The purpose of subdivision and site plan design guidelines are
to create a functional and attractive development of property, to
minimize adverse impacts, and to ensure a project will be an asset
to the community. Design guidelines provide a framework for sound
planning; design standards set forth specific improvement requirements.
The following guidelines shall be utilized in the design and
review of an application for subdivision and site plan:
[Ord. No. 18-09 § 1]
A.
A subdivision plat shall be designed to encourage good planning concepts
and quality development patterns within the municipality and conform
to the Master Plan and Official Map and the proposals and conditions
shown thereon.
B.
An application shall consider all existing local and regional plans
for the surrounding communities.
C.
Base the design of the development on a site analysis which investigates
geology, topography, surface and ground water, depth to seasonal high
water table, existing vegetation, structures, road networks, visual
features, past and present use of the site, etc.
D.
The following specific areas shall be preserved to the maximum extent
consistent with the reasonable utilization of land, and in accordance
with applicable Federal, State and local regulations:
1.
Unique and/or fragile areas, including wetlands, stream corridors
and other water bodies;
2.
Specimen trees or stands of trees;
3.
Lands in the flood plain, as defined by State and local regulations;
4.
Ridgelines and steep slopes in excess of fifteen (15%) percent as
measured over a two (2) foot interval;
5.
Habitats of rare, threatened and endangered wildlife, as identified
on Federal and State lists; and
6.
Historically significant structures and sites, as listed on the Township's
Historic Preservation Districts Map and on the Federal or State register
of historic places;
7.
Lakes and other open waters to avoid eutrophication or other degradation
due to development.
E.
The development shall be laid out to avoid adversely affecting ground
water and aquifer recharge; to reduce cut and fill; to avoid unnecessary
impervious cover; to prevent flooding; to provide adequate access
to lots and sites; to protect scenic views; and to mitigate adverse
effects of shadow, noise, odor, traffic, drainage, and utilities on
neighboring properties.
F.
To the extent consistent with the reasonable use of land, site design
shall promote the conservation of energy through the use of planning
practices designed to reduce energy consumption and to provide the
maximum utilization of renewable energy sources. Where topography
permits, encourage the placement of buildings and streets to maximize
a southern orientation. Significant solar access to buildings and
roads are possible with a maximum deviation of thirty (30) degrees
of true south. Where possible, place roadways south of ridgelines.
G.
Design and develop stormwater management techniques and storm drainage
facilities as an integral part of the development, and arrange the
design to use as much of the natural drainage as possible.
H.
Use open space to reduce the perceived development density of subdivisions,
to provide a buffer between land uses and to provide recreation and
pedestrian circulation opportunities. The use of cluster subdivisions
can furnish increased opportunities to provide open space buffers
and to link adjacent open space areas.
I.
Design all improvements to conform to the requirements of this Ordinance
and the construction standards of the New Jersey Department of Transportation,
and other standards as developed by the Township Engineer and on file
with the Township Clerk.
A.
Residential developments may be arranged in conventional, cluster,
or a combination of designs as permitted by Ordinance, taking into
account topography, privacy, building height, orientation, drainage,
and aesthetics in placement of units with usable private outdoor space
where appropriate and practical.
B.
Space buildings so that adequate privacy, light and air is provided
for units.
C.
Avoid direct vehicular access to residential lots from major arterial
and arterial roads.
A.
Where permitted, cluster development shall be encouraged as a means
of protecting the character of the Township, environmentally sensitive
areas, and open space.
B.
Increased building setbacks along arterials, secondary arterials
and residential collectors should be provided in cluster developments
to minimize the visual impacts of groups of housing. This setback
should be sufficient to maintain a roadway's existing vegetated character
or, if needed, to provide for the introduction of a suitable buffer
planting.
C.
Separate residential clusters with existing vegetation and open space
to create distinct neighborhoods and open space areas in proximity
of all clusters. Where possible, cluster developments should be linked
via pedestrian pathways through open space areas.
A.
Commercial and industrial developments shall consider topography,
avoidance of environmentally sensitive areas, drainage, groundwater
pollution, aquifer recharge, impervious surface coverage, noise, odor,
surrounding land uses, access, impacts on off-site improvements, and
the buffering of adverse impacts.
B.
Provide appropriate stormwater management, grading and drainage.
C.
Development shall promote a unified streetscape, signage, landscape
and architectural style.
A.
The road system shall be designed to permit the safe, efficient and
orderly movement of traffic; to organize and define communities and
their neighborhoods; to meet, but not exceed the needs of the present
and future population served; to have a simple and logical pattern;
to respect natural features and topography; to present an attractive
streetscape; and to comply with New Jersey State Department of Transportation
and County design standards.
B.
In residential subdivisions, the road system shall be designed to
serve the needs of the neighborhood and to discourage use by through
traffic.
C.
Streets shall be designed in a hierarchical system including residential
access, residential collector, secondary arterial, arterial and major
arterial road systems.
D.
The pedestrian system shall be located as required for safety. In
conventional developments, sidewalks shall be placed parallel to the
street, with exceptions permitted to preserve natural features or
to provide visual interest. In planned developments, walks may be
placed away from the road system, but where appropriate, may also
be required parallel to the street.
E.
Pedestrian circulation systems shall be integrated into subdivisions
and site plans and provide links between residences, recreation areas,
neighborhood schools, commercial areas, houses of worship, parking
areas and public facilities.
A.
The exterior appearance of a residential or nonresidential building
shall compliment the character of existing development within the
surrounding area. This is especially important when a new building
is constructed within or adjacent to a historic district. New development
shall relate to the surrounding environment with regard to: height,
scale, massing, directional expression, setback, sense of entry, roof
shapes, rhythm of openings, rhythm of solid to voids and building
materials; rhythm of spacing of buildings on streets; rhythm of entrance/porch
projections; textures, color and exterior features. The use of different
textures, complimentary colors, detailing and contrasting shapes to
create an appealing facade is strongly encouraged. The use of single
colors and blank walls is discouraged. Where applicable, encourage
the preservation of existing historic structures on redevelopment
sites to protect the scenic character of an area.
B.
New structures shall relate to the natural terrain.
C.
Each phase of a phased development project shall be able to stand
alone as architecturally and visually complete.
A.
Provide landscaping in public areas, on recreation sites, adjacent
to buildings, to screen parking areas, mitigate adverse impacts, and
provide windbreaks for winter winds and summer cooling for buildings,
streets, and parking.
B.
Select plant or other landscaping material that will best serve the
intended function, and use landscape materials appropriate for local
soil conditions, water availability and other environmental factors.
C.
Vary the type and amount of landscaping with the type of development
and accent site entrances with special landscape treatment.
D.
Consider the impact of any proposed landscape plan at various time
intervals. Avoid the placement of plants within sight triangles that
will eventually obstruct sight distances.
A.
Each phase of a development shall be able to stand alone considering
infrastructure, grading, and drainage so that if subsequent phases
are not completed, each completed phase will be self-sufficient.
In filing an application for development, the applicant shall
comply with the following subdivision and site plan design standards,
subject to preemption by State Residential Site Improvements Standards
for residential developments.
A.
In reviewing an application for development, the Planning Board,
Zoning Board of Adjustment or Administrative Officer shall ascertain
compliance with the following general requirements:
1.
The provisions of the Zoning Regulations with respect to lot areas,
setbacks, coverage, floor area ratio, height, open space, etc. are
complied with.
2.
Adequate provision is made for off-street parking in accordance with
this Ordinance, and adequate access, traffic circulation, traffic
safety and protection to adjoining property is provided.
3.
Adequate provisions are made for the disposal of storm water as approved
by the Township Engineer and meets the requirements of the Stormwater
Management section contained in this Ordinance.
4.
The location, design, or construction of any building shall not be
likely to involve risks of traffic congestion, public safety or risk
of hazard.
5.
The design or construction of any building or use will be consistent
with the character of the neighborhood and zone.
6.
All unpaved areas shall be attractively landscaped, including, but
not limited to, lawns, ground covers, shrubbery and trees, unless
allowed by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment to remain
in their natural state.
7.
Conformance to regulations of appropriate local, County, and State
agencies.
B.
The application shall conform to design standards that will encourage
sound development patterns within the Township. If a master plan or
the Official Map provides for the reservation of designated streets,
public drainage ways, flood control basins, or public areas within
the proposed development, before approving a subdivision or site plan,
the Planning Board may further require that such streets, ways, basins
or areas be shown on the plat for a period of one (1) year after the
approval of the final plat or within such further time as may be agreed
to by the developer. Unless during such period or extension thereof
the municipality shall have entered into a contract to purchase or
institute condemnation proceedings according to law for the fee or
a lesser interest in the land comprising such streets, ways, basins
or areas, the developer shall not be bound by such reservations shown
on the plat and may proceed to use such land for private use in accordance
with applicable development regulations. The provisions of this Section
shall not apply to streets and roads, flood control basins or public
drainageways necessitated by the subdivision or land development and
required for final approval.
The developer shall be entitled to just compensation for actual
loss found to be caused by such temporary reservation and deprivation
of use. In such instance, unless a lesser amount has previously been
mutually agreed upon, just compensation shall be deemed to be the
fair market value of an option to purchase the land reserved for the
period of reservation; provided that determination of such fair market
value shall include, but not be limited to, consideration of the real
property taxes apportioned to the land reserved and prorated for the
period of reservation. The developer shall be compensated for the
reasonable increased cost of legal, engineering, or other professional
services incurred in connection with obtaining subdivision approval
or site plan approval, as the case may be, caused by the reservation.
The municipality shall provide by ordinance for a procedure for the
payment of all compensation payable under this Section.
C.
The applicant shall observe the requirements and principles of land
subdivision in the design of each subdivision or portion thereof,
as set forth in this chapter.
D.
To the extent consistent with the reasonable utilization of land,
site design shall promote the conservation of energy through the use
of planning practices designed to reduce energy consumption and to
provide for maximum utilization of renewable energy and natural resources.
E.
No development shall have a name which will duplicate, or so nearly
duplicate as to be confused with the names of existing developments.
All development names shall be approved by the Planning Board.
A.
Block length and width or acreage within bounding roads shall be
such as to accommodate the size of lot required by the zoning ordinance
and to provide for convenient access, circulation control and safety
of street traffic.
B.
In blocks over one thousand (1,000) feet long, pedestrian walks extending
from street to street and suitably paved may be required in locations
deemed necessary by the Planning Board.
C.
Blocks shall not be in excess of one thousand two hundred (1,200)
feet unless the Planning Board, at its discretion, believes such requirement
to be contrary to the best interests of the Township.
D.
For commercial, group-housing, or industrial uses, block size shall
be sufficient to meet all area and yard requirements for such use.
A.
Where there is a question as to the suitability of a lot or lots
for their intended use due to factors such as rock formation, poor
drainage conditions, flood conditions, steep slopes, wetlands, inadequate
sewage disposal, inadequate water supply or similar circumstances,
the Planning Board, after adequate investigation, may withhold approval
of such lots or require that such lots be enlarged to provide for
an adequate usable yard area in which to mitigate negative conditions.
B.
Lot dimensions and area shall conform to the requirements of the
zoning ordinance. Where extra right-of-way width has been dedicated
for widening of streets, lots shall begin at such extra width line,
and all setbacks shall be measured from such line. Lot area shall
be measured excluding proposed rights-of-way.
C.
Insofar as is practical, side lot lines shall be at right angles
to straight streets, and radial to curved streets.
D.
No lot within a residential subdivision may directly access or exclusively
abut major arterial or arterial roads.
E.
Every lot shall have access that is sufficient to afford a reasonable
means of ingress and egress for emergency vehicles as well as for
all those likely to need or desire access to the property in its intended
use.
F.
In the case of corner lots, or lots which run through from one street
to another, yard areas facing each street shall be considered as front
yards and shall conform to the minimum frontage and front yard requirements
for the particular zone. Each corner lot shall have one rear yard
and one side yard as determined by the Board.
G.
Flag lots are prohibited except as permitted as a conditional use
in the R-R, RR-5, and R-1 Districts.
H.
All preliminary and final major subdivision plats and all minor subdivision
plans and approving resolutions for residential developments shall
note that, for each building lot, the rear of the principal building,
exclusive of attached decks, must be located not less than eight (8)
feet from the rear yard setback line along at least half the width
of the rear setback line, in order to allow adequate space for the
addition of decks attached to the principal building without encroaching
upon the rear yard setback.
[Ord. No. 19-02 § 1]
Monuments shall be provided in accordance with R.S. 46:23-9.11.
All monuments not installed at the time of final subdivision approval
shall require a cash performance bond.
A.
Lots shall be graded so that the surface waters will flow unimpeded
to the street or to any system of drainage designed to convey the
surface waters away from the lots and the development so as to prevent
the collection of surface water on the lots.
B.
Elevations of lots adjacent to abutting properties shall not be altered
to create a slope greater than 3:1 unless a retaining wall is installed.
Retaining walls constructed within ten (10) feet of any property line
shall not exceed five (5) feet in height and shall be constructed
as required by the Planning Board.
C.
All lots shall be graded, subject to the approval of the Township
Engineer. Where deemed appropriate by the Township Engineer, individual
lot grading and drainage plans, including seepage pits, may be required.
D.
Grading shall be designed in accordance with the standards established in Section 13-8.3, Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Standards.
E.
Only those trees necessary to permit construction of streets, driveways
and dwellings and other authorized structures shall be removed.
A.
Utility and drainage easements shall be of sufficient width as determined
by the Township Engineer to accommodate the facilities including access
for maintenance, but in no case less than twenty (20) feet. Building
setback requirements shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from the
edge of such easements.
B.
Where a site is traversed by a watercourse, drainageways, channel
or stream, there shall be provided an easement or right-of-way conforming
substantially with the lines of such watercourse and such width or
construction, or both, as will be deemed adequate by the Planning
Board.
C.
Where feasible, easements for utility and drainage installation within
individual lots shall be located along property lines.
D.
Internal grading of a lot as by swale, berm, or other topographical
feature designed to intercept and direct stormwater shall be described
in the deed in such a way as to give notice to future owners of said
property and ensure continued maintenance of the drainage features.
Disturbance of these features shall be restricted by deed.
E.
All easements shall be shown on the plat and described in the deed
and shall be clearly labeled and dimensioned to permit accurate location
of easement limits.
Land deemed by the Planning Board to be uninhabitable for any other reason specified in Section 13-8.202A shall not be platted for residential or nonresidential occupancy, nor for other such uses as may increase danger to health, life or property, or aggravate the flood hazard; but such land within the plat may be set aside for such uses as will not be endangered by periodic or occasional inundation or will not produce unsatisfactory living conditions and in accordance with N.J.S.A. 7:13:1-1. For development controls in flood hazard areas, see Section 13-7.823.
In filing an application for development, the applicant shall
comply with the following soil erosion and sediment control standards:
The soil erosion and sediment control plan shall meet or exceed
the "Standards and Specifications for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control",
adopted by the Morris County Soil Conservation District and, in addition,
shall meet all of the following standards:
A.
Each soil erosion and sediment control plan shall contain the following
data:
1.
A soil map prepared by the Soil Conservation Service upon which the
proposed development shall be superimposed. The soil boundaries shall
also be shown on the plan at a scale of 1"-100' or less.
2.
A location and description of existing natural and man-made features
on and surrounding the site, including general topography.
3.
Location and description of proposed changes to the site including
proposed grading.
4.
Temporary and permanent measures to be utilized to control, minimize
and protect against soil erosion, sedimentation from a proposed land
disturbance, taking into account the particular nature and characteristics
of the land. The plan shall cover all stages and aspects of the proposed
land disturbance and planned development from grading, stripping,
excavation and other site preparation through and including both final
grading and the installation of permanent improvements.
5.
A schedule of the sequence of installation of planned erosion and
sediment control measures as related to the progress of the project
including starting and completion dates.
6.
All proposed revisions of data required shall be submitted for approval.
7.
A map showing existing and proposed contours, at two (2) foot intervals
except where slopes are three (3%) percent or less and then one (1)
foot intervals are required, of the land prior to disturbance and
the proposed contours to be created.
B.
Each soil erosion and sediment control plan shall conform to the
following general design principles:
1.
Control measures shall apply to all aspects of the proposed land
disturbance and shall be in operation during all stages of the disturbance
activity.
2.
The smallest practical area of land shall be exposed at any time
during development and when feasible, a natural vegetation shall be
retained and protected.
3.
Vegetative protection or mulching shall be used to protect critical
erosion areas during development.
4.
Temporary and permanent diversions and outlets shall be constructed
or installed to accommodate the increased runoff caused by the changed
soil and surface conditions during and after development.
5.
Sediment basins, debris basins, desilting basins or silt traps shall
be installed to trap and remove sediment from runoff waters, thereby
keeping grading, stripping and excavation to a minimum.
6.
Adequate provisions shall be made to minimize surface water from
damaging slopes and embankments. Diversion structures consisting of
temporary compacted earth embankments bales of straw, ditches, and
furrows that can quickly be constructed to intercept surface water
runoff before it reaches erodible areas.
7.
Temporary cut and fill slopes shall not be steeper than 2:1 unless
stabilized by a retaining wall or cribbing, except as approved by
the Planning Board when handled under special conditions, and supported
by technical specifications.
8.
Adequate provisions shall be made to prevent surface water from damaging
the cut face of excavation and the sloping surfaces of fill areas.
9.
Cut and fill areas shall not endanger adjoining property.
10.
Fill shall be placed and compacted so as to minimize sliding
or erosion of the soil.
11.
Fills shall not encroach on natural water courses or constructed
channels.
12.
Fills placed adjacent to natural water courses or constructed
channels shall have suitable protection against erosion.
13.
Grading will not be done in such a way as to divert surface
water onto the property of another landowner without the expressed
consent of the Planning Board.
14.
Permanent final plant cover - lawn, ground cover, etc., shall
be installed as quickly as possible on any site. A minimum six (6)
inch layer of compacted topsoil shall be provided to establish the
permanent cover.
15.
Permanent improvements, such as roads, catch basins, curbs,
etc. shall be installed or constructed whenever feasible to temporarily
retain the increased runoff resulting from modifications to the land.
C.
All necessary soil erosion and sediment control measures installed under this Section shall be adequately maintained after completion of the approved plan until such measures are approved by the Township Engineer. Prior to the acceptance of the work performed in accordance with the approved plan, provision shall be made by the applicant for a maintenance guarantee pursuant to Section 13-4.3.
D.
Regular inspection of projects to determine execution in accordance
with the approved plan shall be carried out by the Township Engineer.
The Township Engineer shall determine at each inspection whether or
not the provisions of the approved plan are being followed by the
applicant. The Township Engineer shall request immediate compliance
with the approved plan. The Township Engineer may issue a stop-construction
order if the applicant fails to comply with the provisions of the
approved plan within five (5) working days. When a stop-construction
order is issued, no further construction activity may take place until
the applicant is in compliance with all provisions of the approved
plan. The Building Inspector or Zoning Officer shall not issue a Certificate
of Occupancy for a project unless there has been compliance with the
provisions of an approved plan for permanent measures. The Township
Engineer shall provide the Building Inspector or Zoning Officer with
a report of compliance upon completion of the project.
E.
APPROVED PLAN
EXCAVATION OR CUT
EROSION
FARM CONSERVATION PLAN
LAND
LAND DISTURBANCE
MULCHING
SEDIMENT
SEDIMENT BASIN
SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN
SOIL
SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
SITE
STRIPPING
VEGETATIVE PROTECTION
WATERCOURSE
Certain words, terms and phrases which relate directly to soil erosion
and sediment control shall have the following meanings:
shall mean a plan to control soil erosion and sedimentation
which has been approved by the Planning Board.
shall mean any act by which soil or rock is cut into, dug,
quarried, uncovered, removed, displaced or relocated.
shall mean detachment and movement of soil or rock fragments
by water, wind, ice and gravity.
shall mean a plan which provides for use of land, within
its capabilities and treatment, within its practical limits, according
to the chosen use to prevent further deterioration of soil and water
resources.
shall mean any ground soil or earth including marshes, swamps,
drainageways and areas not permanently covered by water within the
municipality.
shall mean any activity involving the clearing, grading,
transporting, filling and any other activity which causes land to
be exposed to the danger of erosion.
shall mean the application of plant residue or other suitable
materials to the land surface to conserve moisture, hold soil in place
and aid in establishing plant cover.
shall mean solid material, both mineral and organic that
is in suspension, is being transported, or has been moved from its
site of origin by air, water or gravity as a product of erosion.
shall mean a barrier or dam built at suitable locations to
retain rock, sand, gravel, silt or other material.
shall mean a plan, which fully indicates necessary land treatment
measures, including a schedule of the timing for their installation,
will effectively minimize soil erosion and sedimentation. Such measures
shall be at least equivalent to the standards and specifications as
adopted by the Morris County Soil Conservation District.
shall mean all unconsolidated mineral and organic material
of any origin.
shall mean a governmental subdivision of this State, which encompasses this municipality, organized in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 24, Title 4, N.J.R.S.
shall mean any plat, parcel or parcels of land.
shall mean any activity which significantly disturbs vegetated
or otherwise stabilized soil surfaces including clearing and grubbing
operation.
shall mean the stabilization of erosive or sediment producing
areas of land by covering the soil with one or more of the following:
(a) permanent seeding or permanent plantings producing long-term vegetative
cover of land; (b) short-term seeding or short-term plantings producing
temporary vegetative cover of land; (c) sodding, producing areas covered
with a turf or perennial sod-forming grass.
shall mean any natural or artificial stream, river, creek,
ditch, channel, canal, conduit, culvert, drain, gull, ravine, wash,
or other waterway in which water flows in a definite direction, either
continuously or intermittently, within a definite channel and including
any area adjacent thereto subject to flooding.
[Ord. No. 06-07 § 13-8.400;
amended 4-13-2021 by Ord. No. 12-21]
A.
Policy Statement.
1.
In filing an application for general development plan, preliminary
major subdivision or preliminary major site plan, the applicant shall
comply with the following stormwater management requirements:
2.
Flood control, groundwater recharge, and pollutant reduction shall
be achieved through the use of stormwater management measures, including
green infrastructure best management practices (GI BMPs) and nonstructural
stormwater management strategies. GI BMPs and low-impact development
(LID) should be utilized to meet the goal of maintaining natural hydrology
to reduce stormwater runoff volume, reduce erosion, encourage infiltration
and groundwater recharge, and reduce pollution. GI BMPs and LID should
be developed based upon physical site conditions and the origin, nature
and the anticipated quantity, or amount, of potential pollutants.
Multiple stormwater management BMPs may be necessary to achieve the
established performance standards for water quality, quantity, and
groundwater recharge.
B.
Purpose. To protect the public health, safety and welfare of the
citizens of the Township of Roxbury and the surrounding communities
by establishing minimum stormwater management requirements and controls
for "major and minor developments," as defined in 13-8.401. These
provisions are deemed necessary and essential in order to:
1.
Maintain the adequacy of natural stream channels and prevent accelerated
bank erosion by controlling the rate and velocity of runoff discharge
to these watercourses.
2.
Prevent disruption of the stream vegetation caused by excessive flushing
and sedimentation.
3.
Prevent degradation of stream water quality due to impairment of
the stream's biological function.
4.
Enhance the quality of nonpoint runoff by water detention and/or
retention measures.
5.
Preserve present adequacy of culverts and bridges by suppressing
artificially induced flood peaks.
6.
Reduce public expenditures for replacement or repair of public facilities
resulting from artificially induced flood peaks.
7.
Prevent damages to life and property from flooding resulting from
excessive rates and velocities of runoff.
8.
Prevent the degradation of property by enhancing the environmental
character of the streams of the Township.
9.
Provide a means to remove pollutants from stormwater runoff through
filtration.
10.
Preserve the existing groundwater recharge potential of a site.
C.
D.
Compatibility with Other Permit and Ordinance Requirements. Development
approvals issued for subdivisions and site plans pursuant to this
section are to be considered an integral part of development approvals
under the subdivision and site plan review process and do not relieve
the applicant of the responsibility to secure required permits or
approvals for activities regulated by any other applicable code, rule,
act, or ordinance. In their interpretation and application, the provisions
of this section shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the
promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare. This
section is not intended to interfere with, abrogate, or annul any
other ordinances, rule or regulation, statute, or other provision
of law except that, where any provision of this section imposes restrictions
different from those imposed by any other ordinance, rule or regulation,
or other provision of law, the more restrictive provisions or higher
standards shall control.
E.
Review and Approval. The Board's consideration of applications may
be guided by, but not limited to, the following factors:
1.
The suitability of the applicant's proposed stormwater management
measures, devices and planning techniques, whether involving on-site
or off-site measures, or some combination thereof, in respect to the
total surface runoff, velocities and rates of discharge which the
applicant's proposed construction or land disturbance may generate.
2.
Existing topography, present vegetation and hydrologic soil factors,
as shown on maps entitled "Hydrologic Soils, USDA Soil Conservation
Service," subject to field verification.
3.
Groundwater recharge and discharge areas and wet soils, subject to
field verification.
4.
Seasonal high groundwater table as determined by on-site soil evaluation
and groundwater study.
