The number of off-street parking spaces required for any nonresidential
uses. The number of off-street parking spaces required for any nonresidential
use shall be determined by reference to Parking Schedule I below.
A. Unscheduled uses. Off-street parking requirements for uses not listed
in Parking Schedule I shall be established by the Board, based upon
accepted industry standards.
B. Combined uses. In the case of a combination of uses, the off-street
parking requirement shall consist of the sum of the spaces required
for each individual use unless it can be demonstrated that staggered
hours would permit modification.
C. Fractional spaces. Whenever the application of Parking Schedule I
standards results in the requirements of a major fraction of a space
in excess of 50%, a full space shall be required.
Parking Schedule I
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Parking Requirements for Nonresidential Uses
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Use
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Required Parking Spaces
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Automotive showroom/sales lot
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1 per 300 square feet of showroom and sales office space
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Bowling establishment
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2 per lane
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Car wash
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3 per washing lane
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Financial institution
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1 for each 200 square feet of building area or 5 spaces per
teller, whichever is greater
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Funeral home, mortuary
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10 for each viewing room/minimum 30 spaces
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Garden center
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1 per each 1,500 square feet property area
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Gasoline service station or repair garage
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3 for each bay, plus 1 for each service vehicle
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Home occupation (major)
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1 per employee
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Hotel/motel
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1 per room, plus 1 space for each 1,000 square feet of conference
or similar space
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Indoor recreation, including roller rink, ice rink, recreation
center and sports club
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4.5 for each 1,000 square feet of building area
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Laboratory, research use
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1 for each 300 square feet of net building area
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Long-term care facility
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0.3 spaces per bed plus 1 space per full-time staff, plus 1
space for every 2 part-time staff on the maximum shift
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Medical office
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4 for each doctor plus 1 per 250 square feet of building area
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Office
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1 per 400 square feet
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Outdoor recreation:
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Court games
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4 per court
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Other
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1 per 150 square feet of assemblage space
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Places of worship, community buildings, social halls and places
of indoor public assembly
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1 for each 3 seats; where the specific amount of seating is
undetermined, then 1 parking space shall be required for each 75 square
feet of assemblage area
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Restaurant, catering hall1
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1 for each 3 seats
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Retail uses not separately listed2
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1 per 400 square feet
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Educational facility:
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Elementary and intermediate school
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1 per employee
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Secondary school
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1 per employee plus 1 per each 5 students in grades 11 and 12
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Postsecondary and other educational facility
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2 per each 3 full-time students and 1 for each 5 part-time students
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Theater
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1 for each 3 seats
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NOTES:
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1
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Takeout components of restaurants shall add one additional space
for each 25 square feet of takeout service area.
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2
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Retail uses such as delis, bakeries and coffee shops with on-site
seating shall add one additional space for every three seats.
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D. On-street parking directly in front of a business shall count towards
meeting off-street parking requirements. A length of 23 feet per on-street
parking space shall be used in calculating the number of available
on-street parking spaces.
The number of off-street parking spaces required for residential
uses shall be determined pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:21, as amended, and
by reference to Parking Schedule II below. Alternative parking standards
to those shown in the schedule below shall be accepted if the applicant
demonstrates these standards better reflect local conditions. Factors
affecting minimum number of parking spaces include household characteristics,
availability of mass transit, urban versus suburban location and available
off-site parking sources.
Parking Schedule IIa
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Parking Requirements for Residential Land Uses
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Housing Unit Type/Sizeb
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Parking Requirement
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Single-family detached and two-family
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2-bedroom
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1.5
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3-bedroom
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2.0
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4-bedroom
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2.5c
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5-bedroom
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3.0
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Garden apartmentb
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1-bedroom
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1.8
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2-bedroom
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2.0c
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3-bedroom
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2.1
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Townhouseb
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1-bedroom
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1.8
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2-bedroom
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2.3c
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3-bedroom
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2.4
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Retirement community
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Values shall be commensurate with the most appropriate housing
type and size noted above that the retirement community resembles
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Assisted living
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0.5
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NOTES:
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a
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As amended from time to time.
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b
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Requirements for attached units (apartment/condominium/townhouse)
include provisions for guest parking (0.5 spaces per dwelling unit).
Guest parking must either be provided for on street or in common parking
areas.
