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Borough of Belmar, NJ
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2024-05-28
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Municipal Code
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Chapter 40 Development Regulations
Adopting Ordinance
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
Municipal Code
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 2
Administration
Ch 3
Department of Administration
Ch 4
Department of Finance
Ch 4A
Purchasing
Ch 5
Department of Public Safety
Ch 6
Department of Code Enforcement
Ch 7
Department of Public Works
Ch 8
Department of Recreation
Ch 9
Conflicts of Interest
Ch 10
Housing Authority
Ch 11
Personnel
Ch 12
South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority
Ch 13
(Reserved)
Ch 14
Borough Property
Ch 15
Parks and Recreational Facilities
Ch 16
Police Regulations
Ch 17
Alcoholic Beverage Control
Ch 18
Beachfront and Marine Regulations
Ch 19
Traffic
Ch 20
Licenses — General
Ch 21
Taxicabs
Ch 22
Animals
Ch 23
Garbage and Waste
Ch 24
Health
Ch 25
Buildings
Ch 26
Housing and Property Maintenance
Ch 27
Street Excavations, Sidewalks and Curbs
Ch 28
Fire Protection and Prevention
Ch 29
Water-Sewer Utility Department
Ch 30
Taxation
Ch 31
Environment and Natural Resources
Ch 32
Cable Television
Ch 33
Portable Storage Units and Dumpsters
Ch 34
Belmar Special Improvement District
Ch 35
Flood Damage Prevention
Ch 36
Belmar Parking Utility
Ch 37
(Reserved)
Ch 38
(Reserved)
Ch 39
(Reserved)
Ch 40
Development Regulations
Ch 40 Art I
Title, Purpose
§ 40-1
TITLE AND PURPOSE.
§ 40-1.1
Short Title.
§ 40-1.2
Purpose.
§ 40-1.3
Liberal Interpretation.
§ 40-1.4
State Law to Govern.
Ch 40 Art II
Definitions
§ 40-2
DEFINITIONS.
§ 40-2.1
Purpose.
§ 40-2.2
Other Applicable Definitions.
§ 40-2.3
Intent of Certain Terms and Words.
§ 40-2.4
Definitions.
Ch 40 Art III
Administration
§ 40-3
ADMINISTRATION.
§ 40-3.1
Planning Board.
§ 40-3.2
Zoning Board of Adjustment.
§ 40-3.3
Provisions Applicable to Both Municipal Agencies (Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment).
§ 40-3.4
Certificates and Permits.
§ 40-3.5
Records.
§ 40-3.6
Enforcement.
§ 40-3.7
Interpretation.
§ 40-3.8
Conflict with Other Laws: Repealer.
§ 40-3.9
Violations and Penalties.
§ 40-3.10
Amendments.
§ 40-3.11
Validity of Chapter.
§ 40-3.12
Effect on Pending and New Applications.
§ 40-3.13
Copy to Be Filed with County Planning Board.
§ 40-3.14
Fees.
§ 40-3.15
Technical and Design Review Committee.
§ 40-3.15.1
Establishment and Purpose.
§ 40-3.15.2
Permanent Members.
§ 40-3.15.3
Design Element Subcommittee.
§ 40-3.15.4
Technical Subcommittee.
§ 40-3.15.5
Appointments.
§ 40-3.15.6
Scope of Review.
§ 40-3.15.7
Procedure for Review and Comment.
§ 40-3.15.8
Meetings.
§ 40-3.15.9
Projects Requiring Plan Amendments.
§ 40-3.15.10
Escrow.
Ch 40 Art IV
Procedures
§ 40-4
PROCEDURE.
§ 40-4.1
Approval Required.
§ 40-4.2
Pre-Application (Informal Review of Concept Plan).
§ 40-4.3
Application.
§ 40-4.4
Variances.
§ 40-4.5
Minor Subdivision and Minor Site Plan Procedure.
§ 40-4.6
Major Subdivision and Major Site Plan Procedure.
§ 40-4.7
Conditional Uses.
§ 40-4.8
Planning Board Review in Lieu of Board of Adjustment.
§ 40-4.9
Requirements for Claiming Approval Due to a Failure to Act.
§ 40-4.10
Transfer of Applications Between Boards.
Ch 40 Art V
Zoning Districts
§ 40-5
ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
§ 40-5.1
Zoning Map and Schedule.
§ 40-5.2
Description of Districts.
§ 40-5.3
Permitted and Prohibited Uses.
§ 40-5.4
Public Use Overlay District.
§ 40-5.5
Planned Residential Development District (Aged 55 and Older in the CBD-2 District).
§ 40-5.6
Floor Area Ratio, Maximum Lot Coverage and Building Coverage, Residential.
