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Borough of Manville, NJ
Somerset County
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[Ord. No. 643; readopted by Ord. No. 2020-1235]
a. 
Single-family dwelling.
b. 
Municipal buildings, municipal facilities, deemed necessary by the Mayor and Council, including service facilities such as fire house and rescue squad buildings, whether operated by the municipality itself or by a non-profit organization duly organized for those purposes.
c. 
A home professional office for a person residing on the premises, provided that no more than one-half of the floor area of one story of the dwelling be devoted to such use.
d. 
Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work, provided such buildings are removed upon completion or abandonment of the construction work.
a. 
Private garages.
b. 
Signs, subject to the provisions of Article 9.
c. 
Fences, subject to the provisions of Article 10.
d. 
Other normal, incidental residential secondary structures such as private swimming pools, tools sheds, outdoor barbecues, fireplaces, trellises, lamp posts or the like.
e. 
Off-street parking facilities, subject to the provisions of Article 8.
f. 
Other customary accessory uses and buildings which are clearly incidental to the principal use and building.
a. 
Height. No building shall exceed a maximum of 2-1/2 stories, or 35 feet.
b. 
Front Yard. There shall be a front yard of not less than 30 feet.
c. 
Side Yards.
1. 
Principal buildings. There shall be two side yards, and no side yard shall be less than 12 feet, provided, however, that the aggregate width of the two side yards combined must equal at least 27 feet at the building line.
2. 
Accessory buildings. No accessory building shall be closer than 10 feet to a side lot line.
3. 
Corner lot. There shall be a side yard on the side street frontage, having a width of not less than 25 feet.
d. 
Rear Yard.
1. 
Principal buildings. There shall be a rear yard of at least 25 feet.
2. 
Accessory buildings. No accessory building shall be closer than 10 feet to the rear lot line.
e. 
Maximum lot coverage. The combined area of all buildings and structures on any lot shall not exceed 35% of the lot area.
f. 
Minimum lot area. There shall be a lot area of not less than 10,000 square feet.
g. 
Lot width. There shall be a lot width of not less than 100 feet.
[Ord. No. 706; Ord. No. 2003-979]
a. 
Public utilities.
b. 
Schools.
c. 
Churches.
d. 
Quasi-public buildings and recreation areas.
e. 
(Reserved)
a. 
Single-family dwelling.
b. 
Same as subsection 31-601.1b.
c. 
Same as subsection 31-601.1c.
d. 
Same as subsection 31-601.1d.
Same as Section 31-601.2
a. 
Height. No building shall exceed a maximum of 2-1/2 stories, or 35 feet.
b. 
Front Yard. There shall be front yard of not less than 30 feet.
c. 
Side Yards.
1. 
Principal buildings. There shall be two side yards, and no side yard shall be less than 10 feet provided, however, that the aggregate width of the two side yards combined must be equal to at least 22 feet at the building line.
2. 
Accessory building. No accessory building shall be closer than 10 feet to a side lot line.
3. 
Corner lot. There shall be a side yard on the side street frontage, having a width of not less than 18 feet.
d. 
Rear Yard.
1. 
Principal Buildings. There shall be a rear yard of at least 25 feet.
2. 
Accessory Buildings. No accessory building shall be closer than 10 feet to the rear lot line.
e. 
Maximum Lot Coverage. The combined area of all buildings and structures on any lot shall not exceed 35% of the lot area.
f. 
Minimum Lot Area. There shall be a lot area of not less than 7,500 square feet.
g. 
Lot Width. There shall be a lot width of not less than 75 feet.
[Ord. No. 706; Ord. No. 2003-979]
a. 
Public utilities.
b. 
Schools.
c. 
Churches.
d. 
Quasi-public buildings and recreation areas.
e. 
(Reserved)
a. 
Single-family dwelling
b. 
Same as subsection 31-601.1b.
c. 
Same as subsection 31-601.1c.
d. 
Same as subsection 31-601.1d.
Same as Section 31-601.2
a. 
Height. No building shall exceed a maximum of 2-1/2 stories, or 35 feet.
b. 
Front Yards. There shall be a front yard of not less than 25 feet.
c. 
Side Yards.
1. 
