[Ord. No. 89-30, § 4.]
Each application for development seeking a variance shall submit a fire protection plan in accordance with the requirements of division 14 of article IV of this code.
[Ord. No. 856, § 2.]
Any industrial operation or activity which shall cause at any
time and at any point along the nearest adjacent lot line, earthborne
vibrations in excess of the limits set forth in column (1) of the
following table is prohibited. In addition, any industrial operation
or activity which shall cause, at any time and at any point along
any residence district boundary line, earthborne vibrations in excess
of the limits set forth in column (2) of such table is prohibited.
Vibration shall be expressed as displacement in inches and shall be
measured with a standard three-component measuring system. A three-component
measuring system is a device for recording the intensity of any vibration
in three mutually perpendicular directions.
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Frequency
(cycles per second)
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(1) Displacement
(inches)
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(3) Displacement
(inches)
|
|---|---|---|
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1 to 10
|
.0003
|
.0004
|
|
10 to 20
|
.0005
|
.0002
|
|
20 to 30
|
.0002
|
.0001
|
|
30 to 40
|
.0002
|
.0001
|
|
40 and over
|
.0001
|
.0001
|
[Ord. No. 856, § 2.]
The emission from any operation of smoke or particulate matter
in such manner or quantity as to be detrimental to or as to endanger
the public health, safety, comfort or welfare is hereby declared to
be a public nuisance and shall henceforth be unlawful.
For the purpose of grading the density of smoke, the Ringelman
Chart, published and used by the United States Bureau of Mines, "Bureau
of Mines Information Circular 6888," shall be employed. The emission
of smoke or particulate matter of a density greater than No. 2 on
the Ringelman Chart is prohibited at all times, the emission, from
all sources within any lot area, of particulate matter containing
more than 10% by weight of particles having a particle diameter larger
than 44 microns is prohibited.
Dust and other types of air pollution borne by the wind from
such sources as storage areas, yards, roads and so forth, within lot
boundaries, shall be kept to a minimum by appropriate landscaping,
paving, oiling or other acceptable means.
[Ord. No. 856, § 10B-314.]
No use shall be operated so as to produce the emission of objectionable
or offensive odors in such concentrations as to be readily perceptible
at any point at or beyond the lot line of the property on which the
use is located. Table 111, Chapter 5, "Air Pollution Abatement Manual"
of the Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc., Washington, D.C.,
is hereby adopted as a guide in determining the quantities of offensive
odors, as are the guides and standards contained in the prohibitions
against air pollution of the "Regulations for the Control of Air Pollution."
[Ord. No. 856, § 2.]
No use shall, for any period of time, discharge across the boundaries
of a lot on which it is located, toxic or noxious matter in such concentration
as to be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort
or general welfare, cause injury or damage to persons, property or
the use of property or land or render unclean the waters of the state
to the extent of being harmful or inimical to the public health, to
animal or aquatic life or to the use of such waters for domestic water
supply, industrial purposes, recreation or other legitimate and necessary
uses.
[Ord. No. 856, § 2.]
Any operation involving the storage, utilization or manufacture
of flammable or explosive materials shall be permitted only in accordance
with applicable statutes, state codes and ordinances.
[Ord. No. 856, § 2.]
Exposed sources of light, including bare bulbs and tubes and
immediately adjacent reflecting surfaces shall be shielded so as not
to create a nuisance across lot lines.
The light intensity from illumination of any kind, shall not
exceed fifty foot-lamberts at any point along the line of the lot
containing the light source.
Any operation producing excessive humidity in the form of steam
or moist air or producing intense glare or heat shall be performed
within an enclosure and in such a manner as not to be perceptible
at or beyond any lot line. Exterior illumination, except that required
for safety and security, shall be extinguished at 11:00 p.m. for the
duration of the hours of darkness.
[Ord. No. 97-23, § 2; Ord. No. 2008-28, § 1.]
