[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2]
In CB districts, land and buildings may be used only for the purposes set forth in sections B17A-304 through B17A-308.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2; Ord. No. 81-13, § 1; Ord. No. 81-24, § 2; Ord. No. 88-2, § 1; Ord. No. 95-20, § 2; Ord. No. 97-16, § I.]
The following uses are permitted as of right, subject to the bulk regulations, parking requirements and other regulations set forth or referred to below:
(a) 
Residential uses.
(1) 
One-family dwellings.
(2) 
Two-family dwellings.
(3) 
Attached dwellings.
(4) 
Multiple dwellings.
(5) 
Rooming houses.
(b) 
Nonresidential uses.
(1) 
Churches and other places or worship.
(2) 
Public schools, and private schools not operated for profit.
(3) 
Parks, playgrounds and public buildings.
(4) 
Office buildings, provided that the first story of any structure containing office or banks must consist of those nonresidential uses permitted, subject to floor area limitation, by section B17A-306(a)(1) to (10) and excluding offices and banks or other financial uses. For purposes of this section, offices shall include, but shall not be limited to real estate brokers, stockbrokers, financial planner, insurance agencies and other service professionals.
(5) 
Banks, provided the first story of any structure containing offices or banks must consist of those nonresidential uses permitted, subject to floor area limitations by section B17A-306(a)(1) to (10) and excluding offices and banks or other financial uses.
(6) 
Parking garages and other off-street parking spaces, open or enclosed, subject to the provisions of (b) division 6, subdivision III of this article.
(7) 
Hotels.
(8) 
Theaters.
(9) 
Medical and dental offices, provided the first story of any structure containing medical and/or dental offices must consist of those nonresidential uses permitted, subject to floor area limitations by section B17A-306(a)(1) to (10) and excluding medical and/or dental offices.
(c) 
Mixed uses.
(1) 
Joint occupancy buildings; provided, that:
a. 
The residential portion shall have an entrance upon a street, either directly or via an unobstructed passage, at least 10 feet in width and 10 feet in height and with a maximum depth of 35 feet.
b. 
No floor may be used for both residential and business uses, unless a separate entrance, hallway and stairway provides direct access to each use.
(2) 
Planned commercial developments subject to the provisions of section B17A-306.1.
(3) 
Mixed uses are subject to the sue restrictions set forth in section B17A-305(b)(4) and (5).
(d) 
Accessory uses.
(1) 
Accessory signs, as permitted in division 6, subdivision I, sections B17A-367 through B17A-372 of this chapter.
(2) 
Accessory parking spaces and other accessory uses, subject to the limitations set forth in R1 districts, section B17A-228; except, that within a dwelling unit other than a one-family dwelling, only one room may be rented for residential purposes, for occupancy by not more than two persons.
(e) 
Continuing care retirement community (CCRC). A continuing care retirement community (CCRC) within a planned commercial development regulated under the provisions of section B17A-306.1.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2; Ord. No. 88-2, § 2; Ord. No. 92-22, § 1.]
The following uses are permitted as of right; provided, that not more than 10,000 square feet of floor area per establishment shall be devoted to such use. Such uses shall be subject to the bulk regulations, parking requirements and other regulations set forth or referred to below:
(a) 
Nonresidential uses.
(1) 
Radio and television broadcasting.
(2) 
Blueprinting, photostating and similar business services.
(3) 
Retail stores and bakeries, excluding automotive sales or service establishments.
(4) 
Places serving food or food and drink, whether or not the food and drink served are to be consumed on the premises or elsewhere.
(5) 
Barbershops, beauty parlors, tailors, dressmakers and millinery shops, photographic studios, shoe repair, shoeshine and hat cleaning shops and similar personal service stores dealing directly with consumers.
(6) 
Studios for dancing and music instructions.
(7) 
Private vocational and trade schools.
(8) 
Outlets and pick-up stations for laundries and cleaning establishments.
(9) 
Self-service automatic laundry and dry cleaning establishments containing a total of not more than 30 machines for washing, cleaning and drying. The use of flammable solvent is prohibited, except for the incidental removal of spots.
(10) 
Radio and television repair, locksmith, watch, clock and jewelry repair, upholstery and furniture repair and other similar service establishments, furnishing services other than of a personal nature, but not including gasoline filling stations and other automotive services.
(11) 
Newspaper reporting and distribution activities, open to the general public.
(12) 
Non-profit philanthropic agencies providing services to the community.
[Ord. No. 81-24, § 3; Ord. No. 2002-9, § I.]