Principal buildings. There shall be two side yards, and no side yard shall be less than eight feet provided, however, that the aggregate width of the two side yards combined must be equal to at least 18 feet at the building line.
2. 
Accessory buildings. No accessory building shall be closer than 10 feet to a side lot line.
3. 
Corner Lot. There shall be a side yard on the side street frontage, having a width of not less than 15 feet.
d. 
Rear Yard.
1. 
Principal buildings. There shall be a rear yard of at least 25 feet.
2. 
Accessory buildings. No accessory buildings shall be closer than 10 feet to a side lot line.
e. 
Maximum lot coverage. The combined area of all buildings and structures on any lot shall not exceed 40% of the lot area.
f. 
Minimum lot area. There shall be a lot area of not less than 6,000 square feet.
g. 
Lot width. There shall be lot width of not less than 60 feet.
[Ord. No. 706; Ord. No. 2003-979]
a. 
Public utilities.
b. 
Schools.
c. 
Churches.
d. 
Quasi-public buildings and recreation areas.
e. 
Townhouses (S-60 Zone).
[Ord. No. 706; Ord. No. 2003-979]
a. 
Single-family dwelling.
b. 
Same as subsection 31-601.1b.
c. 
Same as subsection 31-601.1c.
d. 
Same as subsection 31-601.1d.
e. 
(Reserved)
Same as subsection 31-601.2.
a. 
Height. No building shall exceed a maximum of 2-1/2 stories, or 35 feet.
b. 
Front Yards. There shall be a front of not less than 25 feet.
c. 
Side Yards.
1. 
Principal buildings. There shall be two side yards, and no side yard shall be less than eight feet provided, however, that the aggregate width of the two side yards combined must be equal to at least 18 feet at the building line.
2. 
Accessory buildings. No accessory building shall be closer than eight feet to a side line.
3. 
Corner lot. There shall be a side yard on the side street frontage, having a width of not less than 12 feet.
d. 
Rear Yard.
1. 
Principal buildings. There shall be a rear yard of at least 25 feet.
2. 
Accessory Buildings: No accessory building shall be closer than 10 feet to the rear lot line.
e. 
Maximum Lot Coverage: The combined area of all buildings and structures on any lot shall not exceed 40% of the lot area.
f. 
Minimum Lot Area: There shall be a lot area of not less than 5,000 square feet.
g. 
Lot Width: There shall be a lot width of not less than 50 feet.
[Ord. No. 2003-979]
a. 
Public utilities.
b. 
Schools.
c. 
Churches.
d. 
Quasi-public buildings and recreation areas.
e. 
Townhouses (S-50 Zone).
[Ord. No. 706; Ord. No. 2003-979]
a. 
Same as subsection 31-601.1
b. 
Two-family dwelling.
c. 
Townhouses (S-80 Zone).
a. 
Same as subsection 31-601.4.
a. 
Same as subsection 31-601.2
a. 
Height.
1. 
No single-family dwelling or two-family dwelling shall exceed 35 feet or 2-1/2 stories.
2. 
For all other allowed uses, no building or structure shall exceed 40 feet or three stories.
b. 
Front Yard. There shall be a front yard of not less than 25 feet.
c. 
Side Yards.
1. 
There shall be two side yards with an aggregate width of not less than 18 feet, and the width of the narrower side yard shall not be less than eight feet.
2. 
On a corner lot there shall be a side yard on the side street frontage, having a width of not less than 15 feet on a lot 60 feet in width; the width of such yard shall be increased six inches for each additional foot of width of the lot in excess of 60 feet, but in no case need such side yard exceed 25 feet in width.
d. 
Rear Yard. There shall be a rear yard having a depth of not less than 25 feet.
e. 
Maximum Lot Coverage. The lot coverage shall not exceed 40% of the lot area.
f. 
Minimum Lot Area.
1. 
For a single-family dwelling and its accessory structures and uses, there shall be a lot area of not less than 6,000 square feet.
2. 
For a two-family dwelling and its accessory structures and uses, there shall be a lot area of not less than 8,000 square feet.
3. 
For all other allowed uses, there shall be a lot area of not less than 10,000 square feet.
g. 
Lot Width.
1. 
For a single-family dwelling and its accessory structures and uses, there shall be a lot width of not less than 80 feet.
2. 