Ch 40 Art VI
Conditional Uses
§ 40-6
CONDITIONAL USES.
§ 40-6.1
Purpose.
§ 40-6.2
General Provisions.
§ 40-6.3
Places of Worship.
§ 40-6.4
Public Utilities.
§ 40-6.5
Motor Vehicle Service Stations.
§ 40-6.6
Elementary and Secondary Schools.
§ 40-6.7
Nursery Schools.
§ 40-6.8
Community Residence for the Developmentally Disabled and Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence.
§ 40-6.9
Hotels and Motels.
§ 40-6.10
Hospitals, Philanthropic and Eleemosynary Care Uses.
§ 40-6.11
Bed and Breakfasts.
§ 40-6.12
Wireless Telecommunications Towers and Antennas.
§ 40-6.13
Multi-Family Cluster Development.
§ 40-6.14
Conversion of Secondary Dwelling Structures to Accessory Dwelling Units.
§ 40-6.14.1
Purpose and Intent.
§ 40-6.14.2
Definitions.
§ 40-6.14.3
Areas Where Accessory Dwelling Units Are Permitted as Conditional Uses; Qualification of Units and Conditions of Conversion.
§ 40-6.14.4
Developer's Agreement, Deed and Other Occupancy Restrictions.
§ 40-6.14.5
Effect of Conversion on Other Non-conformities, and Timing of Same.
§ 40-6.14.6
Violations.
Ch 40 Art VII
Zoning Regulations
§ 40-7
GENERAL ZONING PROVISIONS.
§ 40-7.1
Purpose.
§ 40-7.2
Provisions of Other Ordinances.
§ 40-7.3
Nonconforming Uses, Buildings and Structures.
§ 40-7.4
Corner Lots.
§ 40-7.5
Sight Triangle at Intersections.
§ 40-7.6
Frontage on Improved Street Required.
§ 40-7.7
Yard Areas.
§ 40-7.8
Accessory Buildings and Structures/Uses.
§ 40-7.9
Porches.
§ 40-7.10
Nonapplicability to Underground Utilities and Essential Services.
§ 40-7.11
Contiguous Lot Ownership.
§ 40-7.12
Height Limitations.
§ 40-7.13
Riparian Grants.
§ 40-7.14
Solid Waste and Recyclable Storage for Single- and Two-Family Homes.
§ 40-7.15
Outdoor Storage of Materials.
§ 40-7.16
Outdoor Display of Goods.
§ 40-7.17
Appearance of Dwellings with a Home Professional Office or Home Occupation.
§ 40-7.18
Storage of Boats and Recreational Vehicles.
§ 40-7.19
Vehicle Storage.
§ 40-7.20
Wetlands Permit.
§ 40-7.21
Noncommercial Radio and Television Antennas.
§ 40-7.22
Performance Standards.
§ 40-7.23
Property Maintenance.
§ 40-7.24
Signs.
§ 40-7.25
Fences, Hedges, Walls and Vision Clearances.
§ 40-7.26
Garages.
§ 40-7.27
Soil Removal and Fill.
§ 40-7.28
Residential Recreational Lighting.
§ 40-7.29
Relocation of a Building.
§ 40-7.30
Multi-Family Development.
§ 40-7.31
Driveways.
§ 40-7.32
Outdoor Dining Areas, Outdoor Eating Areas and Sidewalk Cafe Areas.
§ 40-7.32.1
Definitions.
§ 40-7.32.2
Permit Required.
§ 40-7.32.3
Application — Form.
§ 40-7.32.4
Fees Set by Resolution.
§ 40-7.32.5
Appeals.
§ 40-7.33
Artificial Turf.
Ch 40 Art VIII
Subdivisions and Site Plans
§ 40-8
DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS AND SITE PLANS.
§ 40-8.1
Purpose.
§ 40-8.2
Design Guidelines.
§ 40-8.3
Design Standards — General Site Design.
§ 40-8.4
Design Standards — Landscaping.
§ 40-8.5
Design Standards — Recycling and Solid Waste.
§ 40-8.6
Design Standards — Open Space and Recreation.
Ch 40 Art IX
Improvements and Standards
§ 40-9
IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS, SPECIFIC CRITERIA AND CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS.
§ 40-9.1
Purpose.
§ 40-9.2
Improvement Standards.
§ 40-9.3
Construction Specifications.
Ch 40 Art X
Guarantees, Inspections
§ 40-10
GUARANTEES AND INSPECTIONS.
§ 40-10.1
Purpose.
Ch 40 Art XI
Off-Tract Improvements
§ 40-11
OFF-TRACT IMPROVEMENTS.
§ 40-11.1
Purpose.
