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Borough of Watchung, NJ
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2024-04-08
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Land Development
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Chapter 28 Land Development
Adopting Ordinance
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
Municipal Code
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 2
Administration
Ch 3
Police Department
Ch 4
Fire Department
Ch 5
Personnel Policies
Ch 6
Police Regulations
Ch 7
Traffic
Ch 8
Towing
Ch 9
Alcoholic Beverage Control
Ch 10
Animal Control
Ch 11
General Licensing
Ch 12
Fire Prevention
Ch 13
Building and Housing
Ch 14
Property Maintenance
Ch 15
Garbage and Waste
Ch 16
Public Property and Recreation Areas
Ch 17
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 18
Sewers
Ch 19
(Reserved)
Ch 20
Noise
Ch 21
Stormwater Control
Ch 22
Floodplain Management Regulations
Ch 23
Soil and Soil Removal
Ch 23A
Stormwater, Steep Slope and Erosion Control
Ch 24
Tree Preservation
Ch 25
Public Swimming Pools
Ch 26
Cable Television
Ch 27
Residential Rental Property Registration
Ch 27A
Short-Term Rental Property
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
Appendix
Apx A
Rules of the Council, Ordinances
Code Comparative Table
Ch CCT
Code Comparative Table
Land Development
Ch LDAO
Land Development Adopting Ordinance
Ch 28
Land Development
Ch 28 Art 100
TITLE AND PURPOSE
28-101
TITLE.
28-102
AUTHORITY AND INTERPRETATION.
28-103
PURPOSES.
28-104
INTERPRETATION OF STANDARDS.
28-105
NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL USES, BUILDINGS AND DWELLINGS PER LOT.
28-106
PROHIBITED USES.
28-107
COMPLIANCE.
Ch 28 Art 200
DEFINITIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS
28-201
WORD USAGE.
28-202
COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER DEFINITIONS.
28-203
DEFINITIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS.
Ch 28 Art 300
ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
28-301
ZONING DISTRICTS.
28-302
ZONING MAP.
28-303
INTERPRETATION OF ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
28-304
VILLAGE CENTER HISTORICAL OVERLAY ZONE.
Ch 28 Art 400
ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
28-401
GENERAL ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
28-402
SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING UNITS IN NONRESIDENTIAL ZONES.
28-403
NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES, USES AND LOTS.
28-404
"R-R" RURAL SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
28-405
"R-A" SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND "R-B" SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
28-406
"B-A" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS.
28-407
"B-B" PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICE.
28-408
"B-C" HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL.
28-409
"H-D" HIGHWAY DEVELOPMENT.
28-410
(RESERVED)"O-C" OFFICE BUSINESS/CONFERENCE CENTER OVERLAY DISTRICT.
28-411
"QU" QUARRY.
28-412
"R-M-L I" MULTI-FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
28-413
"R-M-L II" ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
28-414
"R-M-L III" ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
28-415
"R-M-L IV" ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
28-416
"R-M-L V" MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING.
28-417
"R-M-L VI" SENIOR CITIZEN AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
28-418
CE CEMETERY.
28-419
S-W SOMERSET STREET/WATCHUNG AVENUE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT.
28-420
Bonnie Burn Road Redevelopment DIstrict.
Ch 28 Art 500
CONDITIONAL USES, FENCES & WALLS, SIGNS, PARKING, AND SPECIAL ZONING PROVISIONS
28-501
CONDITIONAL USES.
28-502
FENCES AND WALLS.
28-503
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS.
28-504
SIGNS.
28-505
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE.
28-506
HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION AND OTHER OPEN SPACE ORGANIZATIONS.
28-507
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES.
28-508
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY/ SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND MAKE-READY PARKING SPACES.
Ch 28 Art 600
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS
28-601
PURPOSE.
28-602
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
28-603
SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL STANDARDS.
28-604
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN STANDARDS.
28-605
UTILITY AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS.
28-606
STREET, INTERSECTION, SIGHT TRIANGLE, CURB, SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY STANDARDS.
28-607
PARKING AND LOADING.
28-608
LIGHTING STANDARDS.
28-609
LANDSCAPE AND SHADE TREE STANDARDS.
28-610
RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENTS OF MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS OR COMMERCIAL INSTITUTIONAL, GOVERNMENT OR INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES.
