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Unified Development Ordinance
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Chapter 18 Unified Development Ordinance
Adopting Ordinance
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
Municipal Code
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 2
Administration
Ch 3
Police Regulations
Ch 4
General Licensing
Ch 5
Animal Control
Ch 6
Alcoholic Beverage Control
Ch 7
(Reserved)
Ch 8
Parks, Playgrounds and Recreational Areas
Ch 9
Taxicabs
Ch 10
Personnel Policies
Ch 11
Traffic
Ch 12
Building and Construction
Ch 13
Housing Regulations
Ch 14
Rent Control
Ch 15
Rental Housing
Ch 16
Property Maintenance
Ch 17
Fire Prevention and Protection
Ch 19
Protection of Trees
Ch 20
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 21
Solid Waste Management and Recycling
Ch 22
Cable Telecommunication Franchise
Ch 23
(Reserved)
Ch 24
Taxation
Ch 25
(Reserved)
Ch 26
(Reserved)
Ch 27
(Reserved)
Ch 28
(Reserved)
Ch 29
Flood Damage Prevention
Ch 30
Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Ch 31
Excavation of Land, Grading
Ch 32
Stormwater Management
Ch 33
(Reserved)
Ch 34
(Reserved)
Ch 35
(Reserved)
Board of Health
Ch BHAO
Board of Health Adopting Ordinance
Ch BH1
General Provisions
Ch BH2
Administration
Ch BH3
Nuisances
Ch BH4
Plumbing Code
Ch BH5
Food and Beverage Vending Machine Code
Ch BH6
Retail Food Establishment Code
Ch BH7
Coin-Operated Dry Cleaning Establishments Code
Ch BH8
Weed Control Code
Ch BH9
Smoke Control Code
Ch BH10
Maintenance of Swine Code
Ch BH11
Individual Sewage Disposal System Code
Ch BH12
Water Supply Code
Ch BH13
Buildings
Ch BH14
Garbage and Refuse
Ch BH15
Poultry Killing and Dressing
Ch BH16
Noise Regulations
Ch BH17
Communicable Disease Control: Nursing Homes, Homes for Sheltered Care
Ch BH18
Mobile Food Retail Sales and Service Units
Ch BH19
Swimming Pool Code
Ch BH20
Packing and Labeling of Meat, Fowl or Fish Offered for Retail Sale
Ch BH21
Well Head Protection
Disposition of Legislation
Ch DL
Disposition of Legislation
Unified Development Ordinance
Ch UDAO
Unified Development Adopting Ordinance
Ch 18
Unified Development Ordinance
Ch 18 Art I
PURPOSES; SCOPE; INTERPRETATION; SHORT TITLE
18-100
Purpose.
18-101
Scope.
18-102
Interpretation.
18-103
Short Title.
Ch 18 Art II
DEFINITIONS
18-200
Definitions of Terms.
Ch 18 Art III
PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
18-300
Establishment of the Board of Adjustment.
18-301
Powers and Jurisdiction of the Board of Adjustment.
18-302
Appeals and Applications to the Board of Adjustment.
18-303
Establishment and Composition of the Planning Board.
18-304
Powers and Jurisdiction of the Planning Board.
18-305
Provisions Applicable to Both the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
18-306
Notice of Hearing on Change in Classification or Boundaries of Zoning Districts.
18-307
Notice of Decisions.
Ch 18 Art IV
IMPROVEMENT GUARANTEES
18-400
Performance Guarantees.
18-401
Maintenance Guarantees.
18-402
Escrows.
18-403
Developers Agreements.
Ch 18 Art V
OFF-TRACT IMPROVEMENTS
18-500
Off-Tract Improvements Required.
18-501
Improvements to be Constructed at the Sole Expense of the Developer.
18-502
Other Improvements.
18-503
Escrow Accounts for Future Improvements.
18-504
Computation of Pro-rata Share.
18-505
Transportation Improvement District.
18-506
Oak Street Corridor Improvement District.
18-506.1
Findings and Declarations.
18-506.2
Definitions.
18-506.3
Reimbursement Required as to Developers.
18-506.4
Reimbursement Required as to Township Costs.
18-506.5
Escrow Agent Requirements.
Ch 18 Art VI
SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLANS
18-600
General Requirements.
