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Chapter LDO Land Development Ordinance

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Title Adopted Subject Affects
Ord. No. 2025-1491  pdf
2025-04-28
Land Development Ordinance Amendment
Ch LDO
Ord. No. 2025-1501  pdf
2025-11-10
Land Development Ordinance Amendment
Ch LDO
Ord. No. 2026-1507  pdf
2026-03-09
Land Development Ordinance Amendment
Ch LDO
Ord. No. 2026-1508  pdf
2026-03-09
Land Development Ordinance Amendment; Adopts the Amended Evans Way Redevelopment Plan
Ch LDO
Ord. No. 2026-1509  pdf
2026-03-09
Land Development Ordinance Amendment
Ch LDO
Ord. No. 2015-1283  pdf
2015-09-14
Land Development Ordinance Amendment
Ch LDO
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Schedule I Bulk RegulationsAttachment 2 - Schedule II Permitted, Conditional and Accessory UsesAttachment 3 - Zoning MapAttachment 4 - AH-4 Route 22 Planned Residential - Affordable Housing 4 ZoneAttachment 5 - RS-3 Retail Service 3 ZoneAttachment 6 - AH-6 - Route 202 South Affordable Housing 6 ZoneAttachment 7 - 18 Lamington Road Develelopment PlanAttachment 8 - Evans Way Redevelopment Plan
Article I GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ LDO1-1 TITLE, PURPOSE, REPEALER, SEVERABILITY.
§ LDO1-1.1 Short Title.
§ LDO1-1.2 Purpose.
§ LDO1-1.3 (Reserved)
§ LDO1-1.4 Severability.
§ LDO1-2 DEFINITION OF TERMS.
§ LDO1-2.1 Construction.
§ LDO1-2.2 Definitions.
Article II PLANNING ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURES
§ LDO2-1 PLANNING BOARD.
§ LDO2-1.1 Establishment.
§ LDO2-1.2 Membership.
§ LDO2-1.3 Terms of Office; Vacancies.
§ LDO2-1.4 Removal for Cause.
§ LDO2-1.5 Employment of Counsel, Staff and Services.
§ LDO2-1.6 Organization of Board.
§ LDO2-1.7 Meetings.
§ LDO2-1.8 Powers of the Planning Board.
§ LDO2-2 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
§ LDO2-2.1 Establishment.
§ LDO2-2.2 Membership.
§ LDO2-2.3 Term of Office; Vacancies.
§ LDO2-2.4 Removal for Cause.
§ LDO2-2.5 Disqualification From Holding Other Office.
§ LDO2-2.6 Employment of Counsel, Staff and Services.
§ LDO2-2.7 Organization of Board.
§ LDO2-2.8 Meetings.
§ LDO2-2.9 Powers of the Board of Adjustment.
§ LDO2-2.10 Variance or Relief for Public Good.
§ LDO2-2.11 Time Limitations of Variances.
§ LDO2-2.12 Appeals and Application to Board.
§ LDO2-3 PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO BOTH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
§ LDO2-3.1 Disqualification for Interest.
§ LDO2-3.2 Voting Eligibility.
§ LDO2-3.3 Hearings; Witnesses; Evidence; Decisions.
§ LDO2-3.4 Notice of Application for Development.
§ LDO2-3.5 Notice Regarding Master Plan.
§ LDO2-3.6 Notice of Hearing on Ordinance or Capital Improvement Program.
§ LDO2-3.7 Contents of Notices of Hearing.
§ LDO2-3.8 Rules and Regulations.
§ LDO2-4 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
§ LDO2-4.1 Purpose.
§ LDO2-4.2 Establishment.
§ LDO2-4.3 Class Qualifications.
§ LDO2-4.4 Appointment of Members; Terms; Vacancies.
§ LDO2-4.5 Chairman; Vice Chairman; Secretary.
§ LDO2-4.6 Regulations; Alternates.
§ LDO2-4.7 Compensation, Expenses, Costs.
§ LDO2-4.8 Responsibilities; Powers; Duties.
§ LDO2-4.9 Designation of Historic Sites and Districts.
§ LDO2-4.10 Referral From and Reporting to Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
§ LDO2-4.11 Referral of Application for Issuance of Permits.
§ LDO2-4.12 Action.
Article III ZONING
§ LDO3-1 PURPOSE; SCOPE.
§ LDO3-1.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-1.2 Scope.
§ LDO3-2 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
§ LDO3-2.1 Zoning to Affect all Structures, Buildings, Land and Uses.
§ LDO3-2.2 Yards and Street Frontage.
§ LDO3-2.3 Existing Platted Lot.
§ LDO3-2.4 Corner Lots.
§ LDO3-2.5 Second Principal Building on Same Lot Prohibited.
§ LDO3-2.6 Required Area or Space.
§ LDO3-2.7 Projections into Street Right-of-Way.