§ 40-11.2
Definition and Principles.
§ 40-11.3
Cost Allocation.
§ 40-11.4
Costs Included.
§ 40-11.5
Escrow Accounts.
Ch 40 Art XII
Document Submissions
§ 40-12
SPECIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED.
§ 40-12.1
Purpose.
§ 40-12.2
Requirements.
Ch 40 Art XIII
Site Maintenance
§ 40-13
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
§ 40-13.1
Construction Site Maintenance Standards.
Ch 41
(Reserved)
Ch 42
Affordable Housing Development Fees
Ch 43
Small Wireless Facilities in the Right-Of-Way
Ch 43A
(Reserved)
Ch 44
Stormwater Management
Appendix
Apx A
Redevelopment Plans
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter 40
Development Regulations
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Documents Required
Attachment 2 - Schedules
Article I
Title, Purpose
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§ 40-1
TITLE AND PURPOSE.
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§ 40-1.1
Short Title.
chevron_right
§ 40-1.2
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 40-1.3
Liberal Interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 40-1.4
State Law to Govern.
chevron_right
Article II
Definitions
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§ 40-2
DEFINITIONS.
chevron_right
§ 40-2.1
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 40-2.2
Other Applicable Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 40-2.3
Intent of Certain Terms and Words.
chevron_right
§ 40-2.4
Definitions.
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Article III
Administration
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§ 40-3
ADMINISTRATION.
chevron_right
§ 40-3.1
Planning Board.
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§ 40-3.2
Zoning Board of Adjustment.
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§ 40-3.3
Provisions Applicable to Both Municipal Agencies (Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment).
chevron_right
§ 40-3.4
Certificates and Permits.
chevron_right
§ 40-3.5
Records.
chevron_right
§ 40-3.6
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 40-3.7
Interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 40-3.8
Conflict with Other Laws: Repealer.
chevron_right
§ 40-3.9
Violations and Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 40-3.10
Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 40-3.11
Validity of Chapter.
chevron_right
§ 40-3.12
Effect on Pending and New Applications.
chevron_right
§ 40-3.13
Copy to Be Filed with County Planning Board.
chevron_right
§ 40-3.14
Fees.
chevron_right
§ 40-3.15
Technical and Design Review Committee.
chevron_right
§ 40-3.15.1
Establishment and Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 40-3.15.2
Permanent Members.
chevron_right
§ 40-3.15.3
Design Element Subcommittee.
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§ 40-3.15.4
Technical Subcommittee.
chevron_right
§ 40-3.15.5
Appointments.
chevron_right
§ 40-3.15.6
Scope of Review.
chevron_right
§ 40-3.15.7
Procedure for Review and Comment.
chevron_right
§ 40-3.15.8
Meetings.
chevron_right
§ 40-3.15.9
Projects Requiring Plan Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 40-3.15.10
Escrow.
chevron_right
Article IV
Procedures
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§ 40-4
PROCEDURE.
chevron_right
§ 40-4.1
Approval Required.
chevron_right
§ 40-4.2
Pre-Application (Informal Review of Concept Plan).
chevron_right
§ 40-4.3
Application.
chevron_right
§ 40-4.4
Variances.
chevron_right
§ 40-4.5
Minor Subdivision and Minor Site Plan Procedure.
chevron_right
§ 40-4.6
Major Subdivision and Major Site Plan Procedure.
chevron_right
§ 40-4.7
Conditional Uses.
chevron_right
§ 40-4.8
Planning Board Review in Lieu of Board of Adjustment.
chevron_right
§ 40-4.9
Requirements for Claiming Approval Due to a Failure to Act.
chevron_right
§ 40-4.10
Transfer of Applications Between Boards.
chevron_right
Article V
Zoning Districts
chevron_right
§ 40-5
ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
chevron_right
§ 40-5.1
Zoning Map and Schedule.
chevron_right
§ 40-5.2
Description of Districts.
chevron_right
§ 40-5.3
Permitted and Prohibited Uses.
chevron_right
§ 40-5.4
Public Use Overlay District.
chevron_right
§ 40-5.5
Planned Residential Development District (Aged 55 and Older in the CBD-2 District).
chevron_right
§ 40-5.6
Floor Area Ratio, Maximum Lot Coverage and Building Coverage, Residential.
chevron_right
Article VI
Conditional Uses
chevron_right
§ 40-6
CONDITIONAL USES.
chevron_right
§ 40-6.1
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 40-6.2
General Provisions.
chevron_right
§ 40-6.3
Places of Worship.
chevron_right
§ 40-6.4
Public Utilities.
chevron_right
§ 40-6.5
Motor Vehicle Service Stations.
chevron_right
§ 40-6.6
Elementary and Secondary Schools.