Planned commercial developments are permitted subject to the regulations set forth below as to the bulk regulations and to the parking requirements:
(a) 
Planned commercial development means a contiguous tract of at least two acres to be developed according to a plan containing one or more structures with appurtenant common areas to accommodate a combination of the nonresidential, residential, and joint occupancy uses permitted in the CB district. For this purpose a contiguous tract means one or more contiguous lots, or parts thereof, under common ownership and control, designated by the owner as a tract to be developed together according to a plan. Lots shall be deemed contiguous if they have one or more common lot lines or, notwithstanding that they are separated by a street, if the extension of the lot lines on their existing bearings to the centerline of the street would result in a common lot line of at least 20 feet along the centerline of the street. The tract may be consolidated into one lot or it may be subdivided into two or more lots; provided, that all such lots conform to the regulation for the district.
(b) 
The bulk regulations of section B17A-311.1 and the off-street parking and loading requirements of sections B17A-314 and B17A-318 shall apply.
(c) 
The following design standards shall apply:
(1) 
Building heights shall be varied within the development.
(2) 
Buildings adjacent to other portions of the CB district shall be designed with such variations in height, bulk, and scale so as to avoid unreasonably adverse impacts on such areas.
(3) 
Buildings of greater than three stories adjacent to residential districts shall be of varying size and heights and with varying setbacks so as to avoid long building lines, which tend to act as a barrier.
(4) 
The common open space available for public use shall be designed to include a setting for outdoor cultural or entertainment activities.
(5) 
The common open space available for public use shall connect with existing or planned adjacent pedestrian ways, plazas, and other open space and to public and private parking garages and shall be readily accessible to the public.
(6) 
All building facades visible from the common areas and the public way shall include architectural elements and landscaping so as to avoid monotony and enhance their visual appeal.
(d) 
The design standards and plat details of the subdivision article shall apply even if only site plan approval is required.
(e) 
Existing residential uses in the development shall be preserved and no residential use shall be subsequently converted to nonresidential use.
(f) 
Prior to the approval of a planned commercial development, the planning board shall make the findings required by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-45.
(g) 
The applicant shall be responsible for assuring adequate parking and circulation during the construction of the development and shall submit a plan, acceptable to the planning board, which sets forth the manner in which this result will be assured. The planning board may require the development to be built in stages if this is necessary to assure that there is adequate parking and circulation during construction. If the development is to be constructed in stages, the applicant shall provide appropriate assurances, which may include an agreement with the municipality pursuant to section B17A-191, that the development will be completed.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2; Ord. No. 81-13, § 3; Ord. No. 83-38, § 3; Ord. No. 92-22, § 2; Ord. No. 95-21, § I; Ord. No. 98-9, § I]
The following additional uses may be authorized as conditional uses subject to the provisions of section B17A-208, and to the bulk regulations, parking requirements and other regulations set forth or referred to below:
(a) 
Residential and mixed uses.
(1) 
Conversion of a residential building in existence on November 19, 1968, to a joint occupancy building, or the conversion of a part of the residential portion of a joint occupancy building to office or other nonresidential use; provided, that:
a. 
No structural alterations or other construction shall create a new noncompliance or increase the degree of noncompliance.
b. 
The same number of parking spaces shall be provided for such conversions as are required for new construction of similar buildings; such parking spaces to be provided in accordance with the provisions of section B17A-388 and said spaces may not be satisfied by waiver pursuant to section B17A-389.
c. 
The Floor Area Ratio for the nonresidential portion of the structure after the proposed conversion shall not exceed 1.5.
d. 
In the case of conversion to a joint occupancy building, at least 20 square feet of usable open space shall be provided for each habitable room.
e. 
The remaining residential portion of the structure shall have a separate entrance upon a street either directly or via an unobstructed passageway.
f. 
The proposed conversion conforms with the additional specifications and standards set forth for all conditional uses in section B17A-208 of this chapter.
(b) 
Nonresidential uses.
(1) 
Conversion of a residential or joint occupancy building to an office or other nonresidential building; provided, that:
a. 
No structural alterations or other construction shall create a new noncompliance or increase the degree of noncompliance.
b. 
The same number of parking spaces shall be provided for such conversions as are required for new construction of similar buildings; such parking spaces to be provided in accordance with the provisions of section B17A-388 and said spaces may not be satisfied by waiver pursuant to section B17A-389.
c. 
The proposed conversion conforms with the additional specifications and standards set forth for all conditional uses in section B17A-208 of this article.
(2) 
Places with more than 10,000 square feet of floor area serving food and drink, whether or not the food and drink are to be consumed on the premises or elsewhere.
(3) 
Assembly halls, bowling alleys and pool parlors, excluding amusement parks and penny arcade galleries.
(4) 
Bus stations and taxi offices.