(a)
Purpose. Regulation of outdoor lighting including recreational/sports
facility lighting is necessary to prevent the cause of unnecessary
sky glow, to prevent light trespass and to reduce unnecessary glare
caused by inappropriate or misaligned light fixtures and/or the inappropriate
location of light poles. These standards are intended to promote energy
efficiency, preserve and protect adjacent residential neighborhoods
from unnecessary lighting impacts and discourage overlighting consistent
with public safety.
(b)
AUTOMATIC TIME DEVICE
FOOT-CANDLE
GLARE
ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA (IESNA)
LIGHT TRESPASS
MOTION SENSOR DEVICE
OBJECTIONABLE DIRECT LIGHT EMISSIONS
OUTDOOR LIGHT FIXTURE
SHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURE
Definitions.
A switching device, a part of which is a clock, set to the
prevailing time (Eastern Standard Time or Daylight Savings Time),
that will control the period of illuminating outdoor light fixtures
and outdoor signs.
The measurement of light on a surface of one square foot
in area on which there is uniformly distributed a light flux of one
lumen.
The sensation produced by luminance within the visual field
that is sufficiently greater than the luminance to which the eyes
are adapted to cause annoyance, discomfort, or loss in visual performance
and visibility.
An organization that establishes standards for the lighting
industry.
Any form of artificial illumination emanating from a light
fixture or illuminated sign on a property that penetrates across the
property line or lines into another property.
A device that will sense motion electronically and switch
on security lighting during the activity and for a brief duration
thereafter.
Direct light emissions visible above a height of five feet
at the subject property line. A bulb, a reflective device, a refractive
lens device, a globe, or diffuse panels, shall be considered a direct
light emission source.
An electrically powered illuminating device containing a
total light source of more than 1,800 initial lumens per fixture (this
is greater than a single 100 watt incandescent, or two, 75 watt reflectorized
incandescent bulbs), which is permanently installed outdoors, including
but not limited to, devices used to illuminate any site, architectural
structure, or sign.
A light fixture with cutoff optics that allows no direct
light emissions above a vertical cutoff angle of 90° for street
lighting and 80° for all other lighting, through the light fixture's
lowest light emitting part. Any structural part of the light fixture
providing this cutoff angle must be permanently affixed.
(c)
Standards. All outdoor light fixtures installed and thereafter
maintained, other than those serving one- and two-family dwellings,
shall comply with the following requirements:
(1)
Only shielded light fixtures shall be used. Any fixture mounted
above 10 feet shall have not more than 10% of its light distribution
at a vertical angle of 80° above nadir and 2.05% at an angle of
90° above nadir.
(2)
Where used for commercial, educational/institutional purposes
or for sports or recreational facilities, all light fixtures shall
be equipped with automatic timing devices set to be turned off during
nonoperating hours or when not necessary for safety and security purposes.
(3)
Light fixtures used to illuminate flags, statues or other objects
mounted on a pole, pedestal or platform shall use a narrow column
beam of light that will not extend beyond the maximum extension of
the illuminated object.
(4)
Other upward directed architectural, landscape or decorative
direct-light emission shall have at least 90% of their total distribution
pattern within the profile of the illuminated structure.
(5)
Lighting for freestanding signs, shall use shielded light fixtures
or other device(s) to shield the light source.
(6)
All outdoor lighting shall be metal halide, light emitting diodes
(LED), induction lamps, compact fluorescent or incandescent, unless
otherwise approved by the board of jurisdiction.
(7)
When not necessary for safety and security purposes all outdoor
lighting during non-operating hours of the business or use, shall
be turned off by 11:00 p.m. or limited to parking areas essential
for night use. The use of lights activated by motion-sensor devices
is permissible in all parking lots or walking paths.
(8)
All lighting shall be designed to prevent misdirected or excessive
artificial light and to be energy efficient.
(9)
All light fixtures shall be designed, installed and maintained
to prevent light trespass.
(10)
Illumination levels shall not exceed those recommended
in the IESNA Lighting Handbook, 8th Edition, and IESNA publication
RP6-88, Sports Lighting.
(11)
Except for lights located along public or private
streets, the maximum height of freestanding lights shall not exceed
the height of the principal building, or 14 feet, whichever is less
in residential zones, historic districts or properties adjacent to
residential zones or uses. In nonresidential zones where the light
will not be seen from a residential use a height of up to 20 feet
shall be permitted for freestanding lights.
a.
