[Ord. No. 350 § 47]
In all zones and in connection with any use, there shall be no overnight parking of vehicles, trailers, carts or the like on any street or roadway except as in conformity with the General Ordinances of the Borough. In addition, no such vehicle of any kind shall be parked or stored upon any portion of any property other than a driveway or garage. At the time of construction, reduction, enlargement, alteration or increases of capacity or change in the use of any building, structure or property in the Borough of Interlaken there shall be provided, improved and usable off-street parking spaces as well as loading facilities in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Site Plan Review Ordinance of the Borough of Interlaken.
[Ord. No. 350 § 48]
Where an area required for a buffer is already wooded, it shall be left in its natural state and existing growth shall be supplemented with additional plant material where necessary to bring the buffer area up to the minimum requirements of this chapter and the Site Plan Review Ordinance of the Borough of Interlaken.
[Ord. No. 350 § 49; Ord. No. 2015-3]
a. 
Fences in a residential type zone (R-A, R-B), may be erected, altered or reconstructed to a height not exceeding five feet above ground level when located to the rear of the front building line. Fences in no event shall be erected, permitted or otherwise located in front of the building line or in the front yard, or in the case of a corner lot, or any lot more than one side of which borders any street, in or along any yard abutting a street. (Illustrations One through Four attached hereto are by way of examples of application in circumstances depicted).[1]
[Amended 6-20-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-2]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said illustrations are on file in the Borough offices.
b. 
All fences must be erected entirely within the property lines. No fence shall be erected within any public right-of-way.
[Amended 6-20-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-2]
c. 
All fences shall be maintained in a safe, sound and upright condition.
d. 
No fence shall be erected which is imbedded with or made of pieces of glass, sharpened metal or sharp or otherwise hazardous material nor shall any fence be erected which is intended to injure persons or animals.
e. 
Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict the construction of a retaining wall or other means utilized to enable one to retain earth or dirt at the level which it existed at the time of the passage of this chapter.
f. 
All fences shall be installed with the finished side facing outward from the owner's property and the post side facing inside toward the owner's property.
g. 
Fences shall comply with any standards as may be required by the Planning Board or other reviewing board pursuant to the General Ordinances of the Borough when an application is before such Board.
h. 
A fence shall be at least 50% open between grade level and the top cross member, when observed in a position perpendicular to the fence line.
[Ord. No. 350 § 50; amended 4-21-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-2]
a. 
Any type of sign not permitted herein as an accessory use is prohibited, in any zone in this Borough.
b. 
The following types and kinds of signs shall be permitted as accessory uses in all zones.
1. 
One temporary sign advertising the sale or rental of real property not exceeding five square feet. The signs are temporary and shall be removed within 30 days after sale of the premises;
2. 
Signs of government entities;
3. 
Construction signs not exceeding 16 square feet in area limited to a period of not more than 30 days after the period of construction;
4. 
Political signs of not more than four square feet in area. These signs must be removed, at the latest, by 30 days after the election has ended.
c. 
All signs shall comply with any other ordinances of this Borough that may be applicable, including but not limited to § 4- 2. 6 and § 10- 8.
[Ord. No. 350 § 51]
a. 
The following performance standards shall be considered as minimum standards under which any permitted use or operation may be commenced or continued in any part of the Borough.
1. 
Smoke. No smoke shall be emitted which would create any nuisance, physical discomfort or irritation, or property damage beyond the boundary line of any property on which the use emitting the smoke is situated. In no instance shall any smoke be emitted which has a shade of gray greater than No. 1 on the Ringelmann Smoke Chart as published by the U.S. Bureau of Mines.
2. 
Dust. No dust, dirt or fly-ash and other solid particles shall be discharged into the atmosphere as a result of any operation on the site.
3. 
Toxic or Corrosive Gases. No toxic, corrosive gases, vapors, or fumes shall be emitted into the atmosphere.
4. 
Odors. No odors shall be emitted in such quantities as to be offensive to the human senses at or beyond any property line of the site from which the odor is emanating. If a question arises as to the degree of odor emission, the matter shall be determined by reference to the guidelines established.
5. 
Heat and Focused Light. No heat or focused light (excepting that from outdoor lighting required, by this or other Borough ordinances) shall be generated beyond the boundary lines of any property.
6. 
Vibration. No operation shall cause any vibration perceptible to the human senses of feeling at or beyond any property line of the site.
7. 
Noise. No use of any premises, including residential, shall generate any noise that exceeds the limits herein set forth, except fire or burglar alarms or other warning devices.
(a) 
Measurements of noise shall be taken at the following locations to determine if a violation exists:
(1) 
Noise emanating from uses in all zones shall be measured at the lot line of the site generating the noise.
(b) 
The maximum permissible sound pressure levels for noise radiated continuously from a facility at nighttime are as follows:
Frequency Band in Cycles Per Second
Sound Pressure Level in Decibels
0—75
69
75—150
54
150—300
47
300—600
41
600—1,200
38
1,200—2,400
34
2,400-4,800
34
Above 4,800
34
(1) 
The following corrections may be applied to the above table:
Type of Operation or Character of Noise
Correction Decibels
Daytime operation only
+5
Noise of impulsive character (hammering, etc.)
-5
Noise of periodic character (hum, screech, etc.)
-5
Noise source operates less than 5% of the time
+10*
Noise source operates less than 1% of the time
+15*
*Apply one of these corrections only.
Where the above limitations are excluded by the limitations set forth by State Statute, the State imposed limitations shall apply herein and shall supersede the above limitations of Subsection 7.
8. 
Waste or Sewage. No waste or sewage shall be discharged except as shall be approved by the Borough Construction Official under applicable municipal and State regulations and statutes.
9. 
Radioactive and Thermal Wastes. No radioactive or thermal waste or sewage shall be discharged and no devices and equipment shall be installed except as shall be approved by the Borough Health Officer under applicable municipal and State regulations and statutes.
10. 
Electrical Disturbances. Electrical and electronic devices and equipment shall be installed and operated in such a manner that they will create no electrical disturbances that will adversely affect the operation and control of any electrical or electronic devices, located beyond the boundaries of the site.
b. 
Prior to the issuance of a permit for any proposed use, the appropriate municipal officer or body may require approval by a qualified State or Federal agency or private concern relative to the standards set forth herein. Any costs or fees incurred therefore shall be borne by the applicant.
[Ord. No. 350 § 52]
When questions arise concerning the measurement or enforcement of the performance standards of this chapter, the Construction Official shall seek the assistance of the New Jersey State Department of Health or other qualified government agencies. If a violation is established, any cost of the government services charged to the Borough shall be assessed against the violator in addition to any other penalties established by this chapter or law.
Any use or operation or part thereof found to be in violation of the performance standards of this chapter shall be discontinued upon the written order of the Construction Official until the cause of such violation is eliminated or altered to such extent as to assure compliance with the performance standards.