(5) 
Private vocational trade schools with more than 10,000 square feet of floor area.
(6) 
Nursing homes and private schools operated for profit.
(7) 
Educational institutions.
(8) 
Clubhouses, except for clubs whose principal activity is usually carried on as a business.
(9) 
Railroad and public utility buildings, installations and rights-of-way needed to serve the general welfare of all or a significant part of the community; provided, that the planning board determines that no other reasonable location in a less restricted business district can be used for the purposes contemplated.
(10) 
Amateur radio receiving and transmitting towers over 15 feet but less than 50 feet in height; provided, that any such tower shall not be located closer to any lot line or street line than its height, and in no event within a front yard or side yard.
(11) 
Personal wireless telecommunications facilities and personal wireless telecommunications equipment facilities, as defined in section B17A-201 shall be permitted as a conditional use, subject to the provisions of section B17A-208.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2; Ord. No. 83-38, § 3.]
All uses permitted under the provisions of sections B17A-305, B17A-306 and B17A-307 shall be subject to the additional use regulations set forth in sections B17A-364, B17A-365, B17A-366 and B17A-373.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2.]
The bulk regulations contained in sections B17A-309 through B17A-313 apply to all buildings and land in CB districts.
[Ord. No. 80-24, § 3]
One-family, two-family, attached and multiple dwellings, rooming houses, and joint occupancy buildings are subject to the following bulk regulations.
One-Family and Two-Family Dwellings
Attached Dwellings
Multiple Dwellings and Rooming Houses
Joint Occupancy Buildings
Maximum permitted:
Floor area ratio
1.5
1.5
Height: feet
35
35
65
65
stories
3
3
5
5
Coverage (percent)
60
60
Minimum required:
Lot area per dwelling unit (sq. ft.)
3,000
3,000(1)
Common open space per dwelling unit (sq. ft.)
603
603
Lot width
20
End lot
40(2)
Interior lot
20(2)
Lot depth
80
Side yards
Smaller side yard, if provided
8
12
12
End lot, one side yard
20(2)
Rear yard
25
25(2)
Notes for table:
(1)For attached dwellings, part of this lot area may be provided as common land, directly accessible from the lot of each individual dwelling unit; provided, that the lot of each individual dwelling unit shall have not less than the minimum lot width and lot depth.
(2)For lot of individual dwelling units.
(3)Land, courtyards, outdoor athletic facilities, roof gardens and atriums with a minimum area of 200 square feet and a minimum dimension of 10 feet, and balconies with a minimum area of 60 square feet and a minimum dimension of 6 feet, may be counted as common open space. Each such balcony shall be directly accessible to the occupants of only one dwelling unit from the interior of that dwelling unit.
Dimensions are in feet, unless otherwise noted.
The Board of Adjustment may authorize not more than one story of additional height for residential purposes, and the Board may authorize an increase in floor-area-ratio to 2.5 overall for an increase in the residential floor area of joint occupancy buildings, in accordance with the same findings as are provided for in section B17A-210.
[Ord. No. 80-24, § 4.]
(a) 
Every living room and sleeping room in a multiple dwelling and rooming house and in the residential portion of a joint occupancy building shall have a window area equal to at least 10% of the floor area of such room.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2; Ord. No. 81-24, § 4; Ord. No. 81-43, § 1]
Parking Garages
Other Nonresidential Buildings
Maximum permitted:
Floor area ratio
3.0
1.5
Coverage
100%
100%
Height
55 feet
5 stories not exceeding 65 feet
Front yard
Side yards
Side yard
*
*
Side yard abutting lot in R1, R2, R3 or R4 districts
10 feet
10 feet
Rear yard
Rear yard
*
*
Rear yard abutting lot in residence districts R1, R2, R3 or R4
10 feet
10 feet
*No yard required. However, if a yard is provided, it shall be not less than 10 feet.
[Ord. No. 81-24, § 4]
(a) 
All bulk regulations for the CB district shall apply to a planned commercial development, except that:
(1) 
The floor area ratio for the tract, including the portions thereof which are already developed, shall not exceed 2.5; but the nonresidential uses may not exceed a floor area ratio of 1.5. Floor area ratios otherwise applicable shall not apply.
(2) 
If the tract includes an area designated on the plan for the construction of one or more above grade parking garages, then, at the applicant's option, the computation under subsection (b)(1) above may be based on the area of the tract, excluding the area designated for parking garage use, in which case the applicant shall also be permitted a floor area ratio of 3.0 for parking garage use for the area of the tract so designated on the plan. If the area designated for parking garage use is in excess of the foundation area of the garage, such excess area shall be adjacent to the parking garage and not separate by a street; and shall remain undeveloped except for appurtenant structures or facilities necessary to serve the parking garage use.