SC Shopping Center District: In the SC Shopping Center District a
mounting height of up to 25 feet shall be permitted for freestanding
lights.
[Added 7-27-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-20]
(12)
The style of the light and light standards shall
be consistent with the architectural style of the principal building
or surrounding area. Nonresidential uses constructed in residential
areas shall maintain a residential character in the type and style
of lighting installed. In historic districts the style of the light
and light standards shall comply with the district requirements.
(13)
Floodlight-type fixtures attached to buildings
shall be prohibited unless other lighting is not suitable for its
intended use.
(14)
Freestanding lights shall be so located and protected
to avoid being damaged by vehicles.
(15)
All wiring shall be underground.
(16)
Where allowed to be used for sports or recreational
facilities, all lighting fixtures shall comply with the following:
a.
For field sports such as football, soccer, baseball and track
and field, a maximum pole height of 40 feet, but a higher pole height
may be approved by a waiver granted by the board of jurisdiction upon
a showing of necessity, together with restrictions on use which limit
the adverse impacts on surrounding properties.
b.
The minimum distance of the pole to any property line shall
be twice the height of the pole. For example, a forty-foot pole must
be a minimum of 80 feet from any property line.
c.
Light trespass shall not be more than one-tenth foot-candle
at any adjacent residential property line measured at grade.
d.
A berm, landscape buffer, where feasible, shall be required
to screen the source of light and the lit object from any adjacent
residences.
e.
When not in use or not later than 10:30 p.m., all lighting shall
be turned off unless specifically permitted by the board of jurisdiction.
(d)
Illuminance requirements.
(1)
Street lighting. Average maintained illuminances shall not exceed
IESNA recommendations listed below and be consistent with safety standards.
IESNA average to minimum illuminance uniformity ratios are to be used
as a guide for designing safe and adequate roadway lighting. Lighting
fixtures shall be chosen to blend into the existing character of the
area.
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Average Maintained Illuminance
| |
|---|---|
|
Arterial roadway nonresidential area
|
1.2 to 1.7 foot-candles
|
|
Arterial roadway residential area
|
0.6 to 0.9 foot-candles
|
|
Collector roadway nonresidential area
|
1.2 to 0.8 foot-candles
|
|
Collector roadway residential area
|
1.6 to 0.4 foot-candles
|
|
Local roadway nonresidential area
|
0.9 to 0.6 foot-candles
|
|
Local roadway residential area
|
0.4 to 0.3 foot-candles
|
(2)
Open parking facilities. Lighting fixture shall be chosen to
blend into the existing character of the area. Illuminance requirements
shall be determined by the location, type of uses, safety and activity
levels indicated below. Average illuminance shall not be exceeded.
Minimum illuminance shall not be less.
a.
Some examples of levels of activity may include: High activity
area:
Regional shopping centers containing retail space of 200,000
square feet or greater;
Low activity area:
Neighborhood shopping area near residential neighborhoods
School parking lot
Church or place of worship parking
b.
Maintained horizontal illuminance for open parking facilities
based on level of activity.
|
Level of Activity
|
General Parking and Pedestrian Traffic Foot-Candles*
(minimum on pavement)
|
Vehicle Use Area Only Foot-Candles**
(average on pavement)
|
|---|---|---|
|
High
|
0.5
|
1.0
|
|
Medium
|
0.3
|
0.5
|
|
Low
|
0.2
|
0.5
|
|
*
|
General parking and pedestrian area is defined as one where
pedestrian conflicts with vehicles are likely to occur.
|
|
**
|
A vehicle use area only is defined as one where conflicts with
pedestrians are not likely to occur (service areas or access roads).
|
(3)
Covered parking facilities. Covered parking facilities require
lighting both day and night subject to the standards set forth in
subsection (c)(7). The standards for roof area lighting of parking
garages shall be similar to open parking facilities. Listed below
are the recommended maintained horizontal illuminance for covered
parking facilities.
|
Areas
|
Day Time Foot-Candles
(average on pavement)*
|
Night Time Foot-Candles
(average on pavement)
|
|---|---|---|
|
General parking and pedestrian areas
|
5.0
|
5.0
|
|
Ramps and corners
|
10.0
|
5.0
|
|
Entrance areas
|
50.0
|
5.0
|
|
*
|
Sum of electric lighting and daylight.
|
(e)
Light trespass. All lights fixtures, except street lighting
and those used on one or two family dwellings, shall be designed,
installed, and maintained to prevent light trespass, as specified
below.
