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Borough of Frenchtown, NJ
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2022-12-28
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Land Use Ordinances
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Chapter 50 Land Use
Adopting Ordinance
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
Municipal Code
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 2
Administration
Ch 3
Police Regulations
Ch 4
General Licensing
Ch 5
Animal Control
Ch 5A
Animals, Sale of
Ch 6
Alcoholic Beverage Control
Ch 7
Traffic
Ch 8
Buildings, Numbering of
Ch 9
Parks and Recreational Areas
Ch 10
(Reserved)
Ch 11
(Reserved)
Ch 12
Building and Housing
Ch 13
Property Maintenance
Ch 14
Fire Prevention
Ch 15
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 16
Sewers
Ch 17
(Reserved)
Ch 18
Solid Waste Management
Ch 19
Fences and Hedges
Ch 20
(Reserved)
Ch 21
Utilities
Ch 22
Cable Television
Ch 23
Flood Damage Prevention
Ch 24
Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax
Appendix
Apx A
Charter and Original Ordinances
Apx B
Police Department Rules & Regulations
Land Use Ordinances
Ch LU-AO
Adopting Ordinance - Chapter 50
Ch 50
Land Use
Ch 50 Art I
Title, Purpose, Administration and Definitions
§ 50-101
Title.
§ 50-102
Purpose.
§ 50-103
Approving agency.
§ 50-104
Definitions.
Ch 50 Art II
Zones, Zoning Map and Schedule
§ 50-201
Zones.
§ 50-202
Zoning Map.
§ 50-203
Partial schedule of lot area, yard and building requirements.
Ch 50 Art III
General Regulations
§ 50-301
Exceptions, modifications and supplementary regulations.
§ 50-302
Signs and graphics.
§ 50-303
Accessory buildings and structures.
§ 50-304
Fences and walls.
§ 50-305
Nonconforming buildings, structures, uses and lots.
§ 50-306
Required off-street parking and loading.
§ 50-307
Required buffer areas.
§ 50-308
Environmental performance standards.
§ 50-309
Conditional uses.
§ 50-310
Steep slope development.
Ch 50 Art IV
District Regulations
§ 50-401
R-1 Low-Density Residential Zone.
§ 50-402
R-2 Medium-Density Residential Zone.
§ 50-403
R-3 Multifamily Residential Zone.
§ 50-404
R-4A Central Commercial Zone.
§ 50-405
R-4B Transitional Commercial Zone.
§ 50-406
R-4C Satellite Commercial Zone.
§ 50-407
R-5 Low-Impact Industrial Zone.
§ 50-407.1
Overlay zones.
§ 50-408
R-6 Planned Retirement Village Zone.
§ 50-409
R-7 Open Space/Conservation Zone.
§ 50-410
(Reserved)
§ 50-411
R-8A Inclusionary Residential Zone.
§ 50-412
R-8B Inclusionary Residential Zone.
§ 50-413
R-8C Inclusionary Residential Zone.
§ 50-414
R-8D Inclusionary Residential Zone.
§ 50-415
R-8E Inclusionary Residential Zone.
§ 50-416
Frenchtown Village Center Plan
§ 50-416.1
Introduction.
§ 50-416.1.1
Statutory Basis for the Rehabilitation Area Redevelopment Plan.
§ 50-416.1.2
Description of the Rehabilitation Area.
§ 50-416.2
The Public Purpose.
§ 50-416.2.1
Redevelopment Goals and Objectives.
§ 50-416.2.2
Relationship to Local Objectives.
§ 50-416.3
The Redevelopment Plan.
§ 50-416.3.1
Land Use.
§ 50-416.3.2
Redevelopment Activities.
§ 50-416.3.3
Land Use and Development Requirements.
§ 50-416.3.4
Provisions Related to Off-Site Improvements.
§ 50-416.3.5
Provisions Related to State and Federal Regulations.
§ 50-416.4
Relationship to Zoning Ordinance.