§ LDO3-2.8 Height Exceptions.
§ LDO3-2.9 Average Setback Requirements in Residential Zones.
§ LDO3-3 ZONES.
§ LDO3-3.1 Zones Established.
§ LDO3-3.2 Zone Map.
§ LDO3-3.3 Prohibited Uses.
§ LDO3-4 (RESERVED)
§ LDO3-5 LD LOW DENSITY ONE ACRE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
§ LDO3-5.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-5.2 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-5.3 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-5.4 Area and Bulk Requirements for Previously Approved Cluster Subdivision.
§ LDO3-6 VR VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (NESHANIC STATION).
§ LDO3-6.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-6.2 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-6.3 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-6.4 Architectural Review.
§ LDO3-7 NBH NORTH BRANCH HAMLET ZONE.
§ LDO3-7.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-7.2 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-7.3 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-7.4 Architectural Review.
§ LDO3-8 MH MOBILE HOME ZONE.
§ LDO3-8.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-8.2 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-8.3 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-8.4 Other Requirements.
§ LDO3-8.5 Site Plan Approval Required.
§ LDO3-9 MDR MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE.
§ LDO3-9.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-9.2 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-9.3 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-10 AH-1 AFFORDABLE HOUSING ZONE.
§ LDO3-10.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-10.2 Principal Uses and Structures Permitted.
§ LDO3-10.3 Accessory Uses and Structures Permitted.
§ LDO3-10.4 Conditional Uses.
§ LDO3-10.5 Yard, Area, Height and Other Restrictions.
§ LDO3-10.6 Buffering and Landscaping Requirements.
§ LDO3-10.7 Parking Requirements.
§ LDO3-10.8 Age Restrictions.
§ LDO3-10.9 Low and Moderate Income Housing Unit Requirements.
§ LDO3-10.10 Design Regulations.
§ LDO3-10.11 Phasing Requirements.
§ LDO3-11 LD/C LOW DENSITY CLUSTER OPTION.
§ LDO3-11.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-11.2 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-11.3 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-12 CF COMMUNITY FACILITIES ZONE.
§ LDO3-12.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-12.2 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-12.3 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-13 U PUBLIC UTILITY ZONE.
§ LDO3-13.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-13.2 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-13.3 Area and Bulk Standards.
§ LDO3-14 VB VILLAGE BUSINESS ZONE (NESHANIC STATION).
§ LDO3-14.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-14.2 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-14.3 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-15 R/S-1 RETAIL SERVICE ZONE.
§ LDO3-15.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-15.2 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-15.3 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-16 R/S-2 RETAIL SERVICE ZONE.
§ LDO3-16.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-16.2 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-16.3 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-17 OL OFFICE LABORATORY ZONE.
§ LDO3-17.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-17.2 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-17.3 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-18 I-1 INDUSTRIAL ZONE.
§ LDO3-18.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-18.2 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-18.3 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-19 I-2 INDUSTRIAL ZONE.
§ LDO3-19.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-19.2 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-19.3 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-20 LDRC LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL CLUSTER AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONTRIBUTION DISTRICT.
§ LDO3-20.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-20.2 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-20.3 Individual Lot Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-20.4 Payment to Affordable Housing Trust Fund in Lieu of Construction of Low and Moderate Income Housing.
§ LDO3-20.5 Stormwater Management and Drainage.
§ LDO3-20.6 Other Standards.
§ LDO3-21 O OFFICE ZONE.
§ LDO3-21.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-21.2 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-21.3 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-22 NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES.
§ LDO3-22.1 Continuance of Nonconforming Uses or Structures.
§ LDO3-22.2 Alteration, Extension or Enlargement of Nonconforming Uses or Structures.
§ LDO3-22.3 Determination of Partial Destruction.
§ LDO3-23 CONDITIONAL USES.
§ LDO3-23.1 Governmental Uses and Public Utility Facilities.
§ LDO3-23.2 Automobile Service Stations.
§ LDO3-23.3 Houses of Worship.
§ LDO3-23.4 (Reserved)
§ LDO3-23.5 Golf Courses.
§ LDO3-23.6 Public Garages.
§ LDO3-23.7 Extraordinarily Hazardous Substances Facilities in Industrial Zones.
§ LDO3-23.8 (Reserved)
§ LDO3-24 HOME OCCUPATION.
§ LDO3-25 R3 RURAL THREE ACRE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
§ LDO3-25.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-25.2 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-25.3 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-26 RRC RARITAN RIVER CORRIDOR DISTRICT.
§ LDO3-26.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-26.2 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-26.3 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-26.4 Subdivision Standards.
§ LDO3-27 ALO ASSISTED LIVING OVERLAY ZONE.
§ LDO3-27.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-27.2 Function of ALO Overlay Zone.