chevron_right
§ 40-6.7
Nursery Schools.
chevron_right
§ 40-6.8
Community Residence for the Developmentally Disabled and Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence.
chevron_right
§ 40-6.9
Hotels and Motels.
chevron_right
§ 40-6.10
Hospitals, Philanthropic and Eleemosynary Care Uses.
chevron_right
§ 40-6.11
Bed and Breakfasts.
chevron_right
§ 40-6.12
Wireless Telecommunications Towers and Antennas.
chevron_right
§ 40-6.13
Multi-Family Cluster Development.
chevron_right
§ 40-6.14
Conversion of Secondary Dwelling Structures to Accessory Dwelling Units.
chevron_right
§ 40-6.14.1
Purpose and Intent.
chevron_right
§ 40-6.14.2
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 40-6.14.3
Areas Where Accessory Dwelling Units Are Permitted as Conditional Uses; Qualification of Units and Conditions of Conversion.
chevron_right
§ 40-6.14.4
Developer's Agreement, Deed and Other Occupancy Restrictions.
chevron_right
§ 40-6.14.5
Effect of Conversion on Other Non-conformities, and Timing of Same.
chevron_right
§ 40-6.14.6
Violations.
chevron_right
Article VII
Zoning Regulations
chevron_right
§ 40-7
GENERAL ZONING PROVISIONS.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.1
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.2
Provisions of Other Ordinances.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.3
Nonconforming Uses, Buildings and Structures.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.4
Corner Lots.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.5
Sight Triangle at Intersections.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.6
Frontage on Improved Street Required.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.7
Yard Areas.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.8
Accessory Buildings and Structures/Uses.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.9
Porches.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.10
Nonapplicability to Underground Utilities and Essential Services.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.11
Contiguous Lot Ownership.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.12
Height Limitations.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.13
Riparian Grants.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.14
Solid Waste and Recyclable Storage for Single- and Two-Family Homes.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.15
Outdoor Storage of Materials.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.16
Outdoor Display of Goods.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.17
Appearance of Dwellings with a Home Professional Office or Home Occupation.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.18
Storage of Boats and Recreational Vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.19
Vehicle Storage.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.20
Wetlands Permit.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.21
Noncommercial Radio and Television Antennas.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.22
Performance Standards.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.23
Property Maintenance.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.24
Signs.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.25
Fences, Hedges, Walls and Vision Clearances.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.26
Garages.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.27
Soil Removal and Fill.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.28
Residential Recreational Lighting.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.29
Relocation of a Building.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.30
Multi-Family Development.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.31
Driveways.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.32
Outdoor Dining Areas, Outdoor Eating Areas and Sidewalk Cafe Areas.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.32.1
Definitions.
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§ 40-7.32.2
Permit Required.
chevron_right
§ 40-7.32.3
Application — Form.
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§ 40-7.32.4
Fees Set by Resolution.
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§ 40-7.32.5
Appeals.
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§ 40-7.33
Artificial Turf.
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Article VIII
Subdivisions and Site Plans
chevron_right
§ 40-8
DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS AND SITE PLANS.
chevron_right
§ 40-8.1
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 40-8.2
Design Guidelines.
chevron_right
§ 40-8.3
Design Standards — General Site Design.
chevron_right
§ 40-8.4
Design Standards — Landscaping.
chevron_right
§ 40-8.5
Design Standards — Recycling and Solid Waste.
chevron_right
§ 40-8.6
Design Standards — Open Space and Recreation.
chevron_right
Article IX
Improvements and Standards
chevron_right
§ 40-9
IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS, SPECIFIC CRITERIA AND CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS.
chevron_right
§ 40-9.1
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 40-9.2
Improvement Standards.
chevron_right
§ 40-9.3
Construction Specifications.
chevron_right
Article X
Guarantees, Inspections
chevron_right
§ 40-10
GUARANTEES AND INSPECTIONS.
chevron_right
§ 40-10.1
Purpose.
chevron_right
Article XI
Off-Tract Improvements
chevron_right
§ 40-11
OFF-TRACT IMPROVEMENTS.
chevron_right
§ 40-11.1
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 40-11.2
Definition and Principles.
chevron_right
§ 40-11.3
Cost Allocation.
chevron_right
§ 40-11.4
Costs Included.
chevron_right
§ 40-11.5
Escrow Accounts.
chevron_right
Article XII
Document Submissions
chevron_right
§ 40-12
SPECIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED.
chevron_right
§ 40-12.1
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 40-12.2
Requirements.
chevron_right
Article XIII
Site Maintenance
chevron_right
§ 40-13
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
chevron_right
§ 40-13.1
Construction Site Maintenance Standards.
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