§ 50-416.5
Acquisition and Relocation.
§ 50-416.5.1
Identification of Real Property to Be Acquired.
§ 50-416.5.2
Relocation Proposal.
§ 50-416.5.3
Redeveloper Agreement.
§ 50-416.6
Relationship to Other Plans.
§ 50-416.6.1
Plans of Adjacent Municipalities.
§ 50-416.6.2
Hunterdon County Master Plan.
§ 50-416.6.3
New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan.
§ 50-416.7
Amendments to and Duration of Redevelopment Plan.
§ 50-416.7.1
Amendments to Redevelopment Plan.
§ 50-416.7.2
Certificates of Completion.
Ch 50 Art V
Administration, Procedures and Development Applications
§ 50-501
Establishment of Planning Board.
§ 50-502
Procedures.
§ 50-503
Appeal of decisions.
§ 50-504
Applicability.
§ 50-505
Submission of minor subdivision plats.
§ 50-506
Submission of preliminary major subdivision plats and preliminary site plans.
§ 50-507
Submission of final major subdivision plats and final site plans.
§ 50-508
Checklists.
Ch 50 Art VI
Fees, Guarantees, Inspections and Off-Tract Improvements
§ 50-601
Development application fees.
§ 50-602
Guarantees; start of construction pursuant to an approved plan and inspections.
§ 50-603
Off-tract improvements.
Ch 50 Art VII
Improvements and Design Standards
§ 50-701
Drainage and grading.
§ 50-702
Sight triangles.
§ 50-703
Lighting.
§ 50-704
Lot configuration and monumentation.
§ 50-705
Retention of natural features and removal of soil.
§ 50-706
Design of off-street parking, loading areas and driveways.
§ 50-707
Landscaping, buffer areas and screening and shade and street trees.
§ 50-708
Public utilities.
§ 50-709
Sanitary sewers and septic systems.
§ 50-710
Water supply.
§ 50-711
Streets, curbs and sidewalks.
§ 50-712
Swimming pools and swimming pool fencing.
§ 50-713
Soil erosion and sediment control.
§ 50-714
Waivers and exceptions.
Ch 50 Art VIII
Administration, Waivers, Enforcement, Violations and Penalties
§ 50-801
Administration.
§ 50-802
Waivers.
§ 50-803
Enforcement.
§ 50-804
Subdivision approval certificates.
§ 50-805
Action instituted by Borough.
§ 50-806
Violations and penalties.
Ch 50 Art IX
District Changes and Ordinance Amendments
§ 50-901
Amendments.
Ch 50 Art X
Repeal
§ 50-1001
Repealer.
Ch 50 Art XI
Validity of Ordinance
§ 50-1101
Severability.
Ch 50 Art XII
Effective Date
§ 50-1201
When effective.
Ch 50 Art XIII
Stormwater Management
§ 50-1301
Scope and purpose.
§ 50-1302
Definitions.
§ 50-1303
Design and performance standards for stormwater management measures.
§ 50-1304
Stormwater management requirements for major development.
§ 50-1305
Calculation of stormwater runoff and groundwater recharge.
§ 50-1306
Sources for technical guidance.
§ 50-1307
Solids and floatable materials control standards.
§ 50-1308
Safety standards for stormwater management basins.
§ 50-1309
Site development stormwater plan requirements.
§ 50-1310
Maintenance and repair.
§ 50-1311
Penalties.
§ 50-1312
Severability.
§ 50-1313
When effective.
Ch 50 Art XIV
Riparian Zone
§ 50-1401
Purpose and authority.
§ 50-1402
Definitions.
§ 50-1403
Establishment and protection of riparian zones.
§ 50-1404
Variances.
§ 50-1405
Exceptions.
§ 50-1406
Appeals, conflicts, and severability.
§ 50-1407
Enforcement.
§ 50-1408
Codification.
§ 50-1409
When effective.