§ LDO3-27.3 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-27.4 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-28 I-3 INDUSTRIAL ZONE.
§ LDO3-28.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-28.2 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-28.3 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-28.4 Multiple Uses.
§ LDO3-28.5 Work Within Fully Enclosed Building.
§ LDO3-28.6 Common Facilities.
§ LDO3-29 PO PLANNED OVERLAY ZONE.
§ LDO3-29.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-29.2 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-29.3 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-30 LD/C2 LOW DENSITY CLUSTER OPTION 2.
§ LDO3-30.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-30.2 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-30.3 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-31 AH-2 AFFORDABLE HOUSING 2 DISTRICT.
§ LDO3-31.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-31.2 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-31.3 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-31.4 Buffering and Landscaping Requirements.
§ LDO3-31.5 Parking Requirements.
§ LDO3-31.6 Design Regulations.
§ LDO3-31.7 Affordable Housing Requirements.
§ LDO3-32 AH-3 AFFORDABLE HOUSING 3 DISTRICT.
§ LDO3-32.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-32.2 Applicability of Standards.
§ LDO3-32.3 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-32.4 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-32.5 Development Requirements.
§ LDO3-33 AH-4 - ROUTE 22 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL/AFFORDABLE HOUSING 4 ZONE.
§ LDO3-33.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-33.2 Applicability of Standards.
§ LDO3-33.3 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-33.4 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-33.5 Development Requirements.
§ LDO3-34 AH-5 - ROUTE 202 AFFORDABLE HOUSING 5 ZONE.
§ LDO3-34.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-34.2 General Provisions.
§ LDO3-34.3 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-34.4 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-34.5 Buffering and Landscape Requirements.
§ LDO3-34.6 Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements.
§ LDO3-34.7 Design Regulations.
§ LDO3-34.8 Affordable Housing.
§ LDO3-34.9 Age-Restricted Occupancy Requirements.
§ LDO3-35 AH-6 - ROUTE 202 SOUTH AFFORDABLE HOUSING 6 ZONE.
§ LDO3-35.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-35.2 Applicability of Standards.
§ LDO3-35.3 Definitions.
§ LDO3-35.4 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-35.5 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-35.6 Development Standards.
§ LDO3-35.7 Affordable Housing.
§ LDO3-36 R/S-3 RETAIL SERVICE 3 ZONE.
§ LDO3-36.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-36.2 Applicability of Standards.
§ LDO3-36.3 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-36.4 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-36.5 Development Requirements.
§ LDO3-37 R/S-4 RETAIL SERVICE 4 ZONE.
§ LDO3-37.1 Purpose.
§ LDO3-37.2 Applicability of standards.
§ LDO3-37.3 Permitted Uses.
§ LDO3-37.4 Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ LDO3-37.5 Buffers, Parking, Signage, Design Standards and Zoning General Provisions
§ LDO3-38 AH-7 18 LAMINGTON ROAD AFFORDABLE HOUSING 7 ZONE.
§ LDO3-39 EWRPZ EVANS WAY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ZONE.
Article IV SUPPLEMENTARY ZONING REGULATIONS
§ LDO4-1 PURPOSE.
§ LDO4-2 ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURES.
§ LDO4-3 OUTDOOR STORAGE AND DISPLAY.
§ LDO4-4 PARKING AND LOADING.
§ LDO4-4.1 Parking General Provisions.
§ LDO4-4.2 Number of Parking Spaces.
§ LDO4-5 SCREENING AND BUFFER LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS.
§ LDO4-5.1 Function and Materials.
§ LDO4-5.2 Frontage Buffers.
§ LDO4-5.3 Transition Buffers.
§ LDO4-5.4 Frontage and Transition Buffer Requirements.
§ LDO4-5.5 Reverse Frontage Buffers.
§ LDO4-6 AGRICULTURAL USES.
§ LDO4-7 CHILD CARE CENTERS.
§ LDO4-8 SIGNS.
§ LDO4-8.1 Purpose and Intent.
§ LDO4-8.2 General Provisions.
§ LDO4-8.3 Design Standards and Requirements.
§ LDO4-8.4 Freestanding Signs.
§ LDO4-8.5 Facade Signs.
§ LDO4-8.6 Canopy and Awning Signs.
§ LDO4-8.7 Illumination.
§ LDO4-8.8 Prohibited Signs.
§ LDO4-8.9 Exempt Signs.
§ LDO4-8.10 Temporary Signs.
§ LDO4-8.11 Signs in Residential Zoning Districts.
§ LDO4-8.12 Signs in Nonresidential Zoning Districts.
§ LDO4-9 WIRELESS TELE­COMMUNICATIONS.
§ LDO4-9.1 Purpose.
§ LDO4-9.2 Permitted Use/Conditional Use Treatment.
§ LDO4-9.3 Visual Compatibility Requirements.
