plan Review
- Ch 34 Art I Title and Intent
- § 34-1 SHORT TITLE AND PURPOSES.
- § 34-1.1 Short Title.
- § 34-1.2 Purpose of the Chapter.
- Ch 34 Art 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.
- Ch 34 Art III Word Usage
- § 34-3 DEFINITIONS AND WORD USAGE.
- § 34-3.1 Definitions.
- Ch 34 Art 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.
- Ch 34 Art 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.
- Ch 34 Art 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)
- Ch 34 Art VII (Reserved)
- Ch 34 Art 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)
- Ch 34 Art 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)
- Ch 34 Art 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)
- Ch 34 Art XI (Reserved)
- Ch 34 Art 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.
- Ch 34 Art XIII (Reserved)
- § 34-49 through § 34-55 (RESERVED)
- Ch 34 Art 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)
- Ch 34 Art 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.
- Ch 34 Art 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.
- Ch 34 Art 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.
- Ch 34 Art 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)
- Ch 34 Art XIX (Reserved)
- § 34-72 through 34-76 (RESERVED)
- Ch 34 Art XX Violations and Penalties
- § 34-77 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES.
- § 34-77.1 Nature of Penalties.
- § 34-77.2 Parties Liable.
- Ch 34 Art XXI Miscellaneous Legal Provisions
- § 34-78 AMENDMENTS.
- § 34-79 VALIDITY.
- § 34-80 EFFECTIVE DATE.
- Ch 35 (Reserved)
- Ch 36 (Reserved)
- Ch 37 Affordable Housing
- Disposition List
- Ch DL Disposition List
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.