18-601
Exceptions to Application Requirements.
18-601.01
Subdivision Exceptions.
18-601.02
Site Plan Exceptions.
18-602
Procedure for Approval.
18-603
Filing, Referral, Classification and Completeness Procedures.
18-604
Requirements Common to Concept, Preliminary and/or Final Plat Stages.
18-605
Compliance With Other Ordinances.
18-606
General Development Plan Requirements.
18-607
Concept Plans: Minor or Major Site Plans and Subdivisions.
18-608
Minor Subdivision Plats.
18-609
Preliminary Approval; Major Subdivision.
18-610
Preliminary Site Plan Approval.
18-611
Final Plat Approval: Major Subdivision.
18-612
Final Site Plan Approval.
18-613
Certificates Showing Approval.
Ch 18 Art VII
PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SITE PLANS AND SUBDIVISIONS
18-700
Simultaneous Review.
18-701
Hearings and Notices.
18-702
Decisions on Applications for Development.
18-703
Application by Corporation, Partnership or Limited Liability Company.
18-704
Inspection and Escrow Fees.
18-705
Acceptance of Streets and Improvements.
18-706
Impact Fees.
18-707
(Reserved)
Ch 18 Art VIII
DESIGN STANDARDS
18-800
General.
18-801
Easements.
18-802
Height Exceptions.
18-803
Landscaping and Buffers.
18-804
Lighting.
18-804.01
Street Lighting.
18-804.02
Parking Lot and Open Area Lighting.
18-804.03
Poles.
18-804.04
Commercial Building and Outdoor Sales Site Lighting.
18-804.05
Sign Illumination.
18-804.06
Lighting and Illumination in Residential Districts.
18-805
Lots.
18-806
Nonconforming Uses and Lots.
18-807
Off-Street Parking, Loading and Circulation.
18-808
Provisions for Park and Recreation Areas.
18-809
Recycling and Trash Receptacles.
18-810
(Reserved)
18-811
Sanitary Sewers/Residential Site Improvement Standards (in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:21-6 and the following).
18-812
Signs.
18-813
Site Design.
18-814
Streets/Residential Site Improvement Standards.
18-815
Stormwater Management/Residential Site Improvement Standards.
18-815.1
Stormwater Control.
18-815.1.1
Scope and Purpose.
18-815.1.2
Definitions.
18-815.1.3
Design and Performance Standards for Stormwater Management Measures.
18-815.1.4
Stormwater Management Requirements for Major Development.
18-815.1.5
Calculation of Stormwater Runoff and Groundwater Recharge.
18-815.1.6
Sources for Technical Guidance.
18-815.1.7
Solids and Floatable Materials Control Standards.
18-815.1.8
Safety Standards for Stormwater Management Basins.
18-815.1.9
Requirements for a Site Development Stormwater Plan.
18-815.1.10
Maintenance and Repair.
18-815.1.11
Violations and Penalties.
18-815.1.12
Fees.
18-815.1.13
Severability.
18-815.1.14
Effective Date.
18-816
Traffic Signs and Traffic Control.
18-817
Water Supply/Residential Site Improvement Standards.
18-818
Projections into Required Yards.
18-819
Temporary Construction and/or Sales Trailers.
18-820
Environmental Impact Statement.
18-821
Building Uniformity in Residential Developments.
18-822
Soil Removal and Grading.
18-823
Plot Plan and As-Built Survey.
18-824
Site Disturbance.
Ch 18 Art IX
ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS
18-900
General.
18-901
Establishment of Zoning Districts and Zoning Map.
18-902
Residential Zoning Districts.
18-903
Non-Residential Zoning Districts.
18-904
Cluster Single-Family Residential Development.
18-904.1
Planned Development Noncontiguous Cluster (PDNC) Overlay Zone.
18-905
Additional Regulations Pertaining to Places of Worship and Religious Facilities.
18-906
Public and Private Schools.
18-907
Prohibited Uses.
18-908
Reduction of Residential Lot Requirements for Recreational Purposes.
18-909
Temporary Structures for Residents of Single-Family Homes.
18-910
Basement Apartments.
18-911
Zero Lot Line Residential Development.
18-912
Oak Street Core Residential Development.