§ LDO4-9.4 Conditional Use Standards for the Location of Wireless Telecommunications Antennas or Towers.
§ LDO4-9.5 Bulk Standards.
§ LDO4-9.6 Site Plan Application Requirements for the Installation of Wireless Telecommunications Towers.
§ LDO4-9.7 Design Standards.
§ LDO4-9.8 Antenna Modifications.
§ LDO4-9.9 Application and Escrow Fee.
§ LDO4-10 OUTDOOR DINING.
§ LDO4-10.1 Purpose.
§ LDO4-10.2 Definitions.
§ LDO4-10.3 Zoning Permit Required.
§ LDO4-10.4 Permit Application.
§ LDO4-10.5 Permit Requirements.
§ LDO4-10.6 Zoning Permit Process.
§ LDO4-10.7 Consent to Inspections.
§ LDO4-10.8 Indemnification Agreement and Insurance Requirements.
§ LDO4-10.9 Responsibilities of Operator.
§ LDO4-10.10 Alcoholic Beverages.
§ LDO4-10.11 Violations and Penalties.
Article V SITE PLAN AND SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS
§ LDO5-1 SITE PLAN AND SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS.
§ LDO5-1.1 Requirements.
§ LDO5-1.2 Blocks.
§ LDO5-1.3 Lots.
§ LDO5-1.4 Grading.
§ LDO5-1.5 Service Areas, Public Areas and Easements.
§ LDO5-2 PARKING, LOADING AND GARAGES.
§ LDO5-2.1 Parking Size and Parking Lot Design.
§ LDO5-2.2 Parking Lot Landscaping.
§ LDO5-2.3 Off-street Loading and Unloading.
§ LDO5-3 STREETS, INTERSECTIONS, SIGHT TRIANGLES, CURBS, SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS.
§ LDO5-3.1 Circulation System Design Standards.
§ LDO5-3.2 Functional Street Classifications.
§ LDO5-3.3 Right-of-Way and Cartway Widths.
§ LDO5-3.4 Street Design.
§ LDO5-3.5 Culs-de-Sac and Dead End Streets.
§ LDO5-3.6 Street Construction Specifications.
§ LDO5-3.7 Street Intersections.
§ LDO5-3.8 Sight Triangles and Sight Distance.
§ LDO5-3.9 Curbs.
§ LDO5-3.10 Sidewalks.
§ LDO5-3.11 Residential and Nonresidential Driveways.
§ LDO5-3.12 Traffic Signing and Pavement Markings.
§ LDO5-4 SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLES.
§ LDO5-5 LIGHTING.
§ LDO5-6 UTILITIES AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
§ LDO5-6.1 General.
§ LDO5-6.2 Sewers.
§ LDO5-6.3 Water.
§ LDO5-6.4 Inspections and General Requirements.
§ LDO5-6.5 Deeds and Dedications.
§ LDO5-7 LANDSCAPING AND SHADE TREES.
§ LDO5-7.1 Purpose.
§ LDO5-7.2 Landscape Plan.
§ LDO5-7.3 General Landscape Design.
§ LDO5-7.4 Site Protection and General Planting Requirements.
§ LDO5-7.5 Street (Shade) Trees.
§ LDO5-7.6 Planting Specifications.
§ LDO5-8 SITE AMENITIES.
§ LDO5-8.1 Paving Materials.
§ LDO5-8.2 Walls and Fences.
§ LDO5-8.3 Design Standards in the Industrial, Office and Office Laboratory Zones.
§ LDO5-8.4 Design Standards for the R/S-1 and R/S-2 Retail Service Zones and the PO Planned Overlay Zone.
§ LDO5-8.5 Site Design Standards for Assisted-Living Residences and Nursing Homes.
§ LDO5-8.6 PO Planned Overlay Zone Additional Site Design Requirements.
§ LDO5-9 RESOURCE CONSERVATION AREAS.
§ LDO5-9.1 Purpose.
§ LDO5-9.2 Applicability.
§ LDO5-9.3 Resource Conservation Area Plan.
§ LDO5-9.4 Maximum Permitted Density.
§ LDO5-9.5 Resource Conservation Area Net Area Calculation Form.
§ LDO5-10 VEHICLE BARRIERS FOR DAY CARE CENTERS.
§ LDO5-11 TREE REMOVAL, REFORESTATION AND TREE REPLACEMENT.
§ LDO5-11.1 Purposes.
§ LDO5-11.2 Tree Removal and Tree Replacement Plan for Subdivisions and Site Plans.
§ LDO5-11.3 Tree Replacement and Reforestation; Exceptions.
§ LDO5-11.4 Reforestation Trust Fund.
§ LDO5-11.5 Reports to the Township Committee and Environmental Commission.
§ LDO5-11.6 Protection of Trees.
Article VI DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES
§ LDO6-1 GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR SITE PLAN AND SUBDIVISION.