For a two-family dwelling and its accessory structures and uses, there shall be a lot width of not less than 80 feet.
3. 
For all other allowed uses, there shall be a lot width of not less than 100 feet.
[1]
Note: See also 31-712 for conditional uses in the C District.
[Ord. No. 706; Ord. No. 2003-979]
a. 
Club.
b. 
Residential dwelling units on second story or above.
c. 
Rooming or boarding houses on second story or above, hotels.
[Ord. No. 705]
d. 
Retail stores.
e. 
Barber shops, beauty parlor or similar personal service establishment.
f. 
Restaurants.
g. 
Banks.
h. 
Business, professional or government offices, office buildings.
i. 
Business schools or studios conducted for gain.
j. 
Theater or motion picture theater, including such theaters and motion picture theaters that serve alcoholic beverages on premises, subject to all applicable local, state and federal regulations including but not limited to those regulations concerning the consumption, sale and provision or alcoholic beverages.
[Ord. No. 2017-1183]
k. 
Motor vehicle sales establishment entirely within a building.
l. 
Bakeries, confectionery, or catering establishment, for sale at retail on the premises only.
m. 
Drycleaning, dying or laundry establishments, employing not more than five persons.
n. 
Cabinetmaking or upholstering.
o. 
Printing offices, newspaper offices.
p. 
Wholesale establishments.
q. 
Police station, fire house.
r. 
Municipal parking areas.
s. 
Townhouses (C Zone).
a. 
Height. No building shall exceed a maximum of four stories or 50 feet.
b. 
Front Yard: There shall be a front yard of not less than 10 feet.
c. 
Side Yards. The Planning Board shall consider the matter of side yards at site plan reviewing in light of existing buildings on adjacent lands (and light and air thereto), and in view of Section subsection 31-607.5a side yard is required to provide parking in the rear. There shall be no more than 200 feet of building without break.
d. 
Rear Yard. There shall be a rear yard of not less than 50 feet. No accessory building shall be closer than 20 feet to the rear lot line.
e. 
Maximum Lot Coverage. The maximum lot coverage for all buildings and structures shall be limited to 70% of the total lot area.
f. 
Minimum Lot Area. Each lot shall be of sufficient size in relation to the building and accessory buildings to be constructed thereon to conform to the requirements of this Ordinance, including but not by way of limitation, front yard, rear yards, maximum lot coverage, off-street parking and loading and unloading requirements, and landscaping and buffer area requirements provided, however, that no lot shall contain less than 10,000 square feet.
g. 
Lot Width. Each lot shall be at least 100 feet in width at the building line.
a. 
Conditional Uses.[1]
1. 
Any conditional uses allowed in S-100 zone.
2. 
Public utilities.
3. 
Service stations, public garages.
4. 
Funeral homes.
5. 
Bowling alleys.
6. 
Indoor entertainment for profit.
7. 
Bar, tavern or other establishment for consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises, except uses pursuant to subsection 31-606.1j shall be considered permitted uses pursuant to that subsection.
[Ord. No. 2017-1183]
8. 
Veterinarian's establishment or animal hospital.
[1]
Note: See Section 31-712 for conditional use provisions.
a. 
Off-Street Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided; see Article 8. All off-street parking shall be in rear of the premises, and subject to site plan review and approval.
[Ord. No. 706; Ord. No. 2003-979]
a. 
Plants and facilities engaged in light manufacturing, fabricating, compounding assembling, storing, warehousing, handling, or other processing of commodities, materials or equipment.
b. 
Research laboratories and product development facilities.
c. 
Executive and administrative offices, including central or headquarter-type buildings occupied by single companies or affiliated members of a corporation entity, which do not include separate offices for rent or lease.
d. 
Employee education and training facilities operated by a corporation or firm for use by its employees or employees of other corporations or firms.
e. 
Same as subsection 31-601.1d.
f. 
(Reserved)
a. 
Signs, subject to the provisions of Article 9.
b. 
Fences and landscaping, subject to the provisions of Article 10.
c. 
Off-street parking facilities, subject to the provisions of Article 8.
d. 
Loading and unloading ramps and structures, subject to the provisions of Article 8.
e. 
Private garage and storage buildings which are necessary to store any vehicles, equipment or materials on the premises.
a. 