Ch 50 Art XV
Development Fees
§ 50-1501
Purpose.
§ 50-1502
Basic requirements.
§ 50-1503
Definitions.
§ 50-1504
Residential development fees.
§ 50-1505
Nonresidential development fees.
§ 50-1506
Collection procedures.
§ 50-1507
Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
§ 50-1508
Use of funds.
§ 50-1509
Monitoring.
§ 50-1510
Ongoing collection of fees.
Ch 50 Art XVI
Affordable Housing
§ 50-1601
Monitoring and reporting requirements.
§ 50-1602
Definitions.
§ 50-1603
Applicability.
§ 50-1604
Alternative living arrangements.
§ 50-1605
Phasing schedule for inclusionary zoning.
§ 50-1606
New construction.
§ 50-1607
Utilities.
§ 50-1608
Occupancy standards.
§ 50-1609
Control periods for restricted ownership units and enforcement mechanisms.
§ 50-1610
Price restrictions for restricted ownership units, homeowner association fees and resale prices.
§ 50-1611
Buyer income eligibility.
§ 50-1612
Limitations on indebtedness secured by ownership unit; subordination.
§ 50-1613
Capital improvements to ownership units.
§ 50-1614
Control periods for restricted rental units.
§ 50-1615
Rent restrictions for rental units; leases.
§ 50-1616
Tenant income eligibility.
§ 50-1617
Municipal housing liaison.
§ 50-1618
Administrative agent.
§ 50-1619
Affirmative marketing requirements.
§ 50-1620
Enforcement of affordable housing regulations.
§ 50-1621
Appeals.
Ch LUDL
Land Use Disposition List
Shade Tree Commission
Ch STAO
Shade Tree Commission Adopting Ordinance
Ch STC1
General
Ch STC2
Shade Tree Commission Rules and Regulations
Ch STC3
Trees
Board of Health
Ch BHAO
Board of Health Adopting Ordinance
Ch BH1
General
Ch BH2
Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse
Ch BH3
Public Health Nuisance
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter 50
Land Use
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Table of Design Elements
Attachment 2 - Land Development Application, Development Review Checklist - Required Documents Submitted With Application
Attachment 3 - Land Development Application, Development Review Checklist - Required Documents Provided on Plans
Attachment 4 - Zoning Map
Attachment 5 - Frenchtown Rehabilitation Area Map
Attachment 6 - Appendix A, Resolution Area in Need of Rehabilitation
Attachment 7 - Appendix B, Architectural Definitions
Attachment 8 - Appendix C, Vacant Lots
Article I
Title, Purpose, Administration and Definitions
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§ 50-101
Title.
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§ 50-102
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 50-103
Approving agency.
chevron_right
§ 50-104
Definitions.
chevron_right
Article II
Zones, Zoning Map and Schedule
chevron_right
§ 50-201
Zones.
chevron_right
§ 50-202
Zoning Map.
chevron_right
§ 50-203
Partial schedule of lot area, yard and building requirements.
chevron_right
Article III
General Regulations
chevron_right
§ 50-301
Exceptions, modifications and supplementary regulations.
chevron_right
§ 50-302
Signs and graphics.
chevron_right
§ 50-303
Accessory buildings and structures.
chevron_right
§ 50-304
Fences and walls.
chevron_right
§ 50-305
Nonconforming buildings, structures, uses and lots.
chevron_right
§ 50-306
Required off-street parking and loading.
chevron_right
§ 50-307
Required buffer areas.
chevron_right
§ 50-308
Environmental performance standards.
chevron_right
§ 50-309
Conditional uses.
chevron_right
§ 50-310
Steep slope development.
chevron_right
Article IV
District Regulations
chevron_right
§ 50-401
R-1 Low-Density Residential Zone.
chevron_right
§ 50-402
R-2 Medium-Density Residential Zone.
chevron_right
§ 50-403
R-3 Multifamily Residential Zone.
chevron_right
§ 50-404
R-4A Central Commercial Zone.