§ LDO6-1.1 Purpose.
§ LDO6-1.2 Approval Agency.
§ LDO6-1.3 Application.
§ LDO6-1.4 Concept Plan/Informal Review.
§ LDO6-1.5 Information for Concept Plan Review.
§ LDO6-1.6 Effect of Concept Plan/Informal Review.
§ LDO6-1.7 Submission Procedures.
§ LDO6-2 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
§ LDO6-2.1 Site Plan Requirements.
§ LDO6-2.2 Site Plan Exemptions.
§ LDO6-2.3 Subdivision Exemptions.
§ LDO6-2.4 Waiver of Requirements.
§ LDO6-2.5 Reservation of Public Areas.
§ LDO6-2.6 Additional Requirements.
§ LDO6-2.7 Environmental Impact Statements.
§ LDO6-2.8 Traffic Impact Statement.
§ LDO6-2.9 Community Impact Statement.
§ LDO6-3 MINOR SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL.
§ LDO6-3.1 Application.
§ LDO6-3.2 Submission Requirements.
§ LDO6-3.3 Completeness.
§ LDO6-3.4 Review.
§ LDO6-3.5 Notice of Public Hearing.
§ LDO6-3.6 Revisions.
§ LDO6-3.7 Conditional Approval.
§ LDO6-3.8 Action.
§ LDO6-3.9 Effect of Approval.
§ LDO6-3.10 Filing with the County Recording Officer.
§ LDO6-3.11 Extensions.
§ LDO6-3.12 Distribution of Copies.
§ LDO6-3.13 Lands Resulting from Minor Subdivisions.
§ LDO6-4 PRELIMINARY MAJOR SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL.
§ LDO6-4.1 Application.
§ LDO6-4.2 Submission Requirements.
§ LDO6-4.3 Exhibits Required.
§ LDO6-4.4 Completeness.
§ LDO6-4.5 Review.
§ LDO6-4.6 Notice of Public Hearing.
§ LDO6-4.7 Revisions.
§ LDO6-4.8 Other Required Approvals.
§ LDO6-4.9 Approving Board Action for Subdivisions.
§ LDO6-4.10 Approving Board Action for Site Plans.
§ LDO6-4.11 Effect of Preliminary Approval of Major Subdivision and Site Plans.
§ LDO6-4.12 Compliance with Site Plan Approval.
§ LDO6-4.13 Revocation of Construction Permit.
§ LDO6-4.14 Distribution of Approved Preliminary Major Subdivision and Site Plans.
§ LDO6-5 FINAL APPROVAL OF MAJOR SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLANS.
§ LDO6-5.1 Application.
§ LDO6-5.2 Submission Requirements.
§ LDO6-5.3 Exhibits Required.
§ LDO6-5.4 Completeness.
§ LDO6-5.5 Review.
§ LDO6-5.6 Revisions.
§ LDO6-5.7 Other Required Approvals.
§ LDO6-5.8 Approving Board Action for Subdivision and Site Plans.
§ LDO6-5.9 Improvement Guarantees Required; Surety; Release.
§ LDO6-5.10 Compliance with Final Site Plan Approval.
§ LDO6-5.11 Revocation of Construction Permit or Certificate of Occupancy.
§ LDO6-5.12 Recording of Final Subdivision Approval.
§ LDO6-5.13 As-Built Plans.
§ LDO6-5.14 Effect of Final Approval of Major Subdivision.
§ LDO6-5.15 Signatures Required.
§ LDO6-5.16 Distribution of Approved Plat.
§ LDO6-6 CHECKLISTS.
§ LDO6-6.1 Development Application Review Checklists.
§ LDO6-6.2 Pre-application Concept Plan - Plat Details and Requirements Checklist.
§ LDO6-6.3 Site Plan Submission Details and Requirements Checklist.
§ LDO6-6.4 Minor Subdivision Plat Details and Requirements.
§ LDO6-6.5 Preliminary Major Subdivision - Plat Details and Requirements Checklist.
§ LDO6-6.6 Final Major Subdivision - Plat Details and Requirements Checklist.
Article VII ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND FEES
§ LDO7-1 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
§ LDO7-1.1 Administrative Officer: Receiving Applications for Developments; Issuing Approval Certificates.
§ LDO7-1.2 Administration.
§ LDO7-1.3 Zoning Officer.
§ LDO7-1.4 Enforcement.
§ LDO7-1.5 Zoning Permit and Certificate of Use.
§ LDO7-1.6 Construction Permits and Plans; Certificates of Occupancy.
§ LDO7-1.7 Stop Orders and Construction Permit Revocations.
§ LDO7-1.8 (Reserved)
§ LDO7-1.9 (Reserved)
§ LDO7-2 FEES.
§ LDO7-2.1 Application Fees and Escrow Deposits.
§ LDO7-2.2 Inspection Fees.