Height. No building shall exceed a maximum of two stories, or 35 feet.
b. 
Front Yard. There shall be a front yard of not less than 50 feet.
c. 
Side Yards. There shall be two side yards, and no side yard shall be less than 25 feet provided, however, that the aggregate width of the two side yards combined must total at least 35% of the lot width at the building line. No accessory building shall be closer than 50 feet to any side lot line.
d. 
Rear Yard. There shall be a rear yard of not less than 50 feet. No accessory building shall be closer than 50 feet to the rear lot line.
e. 
Maximum Lot Coverage. The combined area of all buildings and structures on any lot shall not cover more than 40% of the total lot area.
f. 
Minimum Lot Area. No lot shall be less than one acre; and, further, no parcel in the industrial District containing five acres or less shall hereafter be subdivided, and no parcel in any such zone containing more than five acres shall hereafter be subdivided in such manner that any lot resulting therefrom contains less than three acres.
g. 
Lot Width: Each lot shall be at least 300 feet in width at the building line.
a. 
Conditional Uses.
1. 
Public utilities.
a. 
Standards for All Permitted Uses. The following performance standards shall apply to all permitted uses in this district:
1. 
Any noise produced on the premises shall not be in excess of the standards listed below when measured at any property line of the lot in which the use is located.
Frequency Band
(Hertz)
Sound Pressure Level
(Decibels 2)
(0.002 dyne/cm2)
20-75
69
75-150
54
150-300
47
300-600
4
600-1200
37
1200-2400
34
2400-4800
31
4800-10000
28
If the noise is not smooth and continuous but is of an impulsive or periodic character, the decibel levels indicated above shall be reduced by 5%. Sound levels shall be measured with a sound level meter and associated frequency analyzer or filter, manufactured in compliance with standard prescribed by the American Standards Association. The Environmental Impact Statement shall address this subsection.
2. 
Any smoke emitted from any source on the premises shall be of a density less than that described as No. 1 on the Ringleman Chart, as published by the United States Bureau of Mines.
3. 
No fly ash, dust fumes, vapors, gases, or other forms of air pollution which can cause any damage to health of animals or vegetation, or damage or soiling of other forms of property shall be permitted.
4. 
No objectionable odors shall be transmitted beyond the property lines of the lot on which the use is located.
5. 
No activity shall be maintained on the premises which will produce heat or glare beyond any property line.
6. 
No machinery or operation shall be permitted which shall cause perceptible earth shaking vibration beyond the property lines of the lot on which the use is located.
7. 
No use or activity shall be maintained on the premises which will violate any laws of the State of New Jersey relating to air or environmental pollution.
b. 
Residential uses of any type and retail business establishments are categorically prohibited uses in this District. Also prohibited is any use which by its nature would tend to create or in any way result in a detrimental effect upon the surrounding area and the general community.
c. 
Industrial uses located in this zone shall set aside not less than 20% of the tract for lawns for landscaping and shall use said area for no other purpose.
d. 
Parking areas may be permitted in the front yard, but not closer than 25 feet to the street nor nearer than 10 feet to any building or any property line; parking areas may be permitted in side yards up to 75% of the total area of each side yard, but not closer than 10 feet to any property line or building.
e. 
Wherever an industrial zone or use abuts a residential zone, a solid and continuous landscape screen shall be planted and maintained. Said landscaping shall consist of massed evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs of such species and size as will produce, within two growing seasons, a screen at least six feet in height, and of such density as will effectively obscure the light of automobile headlamps emitted from the premises throughout the full course of the year. Such buffer planting shall be at least 10 feet wide. In addition to such buffer planting, the owner of the business or office property shall erect on the buffer area a fence six feet in height for the purpose of protecting the residential property from litter, debris, and light glare and such other nuisances that would disturb peaceful possession. Such fence shall not be less than 75% solid, and shall be located only as shown on the site plan approved by the Planning Board.
f. 
The landscape screen described above shall be at least 50 feet in depth from any residential property line.
g. 
Whenever the property line abuts an arterial highway a buffer zone 100 feet in width as measured from said property line or right-of-way shall be provided. Within said buffer zone, no use, activity, or sign shall be established other than the following:
1. 
Such driveways as may be necessary to provide proper means of ingress and egress for the parking areas and should be on conformance with those standards as set forth in Article 8 of the Ordinance.