5.
The design storm.
6.
Natural drainage flow and patterns throughout the sub watershed(s)
affected by the plan.
7.
Land uses in both the immediate vicinity and surrounding drainage
region.
8.
Any other applicable or relevant environmental and resource protection
ordinance, statutes and regulations.
[Ord. No. 06-07 § 13-8.402;
amended 4-13-2021 by Ord. No. 12-21]
For the purpose of this section, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this chapter clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number, and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory. The definitions below are the same as or
based on the corresponding definitions in the Stormwater Management
Rules at N.J.A.C. 7:8-1.2 and supplemented as per the Township of
Roxbury ordinances.
An infiltration system, sand filter designed to infiltrate,
standard constructed wetland, or wet pond, established in accordance
with N.J.A.C. 7:8-4.2(c)14, that is designed and constructed in accordance
with the New Jersey Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual, or
an alternate design, approved in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:8-5.2(g),
for an infiltration system, sand filter designed to infiltrate, standard
constructed wetland, or wet pond and that complies with the requirements
of this chapter.
The increase in soil bulk density.
A recorded agreement or covenant running with the land which
limits all land or vegetation disturbance in favor of a reservation
for natural open space; each agreement to be entered into between
the applicant and the municipality.
The area from which stormwater runoff drains to a stormwater
management measure, not including the area of the stormwater management
measure itself.
A pedestrian-oriented area of commercial and civic uses serving
the surrounding municipality, generally including housing and access
to public transportation.
An agency designated by the Board of County Commissioners
to review municipal stormwater management plans and implementing ordinance(s).
The county review agency may either be:
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
A person professionally qualified and duly licensed in New
Jersey to perform engineering services that may include, but not necessarily
be limited to, development of project requirements, creation and development
of project design and preparation of drawings and specifications.
A State Development and Redevelopment Plan Center as designated
by the State Planning Commission such as urban, regional, town, village,
or hamlet.
The division of a parcel of land into two or more parcels,
the construction, reconstruction, conversion, structural alteration,
relocation or enlargement of any building or structure, any mining
excavation or landfill, and any use or change in the use of any building
or other structure, or land or extension of use of land, by any person,
for which permission is required under the Municipal Land Use Law,
N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. In the case of development of agricultural
land, "development" means any activity that requires a state permit,
any activity reviewed by the County Agricultural Board (CAB) and the
State Agricultural Development Committee (SADC), and municipal review
of any activity not exempted by the Right to Farm Act, N.J.S.A 4:1C-1
et seq.
The placement or reconstruction of impervious surface or
motor vehicle surface, or exposure and/or movement of soil or bedrock
or clearing, cutting, or removing of vegetation. Milling and repaving
is not considered disturbance for the purposes of this definition.
A geographic area within which stormwater, sediments, or
dissolved materials drain to a particular receiving water body or
to a particular point along a receiving water body.
The following areas where the physical alteration of the
land is in some way restricted, either through regulation, easement,
deed restriction or ownership such as wetlands, floodplains, threatened
and endangered species sites or designated habitats, and parks and
preserves. Habitats of endangered or threatened species are identified
using the Department's Landscape Project as approved by the Department's
Endangered and Nongame Species Program.
An area or feature which is of significant environmental
value, including but not limited to stream corridors, natural heritage
priority sites, habitats of endangered or threatened species, large
areas of contiguous open space or upland forest, steep slopes, and
well head protection and groundwater recharge areas. Habitats of endangered
or threatened species are identified using the Department's Landscape
Project as approved by the Department's Endangered and Nongame Species
Program.
The detachment and movement of soil or rock fragments by
water, wind, ice, or gravity.
A stormwater management measure that manages stormwater close
to its source by:
An area within which water drains to a particular receiving
surface water body, also known as a "subwatershed," which is identified
by a fourteen-digit hydrologic unit boundary designation, delineated
within New Jersey by the United States Geological Survey.
A surface that has been covered with a layer of material
so that it is highly resistant to infiltration by water.
The process by which water seeps into the soil from precipitation.
One or more public entities having stormwater management
planning authority designated by the regional stormwater management
planning committee pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:8-3.2, that serves as the
primary representative of the committee.
An individual development, as well as multiple developments
that individually or collectively result in:
The disturbance of one or more acres of land since February
2, 2004;
The creation of 1/4 acre or more of regulated impervious surface
since February 2, 2004;
The creation of 1/4 acre or more of regulated motor vehicle
surface since March 2, 2021; or
A combination of Subsection A2 and 3 above that totals an area
of 1/4 acre or more. The same surface shall not be counted twice when
determining if the combination area equals 1/4 acre or more.
Major development includes all developments that are part of
a common plan of development or sale (for example, phased residential
development) that collectively or individually meet any one or more
of Subsection A1, 2, 3, or 4 above. Projects undertaken by any government
agency that otherwise meet the definition of "major development" but
which do not require approval under the Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A.
40:55D-1 et seq., are also considered major development.
Any development that provides for ultimately disturbing more
than 10,000 square feet of land but less than one acre of land and/or
the creation of more than 5,000 square feet but less than 1/4 acre
of new impervious surface. Disturbance for the purpose of this rule
is the placement of impervious surface or exposure and/or movement
of soil or bedrock or cleaning, cutting, or removal of vegetation.
Land vehicles propelled other than by muscular power, such
as automobiles, motorcycles, autocycles, and low-speed vehicles. For
the purposes of this definition, motor vehicle does not include farm
equipment, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, motorized wheelchairs,
go-carts, gas buggies, golf carts, ski-slope-grooming machines, or
vehicles that run only on rails or tracks.
Any pervious or impervious surface that is intended to be
used by motor vehicles and/or aircraft, and is directly exposed to
precipitation including, but not limited to, driveways, parking areas,
parking garages, roads, racetracks, and runways.
The Township of Roxbury.
The manual maintained by the Department providing, in part, design specifications, removal rates, calculation methods, and soil testing procedures approved by the Department as being capable of contributing to the achievement of the stormwater management standards specified in this chapter. The BMP Manual is periodically amended by the Department as necessary to provide design specifications on additional best management practices and new information on already included practices reflecting the best available current information regarding the particular practice and the Department's determination as to the ability of that best management practice to contribute to compliance with the standards contained in this chapter. Alternative stormwater management measures, removal rates, or calculation methods may be utilized, subject to any limitations specified in this chapter, provided the design engineer demonstrates to the municipality, in accordance with § 13-8.403F of this section and N.J.A.C. 7:8-5.2(g), that the proposed measure and its design will contribute to achievement of the design and performance standards established by this chapter.
An area designated by the State Planning Commission concentrating
facilities and activities which are not organized in a compact form.
A chemical element or compound, such as nitrogen or phosphorus,
which is essential to and promotes the development of organisms.
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association, the Township of Roxbury or political subdivision of this
state subject to municipal jurisdiction pursuant to the Municipal
Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. and any state, interstate
or federal agency.
Any dredged spoil, solid waste, incinerator residue, filter
backwash, sewage, garbage, refuse, oil, grease, sewage sludge, munitions,
chemical wastes, biological materials, medical wastes, radioactive
substance ]except those regulated under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954,
as amended (42 U.S.C. § 2011 et seq.)], thermal waste, wrecked
or discarded equipment, rock, sand, cellar dirt, industrial, municipal,
agricultural, and construction waste or runoff, or other residue discharged
directly or indirectly to the land, groundwaters or surface waters
of the state, or to a domestic treatment works. "Pollutant" includes
both hazardous and nonhazardous pollutants.
The amount of water from precipitation that infiltrates into
the ground and is not evapotranspired.
Any of the following, alone or in combination:
A net increase of impervious surface;
The total area of impervious surface collected by a new stormwater
conveyance system (for the purpose of this definition, a "new stormwater
conveyance system" is a stormwater conveyance system that is constructed
where one did not exist immediately prior to its construction or an
existing system for which a new discharge location is created);
The total area of impervious surface proposed to be newly collected
by an existing stormwater conveyance system; and/or
The total area of impervious surface collected by an existing
stormwater conveyance system where the capacity of that conveyance
system is increased.
Any of the following, alone or in combination:
The total area of motor vehicle surface that is currently receiving
water;
A net increase in motor vehicle surface; and/or quality treatment
either by vegetation or soil, by an existing stormwater management
measure, or by treatment at a wastewater treatment plant, where the
water quality treatment will be modified or removed.
Solid material, mineral or organic, that is in suspension,
is being transported, or has been moved from its site of origin by
air, water or gravity as a product of erosion.
The lot or lots upon which a major development is to occur
or has occurred.
All unconsolidated mineral and organic material of any origin.
An area delineated on the State Plan Policy Map and adopted
by the State Planning Commission that is intended to be the focus
for much of the state's future redevelopment and revitalization efforts.
The geographic application of the State Development and Redevelopment
Plan's goals and statewide policies, and the official map of these
goals and policies.
Water resulting from precipitation (including rain and snow)
that runs off the land's surface, is transmitted to the subsurface,
or is captured by separate storm sewers or other sewage or drainage
facilities, or conveyed by snow removal equipment.
An excavation or embankment and related areas designed to
retain stormwater runoff. A stormwater management BMP may either be
normally dry (that is, a detention basin or infiltration system),
retain water in a permanent pool (a retention basin), or be planted
mainly with wetland vegetation (most constructed stormwater wetlands).
Any practice, technology, process, program, or other method
intended to control or reduce stormwater runoff and associated pollutants,
or to induce or control the infiltration or groundwater recharge of
stormwater or to eliminate illicit or illegal nonstormwater discharges
into stormwater conveyances.
A public body authorized by legislation to prepare stormwater
management plans.
The geographic area for which a stormwater management planning
agency is authorized to prepare stormwater management plans, or a
specific portion of that area identified in a stormwater management
plan prepared by that agency.
Water flow on the surface of the ground or in storm sewers,
resulting from precipitation.
A flood hazard area in which the flood elevation resulting
from the two-, ten-, or 100-year storm, as applicable, is governed
by tidal flooding from the Atlantic Ocean. Flooding in a tidal flood
hazard area may be contributed to, or influenced by, stormwater runoff
from inland areas, but the depth of flooding generated by the tidal
rise and fall of the Atlantic Ocean is greater than flooding from
any fluvial sources. In some situations, depending upon the extent
of the storm surge from a particular storm event, a flood hazard area
may be tidal in the 100-year storm, but fluvial in more frequent storm
events.
A structure within, or adjacent to, a water, which intentionally
or coincidentally alters the hydraulic capacity, the flood elevation
resulting from the two-, ten-, or 100-year storm, flood hazard area
limit, and/or floodway limit of the water. Examples of a water control
structure may include a bridge, culvert, dam, embankment, ford (if
above grade), retaining wall, and weir.
The ocean and its estuaries, all springs, streams, wetlands,
and bodies of surface or groundwater, whether natural or artificial,
within the boundaries of the State of New Jersey or subject to its
jurisdiction.
An area that is inundated or saturated by surface water or
groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and
that under normal circumstances does support, a prevalence of vegetation
typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions, commonly
known as "hydrophytic vegetation."
[Ord. No. 06-07 § 13-8.402;
amended 4-13-2021 by Ord. No. 12-21]
Design and performance standards for stormwater management measures
are as follows:
A.
Stormwater management measures for major development shall be designed
to provide erosion control, groundwater recharge, stormwater runoff
quantity control, and stormwater runoff quality treatment as follows:
1.
The minimum standards for erosion control are those established under
the Soil and Sediment Control Act, N.J.S.A. 4:24-39 et seq., and implementing
rules at N.J.A.C. 2:90.
2.
The minimum standards for groundwater recharge, stormwater quality,
and stormwater runoff quantity shall be met by incorporating green
infrastructure.
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Stormwater management measures for minor development projects shall meet erosion control, groundwater recharge and runoff quantity standards as defined in § 13-8.403. Minor D\developments are encouraged to meet these standards and the runoff quality standards by incorporating nonstructural stormwater management strategies into the design. If these strategies are not sufficient to meet these standards, structural stormwater management measures necessary to meet these standards shall be incorporated into the design.
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B.
The standards in this section only apply to new major and minor development
projects and are intended to minimize the impact of stormwater runoff
on water quality and water quantity in receiving water bodies and
maintain groundwater recharge. The standards do not apply to new major
development to the extent that alternative design and performance
standards are applicable under a regional stormwater management plan
or water quality management plan adopted in accordance with Department
rules, provided that any alternative standards shall provide at least
as much protection from stormwater-related loss of groundwater recharge,
stormwater quantity and water quality impacts of major development
projects as would be provided under the standards in N.J.A.C. 7:8-5.
1.
A single residential lot created by subdivision that has a total
land disturbance of less than one acre and proposed impervious coverage
less than 1/4 acre may, in lieu of the requirements of this section,
utilize the following methodology for providing stormwater quantity
reduction: providing drywell storage for a volume equal to the roof
area of proposed dwelling multiplied by 2.5 inches. The design shall
consider soil suitability, topography and vegetation. Construction
details shall be approved by the Township Engineer.
2.
Floor drains in commercial establishments, where proposed, shall
be provided with adequate water quality control upstream of connections
to storm sewers that drain into wetlands, surface waters or groundwaters.
Untreated floor drains shall not be permitted to flow from garden
centers or any area where hazardous materials are stored.
[Ord. No. 06-07 § 13-8.403;
amended 4-13-2021 by Ord. No. 12-21]
A.
The development shall incorporate a maintenance plan for the stormwater management measures incorporated into the design of a major development in accordance with § 13-8.409. Minor development projects shall comply with the quantity reduction and groundwater recharge requirements of this section.
B.
Stormwater management measures shall avoid adverse impacts of concentrated
flow on habitat for threatened and endangered species as documented
in the Department's Landscape Project or Natural Heritage Database
established under N.J.S.A. 13:1B-15.147 through 13:1B-15.150, particularly
Helonias bullata (swamp pink) and/or Clemmys muhlenbergii (bog turtle).
C.
The following linear development projects are exempt from the groundwater recharge, stormwater runoff quality, and stormwater runoff quantity requirements of § 13-8.403P, Q and R:
1.
The construction of an underground utility line, provided that the
disturbed areas are revegetated upon completion;
2.
The construction of an aboveground utility line provided that the
existing conditions are maintained to the maximum extent practicable;
and
3.
The construction of a public pedestrian access, such as a sidewalk
or trail with a maximum width of 14 feet, provided that the access
is made of permeable material.
D.
A waiver from strict compliance from the green infrastructure, groundwater recharge, stormwater runoff quality, and stormwater runoff quantity requirements of § 13-8.403O, P, Q and R may be obtained for the enlargement of an existing public roadway or railroad; or the construction or enlargement of a public pedestrian access, provided that the following conditions are met:
1.
The applicant demonstrates that there is a public need for the project
that cannot be accomplished by any other means;
2.
The applicant demonstrates through an alternatives analysis, that through the use of stormwater management measures, the option selected complies with the requirements of § 13-8.403O, P, Q and R to the maximum extent practicable;
3.
The applicant demonstrates that, in order to meet the requirements of § 13-8.403O, P, Q and R, existing structures currently in use, such as homes and buildings, would need to be condemned; and
4.
The applicant demonstrates that it does not own or have other rights to areas, including the potential to obtain through condemnation lands not falling under Subsection D3 above within the upstream drainage area of the receiving stream, that would provide additional opportunities to mitigate the requirements of § 13-8.403O, P, Q and R that were not achievable on-site.
E.
Tables 1 through 3 below summarize the ability of stormwater best management practices identified and described in the New Jersey Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual to satisfy the green infrastructure, groundwater recharge, stormwater runoff quality and stormwater runoff quantity standards specified in § 13-8.403O, P, Q and R. When designed in accordance with the most current version of the New Jersey Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual, the stormwater management measures found at N.J.A.C. 7:8-5.2(f) Tables 5-1, 5-2 and 5-3 and listed below in Tables 1, 2 and 3 are presumed to be capable of providing stormwater controls for the design and performance standards as outlined in the tables below. Upon amendments of the New Jersey Stormwater Best Management Practices to reflect additions or deletions of BMPs meeting these standards, or changes in the presumed performance of BMPs designed in accordance with the New Jersey Stormwater BMP Manual, the Department shall publish in the New Jersey Registers a notice of administrative change revising the applicable table. The most current version of the BMP Manual can be found on the Department's website at https://www.njstormwater.org/bmp_manual2.htm.
F.
Where the BMP tables in the NJ Stormwater Management Rule are different
due to updates or amendments with the tables in this section, the
BMP tables in the Stormwater Management Rule at N.J.A.C. 7:8-5.2(f)
shall take precedence.
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Table 1
Green Infrastructure BMPs for Groundwater Recharge, Stormwater
Runoff Quality, and/or Stormwater Runoff Quantity
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Best Management Practice
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Stormwater Runoff Quality TSS Removal Rate
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Stormwater Runoff Quantity
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Groundwater Recharge
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Minimum Separation From Seasonal High Water Table
(feet)
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Cistern
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0%
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Yes
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No
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—
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Dry well(a)
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0%
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No
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Yes
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2
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Grass swale
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50% or less
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No
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No
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2(e)
1(f)
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Green roof
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0%
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Yes
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No
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—
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Manufactured treatment device(a)(g)
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50% or 80%
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No
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No
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Dependent upon the device
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Pervious paving system(a)
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80%
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Yes
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Yes(b)
No(c)
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2(b)
1(c)
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Small-scale bioretention basin(a)
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80% or 90%
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Yes
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Yes(b)
No(c)
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2(b)
1(c)
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Small-scale infiltration basin(a)
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80%
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Yes
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Yes
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2
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Small-scale sand filter
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80%
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Yes
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Yes
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2
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Vegetative filter strip
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60% to 80%
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No
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No
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[Notes corresponding to annotations (a) through (g) are found
following Table 3.]
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Table 2
Green Infrastructure BMPs for Stormwater Runoff Quantity
(or for Groundwater Recharge and/or Stormwater Runoff Quality
With a Waiver or Variance From N.J.A.C. 7:8-5.3)
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Best Management Practice
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Stormwater Runoff Quality TSS Removal Rate
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Stormwater Runoff Quantity
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Groundwater Recharge
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Minimum Separation From Seasonal High Water Table
(feet)
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Bioretention system
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80% or 90%
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Yes
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Yes(b)
No(c)
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2(b)
1(c)
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Infiltration basin
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80%
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Yes
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Yes
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2
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Sand filter(b)
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80%
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Yes
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Yes
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2
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Standard constructed wetland
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90%
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Yes
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No
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N/A
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Wet pond(d)
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50% to 90%
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Yes
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No
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N/A
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[Notes corresponding to annotations (b) through (d) are found
following Table 3.]
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Table 3
BMPs for Groundwater Recharge, Stormwater Runoff Quality, and/or
Stormwater Runoff Quantity
Only With a Waiver or Variance From N.J.A.C. 7:8-5.3
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Best Management Practice
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Stormwater Runoff Quality TSS Removal Rate
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Stormwater Runoff Quantity
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Groundwater Recharge
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Minimum Separation From Seasonal High Water Table
(feet)
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Blue roof
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0%
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Yes
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No
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N/A
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Extended detention basin
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40% to 60%
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Yes
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No
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1
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Manufactured treatment device(h)
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50% or 80%
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No
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No
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Dependent upon the device
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Sand filter(c)
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80%
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Yes
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No
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1
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Subsurface gravel wetland
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90%
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No
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No
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1
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Wet pond
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50% to 90%
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Yes
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No
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N/A
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NOTES TO TABLES 1, 2, AND 3:
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(a)
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Subject to the applicable contributory drainage area limitation
specified at § 13-8.403O2.
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(b)
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Designed to infiltrate into the subsoil.
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(c)
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Designed with underdrains.
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(d)
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Designed to maintain at least a ten-foot-wide area of native
vegetation along at least 50% of the shoreline and to include a stormwater
runoff retention component designed to capture stormwater runoff for
beneficial reuse, such as irrigation.
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(e)
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Designed with a slope of less than 2%.
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(f)
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Designed with a slope of equal to or greater than 2%.
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(g)
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Manufactured treatment devices that meet the definition of green infrastructure at § 13-8.401.
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(h)
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Manufactured treatment devices that do not meet the definition of green infrastructure at § 13-8.401.
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G.
An alternative stormwater management measure, alternative removal rate, and/or alternative method to calculate the removal rate may be used if the design engineer demonstrates the capability of the proposed alternative stormwater management measure and/or the validity of the alternative rate or method to the municipality. A copy of any approved alternative stormwater management measure, alternative removal rate, and/or alternative method to calculate the removal rate shall be provided to the Department in accordance with § 13-8.405B. Alternative stormwater management measures may be used to satisfy the requirements at § 13-8.403O only if the measures meet the definition of green infrastructure at § 13-8.401. Alternative stormwater management measures that function in a similar manner to a BMP listed at § 13-8.403O2 are subject to the contributory drainage area limitation specified at § 13-8.403O2 for that similarly functioning BMP. Alternative stormwater management measures approved in accordance with this subsection that do not function in a similar manner to any BMP listed at § 13-8.403O2 shall have a contributory drainage area less than or equal to 2.5 acres, except for alternative stormwater management measures that function similarly to cisterns, grass swales, green roofs, standard constructed wetlands, vegetative filter strips, and wet ponds, which are not subject to a contributory drainage area limitation. Alternative measures that function similarly to standard constructed wetlands or wet ponds shall not be used for compliance with the stormwater runoff quality standard unless a variance in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:8-4.6 or a waiver from strict compliance in accordance with § 13-8.403D is granted from § 13-8.403O.
H.
Whenever the stormwater management design includes one or more BMPs
that will infiltrate stormwater into subsoil, the design engineer
shall assess the hydraulic impact on the groundwater table and design
the site, so as to avoid adverse hydraulic impacts. Potential adverse
hydraulic impacts include, but are not limited to, exacerbating a
naturally or seasonally high water table, so as to cause surficial
ponding, flooding of basements, or interference with the proper operation
of subsurface sewage disposal systems or other subsurface structures
within the zone of influence of the groundwater mound, or interference
with the proper functioning of the stormwater management measure itself.
I.
Design standards for stormwater management measures are as follows:
1.
Stormwater management measures shall be designed to take into account
the existing site conditions, including, but not limited to, environmentally
critical areas; wetlands; flood-prone areas; slopes; depth to seasonal
high water table; soil type, permeability, and texture; drainage area
and drainage patterns; and the presence of solution-prone carbonate
rocks (limestone);
2.
Stormwater management measures shall be designed to minimize maintenance, facilitate maintenance and repairs, and ensure proper functioning. Trash racks shall be installed at the intake to the outlet structure, as appropriate, and shall have parallel bars with one-inch spacing between the bars to the elevation of the water quality design storm. For elevations higher than the water quality design storm, the parallel bars at the outlet structure shall be spaced no greater than 1/3 the width of the diameter of the orifice or 1/3 the width of the weir, with a minimum spacing between bars of one inch and a maximum spacing between bars of six inches. In addition, the design of trash racks must comply with the requirements of § 13-8.407C;
3.
Stormwater management measures shall be designed, constructed, and
installed to be strong, durable, and corrosion-resistant. Measures
that are consistent with the relevant portions of the Residential
Site Improvement Standards at N.J.A.C. 5:21-7.3, 5:21-7.4, and 5:21-7.5
shall be deemed to meet this requirement;
4.
Stormwater management BMPs shall be designed to meet the minimum safety standards for stormwater management BMPs at § 13-8.407; and
5.
The size of the orifice at the intake to the outlet from the stormwater
management BMP shall be a minimum of 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
J.
Manufactured treatment devices may be used to meet the requirements of this subsection, provided the pollutant removal rates are verified by the New Jersey Corporation for Advanced Technology and certified by the Department. Manufactured treatment devices that do not meet the definition of green infrastructure at § 13-8.401 may be used only under the circumstances described at § 13-8.403O4.
K.
Any application for a new agricultural development that meets the definition of major development at § 13-8.401 shall be submitted to the Soil Conservation District for review and approval in accordance with the requirements at § 13-8.403O, P, Q and R and any applicable Soil Conservation District guidelines for stormwater runoff quantity and erosion control. For purposes of this subsection, "agricultural development" means land uses normally associated with the production of food, fiber, and livestock for sale. Such uses do not include the development of land for the processing or sale of food and the manufacture of agriculturally related products.
L.
If there is more than one drainage area, the groundwater recharge, stormwater runoff quality, and stormwater runoff quantity standards at § 13-8.403P, Q and R shall be met in each drainage area, unless the runoff from the drainage areas converge on-site and no adverse environmental impact would occur as a result of compliance with any one or more of the individual standards being determined utilizing a weighted average of the results achieved for that individual standard across the affected drainage areas.
M.