Ch 18 Art X
CONDITIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS
18-1000
General Requirements.
18-1001
Adult Communities.
18-1002
Agricultural Uses and Stables.
18-1003
Golf Courses.
18-1004
Hospitals/Assisted Living/Nursing Homes.
18-1005
Motels.
18-1006
Public Buildings.
18-1007
Shopping Centers.
18-1008
Service Stations and Public Garages.
18-1009
Club, Lodges or Similar Fraternal Organization.
18-1010
Townhouses.
18-1011
Age-Restricted Multi-Family Housing.
18-1012
Wireless Telecommunications Towers and Antennas.
18-1013
Mixed Use Mid-Rise Development.
18-1014
Duplexes.
18-1015
Mixed Use Townhouse Development.
18-1016
Automobile Repairs and Service.
18-1017
Mixed-Use Multifamily Development.
18-1018
Mixed Use Development.
18-1019
Digital Billboards.
18-1020
(Reserved)
18-1021
Planned Unit Development.
18-1022
Mixed-Use Development—Cross Street Core.
18-1023
Mixed-Use Development—Oak Street Core.
Ch 18 Art XI
ADMINISTRATION
18-1100
Enforcement.
18-1101
Resolution Compliance.
18-1102
Requirements of Permits.
18-1103
Application for Permits.
18-1104
Issuance of Permits.
18-1105
Fees.
18-1106
Returned Check Fee.
18-1107
Escrow Fees.
18-1108
Return of Fees Paid Upon the Withdrawal of Application.
18-1109
Remedies and Penalties.
18-1110
Validity.
18-1111
Zone Change.
18-1112
Land Development Checklist.
Ch 18 Art XII
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROVISIONS
18-1200
Municipal Housing Liaison.
18-1201
Administrative Agent.
18-1202
through 18-1208. (Reserved)
18-1209
Development Fees to Fund Affordable Housing.
18-1210
(Reserved)
Ch UDDL
Unified Development Disposition List
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Chapter 18
Unified Development Ordinance
[Editor's Note: The Unified Development Ordinance was adopted on July 14, 2005 by Ordinance No. 2005-59. Ordinance source histories for subsequent amendments are noted in the text.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - PDNC Overlay Zone
Attachment 2 - PDNC Overlay Zone A and B
Attachment 3 - Properties in Schedule B
Attachment 4 - Properties in Schedule A
Attachment 5 - Summary of Cost Estimates
Attachment 6 - General Regulations
Attachment 7 - Zoning Map
Attachment 8 - Amended Zoning Map
Article I
PURPOSES; SCOPE; INTERPRETATION; SHORT TITLE
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18-100
Purpose.
chevron_right
18-101
Scope.
chevron_right
18-102
Interpretation.
chevron_right
18-103
Short Title.
chevron_right
Article II
DEFINITIONS
chevron_right
18-200
Definitions of Terms.
chevron_right
Article III
PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
chevron_right
18-300
Establishment of the Board of Adjustment.
chevron_right
18-301
Powers and Jurisdiction of the Board of Adjustment.
chevron_right
18-302
Appeals and Applications to the Board of Adjustment.
chevron_right
18-303
Establishment and Composition of the Planning Board.
chevron_right
18-304
Powers and Jurisdiction of the Planning Board.
chevron_right
18-305
Provisions Applicable to Both the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
chevron_right
18-306
Notice of Hearing on Change in Classification or Boundaries of Zoning Districts.
chevron_right
18-307
Notice of Decisions.
chevron_right
Article IV
IMPROVEMENT GUARANTEES
chevron_right
18-400
Performance Guarantees.
chevron_right
18-401
Maintenance Guarantees.
chevron_right
18-402
Escrows.
chevron_right
18-403
Developers Agreements.
chevron_right
Article V
OFF-TRACT IMPROVEMENTS
chevron_right
18-500
Off-Tract Improvements Required.
chevron_right
18-501
Improvements to be Constructed at the Sole Expense of the Developer.
chevron_right
18-502
Other Improvements.
chevron_right
18-503
Escrow Accounts for Future Improvements.
chevron_right
18-504
Computation of Pro-rata Share.
chevron_right
18-505
Transportation Improvement District.