2. 
Directional signs in conjunction with said driveway which are necessary for the proper guidance and control of vehicular traffic provided that not more than one such sign is erected in conjunction with each driveway.
[Ord. No. 706; Ord. No. 2003-979]
All townhouse development shall be subject to the requirements set forth in subsection 31-608.1 through subsection 31-608.8. For townhouse development in the S-60 and S-50 Zone districts, the area and density standards specified in subsection 31-608.1 shall be considered conditional use requirements.
[Ord. No. 2003-979]
a. 
The minimum lot size shall be no less than 20,000 square feet in an area having a frontage on an existing public street of not less than 100 feet.
b. 
The maximum density shall not exceed 12 dwellings per acre.
c. 
The maximum building coverage (ground-floor area) of all buildings shall not exceed 35% of the lot area.
d. 
No more than four townhouse buildings, each containing the required number of dwelling units, will be permitted per acre.
[Ord. No. 2003-979]
a. 
No principal building shall be located within 20 feet of a front property line, nor within 20 feet of a rear property line, or within 10 feet of a side property line.
[Ord. No. 2003-979]
b. 
No principal building shall be located within five feet of an internal roadway or driveway.
c. 
There shall be a minimum distance between principal buildings of 20 feet plus one-half (1/2) foot for each foot of opposing building wall in excess of 50 feet.
d. 
On corner lots, a principal building shall meet the minimum front yard setback requirements along all roadway frontages.
a. 
No building shall exceed a height of two and one-half (2 1/2) stories or 35 feet.
b. 
No townhouse dwelling structure shall contain less than three or more than six townhouse dwelling units.
[Ord. No. 2003-979]
c. 
Building plans and elevations shall show a variation in design and appearance of units and structures to be achieved by types of roof, heights of eaves and peaks, building materials and architectural treatment of the building facade.
d. 
Each townhouse dwelling unit shall be separated from adjoining units by a fire wall extending from the basement to the roof and constructed in accordance with the building code.
[Ord. No. 2003-979]
a. 
Each townhouse dwelling unit shall contain as a minimum a separate living room, a separate bedroom, a separate bath, a basement for storage and utilities and a separate kitchen, which kitchen facility shall be located and apart from the other rooms in the unit with the exception of the dining room.
[Ord. No. 2003-979]
b. 
Each townhouse dwelling unit shall have a minimum floor area of 600 square feet plus 150 square feet for each bedroom.
c. 
No room within the townhouse dwelling unit intended for human habitation shall be located in a cellar, basement or attic except that a cellar or basement may contain a family room or recreation room.
d. 
Each townhouse dwelling unit shall have individual private outside front and rear entrances.
e. 
Each townhouse dwelling unit shall contain its own heating plant and system and shall constitute a separate, independent unit for metering and all other purposes with respect to all required utilities and similar facilities intended for three or more dwelling units.
[Ord. No. 2003-979]
f. 
Each townhouse dwelling unit shall have an individual private front yard area adjoining the unit of at least 10 feet in depth and an individual private rear yard area or open patio or court adjoining the unit of at least 15 feet in depth. Each private rear yard area, patio or court shall be effectively screened from adjoining units by a fence, wall or natural screening in order to provide a reasonable degree of privacy.
a. 
Any accessory building shall be located at rear of any principal building and shall be a minimum of 15 feet from any principal building, three feet from the property line and 10 feet from another accessory building. Clubhouses, swimming pools and recreation facilities shall be at least 15 feet from a principal building property line.
b. 
The maximum height of an accessory building shall not exceed 16 feet.
c. 
Architectural design and materials used in the construction of accessory building shall conform to or compliment those used in the construction of the principal buildings.
[Ord. No. 2003-979]
a. 
Exclusive of internal roadways, driveways and parking areas, there shall be provided a minimum of 20% of the entire tract for common open space and facilities.
b. 
Effective screening by a fence or wall no less than four feet nor more than six feet in height shall be provided to shield parking areas and other common facilities from view of adjoining residential properties; provided, however, screening by hedge or other natural landscaping may be substituted for the required fence or wall if approved by the approving authority as part of the development plan.
c. 