Any stormwater management measure authorized under the municipal stormwater management plan or ordinance shall be reflected in a deed notice recorded in the office of the County Clerk. A form of deed notice shall be submitted to the municipality for approval prior to filing. The deed notice shall contain a description of the stormwater management measure(s) used to meet the green infrastructure, groundwater recharge, stormwater runoff quality, and stormwater runoff quantity standards at § 13-8.403O, P, Q and R and shall identify the location of the stormwater management measure(s) in NAD 1983 State Plane New Jersey FIPS 2900 US feet or latitude and longitude in decimal degrees. The deed notice shall also reference the maintenance plan required to be recorded upon the deed pursuant to § 13-8.409B5. Prior to the commencement of construction, proof that the above-required deed notice has been filed shall be submitted to the municipality. Proof that the required information has been recorded on the deed shall be in the form of either a copy of the complete recorded document or a receipt from the clerk or other proof of recordation provided by the recording office. However, if the initial proof provided to the municipality is not a copy of the complete recorded document, a copy of the complete recorded document shall be provided to the municipality within 180 calendar days of the authorization granted by the municipality.
N.
A stormwater management measure approved under the municipal stormwater management plan or ordinance may be altered or replaced with the approval of the municipality, if the municipality determines that the proposed alteration or replacement meets the design and performance standards pursuant to § 13-8.403 of this section and provides the same level of stormwater management as the previously approved stormwater management measure that is being altered or replaced. If an alteration or replacement is approved, a revised deed notice shall be submitted to the municipality for approval and subsequently recorded with the office of the County Clerk and shall contain a description and location of the stormwater management measure, as well as reference to the maintenance plan, in accordance with Subsection M above. Prior to the commencement of construction, proof that the above-required deed notice has been filed shall be submitted to the municipality in accordance with Subsection M above.
O.
Green Infrastructure Standards.
1.
This subsection specifies the types of green infrastructure BMPs
that may be used to satisfy the groundwater recharge, stormwater runoff
quality, and stormwater runoff quantity standards.
2.
To satisfy the groundwater recharge and stormwater runoff quality standards at § 13-8.403P and Q, the design engineer shall utilize green infrastructure BMPs identified in Table 1 at § 13-8.403F and/or an alternative stormwater management measure approved in accordance with § 13-8.403G. The following green infrastructure BMPs are subject to the following maximum contributory drainage area limitations:
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Best Management Practice
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Maximum Contributory Drainage Area
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Dry well
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1 acre
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Manufactured treatment device
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2.5 acres
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Pervious pavement systems
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Area of additional inflow cannot exceed three times the area
occupied by the BMP
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Small-scale bioretention systems
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2.5 acres
|
|
Small-scale infiltration basin
|
2.5 acres
|
|
Small-scale sand filter
|
2.5 acres
|
4.
If a variance in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:8-4.6 or a waiver from strict compliance in accordance with § 13-8.403D is granted from the requirements of this subsection, then BMPs from Table 1, 2, or 3, and/or an alternative stormwater management measure approved in accordance with § 13-8.403G may be used to meet the groundwater recharge, stormwater runoff quality, and stormwater runoff quantity standards at § 13-8.403P, Q and R.
5.
For separate or combined storm sewer improvement projects, such as sewer separation, undertaken by a government agency or public utility (for example, a sewerage company), the requirements of this subsection shall only apply to areas owned in fee simple by the government agency or utility, and areas within a right-of-way or easement held or controlled by the government agency or utility; the entity shall not be required to obtain additional property or property rights to fully satisfy the requirements of this subsection. Regardless of the amount of area of a separate or combined storm sewer improvement project subject to the green infrastructure requirements of this subsection, each project shall fully comply with the applicable groundwater recharge, stormwater runoff quality control, and stormwater runoff quantity standards at § 13-8.403P, Q and R, unless the project is granted a waiver from strict compliance in accordance with § 13-8.403D.
P.
Groundwater Recharge Standards.
1.
This subsection contains the minimum design and performance standards
for groundwater recharge as follows:
2.
The design engineer shall, using the assumptions and factors for stormwater runoff and groundwater recharge calculations at § 13-8.404, either:
(a)
Demonstrate through hydrologic and hydraulic analysis that the
site and its stormwater management measures maintain 100% of the average
annual preconstruction groundwater recharge volume for the site; or
(b)
Demonstrate through hydrologic and hydraulic analysis that the
increase of stormwater runoff volume from preconstruction to post-construction
for the two-year storm is infiltrated.
3.
This groundwater recharge requirement does not apply to projects
within the urban redevelopment area, or to projects subject to Subsection
P4 below.
4.
The following types of stormwater shall not be recharged:
(a)
Stormwater from areas of high pollutant loading. High pollutant
loading areas are areas in industrial and commercial developments
where solvents and/or petroleum products are loaded/unloaded, stored,
or applied, areas where pesticides are loaded/unloaded or stored;
areas where hazardous materials are expected to be present in greater
than "reportable quantities" as defined by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) at 40 CFR 302.4; areas where recharge would
be inconsistent with Department-approved remedial action work plan
or landfill closure plan and areas with high risks for spills of toxic
materials, such as gas stations and vehicle maintenance facilities;
and
(b)
Industrial stormwater exposed to source material. "Source material"
means any material(s) or machinery, located at an industrial facility,
that is directly or indirectly related to process, manufacturing or
other industrial activities, which could be a source of pollutants
in any industrial stormwater discharge to groundwater. Source materials
include, but are not limited to, raw materials; intermediate products;
final products; waste materials; by-products; industrial machinery
and fuels, and lubricants, solvents, and detergents that are related
to process, manufacturing, or other industrial activities that are
exposed to stormwater.
Q.
Stormwater Runoff Quality Standards.
1.
This subsection contains the minimum design and performance standards
to control stormwater runoff quality impacts of major development.
Stormwater runoff quality standards are applicable when the major
development results in an increase of 1/4 acre or more of regulated
motor vehicle surface.
2.
Stormwater management measures shall be designed to reduce the post-construction
load of total suspended solids (TSS) in stormwater runoff generated
from the water quality design storm as follows:
(a)
Eighty percent TSS removal of the anticipated load, expressed
as an annual average shall be achieved for the stormwater runoff from
the net increase of motor vehicle surface.
(b)
If the surface is considered regulated motor vehicle surface
because the water quality treatment for an area of motor vehicle surface
that is currently receiving water quality treatment either by vegetation
or soil, by an existing stormwater management measure, or by treatment
at a wastewater treatment plant is to be modified or removed, the
project shall maintain or increase the existing TSS removal of the
anticipated load expressed as an annual average.
3.
The requirement to reduce TSS does not apply to any stormwater runoff
in a discharge regulated under a numeric effluent limitation for TSS
imposed under the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NJPDES) rules, N.J.A.C. 7:14A, or in a discharge specifically exempt
under a NJPDES permit from this requirement. Every major development,
including any that discharge into a combined sewer system, shall comply
with Subsection Q2 above, unless the major development is itself subject
to a NJPDES permit with a numeric effluent limitation for TSS or the
NJPDES permit to which the major development is subject exempts the
development from a numeric effluent limitation for TSS.
4.
The water quality design storm is 1.25 inches of rainfall in two
hours. Water quality calculations shall take into account the distribution
of rain from the water quality design storm, as reflected in Table
4, below. The calculation of the volume of runoff may take into account
the implementation of stormwater management measures.
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Table 4
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Water Quality Design Storm Distribution
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|
Time
(minutes)
|
Cumulative Rainfall
(inches)
|
Time
(minutes)
|
Cumulative Rainfall
(inches)
|
Time
(minutes)
|
Cumulative Rainfall
(inches)
|
|
1
|
0.00166
|
41
|
0.1728
|
81
|
1.0906
|
|
2
|
0.00332
|
42
|
0.1796
|
82
|
1.0972
|
|
3
|
0.00498
|
43
|
0.1864
|
83
|
1.1038
|
|
4
|
0.00664
|
44
|
0.1932
|
84
|
1.1104
|
|
5
|
0.00830
|
45
|
0.2000
|
85
|
1.1170
|
|
6
|
0.00996
|
46
|
0.2117
|
86
|
1.1236
|
|
7
|
0.01162
|
47
|
0.2233
|
87
|
1.1302
|
|
8
|
0.01328
|
48
|
0.2350
|
88
|
1.1368
|
|
9
|
0.01494
|
49
|
0.2466
|
89
|
1.1434
|
|
10
|
0.01660
|
50
|
0.2583
|
90
|
1.1500
|
|
11
|
0.01828
|
51
|
0.2783
|
91
|
1.1550
|
|
12
|
0.01996
|
52
|
0.2983
|
92
|
1.1600
|
|
13
|
0.02164
|
53
|
0.3183
|
93
|
1.1650
|
|
14
|
0.02332
|
54
|
0.3383
|
94
|
1.1700
|
|
15
|
0.02500
|
55
|
0.3583
|
95
|
1.1750
|
|
16
|
0.03000
|
56
|
0.4116
|
96
|
1.1800
|
|
17
|
0.03500
|
57
|
0.4650
|
97
|
1.1850
|
|
18
|
0.04000
|
58
|
0.5183
|
98
|
1.1900
|
|
19
|
0.04500
|
59
|
0.5717
|
99
|
1.1950
|
|
20
|
0.05000
|
60
|
0.6250
|
100
|
1.2000
|
|
21
|
0.05500
|
61
|
0.6783
|
101
|
1.2050
|
|
22
|
0.06000
|
62
|
0.7317
|
102
|
1.2100
|
|
23
|
0.06500
|
63
|
0.7850
|
103
|
1.2150
|
|
24
|
0.07000
|
64
|
0.8384
|
104
|
1.2200
|
|
25
|
0.07500
|
65
|
0.8917
|
105
|
1.2250
|
|
26
|
0.08000
|
66
|
0.9117
|
106
|
1.2267
|
|
27
|
0.08500
|
67
|
0.9317
|
107
|
1.2284
|
|
28
|
0.09000
|
68
|
0.9517
|
108
|
1.2300
|
|
29
|
0.09500
|
69
|
0.9717
|
109
|
1.2317
|
|
30
|
0.10000
|
70
|
0.9917
|
110
|
1.2334
|
|
31
|
0.10660
|
71
|
1.0034
|
111
|
1.2351
|
|
32
|
0.11320
|
72
|
1.0150
|
112
|
1.2367
|
|
33
|
0.11980
|
73
|
1.0267
|
113
|
1.2384
|
|
34
|
0.12640
|
74
|
1.0383
|
114
|
1.2400
|
|
35
|
0.13300
|
75
|
1.0500
|
115
|
1.2417
|
|
36
|
0.13960
|
76
|
1.0568
|
116
|
1.2434
|
|
37
|
0.14620
|
77
|
1.0636
|
117
|
1.2450
|
|
38
|
0.15280
|
78
|
1.0704
|
118
|
1.2467
|
|
39
|
0.15940
|
79
|
1.0772
|
119
|
1.2483
|
|
40
|
0.16600
|
80
|
1.0840
|
120
|
1.2500
|
5.
If more than one BMP in series is necessary to achieve the required
80% TSS reduction for a site, the applicant shall utilize the following
formula to calculate TSS reduction:
|
R = A + B - (A x B)/100
|
|
Where:
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|
R
|
=
|
Total TSS percent load removal from application of both BMPs.
|
|
A
|
=
|
The TSS percent removal rate applicable to the first BMP.
|
|
B
|
=
|
The TSS percent removal rate applicable to the second BMP.
|
6.
Stormwater management measures shall also be designed to reduce, to the maximum extent feasible, the post-construction nutrient load of the anticipated load from the developed site in stormwater runoff generated from the water quality design storm. In achieving reduction of nutrients to the maximum extent feasible, the design of the site shall include green infrastructure BMPs that optimize nutrient removal while still achieving the performance standards in § 13-8.403P, Q and R.
7.
In accordance with the definition of FW1 at N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.4, stormwater
management measures shall be designed to prevent any increase in stormwater
runoff to waters classified as FW1.
8.
The Flood Hazard Area Control Act Rules at N.J.A.C. 7:13-4.1(c)1
establish 300-foot riparian zones along Category One waters, as designated
in the surface water quality standards at N.J.A.C. 7:9B, and certain
upstream tributaries to Category One waters. A person shall not undertake
a major development that is located within or discharges into a 300-foot
riparian zone without prior authorization from the Department under
N.J.A.C. 7:13.
9.
Pursuant to the Flood Hazard Area Control Act Rules at N.J.A.C. 7:13-11.2(j)3i,
runoff from the water quality design storm that is discharged within
a 300-foot riparian zone shall be treated in accordance with this
subsection to reduce the post-construction load of total suspended
solids by 95% of the anticipated load from the developed site, expressed
as an annual average.
10.
This stormwater runoff quality standards do not apply to the
construction of one individual single-family dwelling, provided that
it is not part of a larger development or subdivision that has received
preliminary or final site plan approval prior to December 3, 2018,
and that the motor vehicle surfaces are made of permeable material(s)
such as gravel, dirt, and/or shells.
R.
Stormwater Runoff Quantity Standards.
1.
This subsection contains the minimum design and performance standards
to control stormwater runoff quantity impacts of major development.
2.
In order to control stormwater runoff quantity impacts, the design engineer shall, using the assumptions and factors for stormwater runoff calculations at § 13-8.404, complete one of the following:
(a)
Demonstrate through hydrologic and hydraulic analysis that for
stormwater leaving the site, post-construction runoff hydrographs
for the two-, ten-, and 100-year storm events do not exceed, at any
point in time, the preconstruction runoff hydrographs for the same
storm events;
(b)
Demonstrate through hydrologic and hydraulic analysis that there
is no increase, as compared to the preconstruction condition, in the
peak runoff rates of stormwater leaving the site for the two-, ten-
and 100-year storm events and that the increased volume or change
in timing of stormwater runoff will not increase flood damage at or
downstream of the site. This analysis shall include the analysis of
impacts of existing land uses and projected land uses assuming full
development under existing zoning and land use ordinances in the drainage
area;
(c)
Design stormwater management measures so that the post-construction
peak runoff rates for the two-, ten- and 100-year storm events are
50%, 75% and 80%, respectively, of the preconstruction peak runoff
rates. The percentages apply only to the post-construction stormwater
runoff that is attributable to the portion of the site on which the
proposed development or project is to be constructed; or
(d)
In tidal flood hazard areas, stormwater runoff quantity analysis
in accordance with Subsection R2(a), (b) and (c) above is required
unless the design engineer demonstrates through hydrologic and hydraulic
analysis that the increased volume, change in timing, or increased
rate of the stormwater runoff, or any combination of the three will
not result in additional flood damage below the point of discharge
of the major development. No analysis is required if the stormwater
is discharged directly into any ocean, bay, inlet, or the reach of
any watercourse between its confluence with an ocean, bay, or inlet
and downstream of the first water control structure.
3.
The stormwater runoff quantity standards shall be applied at the
site's boundary to each abutting lot, roadway, watercourse, or receiving
storm sewer system.
[Ord. No. 06-07 § 13-8.404;
amended 4-13-2021 by Ord. No. 12-21]
A.
Stormwater runoff shall be calculated in accordance with the following:
1.
The design engineer shall calculate runoff using one of the following
methods:
(a)
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) methodology, including the NRCS Runoff Equation and Dimensionless Unit Hydrograph, as described in Chapters 7, 9, 10, 15 and 16 Part 630, Hydrology National Engineering Handbook, incorporated herein by reference as amended and supplemented. This methodology is additionally described in Technical Release 55 - Urban Hydrology for Small Watersheds (TR-55), dated June 1986, incorporated herein by reference as amended and supplemented. Information regarding the methodology is available from the Natural Resources Conservation Service website at https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE DOCUMENTS/stelprdb1044171.pdf or at United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, 220 Davison Avenue, Somerset, New Jersey 08873; or
(b)
The Rational Method for peak flow and the Modified Rational
Method for hydrograph computations. The Rational and Modified Rational
Methods are described in "Appendix A-9 Modified Rational Method" in
the Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control in New Jersey,
January 2014. This document is available from the State Soil Conservation
Committee or any of the Soil Conservation Districts listed at N.J.A.C.
2:90-1.3(a)3. The location, address, and telephone number for each
Soil Conservation District is available from the State Soil Conservation
Committee, PO Box 330, Trenton, New Jersey 08625. The document is
also available at http://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/anr/pdf/2014NJSoilErosionControlStandardsComplete.pdf.
2.
For the purpose of calculating runoff coefficients and groundwater
recharge, there is a presumption that the preconstruction condition
of a site or portion thereof is a wooded land use with good hydrologic
condition. The term "runoff coefficient" applies to both the NRCS
methodology above at § 13-8.404A1(a) and the Rational and
Modified Rational Methods at § 13-8.404A1(b). A runoff coefficient
or a groundwater recharge land cover for an existing condition may
be used on all or a portion of the site if the design engineer verifies
that the hydrologic condition has existed on the site or portion of
the site for at least five years without interruption prior to the
time of application. If more than one land cover have existed on the
site during the five years immediately prior to the time of application,
the land cover with the lowest runoff potential shall be used for
the computations. In addition, there is the presumption that the site
is in good hydrologic condition (if the land use type is pasture,
lawn, or park), with good cover (if the land use type is woods), or
with good hydrologic condition and conservation treatment (if the
land use type is cultivation).
3.
In computing preconstruction stormwater runoff, the design engineer
shall account for all significant land features and structures, such
as ponds, wetlands, depressions, hedgerows, or culverts, that may
reduce preconstruction stormwater runoff rates and volumes.
4.
In computing stormwater runoff from all design storms, the design
engineer shall consider the relative stormwater runoff rates and/or
volumes of pervious and impervious surfaces separately to accurately
compute the rates and volume of stormwater runoff from the site. To
calculate runoff from unconnected impervious cover, urban impervious
area modifications as described in the NRCS Technical Release 55 -
Urban Hydrology for Small Watersheds or other methods may be employed.
5.
If the invert of the outlet structure of a stormwater management
measure is below the flood hazard design flood elevation as defined
at N.J.A.C. 7:13, the design engineer shall take into account the
effects of tailwater in the design of structural stormwater management
measures.
B.
Groundwater recharge may be calculated in accordance with the following:
The New Jersey Geological Survey Report GSR-32, A Method for Evaluating
Groundwater-Recharge Areas in New Jersey, incorporated herein by reference
as amended and supplemented. Information regarding the methodology
is available from the New Jersey Stormwater Best Management Practices
Manual; at the New Jersey Geological Survey website at https://www.nj.gov/dep/njgs/pricelst/gsreport/gsr32.pdf;
or at New Jersey Geological and Water Survey, 29 Arctic Parkway, PO
Box 420 Mail Code 29-01, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420.
[Ord. No. 06-07 § 13-8.405;
amended 4-13-2021 by Ord. No. 12-21]
A.
Technical guidance for stormwater management measures can be found
in the documents listed below, which are available to download from
the Department's website at http://www.nj.gov/dep/stormwater/bmp_manual2.htm.
1.
Guidelines for stormwater management measures are contained in the
New Jersey Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual, as amended
and supplemented. Information is provided on stormwater management
measures such as, but not limited to, those listed in Tables 1, 2,
and 3.
2.
Additional maintenance guidance is available on the Department's
website at https://www.njstormwater.org/maintenance_guidance.htm.
B.
Submissions required for review by the Department should be mailed
to: The Division of Water Quality, New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection, Mail Code 401-02B, PO Box 420, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420.
[Ord. No. 06-07 § 13-8.406; 4-13-2021 by Ord. No. 12-21]
A.
Site design features identified under § 13.8.403F above, or alternative designs in accordance with § 13-8.403G above, to prevent discharge of trash and debris from drainage systems shall comply with the following standard to control passage of solid and floatable materials through storm drain inlets. For purposes of this subsection, "solid and floatable materials" means sediment, debris, trash, and other floating, suspended, or settleable solids. For exemptions to this standard, see § 13-8.406A2 below.
1.
Design engineers shall use one of the following grates whenever they
use a grate in pavement or another ground surface to collect stormwater
from that surface into a storm drain or surface water body under that
grate:
(a)
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) bicycle
-safe grate, which is described in Chapter 2.4 of the NJDOT Bicycle
Compatible Roadways and Bikeways Planning and Design Guidelines; or
(b)
A different grate, if each individual clear space in that grate
has an area of no more than seven square inches or is no greater than
0.5 inches across the smallest dimension. Examples of grates subject
to this standard include grates in grate inlets, the grate portion
(non-curb-opening portion) of combination inlets, grates on storm
sewer manholes, ditch grates, trench grates, and grates of spacer
bars in slotted drains. Examples of ground surfaces include surfaces
of roads (including bridges), driveways, parking areas, bikeways,
plazas, sidewalks, lawns, fields, open channels, and stormwater system
floors used to collect stormwater from the surface into a storm drain
or surface water body.
(c)
For curb-opening inlets, including curb-opening inlets in combination
inlets, the clear space in that curb opening, or each individual clear
space if the curb opening has two or more clear spaces, shall have
an area of no more than seven square inches or be no greater than
two inches across the smallest dimension.
2.
The standard in Subsection A1 above does not apply:
(a)
Where each individual clear space in the curb opening in existing
curb-opening inlet does not have an area of more than nine square
inches;
(b)
Where the municipality agrees that the standards would cause
inadequate hydraulic performance that could not practicably be overcome
by using additional or larger storm drain inlets;
(c)
Where flows from the water quality design storm as specified
in N.J.A.C. 7:8 are conveyed through any device (e.g., end-of-pipe
netting facility, manufactured treatment device, or a catch basin
hood) that is designed, at a minimum, to prevent delivery of all solid
and floatable materials that could not pass through one of the following:
(1)
A rectangular space 4.625 inches long and 1.5 inches
wide (this option does not apply for outfall netting facilities);
or
(2)
A bar screen having a bar spacing of 0.5 inch.
(3)
Note that these exemptions do not authorize any
infringement of requirements in the Residential Site Improvement Standards
for bicycle-safe grates in new residential development [N.J.A.C. 5:21-4.18(b)2
and 7.4(b)1].
(d)
Where flows are conveyed through a trash rack that has parallel
bars with one-inch spacing between the bars, to the elevation of the
water quality design storm as specified in N.J.A.C. 7:8; or
(e)
Where the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
determines, pursuant to the New Jersey Register of Historic Places
Rules at N.J.A.C. 7:4-7.2(c), that action to meet this standard is
an undertaking that constitutes an encroachment or will damage or
destroy the New Jersey Register listed historic property.
[Ord. No. 06-07 § 13-8.407;
amended 4-13-2021 by Ord. No. 12-21]
A.
This section sets forth requirements to protect public safety through
the proper design and operation of stormwater management BMPs. This
section applies to any new stormwater management BMP.
B.
The provisions of this section are not intended to preempt more stringent
municipal or county safety requirements for new or existing stormwater
management BMPs. Municipal and county stormwater management plans
and ordinances may, pursuant to their authority, require existing
stormwater management BMPs to be retrofitted to meet one or more of
the safety standards in § 13-8.407C1, 2, and 3 for trash
racks, overflow grates, and escape provisions at outlet structures.
C.
Requirements for Trash Racks, Overflow Grates and Escape Provisions.
1.
A trash rack is a device designed to catch trash and debris and prevent
the clogging of outlet structures. Trash racks shall be installed
at the intake to the outlet from the stormwater management BMP to
ensure proper functioning of the BMP outlets in accordance with the
following:
(a)
The trash rack shall have parallel bars, with no greater than
six-inch spacing between the bars;
(b)
The trash rack shall be designed so as not to adversely affect
the hydraulic performance of the outlet pipe or structure;
(c)
The average velocity of flow through a clean trash rack is not
to exceed 2.5 feet per second under the full range of stage and discharge.
Velocity is to be computed on the basis of the net area of opening
through the rack; and
(d)
The trash rack shall be constructed of rigid, durable, and corrosion-resistant
material and designed to withstand a perpendicular live loading of
300 pounds per square foot.
2.
An overflow grate is designed to prevent obstruction of the overflow
structure. If an outlet structure has an overflow grate, such grate
shall meet the following requirements:
(a)
The overflow grate shall be secured to the outlet structure
but removable for emergencies and maintenance.
(b)
The overflow grate spacing shall be no less than two inches
across the smallest dimension
(c)
The overflow grate shall be constructed and installed to be
rigid, durable, and corrosion-resistant, and shall be designed to
withstand a perpendicular live loading of 300 pounds per square foot.
3.
Stormwater management BMPs shall include escape provisions as follows:
(a)
If a stormwater management BMP has an outlet structure, escape provisions shall be incorporated in or on the structure. Escape provisions include the installation of permanent ladders, steps, rungs, or other features that provide easily accessible means of egress from stormwater management BMPs. With the prior approval of the municipality pursuant to § 13-8.407C, a freestanding outlet structure may be exempted from this requirement;
(b)
Safety ledges shall be constructed on the slopes of all new stormwater management BMPs having a permanent pool of water deeper than 2 1/2 feet. Safety ledges shall be comprised of two steps. Each step shall be four feet to six feet in width. One step shall be located approximately 2 1/2 feet below the permanent water surface, and the second step shall be located one to 1 1/2 feet above the permanent water surface. See § 13-8.407E for an illustration of safety ledges in a stormwater management BMP; and
(c)
In new stormwater management BMPs, the maximum interior slope
for an earthen dam, embankment, or berm shall not be steeper than
three horizontal to one vertical.
D.