Ch 28 Art 700
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, PLANNING BOARD AND VILLAGE CENTER HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
28-701
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
28-702
POWERS AND JURISDICTION OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
28-703
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PLANNING BOARD.
28-704
POWERS AND JURISDICTION OF THE PLANNING BOARD.
28-705
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND NOTICING.
28-706
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE VILLAGE CENTER HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
Ch 28 Art 800
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES AND CHECKLISTS
28-801
JURISDICTION OF RESPONSIBILITY DURING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW.
28-802
APPLICABILITY OF REQUIREMENTS.
28-803
SUBMISSION OF MINOR SUBDIVISION PLATS AND MINOR SITE PLANS.
28-804
SUBMISSION OF PRELIMINARY MAJOR SUBDIVISION PLATS AND PRELIMINARY MAJOR SITE PLANS.
28-805
SUBMISSION OF FINAL MAJOR SUBDIVISION PLATS AND FINAL MAJOR SITE PLANS.
28-806
COMPLETE APPLICATION AND CHECKLISTS.
28-807
COMPLIANCE REVIEW PROCEDURE.
28-808
DATA STANDARDS.
Ch 28 Art 900
APPLICATION FEES, GUARANTEES, INSPECTIONS AND OFF-TRACT IMPROVEMENTS
28-901
APPLICATION FEES.
28-902
IMPROVEMENTS, GUARANTEES, START OF CONSTRUCTION AND INSPECTIONS.
28-903
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR ESCROW DEPOSITS.
28-904
OFF-TRACT IMPROVEMENTS.
Ch 28 Art 1000
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
28-1001
PURPOSE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
28-1002
DEFINITIONS.
28-1003
APPLICABILITY.
28-1004
REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
28-1005
ALTERNATIVE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS.
28-1006
PHASING SCHEDULE FOR INCLUSIONARY DEVELOPMENTS.
28-1007
NEW CONSTRUCTION.
28-1008
UTILITIES.
28-1009
OCCUPANCY STANDARDS.
28-1010
CONTROL PERIODS FOR RESTRICTED OWNERSHIP UNITS AND ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS.
28-1011
PRICE RESTRICTIONS FOR RESTRICTED OWNERSHIP UNITS, HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION FEES AND RESALE PRICES.
28-1012
BUYER INCOME ELIGIBILITY.
28-1013
LIMITATIONS ON INDEBTEDNESS SECURED BY OWNERSHIP UNIT; SUBORDINATION.
28-1014
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO OWNERSHIP UNITS.
28-1015
CONTROL PERIODS FOR RESTRICTED RENTAL UNITS.
28-1016
RENT RESTRICTIONS FOR RENTAL UNITS; LEASES.
28-1017
TENANT INCOME ELIGIBILITY.
28-1017.1
Municipal Housing Liaison.
28-1018
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT.
28-1019
AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING REQUIREMENTS.
28-1020
ENFORCEMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING REGULATIONS.
28-1021
APPEALS.
Ch 28 Art 1100
AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FEES
28-1101
FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
28-1102
DEFINITIONS.
28-1103
DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE.
28-1104
ELIGIBLE EXACTIONS, INELIGIBLE EXACTIONS, AND EXEMPTIONS.
28-1105
COLLECTION OF DEVELOPMENT FEES.
28-1106
HOUSING TRUST FUND.
28-1107
USE OF MONEY.
28-1108
MONITORING.
28-1109
SPENDING PLAN.
28-1110
PENALTIES.
28-1111
ONGOING COLLECTION OF DEVELOPMENT FEES.
Ch 28 Art 1200
ADMINISTRATION, PENALTIES, REPEALER, VALIDITY
28-1201
ADMINISTRATION.
28-1202
PENALTIES.
28-1203
REPEALER.
28-1204
VALIDITY OF ORDINANCE.
Board of Health
Ch BHAO
Board of Health Adopting Ordinance
Ch BH1
General Provisions
Ch BH2
Public Health Nuisance Code
Ch BH3
Retail Food Establishments and Food and Beverage Vending Machines
Ch BH4
Body Art Establishments
Ch BH5
Massage and Bodywork Therapy Establishments
Ch BH6
Public Recreational Bathing
Ch BH7
Housing Code
Ch BH8
Sewer Use
Ch BH9
Sewage Disposal Systems, Individual
Ch BH10
Testing of Non-Public Water Systems
Ch BH11
Water Supply, Individual and Semipublic
Ch BH12
Water Supply Protection
Ch BH13
Solid Waste Disposal
Ch BH14
Permits
Ch BH15
Board of Health Fees
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Chapter 28
Land Development
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Figures
Attachment 2 - Developers Agreement
Attachment 3 - Performance Agreement
Attachment 4 - Application for Development
Attachment 5 - Checklists
Attachment 6 - Zoning Map
Attachment 7 - Zoning Map Amendments
Article 28-100
TITLE AND PURPOSE
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28-101
TITLE.