Adequate lighting shall be provided in parking areas and along sidewalks, walkways and internal roadways. The source of lighting shall be directed downward, away from the buildings and adjoining street and property lines. Lighting fixtures shall be so arranged that the direct source of light is not visible from any adjacent residential area.
In the event that the individual residential units are sold on a condominium or other individually owned basis, containing common areas, a membership association shall be created for the purpose of owning and maintaining the common areas in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-43 and shall contain the following provisions:
a. 
Membership in any created resident association shall be mandatory, and each member shall agree, in writing, to be responsible for his pro rata share of the association costs, and the Borough of Manville shall be a party beneficiary to such agreement.
b. 
Each Deed for the individual unit shall, in the form of restrictions and covenants, set forth the individual owner's responsibility to be a member of the resident association and liability for its responsibilities.
c. 
The agreements of the resident association and the deeds of conveyance shall provide that in the event that the resident association shall cease to function or shall fail to pay municipal taxes, maintain the property or facilities, including maintenance, upkeep, snowplowing and snow removal, then the Borough of Manville shall have the right, by special assessment, to assess to owners of each condominium unit in the development annually a sum of money which will be sufficient to pay the taxes, provide proper upkeep and maintenance, snowplowing and snow removal and public liability insurance for said premises.
Said restriction shall further provide that the same shall not be altered, amended, voided or released in whole or in part without the written consent of the Borough of Manville.
[Ord. No. 95-820 § 2]
a. 
Commercial uses, as set forth in Section 31-606.1.
b. 
Automobile auction market notwithstanding the prohibitions of subsections 31-414, 31-421.2b, 31-421.2c, 31-421.2d, and 31-421.2e.
c. 
Medical facilities, medical clinics, and day care facilities.
Conditional uses shall be as provided by subsection 31-606.3.
Area and bulk requirements for the Economic Development District shall be as follows:
a.
Minimum Tract Area
50 acres
b.
Minimum Lot Size
1 acre
c.
Maximum Height
35 feet/2 stories
d.
Front Yard
100 feet*
e.
Side Yards
25 feet
f.
Rear Yard
50 feet**
g.
Max. Tract Imp. Cov.
75% Aggregate
h.
Max. Ind. Lot Imp. Cov.
90%
i.
Min. Lot Width
100 feet
NOTES
*May be reduced to 0 feet for retail/office use along North Main Street.
**May be reduced to 25 feet for rail access.
a. 
The following performance standards shall apply to all permitted uses in the Economic Development District:
1. 
As set forth in subsection 31-607.5 a.1. through a.7.
2. 
Automobile auctions may only be held between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on weekdays; no automobile auctions may be held on Saturdays, Sundays or national holidays.
3. 
The stated purpose of the Economic Development District shall be to permit flexibility in the planning and development of the zone to provide an appropriate mix of uses for the community taking into account the need to provide opportunities for extension of commercial and public development of the Main Street frontage of the property zoned for such use. To that end, any plans submitted of approval of an automobile auction market shall set aside a portion of the overall tract abutting Main Street consisting of not less than 26 acres for uses other than an automobile auction and as more specifically permitted by the provisions of this district. It is contemplated that said portion of the tract shall be utilized for retail stores, office buildings, and public facilities, such as a police station. Upon presentation of a site plan for development of an automobile auction market, the applicant shall submit to the planning board a plan showing the set-aside of said 26 acres as well as an economic development district master plan for the development of said acres. Any application for site plan approval on any portion of the tract shall be accompanied by a master plan for the balance of the tract.
a.
Retail
4 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
b.
Office
3 1/2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
c.
Alternate
Standard-- overall parking and mixed use in the Economic Development District can be reduced to 3 spaces per 1,000 if shared parking is demonstrated to the planning Board's satisfaction.
[Ord. No. 2004-999]
a. 
Townhouse development, subject to the developer's monetary contribution to the Borough's Affordable Housing Trust Fund in accordance with the terms of a court-approved settlement agreement.
a. 
Private garages.
b. 
Signs permitted in residential districts, subject to the provisions of Article 9.
c. 
Fences, subject to the provisions of Article 10.
d. 
Off-street parking facilities.
e. 
Other normal, incidental residential secondary structures such as private swimming pools, tool sheds, outdoor barbecues, trellises, lamp posts, or the like.
f. 