chevron_right
18-506
Oak Street Corridor Improvement District.
chevron_right
18-506.1
Findings and Declarations.
chevron_right
18-506.2
Definitions.
chevron_right
18-506.3
Reimbursement Required as to Developers.
chevron_right
18-506.4
Reimbursement Required as to Township Costs.
chevron_right
18-506.5
Escrow Agent Requirements.
chevron_right
Article VI
SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLANS
chevron_right
18-600
General Requirements.
chevron_right
18-601
Exceptions to Application Requirements.
chevron_right
18-601.01
Subdivision Exceptions.
chevron_right
18-601.02
Site Plan Exceptions.
chevron_right
18-602
Procedure for Approval.
chevron_right
18-603
Filing, Referral, Classification and Completeness Procedures.
chevron_right
18-604
Requirements Common to Concept, Preliminary and/or Final Plat Stages.
chevron_right
18-605
Compliance With Other Ordinances.
chevron_right
18-606
General Development Plan Requirements.
chevron_right
18-607
Concept Plans: Minor or Major Site Plans and Subdivisions.
chevron_right
18-608
Minor Subdivision Plats.
chevron_right
18-609
Preliminary Approval; Major Subdivision.
chevron_right
18-610
Preliminary Site Plan Approval.
chevron_right
18-611
Final Plat Approval: Major Subdivision.
chevron_right
18-612
Final Site Plan Approval.
chevron_right
18-613
Certificates Showing Approval.
chevron_right
Article VII
PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SITE PLANS AND SUBDIVISIONS
chevron_right
18-700
Simultaneous Review.
chevron_right
18-701
Hearings and Notices.
chevron_right
18-702
Decisions on Applications for Development.
chevron_right
18-703
Application by Corporation, Partnership or Limited Liability Company.
chevron_right
18-704
Inspection and Escrow Fees.
chevron_right
18-705
Acceptance of Streets and Improvements.
chevron_right
18-706
Impact Fees.
chevron_right
18-707
(Reserved)
chevron_right
Article VIII
DESIGN STANDARDS
chevron_right
18-800
General.
chevron_right
18-801
Easements.
chevron_right
18-802
Height Exceptions.
chevron_right
18-803
Landscaping and Buffers.
chevron_right
18-804
Lighting.
chevron_right
18-804.01
Street Lighting.
chevron_right
18-804.02
Parking Lot and Open Area Lighting.
chevron_right
18-804.03
Poles.
chevron_right
18-804.04
Commercial Building and Outdoor Sales Site Lighting.
chevron_right
18-804.05
Sign Illumination.
chevron_right
18-804.06
Lighting and Illumination in Residential Districts.
chevron_right
18-805
Lots.
chevron_right
18-806
Nonconforming Uses and Lots.
chevron_right
18-807
Off-Street Parking, Loading and Circulation.
chevron_right
18-808
Provisions for Park and Recreation Areas.
chevron_right
18-809
Recycling and Trash Receptacles.
chevron_right
18-810
(Reserved)
chevron_right
18-811
Sanitary Sewers/Residential Site Improvement Standards (in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:21-6 and the following).
chevron_right
18-812
Signs.
chevron_right
18-813
Site Design.
chevron_right
18-814
Streets/Residential Site Improvement Standards.
chevron_right
18-815
Stormwater Management/Residential Site Improvement Standards.
chevron_right
18-815.1
Stormwater Control.
chevron_right
18-815.1.1
Scope and Purpose.
chevron_right
18-815.1.2
Definitions.
chevron_right
18-815.1.3
Design and Performance Standards for Stormwater Management Measures.
chevron_right
18-815.1.4
Stormwater Management Requirements for Major Development.
chevron_right
18-815.1.5
Calculation of Stormwater Runoff and Groundwater Recharge.
chevron_right
18-815.1.6
Sources for Technical Guidance.
chevron_right
18-815.1.7
Solids and Floatable Materials Control Standards.
chevron_right
18-815.1.8
Safety Standards for Stormwater Management Basins.
chevron_right
18-815.1.9
Requirements for a Site Development Stormwater Plan.
chevron_right
18-815.1.10
Maintenance and Repair.
chevron_right
18-815.1.11
Violations and Penalties.
chevron_right
18-815.1.12
Fees.