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c
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If applicant does not specify the number of bedrooms per unit,
this parking requirement shall apply.
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A. Garage and driveway combinations shall be counted as follows:
(1)
Each garage car space shall be counted as 1.0 off-street parking
spaces, provided the driveway measures a minimum of 18 feet in length
between the face of the garage door and the right-of-way.
(2)
A one-car garage and driveway combination shall count as 2.0
off-street parking spaces, provided the driveway measures a minimum
of 18 feet in length between the face of the garage door and the right-of-way.
(3)
A two-car garage and driveway combination shall count as 3.5
off-street parking spaces, provided a minimum parking area width of
20 feet is provided for a minimum length of 18 feet as specified for
a one-car garage and driveway combination.
B. When housing is included in mixed-use development, a shared parking
approach to the provision of parking shall be permitted.
C. When, in the judgment of the Board, on-street parking is available,
then only that proportion of the parking requirement which is not
available on the street shall be provided in off-street parking facilities.
A length of 23 feet per on-street parking space shall be used in calculating
the number of available on-street parking spaces.
D. For projects containing dwelling units required by the New Jersey
Uniform Construction Code's Barrier Free Subcode (N.J.A.C. 5:23-7),
to be accessible, parking spaces for people with disabilities shall
be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Barrier Free
Subcode and shall be considered part of the total number of required
spaces.
In a residential zone only, one commercial vehicle of a rated
capacity of one ton or less may be kept on the premises.
No mobile dwelling, trailer or any other recreational equipment
shall be stored or parked on any premises in any residential zone
district within the limits of the Borough, except as hereinafter provided:
A. Recreational equipment may be stored or parked within a closed building
or garage on the premises.
B. Recreational equipment may be stored or parked outdoors on any premises
upon the following terms and conditions:
(1)
Not more than one recreational equipment shall be stored or
parked on any premises in any residential zone district within the
limits of the Borough, except as hereinafter provided. For purposes
of this chapter, premises shall include adjoining lots in common ownership,
unless said adjoining lots otherwise conform to this chapter and other
provisions hereof.
(2)
No recreational equipment shall be stored or parked within any
residential district other than that lot upon which the principal
residence structure of the actual owner of the recreational equipment
is located.
(3)
No recreational equipment shall be stored or parked at any time
when said premises are not being occupied, except for vacation absences.
(4)
No recreational equipment shall be stored or parked in any district
as an accessory building or use, except as herein provided.
(5)
No recreational equipment shall exceed the following bulk requirements:
(a)
A maximum height of 12 feet as parked, including trailer, cradle
or mount, but excluding mast in the case of a boat.
(b)
A maximum body length of 30 feet, excluding trailer hitch, tongue
and bumper.
(c)
A maximum of eight feet in body width, excluding hardware.
(d)
A maximum gross weight of 12,000 pounds, including trailer and
mount.
C. No recreational equipment shall be stored or parked within any front
yard or side yard required under this chapter. These requirements
shall apply to both frontages on a corner lot. In addition, all recreational
equipment shall be stored or parked to the rear of the rear building
line of the principal building.
D. All recreational equipment must be kept clean and in good repair
at all times and shall carry a current year's license or registration
as required by law.
E. The owner of the recreational equipment shall have and display upon
request to any authorized officials of the Borough satisfactory proof
of ownership of such recreational equipment.
F. All recreational equipment shall be maintained in mobile condition.
G. No recreational equipment shall be used for sleeping or dwelling
purposes while on said premises and shall not be commercially stored
or offered or displayed for sale. Further, such recreational equipment
shall not be connected with any electric, water, gas or sanitary sewer
facilities.
H. No construction or repair of any such recreational equipment shall
be carried on outdoors in any residential district. For purposes of
this chapter, construction or repair shall not include essential maintenance.
I. No recreational equipment shall be stored, parked or maintained so
as to create a dangerous or unsafe condition on the premises where
parked.
J. Loading and unloading of recreational equipment at any location on
the premises is permitted, provided that said vehicle is not stored
or parked for a period longer than 48 hours in any seven consecutive
days.
All recreational equipment shall be effectively screened with
attractive plantings, shrubs and trees or fencing so as not to be
readily visible from the street or from any adjoining or nearby properties.