Variance or Exemption from Safety Standard. A variance or exemption
from the safety standards for stormwater management BMPs may be granted
only upon a written finding by the municipality that the variance
or exemption will not constitute a threat to public safety.
E.
Safety Ledge Illustration.
|
Elevation View - Basin Safety Ledge Configuration
 |
[Ord. No. 06-2007 § 13-8.408;
amended 4-13-2021 by Ord. No. 12-21]
A.
Submission of Site Development Stormwater Plan.
1.
Whenever an applicant seeks municipal approval of a development subject to this section, the applicant shall submit all of the required components of the checklist for the site development stormwater plan at § 13-8.408C below as part of the submission of the application for approval.
2.
The applicant shall demonstrate that the project meets the standards
set forth in this section.
B.
Site Development Stormwater Plan Approval. The applicant's site development
project shall be reviewed as a part of the review process by the municipal
board or official from which municipal approval is sought. That municipal
board or official shall consult the municipality's review engineer
to determine if all of the checklist requirements have been satisfied
and to determine if the project meets the standards set forth in this
section.
C.
Submission of Site Development Stormwater Plan. The following information
shall be required:
1.
Topographic Base Map. The reviewing engineer may require upstream
tributary drainage system information as necessary. It is recommended
that the topographic base map of the site be submitted which extends
a minimum of 200 feet beyond the limits of the proposed development,
at a scale of one inch equals 200 feet or greater, showing two-foot
contour intervals. The map as appropriate may indicate the following:
existing surface water drainage, shorelines, steep slopes, soils,
erodible soils, perennial or intermittent streams that drain into
or upstream of the Category One waters, wetlands and floodplains along
with their appropriate buffer strips, marshlands and other wetlands,
pervious or vegetative surfaces, existing man-made structures, roads,
bearing and distances of property lines, and significant natural and
man-made features not otherwise shown.
2.
Environmental Site Analysis. A written and graphic description of
the natural and man-made features of the site and its surroundings
should be submitted. This description should include a discussion
of soil conditions, slopes, wetlands, waterways and vegetation on
the site. Particular attention should be given to unique, unusual,
or environmentally sensitive features and to those that provide particular
opportunities or constraints for development.
3.
Project Description and Site Plans. A map (or maps) at the scale
of the topographical base map indicating the location of existing
and proposed buildings roads, parking areas, utilities, structural
facilities for stormwater management and sediment control, and other
permanent structures. The map(s) shall also clearly show areas where
alterations will occur in the natural terrain and cover, including
lawns and other landscaping, and seasonal high groundwater elevations.
A written description of the site plan and justification for proposed
changes in natural conditions shall also be provided.
4.
Land Use Planning and Source Control Plan. This plan shall provide a demonstration of how the goals and standards of §§ 13-8.402 through 13-8.404 are being met. The focus of this plan shall be to describe how the site is being developed to meet the objective of controlling groundwater recharge, stormwater quality and stormwater quantity problems at the source by land management and source controls whenever possible.
5.
Stormwater Management Facilities Map. The following information,
illustrated on a map of the same scale as the topographic base map,
shall be included:
(a)
Total area to be disturbed, paved or built upon, proposed surface
contours, land area to be occupied by the stormwater management facilities
and the type of vegetation thereon, and details of the proposed plan
to control and dispose of stormwater.
(b)
Details of all stormwater management facility designs, during
and after construction, including discharge provisions, discharge
capacity for each outlet at different levels of detention and emergency
spillway provisions with maximum discharge capacity of each spillway.
6.
Calculations.
(a)
Comprehensive hydrologic and hydraulic design calculations for the predevelopment and post-development conditions for the design storms specified in § 13-8.403 of this section.
(b)
When the proposed stormwater management control measures depend
on the hydrologic properties of soils or require certain separation
from the seasonal high water table, then a soils report shall be submitted.
The soils report shall be based on on-site boring logs or soil pit
profiles. The number and location of required soil borings or soil
pits shall be determined based on what is needed to determine the
suitability and distribution of soils present at the location of the
control measure.
7.
Maintenance and Repair Plan. The design and planning of the stormwater management facility shall meet the maintenance requirements of § 13-8.409.
8.
Waiver From Submission Requirements. The municipal official or board reviewing an application under this section may, in consultation with the municipality's review engineer, waive submission of any of the requirements in § 13-8.408C.1 through 6 of this section when it can be demonstrated that the information requested is impossible to obtain or it would create a hardship on the applicant to obtain and its absence will not materially affect the review process.
[Ord. No. 06-2007 § 13-8.409; 4-13-2021 by Ord. No. 12-21]
B.
General Maintenance.
1.
The design engineer shall prepare a maintenance plan for the stormwater
management measures incorporated into the design of a major development.
2.
The maintenance plan shall contain specific preventative maintenance tasks and schedules; cost estimates, including estimated cost of sediment, debris, or trash removal; and the name, address, and telephone number of the person or persons responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance (including replacement). The plan shall contain information on BMP location, design, ownership, maintenance tasks and frequencies, and other details as specified in Chapter 8 of the NJ BMP Manual, as well as the tasks specific to the type of BMP, as described in the applicable chapter containing design specifics.
3.
If the maintenance plan identifies a person other than the property
owner (for example, a developer, a public agency or homeowners' association)
as having the responsibility for maintenance, the plan shall include
documentation of such person's or entity's agreement to assume this
responsibility, or of the owner's obligation to dedicate a stormwater
management facility to such person under an applicable ordinance or
regulation.
4.
Responsibility for maintenance shall not be assigned or transferred
to the owner or tenant of an individual property in a residential
development or project, unless such owner or tenant owns or leases
the entire residential development or project. The individual property
owner may be assigned incidental tasks, such as weeding of a green
infrastructure BMP, provided the individual agrees to assume these
tasks; however, the individual cannot be legally responsible for all
of the maintenance required.
5.
If the party responsible for maintenance identified under § 13-8.409B3
above is not a public agency, the maintenance plan and any future
revisions based on § 13-8.409B7 below shall be recorded
upon the deed of record for each property on which the maintenance
described in the maintenance plan must be undertaken.
6.
Preventative and corrective maintenance shall be performed to maintain
the functional parameters (storage volume, infiltration rates, inflow/outflow
capacity, etc.). of the stormwater management measure, including,
but not limited to, repairs or replacement to the structure; removal
of sediment, debris, or trash; restoration of eroded areas; snow and
ice removal; fence repair or replacement; restoration of vegetation;
and repair or replacement of nonvegetated linings.
7.
The party responsible for maintenance identified under § 13-8.409B3
above shall perform all of the following requirements:
(a)
Maintain a detailed log of all preventative and corrective maintenance
for the structural stormwater management measures incorporated into
the design of the development, including a record of all inspections
and copies of all maintenance-related work orders;
(b)
Evaluate the effectiveness of the maintenance plan at least
once per year and adjust the plan and the deed as needed; and
(c)
Retain and make available, upon request by any public entity
with administrative, health, environmental, or safety authority over
the site, the maintenance plan and the documentation required by § 13-8.409B6
and 7 above.
8.
The requirements of § 13-8.409B3 and 4 do not apply to
stormwater management facilities that are dedicated to and accepted
by the municipality or another governmental agency, subject to all
applicable municipal stormwater general permit conditions, as issued
by the Department.
9.
In the event that the stormwater management facility becomes a danger
to public safety or public health, or if it is in need of maintenance
or repair, the municipality shall so notify the responsible person,
in writing. Upon receipt of that notice, the responsible person shall
have 14 days to effect maintenance and repair of the facility in a
manner that is approved by the municipal engineer or his designee.
The municipality, in its discretion, may extend the time allowed for
effecting maintenance and repair for good cause. If the responsible
person fails or refuses to perform such maintenance and repair, the
municipality or county may immediately proceed to do so and shall
bill the cost thereof to the responsible person. Nonpayment of such
bill may result in a lien on the property.
C.
Nothing in this subsection shall preclude the municipality in which
the major development is located from requiring the posting of a performance
or maintenance guarantee in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53.
[Ord. No. 06-2007 § 13-8.410;
amended 4-13-2021 by Ord. No. 12-21]
Any person(s) who erects, constructs, alters, repairs, converts,
maintains, or uses any building, structure or land in violation of
this section shall be subject to the following penalties: minimum
fine of $100 or a maximum fine of $1,000 for each day the violation
exists.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 13-8.411, Penalties, Ord.
No. 06-2007, § 13-8.411, was repealed 4-13-2021 by Ord.
No. 12-21.
In filing an application for development, the applicant shall
comply with the following utility and public improvement standards:
A.
All electric, telephone and cable television lines shall be installed
underground except as noted below.
B.
Single family minor subdivisions and single family dwellings on existing
single family lots are both exempt from this requirement if adjoining
lots on the same side of the street have existing overhead service
connections.
C.
Lots which abut existing streets where overhead electric or telephone
distribution lines have been installed, which poles are not to be
relocated, may be supplied with electric and telephone service from
such overhead lines or extensions thereof but the service connections
to the structure from the overhead lines shall be installed underground.
D.
The applicant shall arrange with the serving utility for the underground
installation of utility supply lines and service connections in accordance
with the provisions of the applicable standard terms and conditions
incorporated as part of its tariff as are on file with the State of
New Jersey Board of Public Utility Commissioners. Where required,
the applicant shall also submit to the Planning Board prior to the
granting of preliminary approval a written instrument from each serving
utility that service will be provided.
E.
Except as crossings required for system distribution and individual
services, public utilities shall be routed within the road right-of-way.
F.
Utility easements shall be located along property lines.
G.
All work in connection with the installation of underground utilities
within the street right-of-way shall be completed sufficiently in
advance of the construction of curbs, pavement, sidewalks and other
surface installations to allow for complete settlement and compaction
by approved methods of all trenches and other excavations. In no case
shall any construction work be permitted over any excavation which
in the opinion of the Township Engineer has not completely settled
or been properly compacted.
A.
All uses and lots shall be properly connected with an approved functioning
sanitary sewer system that is adequate to accommodate the reasonable
needs of such a use or lot prior to the issuance of a Certificate
of Occupancy. The design and installation shall be adequate to handle
all present and probable future development. Plans and specifications
shall be submitted for approval by the Township.
B.
If a public sewer system is not in place or cannot be extended, then
a community disposal system may be provided where approved by the
Planning Board, Township Health Department; Township Engineer and
applicable State statutes. Individual septic systems shall be consistent
with the latest NJDEP approved Wastewater Management Plan.
C.
All proposals for new public sewer systems or extensions to existing
public sewer systems or the installation of "dry lines" or the use
of individual subsurface or community disposal systems shall comply
with the requirements of the Township of Roxbury Health Department,
Engineering Department, Public Works Department and applicable State
statues.
D.
Before the Planning Board considers any minor subdivision, the Health
Officer shall have approved each lot as capable of proper sewage disposal,
either by being connectable to the public sewage disposal system or
by use of some other approved method pursuant to local and State regulation.
E.
Capacity allocation by the Roxbury Township Utility Committee or
Director of Public Works, as applicable, and authorization by the
Governing Body shall be obtained as a condition of approval.
F.
If a public sanitary sewer system will be provided to the area within
a six-year period as indicated in the municipal sewer master plan,
Official Map, or other official document, the municipality may require
installation of a capped system (mains, only) within the road right-of-way;
or alternatively the municipality may require a payment in lieu of
the improvement. Capped sanitary sewers shall be allowed only in areas
indicated for sewer service in that of New Jersey Statewide Water
Quality Management (WQM) Plans and where permitted by the NJDEP through
sewer connection approval.
G.
System Planning, Design, and Placement.
1.
The planning, design, construction, installation, modification, and
operation of any treatment works shall be in accordance with the applicable
NJDEP regulations implementing the New Jersey Water Pollution Control
Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et seq.), the New Jersey Water Quality Planning
Act (N.J.S.A. 58:11A-1 et seq.), and the Residential Site Improvement
Standards, N.J.A.C. 5:21-6, Sanitary Sewers, and approved by the Director
of Public Works. A comprehensive analysis which specifies the system
design shall be prepared and submitted for Township approval.
2.
All sanitary sewers, including outfalls, shall be designed to carry
at least twice the estimated average design flow when flowing half
full. In the case of large interceptor sewer systems, consideration
may be given to modified designs.
3.
Average daily residential sewer flow shall be calculated in accordance
with current NJDEP Regulations.
4.
System design and placement shall comply with the specifications
set forth in NJDEP Regulations.
5.
Plans for sanitary system shall reflect New Jersey State Regulations
and Guidelines which implement the New Jersey Water Pollution Control
Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et seq.) and the New Jersey Water Quality Planning
Act (N.J.S.A. 58:11A-1 et seq.).
6.
The most desirable location for sanitary sewer mains shall be within
the municipal right-of-way at or near the center line of the paved
cartway.
7.
Curved sewers shall not be approved. The minimum pipe diameter shall
be eight (8) inch; and manhole spacing shall not exceed three hundred
(300) feet.
8.
Easements, which shall be in a form approved by the Municipal Engineer
and Attorney, shall be required for all sanitary sewer lines which
are not within a public right-of-way. Easements shall be a minimum
of twenty (20) feet wide for sanitary sewers up to fifteen (15) feet
deep; for sewers more than fifteen (15) feet deep, easements shall
be thirty (30) feet wide. (Depth of sewer shall be measured from the
design outlet invert of the pipe to the surface of the proposed final
grading). Generally, sewers greater than fifteen (15) feet deep are
not recommended.
9.
As with water lines, common sanitary sewer service, a cost efficient
design may be permitted for multifamily housing where there is an
entity, such as a homeowners association, approved by the Township,
responsible for the maintenance of the common laterals.
10.
Minimum Slope.
(a)
All sewers shall be designed to meet NJDEP slope standards.
(b)
All sewers shall be designed to flow with a minimum velocity
of two (2) feet per second and a maximum velocity of ten (10) feet
per second at full flow based on Manning's Formula with n= 0.013.
When PVC pipe is used, an n factor of 0.010 may be used. Inverted
siphons shall be designed for minimum velocity of six (6) feet per
second.
11.
Pipe Materials.
(a)
The applicant shall submit for approval details of the planned
pipes, joints, fittings, etc. All materials used for sanitary sewer
systems shall be manufactured in the United States, wherever available,
as governed by Chapter 107, Laws 1982 of the State of New Jersey,
effective date October 3, 1982. Specifications referred to below,
such as ASA, ASTM, AWWA, etc. shall be the latest revision.
(b)
Materials used in the construction of sewers, force mains, and
outfalls shall be as follows: Gravity sewers shall be constructed
of reinforced concrete, ductile iron, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or
acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) plastic pipe. Reinforced concrete
pipe shall be used only in sizes 24: and larger. Inverted siphons,
force mains, and outfalls shall be constructed of ductile iron pipe
unless otherwise permitted by the municipality. Inverted siphons shall
consist of two pipes with provisions for flushing. Flow control gates
shall be provided in the chambers.
(c)
Any sewer within one hundred (100) feet of a water supply well
or a below-grade reservoir shall be of steel, reinforced concrete,
cast iron, or other suitable material; shall be properly protected
by completely watertight construction; and shall be tested for watertight
construction; and shall be tested for watertightness after installation.
(d)
Reinforced concrete pipe shall meet all the requirements of
ASTM Specification C-76. All pipe should be Class IV strength except
where stronger pipe is required.
(1)
For depths less than three (3) feet, measured from
the top of the pipe, installed under traffic areas, Marston Class
IV pipe shall be required.
(2)
The trench depths and bedding shall be the pipe
classes noted, installed when site conditions allow with Class C,
Ordinary Bedding.
(3)
The existence of clay soils and other unusual loading
conditions shall be given special consideration.
(e)
Polyvinyl chloride sewer pipe (PVC) shall have bell and spigot
ends and O-Ring rubber gasketed joints. PVC pipe and fittings shall
conform to ASTM D-3034, with a wall thickness designation of SDR 35
(minimum).
(1)
The plastic material from which the pipe and fittings
are extruded shall be impact types of PVC, unplasticized, having high
mechanical strength and maximum chemical resistance conforming to
Type I, Grade 1, of the specification for rigid polyvinyl chloride
compounds, ASTM D-1784.
(2)
Pipe shall be free from defects, bubbles, and other
imperfections in accordance with accepted commercial practice. The
adequacy of the pipe shall be demonstrated, if required, by a test
at the manufacturing plant in accordance with ASTM D-2444 for impact
and ASTM C 2412 for Deflection and Pipe Stiffness, latest revisions.
(3)
Joints shall conform to ASTM D-3212. Rubber ring
gaskets shall conform to ASTM F-477. The gasket shall be the sole
element depended upon to make the joint watertight.
(4)
The pipe shall be installed as specified in ASTM
D-2321, latest revision. In no case shall less than a Class III material
be used for bedding and haunching material unless approved in writing
by the Township Engineer. Particular attention shall be given to the
special requirements for installing pipe in unstable soil or excessive
ground water. Any additional cost for materials used under these trench
conditions shall be borne by the applicant.
(5)
Plastic riser pipe for cleanouts shall be polyvinyl
chloride sewer pipe (PVC) as above specified, or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene
(ABS). All joints shall have flexible elastomeric seals.
(f)
Ductile Iron Pipe shall be centrifugally cast in metal or sand-lined
molds to AWWA C151. The joint shall be of a type that employs a single
elongated grooved gasket to effect the joint seal, such as United
States Cast Iron Pipe Company's Tyton Joint, James B. Clow & Sons,
Inc., "Bell-Tite", or approved equal. Pipe should be furnished with
flanges where connections to flange fittings are required. Pipe shall
be Class 52 (minimum). The outside of the pipe shall be coated with
a uniform thickness of hot applied coal-tar coating and the inside
lined with cement in accordance with AWWA C104. Ductile iron pipe
shall be installed with Class C, Ordinary Bedding, when site conditions
allow.
(g)
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) pipe and fittings shall
conform to ASTM D-2751 and be installed in accordance with ASTM D-2321
as herein modified. All joints shall be made in accordance with ASTM
D-3212 using flexible rubber gaskets conforming to ASTM F-477.
12.
Pipe Bedding shall be provided as specified in Design and Construction
of Sanitary and Storm Sewers, ASCE Manuals and Reports on Engineering
Practice No. 37, prepared by A Joint Committee of the American Society
of Civil Engineers and the Water Pollution Control Federation, New
York, 1969.
13.
Manholes.
(a)
Manholes shall be provided at ends of sewer lines, at intersections,
and at changes of grade or alignments.
(b)
Spacing intervals between manholes shall not exceed four hundred
(400) feet for eighteen (18) inch pipe or less or five hundred (500)
feet for larger pipe sizes.
(c)
Where sewers enter manholes and the difference in crown elevation
between the incoming and outgoing pipes is equal to or greater than
two (2) feet, drop pipes shall be provided and drop manholes shall
be built.
(d)
Manholes shall be precast concrete. Brick or concrete block
manholes may be approved by the Director of Public Works under special
conditions. Brick or concrete block manholes shall be coated with
two (2) coats of Portland cement mortar and a seal coating of an acceptable
waterproofing tar, asphalt or polyplastic alloy, with enough time
allowed for proper bond between seal coats.
(e)
If precast manhole barrels and cones are used, they shall conform
to ASTM specification C-478, with round rubber gasketed joints, conforming
to ASTM specification C-923. Maximum absorption shall be nine (9%)
percent in accordance with ASTM specification C-478, method A. The
entire outside surface of the manhole shall be coated with a bituminous
waterproofing material. Cracked manholes shall not be used. The top
riser section of precast manholes shall terminate less than one (1)
foot below the finished grade to provide for proper adjustment.
(f)
Manhole frames and covers shall be of cast iron conforming to
specification ASTM A-48 Class 30 and be suitable for H-20 loading
capacity. All manhole covers in unpaved Rights-of-Way or in remote
areas shall be provided with a locking device. In order to allow the
municipality to plan better for system management, the name of the
municipality, the year, and the words "SANITARY SEWER" shall be cast
integrally in the cover.
(g)
Watertight and low-profile frames and covers shall be utilized
where applicable and should conform to the applicable ASTM specifications.
(h)
Manholes shall be supplied with suitable adapters (s or gaskets)
for the various pipe materials used. Existing manholes shall be core
bored and fit with a gas and water tight rubber seal approved by the
Director of Public Works.
14.
Laterals/Inspection Ports.
(a)
The house connection or lateral from the street main to the
inspection ports shall be considered an integral part of the sanitary
sewer system. The type of material used for the lateral shall be the
material used for the main line sewer construction and
(b)
Unless connection is made to an existing sewer main utilizing
a saddle, way connections shall be the same as the material used at
the junction of the house connection and the sewer main.
(c)
Bends in house connection lines shall be made using standard
fittings. A riser with a cleanout at grade shall be used at the point
terminating municipal jurisdiction. This inspection port or observation
tee shall be fitted with a metallic cap placed two (2) feet from the
outside face of the curb between the curb and sidewalk if installed.
If curbs are not required, the inspection port shall be placed one
(1) foot beyond the property line in the municipal Right-of-Way.
(d)
Connections beyond the inspection port is within the jurisdiction
of the Construction Official through its Plumbing Inspector and the
pipe size and specifications shall be under the regulations and requirements
of the Construction Official.
(e)
Inspection ports placed in paved areas shall have a cast iron
frame and cover with the word "sewer" inscribed over the inspection
port.
15.
Pumping Stations And Force Mains.
(a)
All pump stations shall be provided with a communitor subject
to approval by the Director of Public Works.
(b)
Each pump station shall be provided with an emergency independent
power source capable of providing for uninterrupted service for the
facility.
(c)
All pumping stations shall include an enclosure to protect the
generator, transfer switch, pump controls, water supply, main disconnect,
circuit breakers and other related equipment as needed. The enclosure
shall be a permanent independent structure conforming to the National
Building Code. The enclosure shall be constructed of low maintenance
material subject to approval of the Director of Public Works.
(d)
All pumping stations shall be accessible by paved asphalt driveways
and parking areas. The paved area shall extend to the structure doorway
for maintenance of equipment. The paved area shall also extend to
provide serviceability to the pumps. The entire pump station shall
be enclosed by a low maintenance fence which shall be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Public Works.
(e)
Before the Township considers a proposal for a new pump station,
the developer must demonstrate to the Township's satisfaction that
alternate designs utilizing gravity systems are not feasible.
16.
Force Mains.
(a)
All force mains shall be constructed ductile of iron pipe. The
pipe shall have a minimum cover of forty-eight (48) inches to finished
grade measured from the top of the pipe. Restrained joints shall be
provided if required by the Director of Public Works.
(b)
The sanitary sewer manhole receiving the force main discharge
shall be protected from deterioration by means as reviewed and approved
by the Director of Public Works.
A.
Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, every principal
use and every lot shall be provided with an approved and functioning
water supply system that is adequate to accommodate the reasonable
needs of such use or lot. The design and installation shall be adequate
to handle all present and probable future development.
B.
Subdivisions shall provide for the installation of water mains, fire
hydrants, valves and connections to each lot. Said water mains shall
be connected to an established water supply system that will adequately
serve anticipated needs; or in lieu thereof, the subdivider shall
establish a new water supply system of sufficient capacity and adequate
storage facilities to serve anticipated needs.
C.
Fire protection shall be furnished for any development connected
to a community water supply system. The domestic demand and fire demand
shall be included in the total system demand.
D.
All proposals for new public community water supplies or extensions
to existing public water systems or the installation of dry lines,
or use of wells and other water sources shall comply with the requirements
of the Township of Roxbury Health Department and applicable State
statutes.
E.
If a public water supply system will be provided to the area within
a six-year period as indicated in the municipal water master plan,
Official Map, or other official document, a municipality may require
installation of a capped system or "dry lines" (mains only) within
the road right-of-way; or alternatively, a municipality may require
a payment in lieu of the improvement.
F.
All proposals for new public community water supplies or extensions
to existing public community water supply systems that either: (1)
include fifty (50) or more service connections, (2) generate a demand
of more than six thousand (6,000) gallons per day, or (3) are more
than one thousand five hundred (1500) feet in length, must receive
a permit from the Bureau of Safe Drinking Water in the New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection, prior to the construction
and use of water supply facilities.
G.
Capacity.
1.
The water supply system shall be adequate to handle the necessary
flow based on complete development.
2.
The demand rates for all uses shall be considered in computing the
total system demand. Where fire protection is provided, the system
should be capable of providing the required fire demand plus the required
domestic demand.
3.
Average daily residential consumption shall be computed in accordance
with the housing unit type and size data in accordance with NJDEP
Regulations.
4.
Nonresidential flows shall be computed in accordance with NJDEP Regulations.
5.
Fire protection shall be furnished for any development connected
to the municipal water supply system.
6.
Minimum fire flows shall be based on recommendations by the American
Insurance Association and the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
7.
The water system shall be designed to carry peak hour flows and be
capable of delivering the peak hourly demands in accordance with NJDEP
regulations.
H.
Fire Hydrants.
1.
Hydrants shall be spaced to provide necessary fire flow, and the
average area per hydrant typically should not exceed one hundred twenty
thousand (120,000) square feet. In addition, hydrants shall be spaced
so that each residence shall be within five hundred (500) feet of
a hydrant.