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§ 50-405
R-4B Transitional Commercial Zone.
chevron_right
§ 50-406
R-4C Satellite Commercial Zone.
chevron_right
§ 50-407
R-5 Low-Impact Industrial Zone.
chevron_right
§ 50-407.1
Overlay zones.
chevron_right
§ 50-408
R-6 Planned Retirement Village Zone.
chevron_right
§ 50-409
R-7 Open Space/Conservation Zone.
chevron_right
§ 50-410
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 50-411
R-8A Inclusionary Residential Zone.
chevron_right
§ 50-412
R-8B Inclusionary Residential Zone.
chevron_right
§ 50-413
R-8C Inclusionary Residential Zone.
chevron_right
§ 50-414
R-8D Inclusionary Residential Zone.
chevron_right
§ 50-415
R-8E Inclusionary Residential Zone.
chevron_right
§ 50-416
Frenchtown Village Center Plan
chevron_right
§ 50-416.1
Introduction.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.1.1
Statutory Basis for the Rehabilitation Area Redevelopment Plan.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.1.2
Description of the Rehabilitation Area.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.2
The Public Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.2.1
Redevelopment Goals and Objectives.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.2.2
Relationship to Local Objectives.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.3
The Redevelopment Plan.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.3.1
Land Use.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.3.2
Redevelopment Activities.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.3.3
Land Use and Development Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.3.4
Provisions Related to Off-Site Improvements.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.3.5
Provisions Related to State and Federal Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.4
Relationship to Zoning Ordinance.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.5
Acquisition and Relocation.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.5.1
Identification of Real Property to Be Acquired.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.5.2
Relocation Proposal.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.5.3
Redeveloper Agreement.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.6
Relationship to Other Plans.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.6.1
Plans of Adjacent Municipalities.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.6.2
Hunterdon County Master Plan.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.6.3
New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.7
Amendments to and Duration of Redevelopment Plan.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.7.1
Amendments to Redevelopment Plan.
chevron_right
§ 50-416.7.2
Certificates of Completion.
chevron_right
Article V
Administration, Procedures and Development Applications
chevron_right
§ 50-501
Establishment of Planning Board.
chevron_right
§ 50-502
Procedures.
chevron_right
§ 50-503
Appeal of decisions.
chevron_right
§ 50-504
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 50-505
Submission of minor subdivision plats.
chevron_right
§ 50-506
Submission of preliminary major subdivision plats and preliminary site plans.
chevron_right
§ 50-507
Submission of final major subdivision plats and final site plans.
chevron_right
§ 50-508
Checklists.
chevron_right
Article VI
Fees, Guarantees, Inspections and Off-Tract Improvements
chevron_right
§ 50-601
Development application fees.
chevron_right
§ 50-602
Guarantees; start of construction pursuant to an approved plan and inspections.
chevron_right
§ 50-603
Off-tract improvements.
chevron_right
Article VII
Improvements and Design Standards
chevron_right
§ 50-701
Drainage and grading.
chevron_right
§ 50-702
Sight triangles.
chevron_right
§ 50-703
Lighting.
chevron_right
§ 50-704
Lot configuration and monumentation.
chevron_right
§ 50-705
Retention of natural features and removal of soil.
chevron_right
§ 50-706
Design of off-street parking, loading areas and driveways.
chevron_right
§ 50-707
Landscaping, buffer areas and screening and shade and street trees.
chevron_right
§ 50-708
Public utilities.
chevron_right
§ 50-709
Sanitary sewers and septic systems.
chevron_right
§ 50-710
Water supply.
chevron_right
§ 50-711
Streets, curbs and sidewalks.
chevron_right
§ 50-712
Swimming pools and swimming pool fencing.
chevron_right
§ 50-713
Soil erosion and sediment control.
chevron_right
§ 50-714
Waivers and exceptions.