chevron_right
18-815.1.13
Severability.
chevron_right
18-815.1.14
Effective Date.
chevron_right
18-816
Traffic Signs and Traffic Control.
chevron_right
18-817
Water Supply/Residential Site Improvement Standards.
chevron_right
18-818
Projections into Required Yards.
chevron_right
18-819
Temporary Construction and/or Sales Trailers.
chevron_right
18-820
Environmental Impact Statement.
chevron_right
18-821
Building Uniformity in Residential Developments.
chevron_right
18-822
Soil Removal and Grading.
chevron_right
18-823
Plot Plan and As-Built Survey.
chevron_right
18-824
Site Disturbance.
chevron_right
Article IX
ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS
chevron_right
18-900
General.
chevron_right
18-901
Establishment of Zoning Districts and Zoning Map.
chevron_right
18-902
Residential Zoning Districts.
chevron_right
18-903
Non-Residential Zoning Districts.
chevron_right
18-904
Cluster Single-Family Residential Development.
chevron_right
18-904.1
Planned Development Noncontiguous Cluster (PDNC) Overlay Zone.
chevron_right
18-905
Additional Regulations Pertaining to Places of Worship and Religious Facilities.
chevron_right
18-906
Public and Private Schools.
chevron_right
18-907
Prohibited Uses.
chevron_right
18-908
Reduction of Residential Lot Requirements for Recreational Purposes.
chevron_right
18-909
Temporary Structures for Residents of Single-Family Homes.
chevron_right
18-910
Basement Apartments.
chevron_right
18-911
Zero Lot Line Residential Development.
chevron_right
18-912
Oak Street Core Residential Development.
chevron_right
Article X
CONDITIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS
chevron_right
18-1000
General Requirements.
chevron_right
18-1001
Adult Communities.
chevron_right
18-1002
Agricultural Uses and Stables.
chevron_right
18-1003
Golf Courses.
chevron_right
18-1004
Hospitals/Assisted Living/Nursing Homes.
chevron_right
18-1005
Motels.
chevron_right
18-1006
Public Buildings.
chevron_right
18-1007
Shopping Centers.
chevron_right
18-1008
Service Stations and Public Garages.
chevron_right
18-1009
Club, Lodges or Similar Fraternal Organization.
chevron_right
18-1010
Townhouses.
chevron_right
18-1011
Age-Restricted Multi-Family Housing.
chevron_right
18-1012
Wireless Telecommunications Towers and Antennas.
chevron_right
18-1013
Mixed Use Mid-Rise Development.
chevron_right
18-1014
Duplexes.
chevron_right
18-1015
Mixed Use Townhouse Development.
chevron_right
18-1016
Automobile Repairs and Service.
chevron_right
18-1017
Mixed-Use Multifamily Development.
chevron_right
18-1018
Mixed Use Development.
chevron_right
18-1019
Digital Billboards.
chevron_right
18-1020
(Reserved)
chevron_right
18-1021
Planned Unit Development.
chevron_right
18-1022
Mixed-Use Development—Cross Street Core.
chevron_right
18-1023
Mixed-Use Development—Oak Street Core.
chevron_right
Article XI
ADMINISTRATION
chevron_right
18-1100
Enforcement.
chevron_right
18-1101
Resolution Compliance.
chevron_right
18-1102
Requirements of Permits.
chevron_right
18-1103
Application for Permits.
chevron_right
18-1104
Issuance of Permits.
chevron_right
18-1105
Fees.
chevron_right
18-1106
Returned Check Fee.
chevron_right
18-1107
Escrow Fees.
chevron_right
18-1108
Return of Fees Paid Upon the Withdrawal of Application.
chevron_right
18-1109
Remedies and Penalties.
chevron_right
18-1110
Validity.
chevron_right
18-1111
Zone Change.
chevron_right
18-1112
Land Development Checklist.
chevron_right
Article XII
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROVISIONS
chevron_right
18-1200
Municipal Housing Liaison.
chevron_right
18-1201
Administrative Agent.
chevron_right
18-1202
through 18-1208. (Reserved)
chevron_right
18-1209
Development Fees to Fund Affordable Housing.
chevron_right
18-1210
(Reserved)
chevron_right