2.
A hydrant shall be located at all low points and air relief valves
at all high points in accordance with NJDEP Bureau of Safe Drinking
Water regulations.
3.
Hydrants shall be located at the ends of lines, and valves of full
line size shall be provided after hydrant tees at the ends of all
dead lines and lines which may be extended in the future.
4.
Size, type, and installation of hydrants shall be in accordance with
local practice, or shall conform to the American Water Works Association
standard for Dry Barrel Fire Hydrants (AWWA C-502). Hydrants shall
have at least three (3) outlets; one outlet shall be a pumper outlet
and other outlets shall be at least two and one-half (2 1/2)
inch nominal size. Street main connections should be not less than
six (6) inches in diameter. Hose threads on outlets shall conform
to National Standard dimensions. A valve shall be provided on connections
between hydrants and street mains. All pipe, fittings, and appurtenances
supplying fire hydrants shall be AQ or ASTM-approved.
I.
Water Supply - System Design and Placement.
1.
System design and placement shall comply with all applicable NJDEP,
AWWA, Municipal Standards, and Residential Site Improvement Standards,
N.J.A.C. 5:21-5, Water Supply. A comprehensive analysis which specifies
the system design shall be prepared and submitted for Township approval.
2.
Water and sanitary sewer mains generally shall be separated a distance
of at least ten (10) feet horizontally. If such lateral separation
is not possible, the pipes shall be in separate trenches with the
sewer at least eighteen (18) inches below the bottom of the water
main; or such other separation as approved by the New Jersey Department
of Environmental Protection shall be made. In general, the vertical
separation at a crossing of water and sewer line shall be at least
eighteen (18) inches. Where this is not possible, the sewer shall
be constructed of ductile iron pipe using mechanical or slip-on joints,
for a distance of at least ten (10) feet on either side of the crossing;
or other suitable protection shall be provided. Water mains shall
have a minimum cover of five (5) feet from top of pipe to finished
grade.
3.
Distribution mains shall be connected into loops so that the supply
may be brought to the consumer from more than one direction. In balancing
loops in a design, the Hardy Cross method or an equivalent method
shall be used.
4.
Valves shall be located on distribution mains so that no more than
one street or block would be out of service for a single break. They
shall be located in all small branches off larger mains; and where
eight (8) inch or larger lines intersect, a valve shall be located
in each branch. At street intersections, valves shall be located in
line with the property line for ease in finding in the event of a
break, or as per directed by the Township Engineer. Valves shall be
resilient seated gate valves conforming to the standard AWWA C-509.
5.
Arteries and secondary feeder mains shall be valved so that not more
than one-quarter (1/4) of a mile would be affected by a single break.
Geared valves on sixteen (16) inch mains or larger shall be furnished.
6.
Dead ends shall not be permitted without permission of the municipality
and, in any case, shall not be permitted in excess of four hundred
(400) feet. If dead-end lines are permitted, they shall be provided
with a hydrant as a means of flushing.
7.
No pipe shall be placed on private property unless the owner of the
land is to own or operate the pipe, or an easement deeded to the municipality
is obtained. All easements shall be unrestricted, and a minimum of
twenty (20) feet wide or wider if necessary unless otherwise specified
by utility companies.
8.
House Service Connections. A service connection consists of the pipe
and appurtenances between the municipal street main and any customer's
property line. A house service connection shall be comprised of a
corporation stop at the main, a curb stop, and an inside compression
stop, before and after the meter, in that order. The corporation and
curb stops shall be compression types. Meters shall be located as
specified by the public or private water supplier. Service line valves
and fittings shall conform to the standard AWWA C800.
(a)
Separate water service for each unit shall be utilized for detached
housing where maintenance is the responsibility of the individual
homeowner.
(b)
Common water service connections, a cost efficient design, may
be allowed for multifamily housing where there is an entity (such
as a homeowners association) responsible for the maintenance of the
common water laterals. Where common laterals are utilized, individual
water shutoffs shall be provided for each unit as approved by the
Township.
9.
In cases where comprehensive water systems are constructed by developers,
the meter(s) shall be furnished by the applicant and be of a manufacture
and type approved by the municipality. The meter(s) shall read in
"gallons."
10.
Where water will be supplying a private development, a main
meter shall be installed on the water main entering the development
as approved by the Director of Public Works.
J.
Pipe Size.
1.
Water mains shall be a minimum diameter of eight (8) inches unless
another size is required for fire flow and other criteria as determined
by Hardy-Cross method or other appropriate procedures.
2.
House service connection pipe shall be a minimum diameter of three
quarter (3/4) inch unless otherwise indicated by Hardy-Cross method
or other appropriate procedures.
K.
Pipe Materials. Pipe materials used in the construction of water
mains shall be cement lined ductile iron, pre-stressed concrete cylinder
pipe. All pipe and appurtenances shall comply with the latest applicable
American Water Works Association (AWWA) Standards.
1.
Ductile iron pipe, appurtenances, and fittings shall comply with
AWWA-C110 and C153 (fittings), C111 (gasket joints) C115 (flanged
joints), and C151 (pipe). Thickness shall be designed in accordance
with AWWA-C150 and be a minimum of Class 52. It shall be cement mortar-lined
in accordance with AWWA-C104. Joint shall conform to AWWA-C111 and
be equal to TYTON. In aggressive soils, ductile iron pipe wrapped
in polythylene according to AWWA C105 shall be used if it is suitable
system to prevent corrosion. The developer's engineer shall certify
the ability of whatever pipe materials are chosen to resist all degradation
caused by soil conditions. The exterior of the ductile iron pipe shall
be converted with a coal-tar, epoxy-type coating where such protection
is necessary (I3, in acidic soil conditions).
2.
Pre-stressed concrete cylinder pipe with rubber and steel joints
shall conform to AWWA Specifications C301.
3.
Suitable adapters to flanged fittings shall be furnished where required.
4.
Valves. Gate valves shall be cast-iron body with double disc gates,
bronze-mounted. Valves shall be full size, and those on sixteen (16)
inch mains or larger shall be geared and have suitable bypasses. Valve
boxes shall be of the adjustable type, with the cover marked "water"
and direction of valve operation indicated.
5.
House service connection pipe shall be type K copper.
A.
The above improvements shall be subject to the inspection and approval
of the Township Engineer or his duly authorized representative who
shall be notified by registered mail by the applicant at least seventy-two
(72) hours in advance of the time of each phase of construction.
B.
No underground installation shall be covered until inspected and
approved.
C.
Prior to requesting any inspections, the applicant shall deposit
with the Township Financial Officer, a fee in the form of cash to
cover the cost of construction inspection in subdivisions, site plans
and infrastructure which the Township will be responsible for operation
and/or maintenance.
D.
No trenches shall be left open overnight without adequate protection
as required by the Township Engineer.
The issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any residence
within a major subdivision shall be accompanied by a statement from
the Township Engineer that all public improvements affecting the residence
in question have been installed or adequately bonded pursuant to the
MLUL and a statement from the Township Attorney that all required
deeds of dedication have been reviewed and approved.
Prior to the commencement of any construction, the applicant
shall arrange for a pre-construction conference with the Township
Engineer. Such conferences shall be attended by the applicant and
his engineer or contractor as well as the Township Engineer.
When the subdivider has constructed and installed the streets,
drainage facilities, curbs, sidewalks, street signs, monuments and
other improvements in accordance with Township regulations, standards
and specifications and desires the Township to accept said improvements,
he shall, in writing, by certified mail addressed to the Township
Clerk with copies thereof to the Township Engineer, request the Township
Engineer to make a semifinal inspection of said improvements. Accompanying
this request, the subdivider must submit a mylar and two sealed prints
of the originally approved subdivision plans that have been updated
to show the final as-built condition of all improvements including
all subsurface utilities and drains. The Township Engineer shall inspect
all improvements of which said notice has been filed and shall prepare
a detailed report, in writing, with the Township Council indicating
either approval, partial approval or rejection of such improvements
with a statement of reasons for any rejection. The cost of the improvements
as approved or rejected shall be set forth.
In filing an application for development, the applicant shall
comply with Residential Site Improvement Standards, N.J.A.C. 5:21-4,
Streets and Parking, and with the following road, intersection, sight
triangle, curb, sidewalk and driveway standards:
This section establishes standards for road and associated improvements
and the design of streets serving residential and nonresidential projects
as they relate to subdivision and site plan. The purpose is to:
Create a well planned community.
Promote the safety and convenience of vehicular traffic.
Protect the safety of neighborhood residents.
Assure appropriate drainage flows.
Minimize costs for maintenance and repair of infrastructure.
Maintain the character of the area while providing for safety
improvements along existing and proposed roads.
The functional street classification system divides Roxbury's
roadways into the following classifications based upon the current
Master Plan:
A.
Major Arterial - Highest road classification. The primary function
is to serve as an interregional road conveying traffic between centers.
Access is limited.
B.
Arterial - Interconnects and augments the major arterial system and
serves as interregional road. Accommodates trips of shorter lengths.
Operating speeds and service levels are lower than major arterials.
C.
Secondary Arterial - Primary function is to carry through traffic
from municipality to municipality and distribute traffic between residential
access (local) streets and the arterial system.
D.
Residential Collector - Primary function is to carry traffic between
arterial and residential access streets.
E.
Residential Access (local) - Lowest road classification. Provides
frontage for access to lots and carries traffic having destination
or origin on the street itself. Designed to carry the least amount
of traffic at the lowest speed.
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Secondary Arterial
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Residential Collector
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Residential Access Streets
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I-80
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Howard Boulevard (C.R. 615)
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Emmans Road
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All others
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Berkshire Valley Road (C.R. 642)
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Mountain Road
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Arterial
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Lakeside Boulevard (C.R. 602 and 631)
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Mooney Road
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Route 46
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Mount Arlington Boulevard (C.R. 616)
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Conklin Road
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Route 206
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Hillside Ave (C.R. 619) and Hillside Ave N
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Righter Road
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Route 10
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Eyland Avenue
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Mary Louise Avenue
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Route 183
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Dell Avenue
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Main Street
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Landing Road (C.R. 631)
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Reger Road
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Hercules Road
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Shippenport Road
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Center Street (C.R. 631)
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Condit Street
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Kenvil Avenue (C.R. 642)
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Pleasant Hill Road
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West Dewey Avenue (C.R. 642)
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Unneberg Avenue
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Commerce Boulevard
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Rogers Drive
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Carey Road
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Golf Course Road
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First Street
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A.
Right-of-way and cartway widths shall conform to the corresponding
street classification subject to the approval of the Planning Board
and Township Engineer:
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Classification
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Right-of-Way Width
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Pavement Width
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Major Arterial
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as required by jurisdictional agency
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Arterial
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as required by jurisdictional agency
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Secondary Arterial
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66'
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40'
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Residential Collector
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60'
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36'
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Residential Access (local)
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50'
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30'
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B.
Reduced right-of-way and pavement widths may be determined by the
Planning Board and Township Engineer based upon the nature of adjoining
streets, topography, steep slopes, density, type of development, road
frontage and the presence or absence of curbs and on-street parking.
The widths enumerated above may be increased in special cases where,
because of traffic volumes, steep grades or other such reasons, the
Planning Board and Township Engineer determine that such action is
necessary.
C.
Site plans or subdivisions that adjoin or include existing streets
that do not conform to widths as shown on the Master Plan or Official
Map or the street width requirements of this chapter shall dedicate
additional width along either one (1) or both sides of said road.
If the subdivision is along one (1) side only, one-half (1/2) of the
required extra width shall be dedicated. Additionally, that portion
of the existing street or road adjoining or included within a site
plan or major subdivision shall be improved by the developer, including
excavation, grading, base courses and surfacing in accordance with
the road improvement standards of this Ordinance.
D.
The right-of-way and pavement widths for internal roads within multi-family,
commercial and industrial developments shall be determined on an individual
basis, and shall in all cases be of sufficient width and design to
safely accommodate traffic, parking, loading, school buses, snow plows,
garbage trucks and provide maximum access for fire fighting equipment.
A.
The arrangement of streets shall conform to the circulation plan
element of the Master Plan or Official Map for Roxbury Township.
B.
For streets not shown on the Master Plan or Official Map, the arrangement
shall provide for the appropriate extension of existing streets.
C.
Residential access (local) streets shall be arranged to discourage
through traffic and provide for maximum privacy.
D.
The right-of-way width shall be measured from lot line to lot line and shall not be less than fifty (50) feet or as designated in Section 13-8.602. The right-of-way shall be sufficiently wide to contain the cartway, curbs, shoulders, sidewalk, graded areas, utilities and street trees.
E.
The right-of-way width of a new street that is a continuation of
an existing street shall in no case be continued at a width less than
the existing street.
F.
Subdivisions abutting State and/or County highways may be required
to provide access by way of a residential access road in conjunction
with reverse frontage lots.
G.
Future road connections and/or road right-of-way dedications may
be required by the Planning Board to develop a coherent street plan
within the Township.
H.
In addition to frontage improvements, the Planning Board may require
the construction of safety improvements required by the proposed development
as identified by the Township Engineer.
I.
In no case shall street grades be greater than ten (10%) percent
or less than one (1%) percent, except that the Planning Board, at
its discretion, may approve grades in excess of ten (10%) percent
or less than one (1%) percent where warranted by existing topography.
J.
Horizontal and vertical curves shall be of such radius and length
respectively to obtain reasonable and safe sight distances for the
anticipated traffic speed. Horizontal curves shall generally have
a minimum centerline radius of three hundred (300) feet which may
be reduced to no less than one hundred (100) feet for residential
access streets at the discretion of the Planning Board. Horizontal
and vertical alignments shall generally conform with standards of
the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
(AASHTO)
K.
All changes in grade shall be connected by vertical curves of sufficient
length to provide a smooth transition and proper sight distance in
accordance with recognized AASHTO standards.
L.
A tangent of at least two hundred (200) feet shall be introduced
between reverse curves on all streets, except those classified as
residential collector and residential access streets.
M.
Street jogs with center line offsets of less than one hundred fifty
(150) feet are prohibited.
N.
Four-way street signs conforming to the standards of Roxbury shall
be placed at each intersection. No street shall have a name which
will duplicate, or so nearly duplicate as to be confused with, the
names of existing streets. The continuation of an existing street
shall have the same name. All street names shall be approved by the
Governing Body.
O.
Traffic signs and pavement markings complying with the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Devices, latest edition, shall be provided to enhance
the safety of motorists and pedestrians.
P.
Boulevard landscape islands shall be permitted by the Planning Board
when it is determined that such islands can safely accommodate emergency
vehicles and an organization is established to properly maintain the
islands. Heavy landscaping with low maintenance plants shall be provided.
Vegetation exceeding a mature height of thirty (30) inches shall be
prohibited along the perimeter of the landscape island.
A.
Culs-de-sac shall provide access to no more than twenty (20) single-family
units. The length of a cul-de-sac shall be measured from the center
line of the intersecting through street along the center line to the
radius point of the cul-de-sac turnaround. Where appropriate for safety
purposes, the Board may require mid-point turnarounds and/or enhanced
fire protection measures.
B.
Cul-de-sac turnarounds shall be provided with a minimum outside cartway
radius of not less than forty (40) feet and a right side tangent is
preferred. A cul-de-sac right-of-way shall have a diameter of no less
than one hundred (100) feet.
C.
Cul-de-sac landscape islands shall be permitted by the Planning Board
when it is determined that such islands can safely accommodate emergency
vehicles and an organization is established to properly maintain the
islands. Heavy landscaping with low maintenance plants shall be provided.
Vegetation exceeding a mature height of thirty (30) inches shall be
prohibited along the perimeter of the landscape island.
D.
Dead end streets without turnarounds are prohibited.
E.
Streets designed for future extension or future road connections
shall be constructed prior to the receipt of final subdivision approval.
F.
Temporary culs-de-sac are prohibited except as required during phasing
of a major subdivision. Temporary culs-de-sac may be permitted by
the Board only when such cul-de-sac is required to insure adequate
safety. Temporary culs-de-sac shall be constructed only on dedicated
municipal right-of-way.
A.
Construction Drawings. Road Plans and Profiles shall be submitted
to the Township Engineer as a part of preliminary approval. In general,
the horizontal scale for plan and profile shall be 1"=30'. The vertical
scale of the profile shall be 1"=5'. The profile shall be shown directly
under the plan and if the space on the sheet permits it, two sections
of plan and profile may be shown on the same sheet. Drawings are to
be on 24" x 36" or 30" x 42" sheets. Before the plans are prepared
in their final form the Township Engineer will, if so requested, examine
them and advise as to their acceptability, or as to such changes,
if any, that should be made in order to make them conform to the requirements
of the Township. The plans of the road shall show the center line,
right-of-way lines, stations of beginnings and ends of curves, curve
data, elevations, fifty (50) feet station points, equations of stationing,
streams, roads and railroads on or near the right-of-way, poles, trees,
buildings and other obstructions within the right-of-way, houses,
and building within twenty-five (25) feet of the right-of-way, property
division lines and names of owners. All construction under streets
such as water lines, storm sewers, etc. shall be shown on both plan
and profile. Six (6) copies of the approved plans shall be filed with
the Township Engineer.
B.
Subgrade. All topsoil and other unsuitable material shall be stripped
from the proposed subgrade. The subgrade when completed shall be true
to the lines and grades given on the plan. After subgrade has been
shaped correctly, it shall be brought to a firm unyielding surface
by rolling the entire area with a power roller weighing not less than
ten (10) tons, or other approved methods. All soft and spongy places
shall be excavated and refilled solidly with broken stone, gravel,
suitable fill or sand. All loose rock or boulders shall be removed
or broken off six (6) inches below the subgrade surface. All stumps
shall be removed in their entirety. This shall be done before completing
the rolling of the entire surface of the subgrade. Subsurface drainage
shall be provided where necessary. The Township may require certification
of the subgrade by a qualified soils engineer prior to the placement
of materials. All materials placed in the roadway shall conform to
the current edition of the NJDOT Standard Specifications for Road
and Bridge Construction.
C.
Fills. Embankments shall be formed of suitable materials placed in
successive layers, not more than twelve (12) inches depth prior to
compaction, for the full width of the cross section and shall be compacted
by distributing the necessary hauling uniformly over each succeeding
layer, or by rolling with a ten (10) ton three wheel power roller
or other approved methods. Stumps, trees, rubbish or any other unsuitable
materials or substance shall not be placed in the fill.
D.
Grading. The entire street right-of-way of all new streets shall
be graded, and in addition, in those areas where the right-of-way
is on fill, the grading shall be extended two feet beyond the right-of-way
on either side as necessary; and a maximum slope with a ratio of 3:1
shall be established except where it is in rock, in which case the
slope can be graded according to standard practice. Variation from
this requirement may be permitted at the discretion of the Township
Engineer.
E.
Pavements. The pavements shall be constructed to the following finished
cross section:
1.
A parabolic surface with a five (5) inch crown shall be provided
for thirty (30) foot wide streets. All other streets are to have a
crown as recommended by the Township Engineer.
2.
All roads are to be paved from curb to curb.
3.
The sub-base is to consist of four (4) to eight (8) inches of compacted,
frost free material consisting of millings, bank run slag, washed
gravel with sand binder, or mine run slag. No aggregate sizes to exceed
two and one half (2-1/2) inches on any material. This sub-base shall
be rolled until solid and proof rolled with a loaded tandem prior
to placement of stabilized base.
4.
The bituminous stabilized base course shall be three (3) to (4) inches
thick and shall be laid in one layer. The stabilized base course shall
be rolled with a ten (10) ton tandem or two (2) wheel roller.
5.
Section 305 of the New Jersey State Department of Transportation
Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction shall apply
to the bituminous stabilized base course construction.
6.
Prior to final surfacing, the stabilized base course must be broom
cleaned and all ruts, pot holes and any other damages must be replaced
or repaired at the discretion of the Township Engineer.
7.
A tack coat of 0.10 to 0.25 q/s.y. shall then be applied. After sufficient
drying a two (2) inch thick F.A.B.C. Bituminous Concrete Surface Course
shall be applied meeting the requirements of Section 404 of the New
Jersey State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications
for Road and Bridge Construction.
F.
General. All material, workmanship and the manner of performing any
and all work under these specifications shall be equivalent to the
requirements of the New Jersey State Department of Transportation
Standard Specifications and Supplements thereto for Bridge and Road
Construction and shall meet the Township Engineer's approval.
G.
Inspection. The work shall be inspected throughout the course of
construction by the Township Engineer or his representative. The Township
Engineer shall be notified ten (10) days before any work is started.
H.
Easements. Easements of a width sufficient to allow proper maintenance
shall be provided for the outletting of all drains, pipe lines, etc.,
to streams, existing storm drains or other drainage courses. These
easements shall be granted to the Township by approved legal procedure.
I.
Drainage. Adequate provisions shall be made for the drainage of all
roads which shall be approved by the Township Engineer.
A.
All new roads or streets connecting to a Township road shall be located
to afford maximum safety to traffic at the intersection.
B.
Street intersections shall be laid out as nearly at right angles
as is possible and in no case shall be less than 75 degrees. The block
corners of intersections shall be rounded at the property line with
a curve radius of not less than twenty-five (25) feet for residential
access streets, thirty (30) feet for residential collector streets
and thirty-five (35) feet for secondary arterials. Approaches to all
intersections shall follow a straight line for at least one-hundred
(100) feet.
C.
Street intersections involving residential collector streets and
secondary arterials shall have a grade (either ascending or descending)
of not more than three (3%) percent for a distance of not less than
fifty (50) feet from the near curb line on the intersecting street.
Residential access streets shall not have a grade of more than five
(5%) percent for a distance of not less than fifty (50) feet from
the near curb line of the intersecting street.
D.
Use of "T" intersections in subdivisions shall be encouraged.
E.
Intersections shall be offset a minimum of one hundred fifty (150)
feet between centerlines.
F.
Design of intersections with State or County roads shall be governed
by the appropriate agency having jurisdiction.
G.
Four-way street signs conforming to the standards of the Township
of Roxbury shall be placed at each intersection.
H.
"T" intersections shall be designed to avoid road centerline alignment
with existing homes on the other side of the intersection.
A.
A minimum sight triangle easement of thirty (30) feet by one hundred
(100) feet, measured along intersecting right-of-way lines with the
30 foot dimension located along the street of lowest order, shall
be provided at all intersections or as indicated by the type of road
classification based on the current recognized AASHTO standards for
intersection design. All sight triangle easements shall be approved
by the Township Engineer.
B.
Sight triangle easements shall be dedicated to the Township of Roxbury.
C.
Within the required sight triangle easement there shall be no obstruction
(such as embankments, fences, walls, hedges or other objects) over
thirty (30) inches in height above the street pavement. All corners
on the new streets shall be cleared of obstructions in the manner
and to the limits described.
D.
Street trees are permitted within sight easements; however, branches
occurring between the ground and seven (7) feet above grade shall
be pruned prior to the release of the maintenance bond. Shrubs are
permitted within sight easements but shall not exceed a mature height
of thirty (30) inches.
A.
Curbs shall be required on both sides of all streets. Granite block
curbs shall be used on all streets unless otherwise mandated by State
and County agencies or as permitted by the Board.
B.
In recognition of the unique characteristics of land within the RR
and RR-5 Rural Residential Districts, the Board may allow mountable
granite block curb set in concrete footing with mortar joints where
the applicant can clearly demonstrate that the property in question
lends itself to this modification.
C.
Depressed curb ramps shall be provided for the handicapped at all
intersections and where sidewalks intersect curbs. Handicap ramps
shall be installed in accordance with State and Federal laws.
A.
Curbs shall be installed as shown on the drawings to line and elevation.
B.
Construction of all curbs shall conform to current NJDOT Standards
and Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Section 605 and
supplements thereto and shall meet the Township Engineer's approval.
C.
Concrete curbs are to be six (6) inches wide at the top and nine
(9) inches wide at bottom and twenty (20) inches deep, (6" exposed
- 14" buried). The batter shall be on the front face and the back
face shall be vertical. All concrete curbs are to consist of air-entrained
Class "B" concrete.
D.
Granite block and belgian block curbs shall be installed as follows:
1.
Granite block and belgian block curbs shall be laid on end with one-quarter
(1/4) inch to one-half (1/2) inch joint openings.
2.
The granite block and belgian block curbs shall be of the best quality
medium or fine grained granite and laid in a trench with a twelve
(12) inches wide x ten (10) inches thick footing which shall be eighteen
(18) inches. All block shall be backed with concrete and all joints
pointed with Portland cement mortar. The concrete shall be class "B"
air-entrained concrete. The new concrete foundation shall be levelled
with the remaining foundations in order to provide greater stability
of the new curb foundation.
3.
At driveway openings of concrete curbs, granite block curbs, and
belgian block curbs, the curb shall be two (2) inches above finished
pavement. If an opening in existing curb is to be made or changed,
the section of the curb involved will be entirely removed including
the concrete foundation and new curb poured or laid to proper elevation.
4.
The breaking of existing curbs to a lower elevation is prohibited.
5.
Depressed curb shall be constructed in accordance with Township details.