chevron_right
Article VIII
Administration, Waivers, Enforcement, Violations and Penalties
chevron_right
§ 50-801
Administration.
chevron_right
§ 50-802
Waivers.
chevron_right
§ 50-803
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 50-804
Subdivision approval certificates.
chevron_right
§ 50-805
Action instituted by Borough.
chevron_right
§ 50-806
Violations and penalties.
chevron_right
Article IX
District Changes and Ordinance Amendments
chevron_right
§ 50-901
Amendments.
chevron_right
Article X
Repeal
chevron_right
§ 50-1001
Repealer.
chevron_right
Article XI
Validity of Ordinance
chevron_right
§ 50-1101
Severability.
chevron_right
Article XII
Effective Date
chevron_right
§ 50-1201
When effective.
chevron_right
Article XIII
Stormwater Management
chevron_right
§ 50-1301
Scope and purpose.
chevron_right
§ 50-1302
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 50-1303
Design and performance standards for stormwater management measures.
chevron_right
§ 50-1304
Stormwater management requirements for major development.
chevron_right
§ 50-1305
Calculation of stormwater runoff and groundwater recharge.
chevron_right
§ 50-1306
Sources for technical guidance.
chevron_right
§ 50-1307
Solids and floatable materials control standards.
chevron_right
§ 50-1308
Safety standards for stormwater management basins.
chevron_right
§ 50-1309
Site development stormwater plan requirements.
chevron_right
§ 50-1310
Maintenance and repair.
chevron_right
§ 50-1311
Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 50-1312
Severability.
chevron_right
§ 50-1313
When effective.
chevron_right
Article XIV
Riparian Zone
chevron_right
§ 50-1401
Purpose and authority.
chevron_right
§ 50-1402
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 50-1403
Establishment and protection of riparian zones.
chevron_right
§ 50-1404
Variances.
chevron_right
§ 50-1405
Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 50-1406
Appeals, conflicts, and severability.
chevron_right
§ 50-1407
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 50-1408
Codification.
chevron_right
§ 50-1409
When effective.
chevron_right
Article XV
Development Fees
chevron_right
§ 50-1501
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 50-1502
Basic requirements.
chevron_right
§ 50-1503
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 50-1504
Residential development fees.
chevron_right
§ 50-1505
Nonresidential development fees.
chevron_right
§ 50-1506
Collection procedures.
chevron_right
§ 50-1507
Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
chevron_right
§ 50-1508
Use of funds.
chevron_right
§ 50-1509
Monitoring.
chevron_right
§ 50-1510
Ongoing collection of fees.
chevron_right
Article XVI
Affordable Housing
chevron_right
§ 50-1601
Monitoring and reporting requirements.
chevron_right
§ 50-1602
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 50-1603
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 50-1604
Alternative living arrangements.
chevron_right
§ 50-1605
Phasing schedule for inclusionary zoning.
chevron_right
§ 50-1606
New construction.
chevron_right
§ 50-1607
Utilities.
chevron_right
§ 50-1608
Occupancy standards.
chevron_right
§ 50-1609
Control periods for restricted ownership units and enforcement mechanisms.
chevron_right
§ 50-1610
Price restrictions for restricted ownership units, homeowner association fees and resale prices.
chevron_right
§ 50-1611
Buyer income eligibility.
chevron_right
§ 50-1612
Limitations on indebtedness secured by ownership unit; subordination.
chevron_right
§ 50-1613
Capital improvements to ownership units.
chevron_right
§ 50-1614
Control periods for restricted rental units.
chevron_right
§ 50-1615
Rent restrictions for rental units; leases.
chevron_right
§ 50-1616
Tenant income eligibility.
chevron_right
§ 50-1617
Municipal housing liaison.
chevron_right
§ 50-1618
Administrative agent.
chevron_right
§ 50-1619
Affirmative marketing requirements.
chevron_right
§ 50-1620
Enforcement of affordable housing regulations.
chevron_right
§ 50-1621
Appeals.
chevron_right