(1)
At the property line of subject property, illumination from
light fixtures shall not exceed 0.1 foot-candles on residentially
used property or 0.5 foot-candles on non-residential used property,
in a vertical plane.
a.
Exceptions within the SC Shopping Center District: Within the SC
Shopping Center District illumination from light fixtures shall not
exceed:
[Added 7-27-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-20]
1.
0.7 foot-candles at the property line abutting non-residential uses;
2.
The vertical plane illumination measurement requirement shall not
apply to the SC Shopping Center District; and
3.
The requirements of Section 10B-317(e)(1) shall not apply at property
lines in the SC Shopping Center District abutting residential uses
in the North Harrison Street Redevelopment Area, the PSC Inclusionary
Residential Redevelopment Zone or the Harrison/Terhune Redevelopment
Zone.
(2)
Outdoor light fixtures properly installed and thereafter maintained
shall be directed so that there will be no objectionable direct light
emissions.
(3)
Where a nonresidential use abuts a residential use, the side(s)
of the nonresidential building which fronts a residential use must
demonstrate that there is adequate screening to buffer the building's
interior lights from the residential use or provide interior light
opaque window shading.
(4)
Interior lights in nonresidential buildings not necessary for
safety or security purposes shall be turned off after normal business
hours.
(f)
Site plan applications and major subdivision applications. Plans
for all lighting other than street lighting shall be submitted in
accordance with the following:
(1)
Description of outdoor lighting fixtures including component
specifications such as lamps, reflectors, optics, angle of cutoff,
supports, poles, color of lighting and include manufacturers' catalog
cuts.
(2)
Location and description of every outdoor light fixture and
hours of operation.
(4)
Computer generated photometric grid showing foot-candle readings
every 10 feet, and the average foot-candles. Small areas may require
the average to be computed from positions no greater than five feet
apart.
(5)
Foundation details for light poles.
(6)
When using IES recommendations, submit supporting documentation.
(g)
Applicability of lighting standards. The requirements of this
section shall apply to any development application approved after
the effective date of this section.
(1)
If the development application is for a developed site and:
a.
If the existing parking area is being expanded to accommodate
30% or more of the existing number of spaces (but at least five or
more spaces); or
b.
If the square footage of the structure is to be expanded by
30% or more (but at least 1,000 square feet); or
c.
If more than 40% of the structure or parking area (but at least
1,000 square feet of new structure or five parking spaces) is being
substantially renovated, then the new requirements shall apply both
to the new and to the existing development on the site.
(2)
If the development is less than the above, but involves an expansion
or renovation project meeting at least 50% of any of the above standards,
then the applicant may be required to upgrade its site by expending
50% of the cost of full compliance to be allocated to such elements
of the lighting as the board of jurisdiction shall determine.
(3)
The provisions of section 10B-317 shall continue to apply to
all uses which exist as of the date of this new section 10B-317.1
and which are not affected by subsequently filed development applications.
[Ord. No. 856, § 2.]
Any operation involving radiation, i.e., the use of gamma rays,
x-rays, alpha and beta particles, high speed electrons, neutrons,
protons and other atomic or nuclear particles, shall be permitted
only in accordance with chapter 116 of the Laws of 1958 (N.J.S.A.
26:2D-1 et seq.) and the codes, rules and regulations adopted pursuant
thereto, as such may be from time to time amended or supplemented.
[Ord. No. 856, § 2.]
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to
operate or cause to be operated for any purpose, any planned or unplanned
source of electromagnetic radiation which does not comply with the
current regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding
such sources of electro-magnetic radiation.