6.
When a section of depressed curb is not used for a driveway entrance
because the driveway has been constructed at another location on the
lot, the depressed curb shall be removed in its entirety and raised
to full height by the construction of new curb. The new curb section
shall be levelled with the remaining curb sections in order to provide
greater stability of the new curb.
7.
All blocks shall be clean and free from mortar, bituminous materials
or other substances.
8.
Bituminous material, cement or other substance, deposited on blocks
during or after construction shall be removed by the developer by
sandblasting or other approved means.
E.
The work shall be inspected throughout the course of construction
by the Township Engineer or his representative. The Township Engineer
shall be notified ten (10) days before any work is started.
A.
Sidewalks shall be provided on both sides of all streets, except
residential access roads, where the Planning Board determines sidewalks
on one side of a street are adequate to service the pedestrian circulation
to and from the development. Sidewalks may be required elsewhere when
the Planning Board determines them necessary to provide pedestrian
connections between residential areas and neighborhood schools, churches,
commercial areas, other such facilities and probable future development.
B.
Sidewalks within the Rural Residential Districts (RR and RR-5) may
be waived by the Board along residential access roads when the applicant
can clearly demonstrate that the property in question lends itself
to this modification.
C.
Sidewalks shall be placed parallel to the street within the right-of-way
no closer than five and one-half (5.5) feet from the edge of the curb.
The Planning Board may permit exceptions to sidewalk placement to
preserve existing vegetation, topographical or other natural features,
or to provide visual interest, or where the applicant proves to the
Board's satisfaction that an alternative pedestrian system provides
safe and convenient circulation.
D.
Sidewalks shall measure a minimum four (4) foot width; wider widths
may be necessary near pedestrian generators and employment centers.
Where sidewalks abut the curb the width shall be five (5) feet. Where
cars overhang the sidewalk the minimum width shall be six (6) feet.
E.
In planned developments sidewalks may be located away from the road
system to link dwelling units with other dwelling units, the street
and on-site activity centers such as parking and recreational areas.
They may also be required parallel to the street for safety and other
reasons.
F.
Pedestrian way easements (ten (10) feet wide) may be required by
the Planning Board through blocks more than one thousand (1,000) feet
long to provide circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping
or other community facilities.
A.
Sidewalks shall be constructed true to the lines, grades and dimensions
shown on the plans and Township details.
B.
Subgrade. The site shall be cleared, stripped of top soil and vegetation
and rough graded. Material in the subgrade shall be excavated and
replaced by broken stone, gravel or other suitable material. The contractor
shall fine grade the subgrade of the sidewalk area smooth and even
and roll with a tandem roller weighing not less than three (3) tons
as directed by the Township Engineer. The sidewalk shall be brought
to the prescribed line, grade and dimensions.
C.
Concrete Sidewalks. The concrete shall be Class "B" and shall meet
"New Jersey State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications
for Road and Bridge Construction" and amendments thereto with the
following proportions to be used which must be approved by the Township
Engineer.
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Cement
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Sand
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Coarse Aggregate
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Class B1
4,000 p.s.i.
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1.75
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3.5
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1.
Class B minimum 4,000 p.s.i. air entrained transit mix concrete must
be used.
2.
The sand shall be properly graded, clean, moderately sharp, and free
from clay, loam, mica, organic or other foreign matter.
3.
The concrete shall be placed on damp base. If base is dry, it shall
be lightly wetted down to avoid rapid moisture removal from the concrete.
4.
After the concrete is placed it shall be compacted by tamping or
screeding to a true grade and surface, working up enough fines to
allow a flat finish without addition of added mortar. The surface
shall be floated, edged, and jointed. Just prior to final set, a hair
broom shall be used to sweep concrete to a uniform broomed surface.
5.
Premolded bituminous expansion joint material shall be installed
every twenty (20) feet and half depth contraction joints installed
every four (4) feet.
6.
The sidewalk shall have a minimum thickness of four (4) inches. Driveway
concrete walk and approach shall be six (6) inches thick with six
(6) inches x six (6) inches welded wire mesh with two (2) inch cover
from the bottom of the slab.
7.
Driveway approaches (if concrete) are to be laid with one and one-half
(1-1/2) inch lip at curb line. Monolithic curb approaches are prohibited.
D.
Forms. Wood or metal forms shall be used for the construction of
concrete sidewalks and braced at proper intervals as directed by the
Township Engineer on each side of the sidewalk in order to maintain
a true and straight edge on said walk. Damaged or crooked forms shall
not be used.
E.
Grading. After the forms have been removed the earth shall be graded
on each side of the sidewalk in a finished and workmanlike manner
and rolled as directed by the Township Engineer from the curb to the
property line.
F.
Line and Grade Information. Where no curb grade, or curb or sidewalk
lines have previously been established on an accepted Township street,
road, etc., application must be made to the Township Engineer for
the necessary information.
G.
Grading Unpaved Area. The unpaved area between the curb line and
the adjacent edge of the sidewalk pavement shall be graded so that
it has a uniform slope from the pavement edge toward the curb line
of not less than one-quarter (1/4) inch, nor more than one-half (1/2)
inch per foot, except by permission of the Township Engineer. There
shall be 6 inches of screened top soil and seed between the curb and
sidewalk and sidewalk and the property line.
H.
Curing. All concrete shall be protected from dehydration by use of
mats or suitable material. These mats shall be kept wet during the
curing period or by use of approved curing compounds.
I.
Seasonal Conditions. As the weather and freezing conditions from
November 15 to March 15 are unpredictable, any construction of roads,
sidewalks and driveway approaches during the above mentioned time
shall be permitted only by approval of the Township Engineer. He shall
permit such construction only if weather and/or soil conditions permit.
Normally, permanent construction during this period of the year is
not permitted, and all construction is subject to reinspection and
replacement if required.
A.
Driveways shall not be located where visibility is limited due to
horizontal and vertical curves, topography and other features.
B.
One driveway is permitted per residential lot with less than one
hundred fifty (150) feet of frontage and no more than two driveways
with frontage one hundred fifty (150) feet and greater.
C.
Residential driveways shall be paved and have a minimum ten (10)
feet width. Multi-family two-way driveways shall have a minimum twenty-four
(24) foot width. The Board may grant relief for a gravel driveway
where the length is excessive, it is in character with the surrounding
area and will be paved a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the cartway.
The paved driveway section shall consist of an approved compacted
subgrade, a four (4) inch thick compacted base course, consisting
of dense graded aggregate, and a two (2) inch thick bituminous concrete
surface course. The gravel driveway section shall consist of an approved
compacted subgrade, and a compacted six (6) inch thick layer of three-quarter
(3/4) inch clean stone. Block pavers shall not be permitted within
the Township right-of-way.
D.
The edge of pavement for a residential driveway or edge of curb for
a nonresidential driveway shall be located no closer than twenty-five
(25) feet to the curb or pavement-return of a street intersection.
E.
Maximum residential driveway grades shall not exceed six (6%) percent
within twenty-five (25) feet of the right-of-way line and fifteen
(15%) percent elsewhere.
F.
Residential driveways shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet
from the side and rear property lines.
G.
On-site driveway turnarounds are required for residential lots accessing
arterials and secondary arterials. Turnarounds may be required at
the discretion of the Planning Board on lots accessing residential
collectors and residential access roads dependent upon visibility
of oncoming traffic, horizontal and vertical curves, topography and
traffic volume.
H.
Subdivision proposals shall locate all driveways associated with
proposed lots.
I.
Proposed driveways shall be separated a minimum of fifty (50) feet
measured along the right-of-way line from edge of driveway to edge
of driveway within the subject property.
J.
Nonresidential and multi-family driveways (excluding duplex) shall
be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from the side and rear property
lines.
K.
Nonresidential driveways shall be paved.
L.
No curb cut or driveway installation may extend past a line projected
from the adjoining property line at a right angle to the street centerline.
M.
Driveway access shall favor lower order streets.
N.
A permit shall be required for the installation of all driveway approaches
not subject to a site plan or subdivision approval. Application for
such permit shall be made to the Township Engineer and shall be accompanied
by a fee payable to the Township of Roxbury. A driveway approach is
deemed to be that area extending from the property line to the paved
street. The existing gutter and sidewalk shall at all times during
and after construction be maintained at the same grade and line. If
a change in line and grade for the sidewalk or gutter is desired,
the approval of the Township Engineer is required.
O.
Driveway openings in culs-de-sac may not exceed a width of twelve
(12) feet so that there may be sufficient area to accommodate snow
removal.
P.
If deemed appropriate by the approving Board, nonresidential and
residential driveways shall be constructed with a concrete apron extending
from the drop curb to property line or proposed sidewalk.
In filing an application for development, the applicant shall
comply with the following parking, loading, solid waste and lighting
standards:
[Ord. No. 01-09 § 1,
2; Ord. No. 18-09 § 2,
3]
A.
Each off-street parking area hereinafter created within the Township of Roxbury shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Board or Zoning Board to insure its adequacy to provide for traffic safety, to provide ingress and egress for emergency vehicles and to protect adjacent properties. Off-street parking areas consisting of four (4) or fewer new parking spaces that are in compliance with Article VIII are exempt from site plan but require a zoning permit and approval by the Township Engineer.
B.
Ingress and egress drives including access to off-street parking
in non-residential zones shall be so designed that traffic is not
routed through a residential zone.
C.
Off-street parking shall be provided and maintained as specified
herein and shall be surfaced with an asphalt, bituminous or cement
binder pavement which shall be graded and drained to dispose of all
surface water as required by the Township Engineer. Minimum grade
across the parking lot shall be one (1%) percent and minimum grade
along the curb shall be three-quarters (0.75%) percent.
D.
For nonresidential uses and multi-family developments, parking areas
and access drives shall be enclosed by a concrete, granite, or belgian
block curb six inches above the paved surface. The type of curb shall
be determined by the Board; however, belgian block curb shall be utilized
where a paved area is adjacent to vegetated or other pervious surface
areas. Bollards are not permitted as a substitute curbing.
E.
No residential building permit (excluding multi-family) shall be
granted for the erection of a new dwelling nor a Certificate of Occupancy
issued unless the construction includes a garage for at least one
(1) but not more than three (3) motor vehicles."
F.
Existing dwellings having multiple-space garage, carport or approved shelter capability, to the extent such capability is required to meet subsection 13-8.701A, off-street parking requirements, must continue this capability. Existing dwellings having single-space garage, carport or approved shelter capability must continue this capability. Subject to the foregoing requirements, an existing garage may be replaced on site with either an attached or detached garage, but an existing garage may not be replaced by carport, shelter or outside parking space(s). All off-street parking space(s), including those located in garages, carports and approved shelters, shall be dimensioned at not less than nine (9) feet by eighteen (18) feet.
A.
For residential developments, off-street parking shall be provided
as set forth in Exhibit 1.
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Exhibit 1
Off-Street Parking Requirements For Residential Land Uses
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|---|---|
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Housing Unit Type/Size
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Off-Street Parking Requirements
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Single-Family Detached/Attached
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2 and 3 Bedroom
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2.0
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4 and 5 Bedroom
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3.0
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Garden Apartment/Condominium
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1 Bedroom
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1.8
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2 Bedroom
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2.0
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3 Bedroom
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2.5
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Townhouse
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1 Bedroom
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2.0
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2 Bedroom
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2.3
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3 Bedroom
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2.5
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Senior Citizen Unit
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Efficiency
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0.3
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1 Bedroom
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0.6
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2 Bedroom
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1.5
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Notes:
1. When the computation to determine off-street parking results
in a fraction of a space, a fraction of .5 or less may be disregarded.
2. Requirements for attached units include provision for guest
parking.
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B.
For nonresidential developments, off-street parking shall be provided
as set forth in Exhibit 2.
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Exhibit 2
Off-Street Parking Requirements For Non-Residential Land Uses
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|---|---|
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Nonresidential Land Use
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Required Off-Street Parking Spaces Per Indicated Area
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Automobile sales
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8 spaces and 1 per employee on maximum shift
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Bowling alley
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4 per alley
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Doctor's & Veterinarian offices (less than 10,000 sq. ft.)
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1 per 200 sq. ft. GFA
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Banks
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1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA
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Flexible office/warehouse (40% office maximum)
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1 per 225 sq. ft. GFA office and 1.5 per 1,000 sq. ft.
GFA warehouse
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Funeral home
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1 per 150 sq. ft. GFA
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Garden center
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1 per 200 sq. ft. GFA
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Hotel
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1.2 per guest room plus additional spaces required for other
uses on the property such as restaurants and meeting rooms
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House of Worship
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1 per 3 seats
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Industrial
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1 per 800 sq. ft. GFA
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Library
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1 per 300 sq. ft. GFA
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Manufacturing
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1 per 800 sq. ft. GFA
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Medical center
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1 per 250 sq. ft. GFA
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Offices
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Under 49,999 sq. ft. GFA
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1 per 225 sq. ft. GFA
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50,000-99,999 sq. ft. GFA
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1 per 250 sq. ft. GFA
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100,000+ sq. ft. GFA
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1 per 285 sq. ft. GFA
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Restaurant
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1 per 3 seats, or 1 space for each 40 sq. ft. of floor area
devoted to patron drinking or dining use, whichever is greater, plus
1 space for each two employees
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Quick-food establishments
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1 per 50 sq. ft. GFA
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Retail store, business services and personal services (5 or
less tenants)
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1 per 225 sq. ft. GFA
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Shopping center (6 or more tenants)
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Under 400,000 sq. ft. GLA
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1 per 250 sq. ft. GLA
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400,000-599,999 sq. ft. GLA
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1 per 225 sq. ft. GLA
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600,000+ sq. ft. GLA
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1 per 200 sq. ft. GLA
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Storage areas (primary use)
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1 per 2,000 sq. ft. GFA storage and 1 per 250 sq. ft GFA related
offices
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Theater
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1 per 3 seats
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In shopping center
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1 per 4 seats
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Vehicular service station
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4 per bay & work area and 1 per 225 sq. ft. GFA retail area,
or 5 stalls plus 1 per each peak shift employee, whichever is greater
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Warehouse/receiving (primary use)
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1 per 2,000 sq. ft. GFA warehouse/receiving and 1 per 250 sq.
ft. GFA related offices
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Notes:
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GFA = Gross floor area
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GLA = Gross leasable area
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1. When the computation to determine off-street parking results
in a fraction of a space, a fraction of .5 or higher shall be considered
a requirement of one additional space.
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2. Whenever there is more than one use conducted on a property,
parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the combined requirements
of each use as shown in Exhibit 2, or as approved by the approving
Board, or as otherwise indicated in this Ordinance.
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3. Drive-thru lanes and windows for banks and fast food restaurants
shall be provided with room for queuing of ten (10) automobiles for
each drive-thru lane and/or window.
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C.
Alternative off-street parking standards to those shown in Exhibit
1 and Exhibit 2 shall be permitted at the discretion of the Planning
Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment if the applicant demonstrates
in a written analysis that these standards better reflect local conditions.
In such case a landscaped area shall be reserved, that can readily
be converted to off-street parking should the condition allowing fewer
spaces ever change.
D.
Any change or alteration of a use which increases the parking requirements
beyond the capacity of available on-site parking shall require site
plan approval by the Planning Board.
E.
A one (1) car garage and driveway combination shall count as two
(2) off-street parking spaces, provided the driveway measures a minimum
of twenty-five (25) feet in length between the face of the garage
door and the road right-of-way. A two (2) car garage and driveway
combination shall count as four (4) off-street parking spaces provided
the minimum width of the driveway is twenty (20) feet and its minimum
length is as specified above for a one (1) car garage.
F.
For developments determined by the Planning Board as mixed-use developments,
a shared parking approach to the provision of off-street parking shall
be permitted at the discretion of the Planning Board or Zoning Board,
dependent upon a written analysis.
G.
Where the total number of off-street parking spaces required may
not be immediately required for a particular use, a banked parking/staged
development plan may be permitted which requires that only a portion
of the parking area be constructed subject to the following regulations:
1.
The site plan shall clearly indicate both that portion of the parking
area to be initially paved and the total parking needed to provide
the number of spaces required.
2.
The site plan shall provide for adequate drainage, lighting and landscaping
of both the initial and future parking areas.
3.
The portion of the parking area not to be paved initially shall be
landscaped in accordance with this Ordinance.
4.
Any change of use on a site for which the Planning Board may have
approved a partial paving of off-street parking areas to a use which
requires more parking spaces than are provided on the site plan shall
require submission of a new site plan.
Compliance with the applicable standards contained in Section 13-8.612 Nonresidential and Residential Driveways are required.
A.
Each off-street parking space shall measure nine (9) feet in width
by eighteen (18) feet in length. Parking spaces shall have a ten (10)
foot width in parking lots where shopping carts will be utilized.
On-site parallel parking spaces shall measure eight (8) feet by twenty-four
(24) feet.
B.
Parking spaces for the physically handicapped shall be provided at
appropriate locations and in conformance with the requirements of
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
C.
Off-street parking areas shall be oriented to and within a reasonable
walking distance of the buildings they are designed to serve.
D.
Access to parking lots shall be designed so as not to obstruct free
flow of traffic. There shall be adequate provision for ingress to
and egress from all parking spaces to ensure ease of mobility, ample
clearance, and safety of vehicles and pedestrians.
E.
Two-way traffic aisles shall be a minimum width of twenty-four (24)
feet. The width of all aisles providing direct access to individual
parking stalls shall be in accordance with the following requirements:
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Parking Angle
(degrees)
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One-Way Aisle Width
(feet)
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Two-Way Aisle Width
(feet)
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|---|---|---|
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30
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12
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NA
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45
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13
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NA
|
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60
|
18
|
NA
|
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90
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22
|
24
|
|
parallel
|
12
|
24
|
F.
Parking areas in commercial or industrial zones may be located in
the required front, side or rear yard, but shall be placed a minimum
of twenty (20) feet from the right-of-way and front property line,
and ten (10) feet from the side and rear property lines unless otherwise
stated in the Ordinance.
G.
Access drives shall be located at least ten feet from any side or
rear property line.
H.
Off-street parking areas and traffic aisles shall not be closer than
six (6) feet to any building.
I.
Curbed pedestrian sidewalks, not less than six (6) feet wide shall
be provided along the length of any building wall which contains public
entrance or exit ways. Said walks shall be at least six (6) inches
higher than the abutting paved parking area. Sidewalks with a minimum
ten (10) foot width shall be provided along the front building wall
of a shopping center which contains public entrance or exit ways.
A diminished width may be permitted by the approving Board to accommodate
benches, trash receptacles and/or ash urns. Curb cuts shall be provided
at appropriate locations so that handicapped persons may gain access
from parking areas onto sidewalks. In addition, the Planning Board
or Zoning Board of Adjustment, at its discretion, may require increased
sidewalk widths and the installation of pedestrian walkways within
any curbed islands that are required.
J.
A minimum sidewalk width of six (6) feet is required where parked
vehicles overhang or extend over the sidewalk.
K.
All off-street parking spaces, driveways, aisles and pedestrian walkways
shall be clearly and legibly marked within the parking lot. Hairpin
striping shall be required at the discretion of the Planning Board
or Zoning Board of Adjustment. Hairpin striping shall consist of two
(2) stripes located no farther than twelve (12) inches on center.
L.
Traffic signs and pavement markings, complying with the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Devices, latest edition, shall be provided to enhance
the safety of motorists and pedestrians.
M.
Where feasible, parking areas for individual nonresidential uses
shall be designed to be interconnected with adjacent properties and
shall utilize common entrance(s) and exit(s) to minimize the disruption
to traffic flow, reduce access points to adjacent roadways and reduce
conflicts with pedestrian traffic.
N.
Nine (9) foot wide curbed planting end islands shall be placed at
the end of each parking bay. Each end island abutting a parking stall
shall contain a two and one-half (2-1/2) inch to three (3) inch caliper
shade tree.
O.
Nine (9) foot wide curbed planting islands containing shade trees
shall be required to separate any parking bay exceeding twenty (20)
spaces in a row. At the Board's discretion, seven (7) foot by seven
(7) foot curbed planting diamonds containing shade trees may be considered
if the overall effect exceeds that which would be created by standard
planting islands.
P.
Where practical, large parking lots in excess of one hundred (100)
vehicles shall be subdivided into modules utilizing continuous curbed
planting islands of a minimum ten (10) foot width located perpendicular
to the parking stalls.
Q.
Parking areas shall be suitably landscaped to minimize noise, glare and other nuisance characteristics as well as to improve the environment of the site and surrounding area in accordance with Section 13-8.8.
R.
Parking spaces may be on, above or below the surface of the ground.
When parking spaces are provided within a garage or other structure,
said structure shall adhere to the principal building setbacks.
S.
All off-street parking areas required by this chapter shall be used
exclusively for the parking of automobiles. No commercial repair work
or sales of any kind shall be conducted in any parking area.
A.
For every building or part thereof, which is to be occupied by manufacturing,
storage, goods display, retail store, wholesale store or warehouse,
market, hospital, or other use similarly requiring the receipt or
distribution in vehicles of materials or merchandise, there shall
be provided and maintained on the same premises with such building
one off-street loading space measuring fifteen (15) feet x sixty (60)
feet with a fourteen (14) foot clearance above grade. At the discretion
of the Planning Board, a smaller loading space may be permitted if
justified by the applicant based upon the type of use and type and
frequency of vehicles servicing the facility.
B.
Office buildings shall provide an appropriate location(s) within
any yard area for parcel delivery and pick-up in a manner that will
not negatively impact internal traffic flow.
C.
Additional loading and unloading spaces may be necessary and required
dependent upon the specific activity.
D.
Off-street loading shall be permitted in the side and/or rear yard
but in no case shall it be located closer than fifteen (15) feet to
a property line. There shall be no loading or unloading within the
street. Off-street loading within the front yard is prohibited.
shall mean any motor vehicle, including but not limited to
pickup trucks, panel trucks, vans, trailers or station wagons, bearing
commercial license plates and/or displaying advertising or a business
designation. Recreational vehicles and farm vehicles shall not be
deemed commercial vehicles.
shall mean includes motor homes, house trailers, converted
buses, camper shells mounted on the walls of a pickup truck's cargo
box, camper cabins within a truck bed, camping and travel trailers,
collapsible camper trailers, boats, and boat trailers.
A.
Registered commercial vehicles may park overnight in a residential
zone in accordance with the following restrictions and limitations:
1.
No more than one (1) commercial vehicle may be stored overnight
on a lot in a residential zone. The commercial vehicle shall be garaged
and subject to the following conditions:
(a)
The rated gross vehicle weight of a commercial vehicle shall
be 10,000 pounds or less. Additionally, a commercial vehicle shall
not exceed a length greater than twenty (20) feet, a width of over
seven (7) feet or a height over seven (7) feet.
(b)
All materials and equipment must be fully enclosed within the
vehicle.
2.
All commercial vehicles permitted by these provisions to be
garaged on any property located in any residential zone shall be owned
by and registered to the owner or tenant of the property or the owner/tenant's
employer.
3.
The storage of school buses is prohibited within residential
zones.
4.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to a commercial
vehicle on a farm which is a direct accessory and limited to the farming
operation conducted on the property.
5.
Parking of construction equipment vehicles overnight is allowed
on a temporary basis when construction is taking place on the lot
or making delivery.
A.
The parking of house trailers and recreational vehicles displaying
a current State license and/or registration in a residential zone
for a period longer than forty-eight (48) hours during any calendar
month is prohibited, except that the prohibition shall not extend
to two (2) recreational vehicles owned by the residents of the property
within a residential district, if garaged or if parked no closer to
the side or rear property line than the required side or rear yard
accessory setback.
B.
At no time shall recreational equipment parked or stored on any lot
be used for living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes.
A.
All developments shall provide for adequate disposal of solid waste
and provisions for handling recyclable materials.
B.
For nonresidential uses and multi-family developments there shall
be at least one (1) location for trash disposal and recyclable material
situated either within a building or within the side or rear yard.
Solid waste and recycling storage areas shall be set back a minimum
of ten (10) feet from adjoining property lines and are prohibited
within the front yard.
C.
For any development proposal of fifty (50) or more single-family
detached dwelling units, or twenty-five (25) or more units of multi-family
dwellings, and for any commercial or industrial development proposal
for the utilization of one thousand (1,000) square feet or more of
land, the location and number of recycling containers, and the collection
and disposition of recyclables must be provided for and approved of
by the Board.
D.
Exterior trash and recyclable containers shall be fully screened
with a gated enclosure constructed of board on board fence, decorative
masonry wall, or similar material. For board on board enclosures,
the distance between opposite boards separated by a rail/beam shall
not exceed two (2) inches. A one (1) inch overlap of opposite boards
shall be provided. The enclosure shall not exceed a six (6) foot height
and shall be buffered from within the site and from adjoining properties
and streets with plant material.
E.
Adequate access shall be provided to a solid waste and recycling
storage facility. In addition to the foregoing requirements, developments
involving a retail and/or restaurant use shall depict a banked trash/recycling
enclosure, which shall be constructed upon notification by the Zoning
Officer.
A.