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28-102
AUTHORITY AND INTERPRETATION.
chevron_right
28-103
PURPOSES.
chevron_right
28-104
INTERPRETATION OF STANDARDS.
chevron_right
28-105
NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL USES, BUILDINGS AND DWELLINGS PER LOT.
chevron_right
28-106
PROHIBITED USES.
chevron_right
28-107
COMPLIANCE.
chevron_right
Article 28-200
DEFINITIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS
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28-201
WORD USAGE.
chevron_right
28-202
COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER DEFINITIONS.
chevron_right
28-203
DEFINITIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS.
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Article 28-300
ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
chevron_right
28-301
ZONING DISTRICTS.
chevron_right
28-302
ZONING MAP.
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28-303
INTERPRETATION OF ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
chevron_right
28-304
VILLAGE CENTER HISTORICAL OVERLAY ZONE.
chevron_right
Article 28-400
ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
chevron_right
28-401
GENERAL ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
chevron_right
28-402
SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING UNITS IN NONRESIDENTIAL ZONES.
chevron_right
28-403
NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES, USES AND LOTS.
chevron_right
28-404
"R-R" RURAL SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
chevron_right
28-405
"R-A" SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND "R-B" SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
chevron_right
28-406
"B-A" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS.
chevron_right
28-407
"B-B" PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICE.
chevron_right
28-408
"B-C" HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL.
chevron_right
28-409
"H-D" HIGHWAY DEVELOPMENT.
chevron_right
28-410
(RESERVED)"O-C" OFFICE BUSINESS/CONFERENCE CENTER OVERLAY DISTRICT.
chevron_right
28-411
"QU" QUARRY.
chevron_right
28-412
"R-M-L I" MULTI-FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
chevron_right
28-413
"R-M-L II" ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
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28-414
"R-M-L III" ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
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28-415
"R-M-L IV" ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
chevron_right
28-416
"R-M-L V" MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING.
chevron_right
28-417
"R-M-L VI" SENIOR CITIZEN AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
chevron_right
28-418
CE CEMETERY.
chevron_right
28-419
S-W SOMERSET STREET/WATCHUNG AVENUE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT.
chevron_right
28-420
Bonnie Burn Road Redevelopment DIstrict.
chevron_right
Article 28-500
CONDITIONAL USES, FENCES & WALLS, SIGNS, PARKING, AND SPECIAL ZONING PROVISIONS
chevron_right
28-501
CONDITIONAL USES.
chevron_right
28-502
FENCES AND WALLS.
chevron_right
28-503
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS.
chevron_right
28-504
SIGNS.
chevron_right
28-505
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE.
chevron_right
28-506
HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION AND OTHER OPEN SPACE ORGANIZATIONS.
chevron_right
28-507
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES.
chevron_right
28-508
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY/ SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND MAKE-READY PARKING SPACES.
chevron_right
Article 28-600
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS
chevron_right
28-601
PURPOSE.
chevron_right
28-602
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
chevron_right
28-603
SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL STANDARDS.
chevron_right
28-604
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN STANDARDS.
chevron_right
28-605
UTILITY AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS.
chevron_right
28-606
STREET, INTERSECTION, SIGHT TRIANGLE, CURB, SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY STANDARDS.
chevron_right
28-607
PARKING AND LOADING.
chevron_right
28-608
LIGHTING STANDARDS.
chevron_right
28-609
LANDSCAPE AND SHADE TREE STANDARDS.
chevron_right
28-610
RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENTS OF MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS OR COMMERCIAL INSTITUTIONAL, GOVERNMENT OR INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES.
chevron_right
Article 28-700
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, PLANNING BOARD AND VILLAGE CENTER HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
chevron_right
28-701
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
chevron_right
28-702
POWERS AND JURISDICTION OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
chevron_right
28-703
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PLANNING BOARD.