§ LDO7-2.3 Waiver of Certain Zoning Permit Fees for Disabled Persons.
§ LDO7-2.4 Waiver of Certain Fees for Nonprofit Organizations.
§ LDO7-3 PERFORMANCE, MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES AND PAYMENT OF INSPECTION FEES.
§ LDO7-3.1 Performance Guarantees.
§ LDO7-3.2 Manner of Posting Performance Guarantee.
§ LDO7-3.3 Acceptance of Letter of Credit.
§ LDO7-3.4 Reduction in Performance Guarantee.
§ LDO7-3.5 Plans Required of Improvements and Utility Plan.
§ LDO7-3.6 Township Committee to Report to Obligor Within 65 Days.
§ LDO7-3.7 Rejection of Portion of Required Improvements.
§ LDO7-3.8 Approval by Stages or Sections.
§ LDO7-3.9 Public Use of Improvements.
§ LDO7-3.10 Maintenance Guarantees.
§ LDO7-3.11 Inspection of Utility Installations.
§ LDO7-3.12 Requirements for Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
§ LDO7-3.13 Liability Not to Rest on Township.
§ LDO7-3.14 Deposit Required for Snowplowing of Streets.
§ LDO7-4 DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT.
§ LDO7-5 OFF-TRACT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN SANITARY SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEMENTS.
Article VIII FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
§ LDO8-1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION.
§ LDO8-1.1 Title.
§ LDO8-1.2 Scope.
§ LDO8-1.3 Purposes and Objectives.
§ LDO8-1.4 Coordination with Building Codes.
§ LDO8-1.5 Ordinary Building Maintenance and Minor Work.
§ LDO8-1.6 Warning.
§ LDO8-1.7 Other laws.
§ LDO8-1.8 Violations and Penalties for Noncompliance.
§ LDO8-1.9 Abrogation and Greater Restrictions.
§ LDO8-2 APPLICABILITY.
§ LDO8-2.1 General.
§ LDO8-2.2 Establishment of Flood Hazard Areas.
§ LDO8-2.3 Establishing the Local Design Flood Elevation (LDFE).
§ LDO8-3 DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR.
§ LDO8-3.1 Floodplain Administrator Designation.
§ LDO8-3.2 General.
§ LDO8-3.3 Coordination.
§ LDO8-3.4 Duties.
§ LDO8-3.5 Use of Changed Technical Data.
§ LDO8-3.6 Other Permits.
§ LDO8-3.7 Determination of Local Design Flood Elevations.
§ LDO8-3.8 Requirement to Submit New Technical Data.
§ LDO8-3.9 Activities in Riverine Flood Hazard Areas.
§ LDO8-3.10 Floodway encroachment.
§ LDO8-3.11 Watercourse alteration.
§ LDO8-3.12 Alterations in Coastal Areas.
§ LDO8-3.13 Development in Riparian Zones.
§ LDO8-3.14 Substantial Improvement and Substantial Damage Determinations.
§ LDO8-3.15 Department Records.
§ LDO8-3.16 Liability.
§ LDO8-4 PERMITS.
§ LDO8-4.1 Permits Required.
§ LDO8-4.2 Application for Permit.
§ LDO8-4.3 Validity of Permit.
§ LDO8-4.4 Expiration.
§ LDO8-4.5 Suspension or Revocation.
§ LDO8-5 SITE PLANS AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.
§ LDO8-5.1 Information for Development in Flood Hazard Areas.
§ LDO8-5.2 Information in Flood Hazard Areas Without Base Flood Elevations (Approximate Zone A).
§ LDO8-5.3 Analyses and certifications by a Licensed Professional Engineer.
§ LDO8-5.4 Submission of Additional Data.
§ LDO8-6 INSPECTIONS.
§ LDO8-6.1 General.
§ LDO8-6.2 Inspections of development.
§ LDO8-6.3 Buildings and structures.
§ LDO8-6.4 Manufactured Homes.
§ LDO8-7 VARIANCES.
§ LDO8-7.1 General.
§ LDO8-7.2 Historic Structures.
§ LDO8-7.3 Functionally Dependent Uses.
§ LDO8-7.4 Restrictions in Floodways.
§ LDO8-7.5 Considerations.
§ LDO8-7.6 Conditions for Issuance.
§ LDO8-8 VIOLATIONS.
§ LDO8-8.1 Violations.
§ LDO8-8.2 Authority.
§ LDO8-8.3 Unlawful continuance.
§ LDO8-8.4 Review Period to Correct Violations.
§ LDO8-9 DEFINITIONS.
§ LDO8-9.1 General.
§ LDO8-9.2 Definitions.
§ LDO8-10 SUBDIVISIONS AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTS.
§ LDO8-10.1 General.
§ LDO8-10.2 Subdivision requirements.
§ LDO8-11 SITE IMPROVEMENT.