Rooftop mechanical equipment shall be architecturally screened in
a manner compatible with the building architecture.
A.
A lighting plan prepared by a qualified individual shall be provided
with major subdivision and site plan applications.
B.
Street lighting of a type supplied by or approved by the utility
and of a type and number approved by the Planning Board shall be provided
for all street intersections, arterials, secondary arterials, residential
collectors, residential access streets and at the terminus of cul-de-sac
roads as deemed necessary for safety reasons. Additional lighting
shall be provided based upon street and site design and degrees of
horizontal and vertical curves. The developer shall arrange for the
provision of street lights, at his expense, under the requirements
of "contribution fixtures", as established by the Board by Public
Utilities Commissioners Tariff No. 6 Electric Part No. 3 effective
4/25/83. The developer shall also provide for the installation of
underground service for street lighting at his cost.
[Ord. No. 11-01 § 1]
C.
Lighting shall be provided within nonresidential and multi-family
developments at building entrances, parking areas, driveways, major
walkways and loading areas.
D.
The lighting plan shall show the proposed light intensity at ground
level indicated where 0.5 footcandles occur. Dimensioned manufacturer's
lighting details and specifications including footcandle distributions
shall be provided. For nonresidential uses the light lens shall be
flush with the fixture housing and parallel to the ground; however,
deviations shall be permitted by the Board where an alternative fixture
is considered an attractive upgrade. Canopy lights associated with
nonresidential uses shall have the light lens flush with the canopy
ceiling. All lights shall be concealed source nonglare lighting and
shall be focused downward so that the direct source of light is not
visible from adjoining streets or properties. No light shall shine
into building windows nor onto streets and driveways so as to interfere
with or distract driver vision. Adjustable fixture housings are prohibited.
E.
Lighting shall be provided by fixtures with a mounting height not
more than eighteen (18) feet or the height of the building, whichever
is less, measured from the ground level to the centerline of the light
source. For shopping malls in the B-3 District, the Planning Board
may deviate from this standard to a maximum of thirty (30) feet based
upon the scale of the development and proximity to adjoining land
uses.
F.
For nonresidential development, the light intensity at ground level
shall average 0.5 foot candles; however, variations are permitted
depending upon the intensity of the use. Light intensity shall not
exceed 0.3 foot candles along any property line and shall be so arranged
and shielded to reflect the light away from adjoining streets or properties;
however, this regulation shall not apply to lights used at driveway
entrances and exits.
G.
Freestanding lights within parking areas shall be protected to avoid
being damaged by vehicles. Freestanding lights at the perimeter of
parking lots shall be aligned with parking stall striping and located
a minimum of two and one-half (2-1/2) feet from the edge of curb.
Exposed concrete light foundations shall not exceed two (2) inches
above grade or six (6) inches above grade when located within a lawn
area.
H.
The style of any light or light standard within nonresidential and
multi-family developments shall be consistent with the architectural
style of the principal building and, where appropriate, the architectural
character of the surrounding area.
I.
With the exception of street lights, light fixtures attached to utility
poles within the road right-of-way shall be concealed source "shoe
box" fixtures. Adjustable or tilting fixtures are prohibited.
J.
Any other outdoor lighting such as building and sidewalk illumination,
the lighting of signs and ornamental lighting, shall be shown on the
lighting plan, in the form of manufacturers details and specifications
to allow a determination of effects upon adjacent properties, traffic
safety and overhead sky glow.
K.
To achieve the above requirements, the intensity of light sources,
light shielding and similar characteristics shall be subject to site
plan approval.
In filing an application for development, the applicant shall
comply with the following landscaping, fence, wall and site furniture
standards:
A.
Landscaping shall be provided as part of site plan and subdivision
design. It shall be conceived in a total pattern throughout the site,
integrating the various elements of site design, preserving and enhancing
the particular identity of the site and creating a pleasing site character.
B.
The design standards contained herein are minimum requirements. The
Township may request additional development features exceeding these
standards if conditions warrant.
A.
A landscape plan prepared by a landscape architect, certified by
the New Jersey State Board of Landscape Architects, or other qualified
individual, shall be submitted with each major site plan or major
subdivision application. The landscape plan shall include the following
information:
1.
Plan scale no less than one inch equals one hundred feet (1"=100')
for major subdivision and no less than one inch equals thirty feet
(1"-30') for major site plans. Important detail landscape areas within
major subdivision may be requested at a scale of no less than one
inch equals thirty feet (1"=30'). The scale shall be in both written
and graphic form.
2.
North Arrow.
3.
Building and accessory structure layout.
4.
Road, parking, service area layout, and other paved areas.
5.
Location of outdoor storage and trash/recycling areas.
6.
Sidewalks, fences and walls.
7.
Existing and proposed topography.
8.
Existing and proposed underground and aboveground utilities such
as site lighting, transformers, valve boxes, lawn inlets, catch basins,
headwalls, outlet structures, etc.
9.
Stormwater management facilities including detention basins, retention
basins and swales. Location of plant material shall not interfere
with underground utilities or stormwater management.
10.
Existing wooded areas, rock outcroppings and existing and proposed
water bodies.
11.
Indicate all existing vegetation to be saved or removed and
provide information required for tree preservation.
12.
Location, species and sizes of all proposed shade trees, ornamental
trees, evergreen trees, shrubs and areas for lawns or any other ground
cover. Different graphic symbols shall be used to show the location
and spacing of shade trees, ornamental trees, evergreen trees, shrubs
and ground cover. The size of the symbol must be representative of
the size of the plant and shown to scale.
13.
A plant schedule indicating botanical name, common name, size
at time of planting (caliper, height and spread), quantity, root condition
and any special remarks (spacing, substitutions, fall planting hazards,
etc.) for all plant material proposed. Plants within the plant schedule
shall be keyed to the landscape plan utilizing the first letter of
the genus and species of the botanical plant name (i.e., Acer rubrum=AR).
14.
Planting and construction details and specifications.
A.
Landscaping shall be provided in public areas, within recreation
sites, to accentuate buildings, to enhance driveway entrances, to
screen parking and loading areas, mitigate adverse impacts and to
improve climate control by providing windbreaks for winter winds and
summer cooling of buildings, streets and parking lots.
B.
Plant and other landscaping material shall be selected with regard
to aesthetic and functional considerations: Aesthetic - create visual
diversity and contrast through variation in size, shape, texture and
color. Functional -selection of plants in terms of susceptibility
to disease and insect damage, wind and ice damage, habitat (wet-site,
drought, sun and shade tolerance), soil conditions, growth rate, longevity,
root pattern, maintenance requirements, etc.
C.
Landscaping may include plant materials such as trees, shrubs, ground
cover, perennials, and annuals.
D.
Proposed. landscaping should be considered at various growth intervals.
Shrubs may eventually block sight distances and windows or encroach
upon roads and sidewalks.
E.
All plant materials, planting practices and specifications shall
be in accordance with the "American Standard for Nursery Stock" promulgated
by the American Association of Nurserymen Standards.
A.
Topsoil Preservation. No topsoil shall be removed from the site or
used as fill. Topsoil moved during the course of construction shall
be redistributed on all regraded surfaces so as to provide at least
six (6) inches of even cover to all disturbed areas of the development
and shall be stabilized by seeding or planting. Additional topsoil
shall be provided as directed by the Township Engineer.
B.
Removal of Debris. All stumps and other tree parts, litter, brush,
weeds, excess or scrap building materials, or other debris shall be
removed from the site and disposed of in accordance with the law.
No tree stumps, portions of tree trunks or limbs shall be buried anywhere
in the development. All dead or dying trees, either standing or fallen,
shall be removed from the site if not restricted by conservation easements.
C.
Slope Plantings. The area of all cuts and fills and/or terraces shall
be landscaped to prevent erosion, and all roadway slopes steeper than
one (1) foot vertically to three (3) feet horizontally shall be planted
with ground covers appropriate for the purpose and soil conditions,
water availability and environment.
D.
Additional Landscaping. In residential developments, besides the
required screening and street trees, additional plantings or landscaping
elements may be required throughout the subdivision where necessary
for climate control, privacy, or for aesthetic reasons in accordance
with a planting plan approved by the appropriate Board and taking
into consideration cost constraints. In nonresidential developments,
all areas of the site not occupied by buildings and required improvements
shall be landscaped by the planting of grass or other ground cover,
shrubs, trees, or other landscape material as part of a site plan
approved by the appropriate Board.
E.
Plant Species. The plant species selected shall be hardy for the
particular climatic zone in which the development is located and appropriate
in terms of function and size.
F.
Sight Triangles. Landscaping within sight triangles shall not exceed
a mature height of thirty (30) inches. Shade trees shall be permitted
within site triangles but located forty (40) feet from the intersecting
curbline and pruned up to a seven (7) foot branching height above
grade.
G.
Landscaped Berms. The minimum top width of a landscaped berm shall
be four (4) feet.
H.
Any area not used for buildings, structures or paved areas shall
be planted with an all-season ground cover or lawn and other landscape
materials as approved by the appropriate Board.
A.
Street trees shall be required for any subdivision, site plan or
expansion of existing uses.
B.
Location. Street trees (2 1/2—3" caliper) shall be installed
within the right-of-way between the sidewalk and curb on both sides
of all streets. The spacing of street trees shall be no farther than
forty (40) feet on center.
C.
The street lawn (area between sidewalk and curb) shall be tilled
to a minimum depth of eighteen (18) inches. Tyar biobarriers or approved
equivalent shall be installed along the sidewalk face for a distance
of fifteen (15) feet to prevent sidewalk upheaval by tree roots.
D.
Street Tree Type. Tree type may vary depending on the overall effect
desired. Depending upon the length of the road, more than one type
shall be provided to create biodiversity and reduce the problems associated
with a monoculture planting.
E.
Trees shall be planted in groupings of similar varieties. Trees of
similar form, height, and character along a roadway shall be used
to promote uniformity and allow for a smooth visual transition between
species.
F.
Tree selection shall be based upon on-site conditions and tree suitability
to those conditions.
A.
Deciduous shade trees shall have at least a two and one-half (2-1/2)
to three (3) inch caliper measured six (6) inches above the ground
surface and a straight central leader up to a seven (7) foot height
at the time of installation. Size of evergreens and shrubs shall be
allowed to vary depending on setting and type of shrub however, no
evergreen tree shall be less than five (5) feet high. Only plant materials
following the standards established by the American Association of
Nurserymen shall be accepted. Trees shall be nursery-grown, free of
disease, substantially uniform in size and shape, and have straight
trunks.
B.
Trees shall be properly planted and firmly supported with two (2)
or three (3) guy wires attached to stakes. Pieces of rubber hose shall
be used under the wires where they are attached to the trees. Wires
and stakes shall be removed by the applicant after one (1) year.
C.
Provisions shall be made to accommodate the watering of landscaping
through an irrigation system and/or hose bibs adequate to service
the site. Dead or dying trees shall be replaced by the applicant during
the planting season.
D.
All plant material shall be guaranteed by the landscape contractor
for a minimum period of one (1) year to replace dead or dying plants.
A.
Landscaped buffers are areas provided to create a year-round visual
screen and minimize adverse impacts or nuisances on a site from adjacent
properties and streets. Buffering may consist of fencing, evergreens,
shade trees, ornamental trees, shrubs, berms, boulders, mounds, or
combinations thereof to achieve the stated objectives.
B.
Where required, buffers shall be measured from property lines and
street right-of-ways. Compliance shall be determined by the Planning
Board or Zoning Board at the time of site plan and subdivision review.
C.
Buffers shall be maintained in perpetuity in accordance with the
site plan approval.
A.
Transition buffers shall be required when any nonresidential use
abuts a residential zone and when any multi-family use abuts a single
family zone. The buffer shall be placed within the nonresidential
and multi-family lot along the property line. The location may be
altered if approved by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment.
1.
A continuous landscape open space strip of not less than twenty-five
(25) feet in width shall be provided, unless a buffer of greater width
is required elsewhere in this Ordinance. The transition buffer shall
be used for no purpose other than landscaping. Detention basins and
utility easements are specifically prohibited within the transition
buffer unless the utility easement crossing is perpendicular to the
buffer. A fence or wall is permitted within the transition buffer
but can not exceed a six (6) foot height in the side and rear yard
and not exceed a four (4) foot height in the front yard.
2.
The transition buffer shall be planted with dense masses and
groupings of shade trees, ornamental trees, evergreen trees and shrubs.
No less than seventy-five (75%) percent of the buffer length shall
be evergreen trees installed at a minimum height of six (6) feet.
Based upon the intensity of the nonresidential use, the Board may
require additional evergreens installed at an increased height or,
alternately, a fence or wall.
3.
Existing vegetation within the transition buffer shall be preserved,
and supplemented with shade tolerant naturalistic massed plantings
where necessary to complete screening of adjoining land uses.
4.
No buildings, structures, accessory structures, trash enclosures,
parking, driveways, or storage of materials shall be permitted within
the transition buffer. Buffer areas shall be maintained and kept free
of all debris and rubbish.
A.
Reverse frontage buffers shall be required where any nonresidential
or residential structure and/or lots back onto any street. The buffer
shall be situated adjacent to the right-of-way line. The following
landscape treatments shall be provided unless otherwise approved by
the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment.
1.
A continuous landscape open space strip of not less than twenty
(20) feet in width shall be provided. The reverse frontage buffer
shall be used for no purpose other than landscaping and may include
a wall or fence not to exceed four (4) feet in height.
2.
The buffer shall be planted with masses and groupings of shade
trees, ornamental trees, evergreen trees and shrubs in a free form
manner to provide contrast and create a more natural effect. No less
than fifty (50%) percent of the buffer length shall be evergreen with
a minimum installed height of six (6) feet.
3.
Existing vegetation within the landscape buffer shall be preserved
and supplemented with shade tolerant naturalistic massed plantings
where necessary to complete screening of residences. Meander any required
sidewalks, as necessary, to preserve existing trees.
4.
Street trees shall be planted as required.
5.
No buildings, structures, storage of materials, or parking shall
be permitted within the buffer area. Buffer areas shall be maintained
and kept free of all debris and rubbish.
A.
Except for detached single-family and two family dwelling units,
a screen planting, berm, fence, wall or combination thereof, no less
than three (3) feet in height, shall be provided between the off-street
parking areas (including drive-thru lanes and interior drives running
parallel to other roads) and any lot line or street line except where
a building intervenes. Shrubs used for screening shall be planted
in a staggered double row and installed with a minimum height of twenty-four
(24) to thirty (30) inches.
B.
All loading areas shall be landscaped and screened sufficiently to
obscure the view of parked delivery vehicles, loading platforms and
loading activities from any lot line or street line throughout the
year. Such screening shall be an extension of the building, a fence,
berm, wall, planting or combination thereof and shall not be less
than six (6) feet in height.
C.
In parking lots, at least five (5%) percent of the total square footage
of interior parking area, including accessways, shall be landscaped
with shrub plantings. Such landscaped areas shall be distributed throughout
the parking area in order to break the view of parked cars in a manner
not impairing visibility. In parking lots containing more than one
hundred (100) vehicles, at least eight (8%) percent of the interior
parking area shall be landscaped.
D.
One (1) shade tree measuring a minimum of two and one-half (2-1/2)
to three (3) inch caliper shall be provided in the vicinity of the
parking lot for every four (4) parking spaces. This provision excludes
trees required for landscape buffers or street tree planting.
E.
Nine (9) feet wide curbed planting islands shall be placed at the
end of each parking bay. Each end island abutting a parking stall
shall contain a two and one-half (2-1/2) to three (3) inch caliper
shade tree.
F.
Nine (9) feet wide curbed planting islands shall be required to separate
any parking bay exceeding twenty (20) spaces in a row. At the Board's
discretion, seven (7) feet by seven (7) feet curbed planting diamonds
containing shade trees may be considered if the overall effect exceeds
that which would be created by standard planting islands.
G.
Where practical, parking lots in excess of one hundred (100) vehicles
shall be subdivided into modules utilizing continuous curbed planting
islands of a minimum ten (10) feet width located perpendicular to
the parking stalls.
H.
Landscaping within parking lots shall not obstruct the view of approaching
vehicles. Shrubs within sight lines shall not exceed a mature height
of thirty (30) inches.
I.
Parking areas shall be partially screened from interior drives using
evergreen, shade trees, flowering trees and shrubs to create a continuous
landscape strip.
J.
Interior parking layout and landscaping shall, insofar as possible,
be used to delineate and guide major traffic movement within the parking
area so as to prevent cross-space driving.
K.
The view of utility areas, mechanical equipment, transformers and
meters shall be screened from adjoining lots and street lines with
landscaping. Open access to the equipment shall be maintained.
L.
Trash and recycling containers shall be screened from view from any
lot line or street line with six (6) foot high gated wood fence and
landscaping or six (6) foot high gated decorative masonry wall and
landscaping.
M.
Landscaping shall be provided to accent driveway openings.
A.
Stormwater detention basins and retention basins shall be designed
to blend into the surrounding landscape.
B.
The perimeter of detention and retention basins shall be landscaped
with clusters of plants, including shade trees, in a free form manner
with open areas of lawn. Access for maintenance and emergency services
shall be maintained.
C.
Shade trees (minimum 2—2 1/2 inch caliper) shall be located
within the upper drier portion of detention basins.
D.
The view of drainage structures such as headwalls, outlet structures,
culverts, biofilters, etc. shall be softened with wet-site tolerant
plants.
E.
Outlet structures and headwalls shall be provided with a stone veneer
when clearly visible from adjoining properties and/or streets within
the development.
F.
The use of retaining walls within stormwater basins are encouraged
when located on wooded property in order to increase volume and decrease
disturbance to existing vegetation.
G.
Landscaping located on detention and retention basin emergency overflow
berms are prohibited unless approved by the Township Engineer.
H.
Water aerators shall be provided within retention basins.
A.
Fences and walls shall be erected where required for privacy, screening,
separation, security or to serve other necessary and reasonable functions.
The design and material used shall be functional and compatible with
existing and proposed site architecture. No fence or wall shall be
constructed or installed so as to constitute a hazard to traffic or
safety.
B.
No fence or wall which exceeds four (4) feet in height shall be constructed
or maintained between the road right-of-way line and the front foundation
wall of the principal building. In the case of corner lots, such restrictions
shall apply to both street frontages. No fence or wall shall exceed
six (6) feet in height within the side or rear yards.
C.
No fence shall be erected of barbed wire, topped with metal spikes,
nor constructed of any material or in any manner which may be dangerous
to persons or animals, except that these provisions shall not apply
to farms. Fences permitted for commercial, industrial and agricultural
uses shall not exceed a six (6) foot height; however, fences topped
by a barbed wire protective barrier are allowed a total height of
eight (8) feet.
D.
Swimming pools shall be surrounded by BOCA approved barrier not to
exceed a maximum height of six (6) feet.
E.
At the discretion of the Board, a fence or wall exceeding a six (6)
foot height shall be permitted if buffering is enhanced by the deviation.
F.
The finished side of fences shall face adjacent properties.
G.
At the discretion of the Board, chain link fence shall be constructed
with vinyl clad posts, rails, and mesh.
H.
Where provided, board on board fence shall be constructed with opposing
boards separated by a rail/beam no more than two (2) inches in width.
Opposite boards shall have a minimum one (1) inch overlap.
I.
No retaining wall exceeding four (4) feet in height from the lowest
elevation of the finished grade to the top of the retaining wall shall
be built unless a site plan has been submitted to and approved by
the Engineering Department. Safety fence and/or guiderail along the
top of retaining walls shall be provided in accordance with BOCA requirements
and approved by the Township Engineer.
J.
No retaining wall or structural member shall be permitted within
the right-of-way. Retaining walls shall maintain a property line setback
equal to their height above grade.
K.
Retaining walls required to support any Township roadway shall be
a cast-in-place concrete retaining wall, concrete crib wall or modular
concrete block retaining wall as approved by NJDOT and the Township
Engineer.
L.
Design calculations for retaining walls over four (4) feet in height
shall be submitted by the applicant and approved by the engineering
department. The design shall be accompanied by detailed manufacturer
specifications for all aspects of the installation and shall be signed
and sealed by a licensed professional engineer of the State of New
Jersey.
M.
Loose boulder type retaining walls shall be limited to landscape
uses only and shall not exceed an exposed height of four (4) feet.
Such walls are prohibited in areas used to support Township roadways
or any public facility for which the Township will have maintenance
responsibility.
N.
Construction of all permitted retaining walls shall be inspected
throughout the course of construction by the Township Engineer or
his/her representative. The Township Engineer shall be notified ten
(10) days before any work is started. The Township may require certification
of the subgrade and backfill by a qualified soils engineer prior to
the placement of materials. The Township Engineer may also require
that a representative of the retaining wall manufacturer be on site
during the installation of pre-manufactured section or block type
walls.
[Ord. No. 18-09 § 4,
5]
A.
Site furniture such as, but not limited to, benches, picnic tables,
kiosks, clustered mail boxes, bike racks, decorative trash receptacles,
bollards and recreation equipment shall be located and sized in accordance
with their functional need, durability and maintenance.
B.
Site furniture shall be compatible in form, material and finish.
Design and materials shall be coordinated with that of existing or
proposed architecture.
C.
Decorative trash receptacles and ash urns shall be provided as an
integral component for all office buildings, shopping centers, retail
establishments and supermarkets.
D.
Decorative benches shall be provided as an integral component for
all office buildings, shopping centers, retail establishments and
supermarkets.
E.
Multi-family residential developments requiring clustered mailboxes
shall provide benches in the vicinity of mailboxes.
In filing an application for development, the applicant shall
comply with the following sign standards.
A.
In all zoning districts within the jurisdiction of this Ordinance,
signs may be used, erected, maintained, altered, relocated, removed
or demolished only in compliance with the provisions of this Section
and any and all ordinances and regulations of the municipality relating
to the use, erection, maintenance, alteration, moving or removal of
signs or similar devices.
1.
The intent of these regulations are to:
(a)
Control the size, location, character and other pertinent features
of all exterior signs or interior signs visible from the exterior
of the building;
(b)
Promote signage which is compatible with its surroundings, orderly,
readable, appropriate, helpful and not distracting to motorists;
(c)
Discourage and render unlawful signs which contribute to visual
pollution and clutter, are in disrepair or of faulty construction,
or are in any way detrimental to the public safety and welfare.
2.
Standards set forth herein with respect to size, location, and number
of signs constitute zoning regulations. Deviations from these sign
standards with respect to size, number and/or location of signs shall
require the granting of a bulk zoning variance by the approving Board.
Deviations from all other sign standards shall require the granting
of a design waiver by the approving Board.
As used in this Ordinance, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
shall mean a sign which directs attention to a business,
commodity, service or entertainment conducted, sold or offered at
a location other than the premises on which the sign is located.
shall mean the total wall surface, including door and window
area, of a building's principal face. In computing permitted sign
area, only one (1) face of a building may be used as the principal
face.
See wall sign.
shall mean any immovable sign not affixed to a building.
shall mean any sign, other than a pole sign, placed upon
or supported by the ground independent of any other structure.
shall mean a sign that is mounted on a freestanding pole
or similar support so that the bottom edge of the sign face is three
(3) feet or more above grade.
shall mean a sign that is not permanent, affixed to a building,
structure or the ground.
shall mean a sign or plate indicating the name of the property
or occupants.
shall mean a sign erected above the facade or on the roof
of a building.
shall mean any object, device, display or structure or part
thereof, situated outdoors or indoors, which is used to advertise,
identify, display, direct or attract attention to an object, person,
institution, organization, business, product, service, event or location
by any means, including words, letters, figures, design, symbols,
fixtures, colors, illumination or projected images.
shall mean a sign that (a) is used in connection with a circumstance,
situation, or event that is designed, intended, or expected to take
place or to be completed within a reasonably short period of time
after the erection of such sign, or (b) is intended to remain on the
location where it is erected or placed for a period not more than
fifteen (15) days. If a sign display area is permanent but the message
displayed is subject to periodic changes, that sign shall not be regarded
as temporary.
shall mean a sign attached to, painted upon or erected against
an awning, canopy, the wall or facade of a building or structure and
not extending more than twelve (12) inches from a building face or
facade of the structure.
shall mean a sign maintained in or painted upon a window
which is clearly visible from the exterior of a structure through
a window.
A sign permit shall be required before the erection, re-erection,
construction, alteration, or placement or location of any permanent
sign permitted by this chapter. No sign shall be constructed or displayed
unless a permit shall have been obtained from the administrative official,
or unless the signs have been approved of as part of a site plan or
subdivision. All applications shall be signed by the owner of the
sign and the property owner on whose premises the sign is to be erected.
All applications shall contain a sketch of the proposed sign, drawn
to scale, the wording or message and, where the sign will be attached
to a building. A plot plan shall also be provided showing the location
of the proposed sign with dimensions to the nearest building, lot
lines and existing freestanding signs within one hundred (100) feet
of the proposed sign. All applications shall be accompanied by the
appropriate fee. As soon as the sign has been erected, the applicant
shall notify the Construction Official for a final inspection.
B.