(3) 
No new buildings, other than parking garages, shall have a floor area in excess of 100,000 square feet.
(4) 
The common open space available for public use, serving the development, including but not limited to, pedestrian ways, plazas, and green areas but excluding the public right-of-way, shall comprise at least 25% of the tract.
(5) 
Lot area, dimension and yard requirements shall not apply to the residential uses, but outdoor space per dwelling unit shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for common open space for multiple dwellings.
(6) 
A basement used for parking and only incidentally for other permitted building facilities, shall not be considered a story for height purposes when the average height structural ceiling of the basement, around the perimeter of the exterior of the basement, measured from curb grade, is not more than six feet.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2]
A noncomplying building legally existing on November 19, 1968, may be reconstructed to the same floor area ratio as existed on such date; provided, that such reconstruction shall not create a new noncompliance. When such reconstruction occurs, only that amount of accessory off-street parking will be required for the new building as existed prior to reconstruction.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2; Ord. No. 83-38, § 3]
The additional bulk regulations contained in division 6, subdivision II of this chapter, with the exception of section B17A-379, shall also apply in CB districts.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2; Ord. No. 83-25, § 8]
In CB districts, accessory off-street parking spaces, open or enclosed, shall be provided for all construction, and accessory off-street loading berths, open or enclosed, shall be provided for all permitted nonresidential uses in accordance with the regulations set forth and referred to in sections B17A-314 through B17A-319. All such parking spaces and loading berths shall be subject to the provisions of division 6, subdivision III of this chapter.
[Ord. No. 77-5, § 1.]
One-Family Dwellings
Two-Family Dwellings
Attached Dwellings
Multiple Dwellings
Occupancy Dwellings Required Parking Spaces
Per dwelling unit*
Housing for elderly
1
1-1/2
1/3
1/3
1/3
Three or less habitable rooms
1
1-1/2
3/4
3/4
3/4
Other
1
1-1/2
1
1-1/2
1-1/2
For accessory uses
Per rented room
1
1
Per accessory professional office
1
1
1
1
1
* Where by special circumstance or condition a development will require parking that is different from the above, the applicant may request that the required parking for a particular development be determined by the planning board, taking into consideration the amount of traffic to be generated thereby, the likelihood of all day or short-term use of parking spaces, the location and availability of other means of access and other factors affecting the amount of traffic likely to be generated and the need for parking.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2; Ord. No. 80-24, §§ 5, 6; Ord. No. 83-38, § 2]
At least one parking space for each:
Public and private secondary schools
6 seats or students
Public and private elementary schools
12 seats or students
Places of worship, libraries
200 square feet of floor area, but not less than one space for each five seats, where provided
Hospitals
1 bed
Nursing home and philanthropic institutions
3 beds
Eating and drinking places
400 square feet of floor area
Rooming houses
Guest room
Theatres and assembly halls
5 seats
Service business uses not listed above
For ground floor: 300 square feet of floor area; For other floors: 450 square feet of floor area
Office
370 square feet of floor area
Retail
475 square feet of floor area
Institutional
360 square feet of floor area
Hotel
580 square feet of floor area
For any other permitted buildings and uses, for which no requirements are set forth above, appropriate and comparable off-street parking requirements shall be determined by the planning board, taking into consideration the amount of traffic to be generated thereby, the likelihood of all day or short term use of parking spaces, the location and the availability of other means of access and other factors affecting the amount of traffic likely to be generated and the need for parking.
[Ord. No. 2009-33, § II; amended 4-12-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-09]
The off-street parking requirements set forth in Sections B17A-315 and B17A-316 above shall apply only to new construction. No additional off-street parking or loading berths shall be required for any change of use within an existing structure, except that any existing on-site parking spaces or loading berths shall not be removed or converted for any other purpose without site plan approval and/or the grant of variances associated therewith.
Editor's Note: Former section B17A-317, Same — Conversions to nonresidential uses, previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance Nos. 77-1, 80-24 and 92-22, was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 2009-33.
[Ord. No. 80-24, § 7]
Accessory loading berths, open or enclosed, shall be provided for nonresidential uses, except churches, parks, playgrounds, public buildings, public schools, private schools not operated for profit, parking garages or joint occupancy buildings with nonresidential floor area of less than 15,000 square feet, and movie theatres, as follows:
(a) 
For floor area of 10,000 to 25,000 square feet: one berth.
(b) 
For each additional 75,000 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof: one additional berth.
Editor's Note: Former section B17A-319, Nonresidential buildings on lots or not more than 5,000 square feet, previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance Nos. 77-1, 82-3 and 92-22, was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 2009-33.