chevron_right
28-704
POWERS AND JURISDICTION OF THE PLANNING BOARD.
chevron_right
28-705
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND NOTICING.
chevron_right
28-706
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE VILLAGE CENTER HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
chevron_right
Article 28-800
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES AND CHECKLISTS
chevron_right
28-801
JURISDICTION OF RESPONSIBILITY DURING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW.
chevron_right
28-802
APPLICABILITY OF REQUIREMENTS.
chevron_right
28-803
SUBMISSION OF MINOR SUBDIVISION PLATS AND MINOR SITE PLANS.
chevron_right
28-804
SUBMISSION OF PRELIMINARY MAJOR SUBDIVISION PLATS AND PRELIMINARY MAJOR SITE PLANS.
chevron_right
28-805
SUBMISSION OF FINAL MAJOR SUBDIVISION PLATS AND FINAL MAJOR SITE PLANS.
chevron_right
28-806
COMPLETE APPLICATION AND CHECKLISTS.
chevron_right
28-807
COMPLIANCE REVIEW PROCEDURE.
chevron_right
28-808
DATA STANDARDS.
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Article 28-900
APPLICATION FEES, GUARANTEES, INSPECTIONS AND OFF-TRACT IMPROVEMENTS
chevron_right
28-901
APPLICATION FEES.
chevron_right
28-902
IMPROVEMENTS, GUARANTEES, START OF CONSTRUCTION AND INSPECTIONS.
chevron_right
28-903
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR ESCROW DEPOSITS.
chevron_right
28-904
OFF-TRACT IMPROVEMENTS.
chevron_right
Article 28-1000
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
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28-1001
PURPOSE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
chevron_right
28-1002
DEFINITIONS.
chevron_right
28-1003
APPLICABILITY.
chevron_right
28-1004
REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
chevron_right
28-1005
ALTERNATIVE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS.
chevron_right
28-1006
PHASING SCHEDULE FOR INCLUSIONARY DEVELOPMENTS.
chevron_right
28-1007
NEW CONSTRUCTION.
chevron_right
28-1008
UTILITIES.
chevron_right
28-1009
OCCUPANCY STANDARDS.
chevron_right
28-1010
CONTROL PERIODS FOR RESTRICTED OWNERSHIP UNITS AND ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS.
chevron_right
28-1011
PRICE RESTRICTIONS FOR RESTRICTED OWNERSHIP UNITS, HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION FEES AND RESALE PRICES.
chevron_right
28-1012
BUYER INCOME ELIGIBILITY.
chevron_right
28-1013
LIMITATIONS ON INDEBTEDNESS SECURED BY OWNERSHIP UNIT; SUBORDINATION.
chevron_right
28-1014
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO OWNERSHIP UNITS.
chevron_right
28-1015
CONTROL PERIODS FOR RESTRICTED RENTAL UNITS.
chevron_right
28-1016
RENT RESTRICTIONS FOR RENTAL UNITS; LEASES.
chevron_right
28-1017
TENANT INCOME ELIGIBILITY.
chevron_right
28-1017.1
Municipal Housing Liaison.
chevron_right
28-1018
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT.
chevron_right
28-1019
AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING REQUIREMENTS.
chevron_right
28-1020
ENFORCEMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING REGULATIONS.
chevron_right
28-1021
APPEALS.
chevron_right
Article 28-1100
AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FEES
chevron_right
28-1101
FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
chevron_right
28-1102
DEFINITIONS.
chevron_right
28-1103
DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE.
chevron_right
28-1104
ELIGIBLE EXACTIONS, INELIGIBLE EXACTIONS, AND EXEMPTIONS.
chevron_right
28-1105
COLLECTION OF DEVELOPMENT FEES.
chevron_right
28-1106
HOUSING TRUST FUND.
chevron_right
28-1107
USE OF MONEY.
chevron_right
28-1108
MONITORING.
chevron_right
28-1109
SPENDING PLAN.
chevron_right
28-1110
PENALTIES.
chevron_right
28-1111
ONGOING COLLECTION OF DEVELOPMENT FEES.
chevron_right
Article 28-1200
ADMINISTRATION, PENALTIES, REPEALER, VALIDITY
chevron_right
28-1201
ADMINISTRATION.
chevron_right
28-1202
PENALTIES.
chevron_right
28-1203
REPEALER.
chevron_right
28-1204
VALIDITY OF ORDINANCE.
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