Other customary accessory uses and buildings which are clearly incidental to the principal use and building.
Townhouse developments shall be subject to the following schedule of area and bulk requirements:
Regulation
Requirement
Maximum number of dwelling units
Ten dwelling units
Minimum overall tract area
50,000 square feet
Minimum frontage on an improved public street
200 feet
Maximum building coverage of all buildings
35% (principal & accessory)
Minimum dwelling units per building
Three dwelling units
Maximum dwelling units per building
Six dwelling units
Maximum height (feet)
35 feet
Maximum number of stories
2 1/2 stories
Minimum Principal Building Setbacks
Front yard
20 feet (from street line)
Rear yard
20 feet
Side yard
20 feet
Between buildings
10 feet
Interior roadway/street*
20 feet
Dwelling Unit Standards
Minimum width
20 feet
Minimum depth
40 feet
Fee Simple Lot Standards
Minimum lot width
20 feet
Minimum depth
65 feet
Minimum lot area
1,300 square feet
Minimum number of Parking Spaces
As specified by the "New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards"
*Measured between the building line and the face of curb or edge of pavement.
a. 
No driveway, individual parking space, or curb cut serving an individual townhouse dwelling shall enter directly from the public street. Vehicular access to parking spaces and individual townhouse unit garages shall only be provided from an internal driveway or private street.
b. 
No garage opening or entrance for vehicles shall be located on the façade of the building facing any public street.
c. 
Any accessory building or structure shall be located at the rear of any principal building and shall be a minimum of 15 feet from any principal building, 10 feet from the property line and 10 feet from another accessory building or structure; clubhouses, swimming pools and recreational facilities shall be at least 15 feet from a principal building and at least 15 feet from a property line.
d. 
The maximum height of an accessory building shall not exceed 16 feet.
e. 
A buffer strip having a minimum width of at least 10 feet shall be provided along all side and rear lot lines, consisting solely of open space and landscaping.
a. 
Building plans and elevations shall show a variation in design and appearance of units and structures to be achieved by types of roof, heights of eves and peaks, building materials and architectural treatment of building façade.
b. 
Architectural design and materials used in the construction of accessory buildings shall conform to or compliment those used in the construction of the principal buildings.
c. 
Each townhouse dwelling unit shall have individual private outside front and rear entrances.
d. 
Each townhouse dwelling unit shall have an individual private landscaped yard area adjoining an entrance of the unit of at least 20 feet in depth, as measured between the building line and the face of curb or edge of pavement.
e. 
All off-street parking areas and internal roadways shall be designed and improved in accordance with the New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards.
a. 
Exclusive of internal roadways, driveways and parking areas, there shall be provided a minimum of 20% of the entire tract for common open space and facilities.
b. 
Effective screening by a fence or wall no less than four feet nor more than six feet in height shall be provided to shield parking areas and other common facilities from view of adjoining residential properties; provided, however, screening by hedge or other natural landscaping may be substituted for the required fence or wall if approved by the approving authority as part of the development plan.
c. 
Adequate lighting shall be provided in parking areas and along sidewalks, walkways and internal roadways. The source of lighting shall be directed downward, away from the buildings and adjoining street and property lines. Lighting fixtures shall be so arranged that the direct source of light is not visible from any adjacent residential area.
a. 
Membership in any created resident association shall be mandatory, and each member shall agree, in writing, to be responsible for his pro rata share of the association costs, and the Borough of Manville shall be a party beneficiary to such agreement.
b. 
Each deed for the individual unit shall, in the form of restrictions and covenants, set forth the individual owner's responsibility to be a member of the resident association and liability for its responsibilities.
c. 
The agreements of the resident association and the deeds of conveyance shall provide that in the event that the resident association shall cease to function or shall fail to pay municipal taxes, maintain the property or facilities, including maintenance, upkeep, snowplowing and snow removal, then the Borough of Manville shall have the right, by special assessment, to assess to owners of each condominium unit in the development annually a sum of money which will be sufficient to pay the taxes, provide proper upkeep and maintenance, snowplowing and snow removal and public liability insurance for said premises.
d. 
Said restriction shall further provide that the same shall not be altered, amended, avoided or released in whole or in part without the written consent of the Borough of Manville.