§ LDO8-11.1 Encroachment in Floodways.
§ LDO8-11.2 Sewer Facilities.
§ LDO8-11.3 Water Facilities.
§ LDO8-11.4 Storm Drainage.
§ LDO8-11.5 Streets and Sidewalks.
§ LDO8-11.6 Limitations on Placement of Fill.
§ LDO8-11.7 Hazardous Materials.
§ LDO8-12 MANUFACTURED HOMES.
§ LDO8-12.1 General.
§ LDO8-12.2 Elevation.
§ LDO8-12.3 Foundations.
§ LDO8-12.4 Anchoring.
§ LDO8-12.5 Enclosures.
§ LDO8-12.6 Protection of Mechanical Equipment and Outside Appliances.
§ LDO8-13 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.
§ LDO8-13.1 Placement Prohibited.
§ LDO8-13.2 Temporary Placement.
§ LDO8-13.3 Permanent Placement.
§ LDO8-14 TANKS.
§ LDO8-14.1 Tanks.
§ LDO8-15 OTHER DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING WORK.
§ LDO8-15.1 General Requirements for Other Development and Building Work.
§ LDO8-15.2 Requirements for Habitable Buildings and Structures.
§ LDO8-15.3 Garages and Accessory Storage Structures.
§ LDO8-15.4 Fences.
§ LDO8-15.5 Retaining Walls, Sidewalks, and Driveways.
§ LDO8-15.6 Swimming pools.
§ LDO8-15.7 Roads and Watercourse Crossings.
§ LDO8-16 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND TEMPORARY STORAGE.
§ LDO8-16.1 Temporary structures.
§ LDO8-16.2 Temporary storage.
§ LDO8-16.3 Floodway encroachment.
§ LDO8-17 UTILITY AND MISCELLANEOUS GROUP U.
§ LDO8-17.1 Utility and Miscellaneous Group U.
§ LDO8-17.2 Flood Loads.
§ LDO8-17.3 Elevation.
§ LDO8-17.4 Enclosures Below Base Flood Elevation.
§ LDO8-17.5 Flood-Damage Resistant Materials.
§ LDO8-17.6 Protection of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Article IX SOIL AND SOIL REMOVAL
§ LDO9-1 REMOVAL OF SOIL FOR SALE.
§ LDO9-1.1 Permission Required for Removal of Soil; Exceptions.
§ LDO9-1.2 Application for Removal of Soil; Map Showing Contour Lines.
§ LDO9-1.3 Factors to be Considered in Granting Permission.
§ LDO9-1.4 Final Grading and Leveling of Land.
§ LDO9-1.5 Responsibility to Complete Removal of Soil and Repair or Replacement of Property.
§ LDO9-1.6 Performance Bond Required.
§ LDO9-1.7 Conformity to Regulations.
§ LDO9-1.8 Violations.
§ LDO9-2 REGULATIONS TO CONTROL SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION.
§ LDO9-2.1 Short Title and Purpose.
§ LDO9-2.2 Procedure.
§ LDO9-2.3 Principles, Standards and Requirements.
§ LDO9-2.4 Exceptions.
§ LDO9-2.5 Prohibited Activities.
§ LDO9-2.6 Violations and Penalties.
§ LDO9-2.7 Inspection and Enforcement.
§ LDO9-2.8 Appeals.
Article X TREE REMOVAL AND PROTECTION
§ LDO10-1 TREE REMOVAL AND PROTECTION.
§ LDO10-1.1 Purpose.
§ LDO10-1.2 Cutting or Removal Restricted.
§ LDO10-1.3 Removal of Trees - Required.
§ LDO10-1.4 Exemptions.
§ LDO10-1.5 (Reserved)
§ LDO10-1.6 Residential Lots (Excluding Major and Minor Subdivisions).
§ LDO10-1.7 Tree Removal on Nonresidential Land.
§ LDO10-1.8 Review Standards.
§ LDO10-1.9 Protection of Trees.
§ LDO10-1.10 Permit Approval.
§ LDO10-1.11 Duration of Permits.
§ LDO10-1.12 Inspection.
§ LDO10-1.13 Notice of Commencement of Tree Removal.
Article XI PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
§ LDO11-1 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
§ LDO11-1.1 Applicability.
§ LDO11-1.2 Maximum Intensities of EMF Transmissions.
§ LDO11-1.3 Maximum Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure.
§ LDO11-1.4 Fire and Explosion Hazards.
§ LDO11-1.5 Glare.
§ LDO11-1.6 Heat.
§ LDO11-1.7 Liquid or Solid Waste.
§ LDO11-1.8 Odors.
§ LDO11-1.9 Radioactivity, Toxic Chemicals, Poison Gas.
§ LDO11-1.10 Smoke and Particulate Emissions.
§ LDO11-1.11 Ventilation.
§ LDO11-1.12 Vibration.
§ LDO11-1.13 Noise.
§ LDO11-1.14 Nuisances in Commercial Zones.
Article XII STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
§ LDO12-1 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT.
§ LDO12-1.1 Purpose.
§ LDO12-1.2 Applicability.
§ LDO12-1.3 Compatibility With Other Permit Requirements.
§ LDO12-1.4 Technical Standards.
§ LDO12-1.5 Drainage Area Landscaping.
§ LDO12-1.6 Planning and Design Standards for Maintenance and Repair.
§ LDO12-1.7 Safety Measures.
§ LDO12-1.8 Detention Basins in Flood Plains.
§ LDO12-1.9 Alternatives to Detention Basins.
§ LDO12-1.10 Requirements for a Site Development Stormwater Plan.
§ LDO12-1.11 Continued Maintenance, Repair and Safety.
§ LDO12-2 STORMWATER CONTROL FOR MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS.
§ LDO12-2.1 Scope and Purpose.
§ LDO12-2.2 Definitions.
§ LDO12-2.3 Design and Performance Standards for Stormwater Management Measures.
§ LDO12-2.4 Stormwater Management Requirements for Major Development.
§ LDO12-2.5 Calculation of Stormwater Runoff and Groundwater Recharge.
§ LDO12-2.6 Sources for Technical Guidance.
§ LDO12-2.7 Solids and Floatable Materials Control Standards.
§ LDO12-2.8 Safety Standards for Stormwater Management Basins.
§ LDO12-2.9 Requirements for a "Major Development" Stormwater Management Plan.
§ LDO12-2.10 Maintenance and Repair.
§ LDO12-2.11 Penalties.
§ LDO12-3 REFUSE CONTAINERS/DUMPSTERS.
§ LDO12-3.1 Purpose.
§ LDO12-3.2 Definitions.
§ LDO12-3.3 Prohibited Conduct.
§ LDO12-3.4 Exceptions to Prohibition.
§ LDO12-3.5 Enforcement.
§ LDO12-3.6 Penalties.
§ LDO12-3.7 Severability.
§ LDO12-4 PRIVATE STORM DRAIN INLET RETROFITTING.
§ LDO12-4.1 Purpose.
§ LDO12-4.2 Definitions.
§ LDO12-4.3 Prohibited Conduct.
§ LDO12-4.4 Design Standard.
§ LDO12-4.5 Enforcement.
§ LDO12-4.6 Penalties.
§ LDO12-4.7 Severability.
§ LDO12-5 PRIVATELY-OWNED SALT STORAGE
§ LDO12-5.1 Purpose.
§ LDO12-5.2 Definitions.
§ LDO12-5.3 Deicing Material Storage Requirements.
§ LDO12-5.4 Exemptions.
§ LDO12-5.5 Enforcement.
§ LDO12-5.6 Violations and Penalties.
§ LDO12-5.7 Severability.
Article XIII AFFORDABLE HOUSING
§ LDO13-1 Monitoring and Reporting Requirements.
§ LDO13-2 Definitions.
§ LDO13-3 Applicability.
§ LDO13-4 Alternative Living Arrangements.
§ LDO13-5 Phasing Schedule for Inclusionary Zoning.
§ LDO13-6 New Construction.
§ LDO13-7 Utilities.
§ LDO13-8 Occupancy Standards.
§ LDO13-9 Control Periods for Restricted Ownership Units and Enforcement Mechanisms.
§ LDO13-10 Price Restrictions for Restricted Ownership Units, Homeowner Association Fees and Resale Prices.
§ LDO13-11 Buyer Income Eligibility.
§ LDO13-12 Limitations on Indebtedness Secured by Ownership Unit; Subordination.
§ LDO13-13 Capital Improvements To Ownership Units.
§ LDO13-14 Control Periods for Restricted Rental Units.
§ LDO13-15 Rent Restrictions for Rental Units; Leases.
§ LDO13-16 Tenant Income Eligibility.
§ LDO13-17 Municipal Housing Liaison.
§ LDO13-18 Administrative Agent.
§ LDO13-19 Affirmative Marketing Requirements.
§ LDO13-20 Enforcement of Affordable Housing Regulations.
§ LDO13-21 Appeals.
§ LDO13-22 Limitation on Certain Association Assessments Upon Affordable Condominiums.
Article XIV DEVELOPMENT FEES
§ LDO14-1 Purpose.
§ LDO14-2 Basic Requirements.
§ LDO14-3 Definitions.
§ LDO14-4 Residential Development Fees.
§ LDO14-5 Non-Residential Development Fees.
§ LDO14-6 Collection Procedures.
§ LDO14-7 Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
§ LDO14-8 Use of Funds.
§ LDO14-9 Monitoring.
§ LDO14-10 Ongoing Collection of Fees.
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