In hearing any application for a variance or design waiver pertaining
to signage, the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment may consider
modification to the overall sign design for the site. This may include
a reduction in the quantity of signs, and/or a reduction in advertising
area of signs in order to promote the purpose of this section and
so the benefits of granting relief will outweigh the detriments.
[Ord. No. 4-06 § 1]
Signs shall be removed in the following instances:
A.
Signs on Vacant Premises or for Discontinued Use. The owner of a
property shall remove the advertising, message, symbol or other information
conveyed by signs within thirty (30) days after the activity, business
or use it advertises or calls attention to is no longer conducted
in or upon the premises.
B.
Illegal Signs. Any sign erected or applied in violation of this chapter
shall be immediately removed by the owner. Any sign illegally placed
in a public right-of-way shall be subject to removal by the Township
and forfeiture at the owner's expense.
Except where specifically prohibited, all signs may be double-faced,
and the maximum area shall apply to each side. The area of the sign
shall include each and every part of the sign, including moldings
and frames, computed in a rectilinear area as the product of the largest
horizontal width and the largest vertical height of the sign. Where
the sign is supported by a post or pylon whose surface is being used
for advertising purposes, the area of the post, pylon or other supporting
members shall be considered as part of the total allowable sign area.
Wherever the name or advertising message on a sign is divided between
a number of panels or parts, the total area of all of the panels or
parts shall be considered as one (1) sign, and where a sign consists
of individual letters, logos or numbers attached to a building or
structure, the area of the sign shall be considered as the total area
encompassed by a rectilinear area of no more than six (6) sides which
can collectively enclose all of the letters, logos or numbers.
If and when any sign is moved, altered or replaced, except for
purposes of minor and nonstructural maintenance and/or repairs, the
sign shall thereafter conform to all of the requirements of this Ordinance.
The following regulations shall be observed for all signs in
all zoning districts in the municipality:
A.
Any sign not specifically permitted is hereby prohibited.
B.
No sign shall be erected on any lot or building which does not pertain
to the use of the lot or building, unless provided for elsewhere in
this section.
C.
Identification signs of a prototype design and corporation logos
shall conform to the criteria established within this Ordinance.
D.
A sign should compliment the architectural style and scale of the
building and should be designed as an integral architectural element
of the site to which it principally relates. As an architectural element,
the sign should reflect the period of architecture and should be in
harmony with a building's character and
use. It must not interfere with architectural lines and details and
shall conform to landscape standards associated with signs. Components
of signs (supporting structures, backs, etc.), not bearing a message
shall be landscaped and constructed of materials or painted a neutral
color, to blend with the natural environment.
E.
Where a building requires several different signs, a consistent design
theme shall be created utilizing similar elements such as material,
size, background and lettering color, lettering style, illumination
and borders.
F.
Any sign located along the right-of-way of a State or Federal highway
shall comply with any more restrictive requirements of the State and
Federal government relating thereto. Limitations on signs as set forth
in this Section shall not apply to any sign or directional device
erected by the Federal, State, County or Township government or agency
thereof.
G.
No sign shall be placed in such a position as to endanger traffic
by obscuring view or by confusing with official street signs or signals
because of position, color or reflective surface and no sign other
than street signage or of governmental authority shall be placed within
a sight triangle.
H.
No sign shall project over a public walkway, except for signs of
governmental authority. For those exceptions where a sign is permitted,
the lowest edge of such sign shall be at least eight (8) feet above
the sidewalk elevation.
I.
Only one (1) sign of a permitted type for which a permit is required
shall be erected on any one (1) premises held in single and separate
ownership unless otherwise specified in this Ordinance.
J.
No sign shall have a dimension greater than as approved by the Board
as part of site plan approval.
K.
Flags other than official national, State, County, or municipal flags
shall be considered to be signs and shall comply with applicable regulations.
Flagpoles shall not exceed thirty (30) feet in height nor be located
closer than thirty (30) feet to a right-of-way.
L.
Every permitted sign must be constructed with durable materials,
must conform with the requirements of the BOCA Building Code, and
must be kept in good condition and repair. Any sign which is allowed
to become dilapidated may be removed by the municipality at the expense
of the owner or lessee of the property on which it is located.
M.
Except where more restrictive, no sign or any part thereof shall
be located closer than ten (10) feet to any street right-of-way or
lot line.
N.
All signs shall have a border a minimum of two (2) inches in width
on all sides of the sign. The structural frame may be used to meet
the requirement for a border.
O.
Parking, traffic control, directional and warning signs as approved
or deemed necessary to the public welfare shall be permitted in all
zones, provided that they do not exceed four (4) square feet in area
and do not contain advertising.
A.
Only one (1) freestanding sign is permitted for each property.
B.
Freestanding signs shall be set back a minimum of thirty (30) feet
from any residential district. Freestanding signs shall be placed
in a location which will allow sufficient reaction time for drivers
on the adjacent roads, and not obstruct the visibility of cars entering
and exiting the site.
C.
In no case shall a freestanding sign be located closer than ten (10)
feet to any street right-of-way or thirty (30) feet to any side or
rear property line unless otherwise noted in the particular zone district.
D.
Freestanding signs shall comply with the freestanding sign setback
requirement of the zone where the sign will be located.
E.
No freestanding, ground, monument or pylon sign shall have more than
two (2) sign faces. The maximum distance between the faces of a double
faced sign shall not exceed eighteen (18) inches.
F.
Freestanding sign components relating to an assemblage of businesses
such as a shopping center shall be grouped in an aesthetically compatible
and visually coordinated manner.
G.
Freestanding signs shall consist of materials and colors similar
to and compatible with the primary structure.
H.
Freestanding signs shall be supported utilizing durable materials
which may include concrete, steel, treated wood, other suitable material
or combination of same. Supports for freestanding signs shall be set
securely in the ground or concrete so that the sign will be capable
of withstanding high winds.
A.
The width of a wall sign extending perpendicular from the building
face shall not exceed twelve (12) inches. Signs erected flat against
a building wall shall not extend above the height of a vertical wall,
parapet or eave to which they are attached.
B.
There shall not be more than one (1) facade or wall sign as herein
regulated to each separate tenant of the premises except where the
tenant's unit fronts on two (2) streets, then one (1) facade or wall
sign shall be permitted per frontage.
C.
No sign shall be placed upon any roof surface, except for roof surfaces
constructed at an angle of seventy-five (75) degrees or more from
the horizontal. Such signage shall not exceed a three (3) foot height
nor extend beyond the roof line to which it is attached.
D.
The
maximum height of any facade sign shall not exceed five (5) feet and
the maximum width shall not exceed sixty-five (65%) percent of the
width of the wall upon which the sign is erected, attached or painted.
Where a business establishment has a canopy or awning, a sign
may be attached to the face of the canopy or awning instead of a wall
mounted sign provided the sign does not extend above the highest point
of the canopy or awning and further provided that:
A.
Signs attached to, painted on or part of the face of the canopy or
awning shall not extend above, below, or to the sides of the face
of the canopy or awning nor extend more than four (4) inches from
the face of the canopy or awning.
B.
For the purpose of this section, canopy or awning shall mean a covering
extending from a building wall, having horizontal or nearly horizontal
top and bottom surfaces, located at least eight (8) feet above the
sidewalk or the ground below, but not including any extension of the
building roof.
C.
Maximum sign area and size shall be determined by the size and dimensions
of the wall to which the canopy or awning is attached.
D.
The maximum height of any canopy or awning sign shall not exceed
three (3) feet and the maximum width shall not exceed seventy-five
(75%) percent of the width of the canopy or awning upon which the
sign is erected, attached or painted.
A.
Signs shall be non-rotating and contain no advertising.
B.
The area of the sign shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet
nor be located on a lot with less than two hundred (200) feet of road
frontage.
C.
There shall not be any other time and temperature sign within one
thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of another such sign.
Unless specifically prohibited, all signs may be illuminated
as provided for below:
A.
Wiring for illuminated signs shall be installed and maintained in
accordance with the electrical codes of the municipality.
B.
Illuminated signs shall be either indirectly lighted or shall be
of the diffused lighting type. No sign shall be lit by means of flashing
or intermittent illumination, except for intermittent illumination
necessary to show time and temperature changes on signs intended for
that purpose. Floodlights used for illumination of any sign, whether
or not such floodlights are attached to or are separate from a building,
shall not project light above the highest elevation of the front wall
of the building or more than eighteen (18) feet above the ground level,
whichever is less. All illuminated signs shall be properly shielded
and so located as to prevent glare or blinding effects upon motor
vehicle traffic and so as not to cause a nuisance to residents of
the area.
C.
Whenever the Chief of Police, his designee or the Township Engineer
determines that the lighting on any sign now or hereafter erected
constitutes a safety hazard to motor vehicle traffic in the vicinity,
he shall serve written notice of his determination upon the property
owner and owner of the sign, directing them to correct the condition
within fifteen (15) days from the date of the mailing of the notice.
Failure to correct the condition or file an appeal within the time
specified shall constitute a violation of this Section by both the
sign owner and property owner.
D.
Where illuminated signs are permitted, signs facing a residence or
residential zone shall not be illuminated between the hours of 10:00
p.m. and 7:00 a.m., unless the business or uses advertised are open
to the public later than 10:00 p.m., in which event such establishment
may keep a sign illuminated until business is closed to the public
but not thereafter.
The following signs are prohibited in all zones in the municipality:
A.
Signs using red, yellow and green lights placed within one hundred
(100) feet of any traffic control signal now or hereafter erected.
B.
Moving or revolving signs and signs using blinking, flashing, vibrating,
flickering, tracer, sequential or intermittent lighting, with the
exception of any time or temperature displays.
C.
Changeable copy displays and message boards except for public uses,
quasi-public uses, theaters, and vehicular service station price signs.
D.
Signs using any material which sparkles or glitters, but nothing
herein contained is intended to prohibit the use of reflective paint
on signs directing traffic or identifying various locations within
a lot or parcel. Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors or particles,
sound or odor.
F.
Signs having more than two (2) sign faces.
G.
Signs or advertising matter of an indecent or obscene nature.
H.
Signs using words such as "stop", "look", "danger", etc., which are
placed in a manner or position which in the judgment of the Chief
of Police constitutes a traffic hazard or otherwise interferes with
the free flow of traffic.
I.
Signs which in any way simulate official, direction or warning signs
or otherwise cause confusion with those erected or maintained by the
State of New Jersey, Morris County or Roxbury Township or by any railroad,
public utility or agency concerned with the protection of the public
health or safety or signs which hide from view any traffic or street
sign or signal.
J.
Any sign which may dangerously confuse or distract the attention
of the operator of a motor vehicle.
K.
Except where specifically permitted, signs advertising a product
or service not sold on the premises, signs advertising or directing
attention to another premises and any other signs unrelated to the
premises on which the sign is erected.
L.
Signs causing interference with radio or television reception.
M.
Signs obstructing doors, fire escapes or stairways or keeping light
or air from windows used for living quarters.
N.
Streamers, flags, banners, pinwheels, wind driven signs, flapping
signs, rotating signs, inflatable signs, A-type signs, sandwich-type
signs, sidewalk signs, curb signs and similar advertising devices,
except as may otherwise be permitted in this Ordinance.
O.
Signs which are portable or fixed on a movable stand; self-supporting
without being firmly imbedded in the ground; supported by other objects;
mounted on wheels or movable vehicle; or made easily movable in any
other manner except as may otherwise be permitted in this Ordinance.
P.
Signs attached, affixed or painted on trees, rocks, other natural
features, utility poles, light poles, signs attached to other signs,
and signs placed upon motor vehicles which are continuously or repeatedly
parked in a conspicuous location to serve as a sign.
Q.
Any series of two (2) or more signs placed along a street or highway
carrying an advertising message, part of which is contained on each
sign.
R.
No billboard or billboard-type signs shall be erected.
S.
Signs located in a public right-of-way, or approved site easement
except those owned and maintained by a duly constituted governmental
agency.
T.
Signs located, painted or affixed on a water tower, storage tank,
tower or other similar structure.
[Ord. No. 18-09 § 6]
The following signs do not require a sign permit and are exempt
from the provisions of this chapter provided they meet State requirements,
where applicable:
A.
Signs posted by governmental agencies or pursuant to governmental
statute, order or regulation.
B.
Temporary and permanent traffic signs and signals installed by the
municipality, County and State for the purpose of directing and regulating
the flow of traffic.
C.
Signs indicating public transportation stops when installed by the
municipality or a public transportation facility.
D.
One nonilluminated or shielded illuminated residence designation sign attached to a wall, not exceeding one (1) square foot in surface area, shall be permitted for each single-family residence, multi-family residence or conditional home business use (subsection 13-7.3501).
E.
Parking, traffic control, directional, entrance, exit, loading zones,
and warning signs when deemed necessary for the public welfare provided
that they do not exceed four (4) square feet in area. With the exception
of entrance and exit signs, traffic signage shall not contain advertising.
F.
Non-illuminated or internally illuminated information or public service
signs, such as those advertising the availability of rest rooms, telephone,
or similar public conveniences, provided that such signs do not advertise
any commercial establishment, activity, organization, product, goods
or services, except those of public utilities.
G.
Historic tablets, cornerstones, memorial plaques and emblems which
do not exceed six (6) square feet in area and which are installed
by government agencies or religious organizations.
H.
Trespassing signs; signs indicating the private nature of a road,
driveway, or premises; and signs prohibiting or otherwise controlling
fishing or hunting upon a particular premises, provided that the area
of one (1) side of any such sign shall not exceed two (2) square feet.
I.
Flags or emblems of religious, educational, civic or governmental
organizations flown from supports on the buildings or grounds occupied
by the organization whenever and wherever flown in accordance with
the laws and rules promulgated by the Federal government, except that
no flag may be placed closer than thirty (30) feet to any right-of-way
nor exceed a thirty (30) foot height.
J.
One (1) lawn sign identifying the occupant and/or conditional home
business use, not exceeding two (2) square feet in area for each side
located ten (10) feet from the right-of-way and all property lines.
A sign for a conditional home business use shall only indicate the
name and profession of the resident.
K.
Illuminated and non-illuminated signs which are an integral part
of vending machines.
M.
Signs
lighting and displays erected in connection with the observance of
holidays. Signs shall be removed within fifteen (15) days following
the holiday.
The following regulations shall apply to temporary signs permitted
in any zone unless otherwise specified:
A.
Non-illuminated real estate signs announcing the sale, rental or
lease of the premises on which the sign is located. The sign may be
double-faced and, except as noted below, only one (1) sign shall be
permitted on each lot or parcel unless it fronts on more than one
(1) street whereby one (1) sign shall be permitted per frontage. The
maximum size of the sign shall be in accordance with the following
schedule:
1.
Residential zones: six (6) square feet
2.
Business zones: twelve (12) square feet
3.
Industrial zones: twenty-four (24) square feet
4.
Residential developments with six (6) or more homes for sale
may be advertised on a non-illuminated real estate sign not to exceed
thirty-two (32) square feet nor a ten (10) foot height and located
within the development advertised.
5.
The advertised use of the structure shall be in accordance with
the zoning permitted in the district in which it is located.
6.
All real estate signs shall be removed within fifteen (15) days
after closing or settlement on said property or the execution of the
lease.
B.
Temporary signs for advertising public functions or fund raising
events for charitable or religious organizations shall be permitted
for a period of thirty (30) days prior to the event and shall be removed
within fifteen (15) days after the event.
C.
Temporary political signs may be erected for a period of sixty (60)
days. Campaign signs shall be removed within fifteen (15) days after
the election.
D.
Relocation information sign for a period of thirty (30) days. A relocation
sign shall be restricted to the present location of the relocating
business. The relocation sign shall be incorporated into the existing
sign and shall not be in excess of standards set forth for the zone
in which the business is located.
E.
Construction Signs. One (1) sign announcing the name of developer,
architect, engineer, contractor, subcontractors, funding source, the
building enterprise and related information shall be permitted at
a site under construction, alteration or repair, provided the sign
shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area and that the
sign shall be removed before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
F.
Temporary window signs advertising or describing sales or special
merchandise are permitted without a permit, only on the first floor,
provided that the same sign does not remain visible from the exterior
of the building for a period of longer than twenty (20) days and that
all of the signs individually or collectively do not exceed thirty
(30%) percent of all available window space on the first floor window
on which the signs are located.
A.
Notwithstanding any provision of this section, the Administrative
Official may issue a temporary permit for a period not to exceed three
(3) weeks for special signs advertising the opening of a new business
or commercial enterprise subject to the following conditions:
1.
A temporary sign permit shall be obtained in accordance with Section 13-8.902.1 and specifically note the date of erection and removal.
2.
One (1) temporary sign not exceeding thirty-two (32) square
feet shall be located on the same property as the business or enterprise
they advertise and be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from the
street right-of-way and all adjoining property lines.
3.
The use of banners, pennants, flags, and similar advertising
devices where it is determined by the Administrative Official that
such signs can be erected without impairing the safety and welfare
of the general public.
4.
Such signs shall be maintained in an orderly manner at all times.
5.
Such temporary signs shall be removed immediately upon expiration
of the permit. Citation, violations and fines shall commence upon
failure to remove the signage upon the expiration date of the permit.
6.
All other applicable portions of this section except number
and size of signs shall apply.
Signs which either do not lend themselves to the ordinary processes
of measurement or, because of their nature, require special control,
may be permitted when the Board finds such signs to be in conformance
with the intent of this chapter and appropriate to the type of development
or structure to which they are related. Signs of or similar to the
following type require special permits:
A.
All signs with all their supports, braces, hooks, anchors and other
fastening devices, shall be of substantial and sturdy construction,
shall be kept in good repair, and shall be painted or cleaned as often
as necessary to maintain a clean, neat, safe and orderly appearance.
In the event that the Zoning Officer of the municipality determines
that any sign now hereafter erected has fallen into a state of disrepair,
has become dilapidated or constitutes a safety hazard, the sign owner
and property owner shall be given written notice to correct the condition
within thirty (30) days from the date of the mailing of the notice.
Failure to correct the condition or file an appeal within the time
provided shall constitute a violation of this Section.
B.
All signs shall be maintained in good repair. Lack of proper maintenance
shall be considered abandonment and the sign shall be removed upon
notification by the Construction Official.
C.
If a sign other than a billboard advertises a business, service,
commodity, accommodation, attraction, or other enterprise or activity
that is no longer operating or being offered or conducted, that sign
shall be considered abandoned and shall, within thirty (30) days after
such abandonment, be removed by the sign owner, owner of the property
where the sign is located, or other party having control over such
sign.
D.
If the message portion of the sign is removed, leaving only the "shell"
of the sign of the supporting braces, anchors, or similar components,
the owner of the sign or the owner of the property where the sign
is located or other person having control over such sign shall, within
thirty (30) days of the removal of the message portion of the sign,
either replace the entire message portion of the sign or remove the
remaining components of the sign. This shall not be construed to prevent
the changing of the message of a sign.
Only the following signs shall be permitted:
A.
For nonresidential uses, one (1) freestanding sign per lot, not exceeding
a maximum area of thirty-two (32) square feet and a maximum height
of fifteen (15) feet.
B.
For nonresidential uses, a freestanding sign shall be located no
closer than ten (10) feet to any street right-of-way or thirty (30)
feet to any side or rear property line.
C.
For nonresidential uses, one (1) façade, canopy, awning or
permanent window sign per occupant. The total aggregate area of all
such signs shall note exceed ten (10%) percent of the area of the
face of the wall upon which such sign or signs are erected, attached
or painted.
Only the following signs shall be permitted:
A.
One (1) name plate sign attached to a wall. The sign shall not be
more than one (1) square foot in area, and shall be located within
the property lines. A sign for conditional home business use shall
indicate only the name and profession of the resident.
B.
One (1) lawn sign identifying the occupant and/or conditional home
business use, not exceeding two (2) square feet in area on each side
located ten (10) feet from the right-of-way and all property lines.
A sign for a conditional home business use shall indicate only the
name and profession of the resident.
C.
One (1) permanent sign to identify the name of a residential development
of twenty-five (25) units or more. Such sign shall be a maximum of
thirty-two (32) square feet in size, seven (7) feet in height and
shall be located a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from any property
line. Multi-family developments shall be permitted one (1) freestanding
sign per development for each public street frontage.
D.
At the rental or sales office of the residential development, one
(1) temporary freestanding sign advertising the office, not to exceed
fifteen (15) square feet in area and not more than five (5) feet in
height.
E.
Religious institutions, nursing homes, assisted living facilities,
private schools, service organizations and public buildings and facilities
may have one (1) freestanding sign or bulletin board, not more than
twenty-four (24) square feet in area, not to exceed six (6) feet in
height, on each major street bordering the property. The source of
light from any such sign, if illuminated, shall not be visible from
any adjacent property or from any street.
F.
Signs deemed necessary by the Governing Body.
G.
With the exception of signs as noted in paragraph F. above, no sign
permitted in the residential districts shall be located closer than
ten (10) feet to any road right-of-way or adjoining property.
Only the following signs shall be permitted:
A.
Signs in the POR District.
1.
One (1) façade, canopy, awning or permanent window sign per
nonresidential occupant. The total aggregate area of all such signs
shall not exceed seven (7%) percent of the area of the face of the
wall upon which such sign or signs are erected, attached or painted,
except as noted in paragraph 2. below.
2.
The total aggregate area of façade, canopy, awning or permanent
window sign or signs with exposure to Route 10 shall not exceed ten
(10%) percent of the area of the face of the wall upon which such
sign or signs are erected, attached or painted.
3.
One (1) freestanding sign per lot, not to exceed the following standards,
based upon the predominant exposure:
|
Street Name
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Size
|
Minimum Freestanding Sign Setback*
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Height
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Commerce Boulevard
|
50 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
12 feet
|
|
Main St. Succasunna
|
32 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
8 feet
|
|
Route 10
|
55 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
12 feet
|
|
Mount Arlington Boulevard
|
32 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
8 feet
|
|
Shippenport Road
|
50 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
8 feet
|
|
All others
|
16 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
7 feet
|
|
*Note - setback from street right-of-way.
|
B.
Signs in the B-I District.
1.
One (1) facade, canopy, awning or permanent window sign per occupant.
The total aggregate area of all such signs shall not exceed ten (10)
percent of the area of the face of the wall upon which such sign or
signs are erected, attached or painted except as noted in paragraph
2. below.
2.
One (1) freestanding sign per lot, not to exceed the following standards
which are based upon the predominant street exposure:
|
Street Name
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Size
|
Minimum Freestanding Sign Setback*
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Height
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Landing Road
|
50 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
18 feet
|
|
Lakeside Boulevard
|
50 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
18 feet
|
|
Mount Arlington Boulevard (west of Laurie Road)
|
50 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
18 feet
|
|
Mount Arlington Boulevard (east of Laurie Road)
|
32 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
16 feet
|
|
Shippenport Road
|
50 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
18 feet
|
|
Commerce Boulevard
|
32 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
16 feet
|
|
Route 46
|
55 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
18 feet
|
|
All others
|
32 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
16 feet
|
|
*Note - Setback from street right-of-way.
|
C.
Signs in the B-1A District.
1.
One (1) façade, canopy, awning or permanent window sign per
occupant. The total aggregate area of all such signs shall not exceed
ten (10%) percent of the area of the face of the wall upon which such
sign or signs are erected, attached or painted, except as noted in
paragraph 2. below.
2.
The total aggregate area of façade, canopy, awning or permanent
window sign(s) with exposure to Main Street Succasunna shall not exceed
seven (7%) percent of the area of the face of the wall upon which
such sign(s) are erected, attached or painted.
3.
One (1) freestanding sign per lot, not to exceed the following standards
based upon predominant street exposure:
|
Street Name
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Size
|
Minimum Freestanding Sign Setback*
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Height
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Eden Lane
|
50 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
10 feet
|
|
Gold Mine Road
|
50 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
10 feet
|
|
Main St. Succasunna
|
32 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
8 feet
|
|
Landing Road
|
55 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
12 feet
|
|
Route 183
|
60 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
12 feet
|
|
Shippenport Road
|
55 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
12 feet
|
|
Route 206
|
60 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
12 feet
|
|
All others
|
16 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
7 feet
|
|
*Note - setback from street right-of-way.
|
D.
Signs in the B-2 District.
1.
One (1) facade, canopy, awning, or permanent window sign per occupant.
The total aggregate area of all such signs shall not exceed ten (10%)
percent of the area of the face of the wall upon which such sign or
signs are erected, attached or painted except as noted in paragraph
2. below.
2.
The total aggregate area of facade, canopy, awning or permanent window
sign or signs with exposure to Main Street Succasunna shall not exceed
seven (7%) percent of the area of the face of the wall upon which
such sign or signs are erected, attached or painted.
3.
One (1) freestanding sign per lot, not to exceed the following standards
which are based upon the predominant street exposure:
|
Street Name
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Size
|
Minimum Freestanding Sign Setback*
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Height
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Arlington Avenue
|
16 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
7 feet
|
|
Commerce Boulevard
|
55 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
18 feet
|
|
Kings Parkway
|
16 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
7 feet
|
|
Lakeside Boulevard
|
55 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
20 feet
|
|
Manor Parkway
|
16 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
7 feet
|
|
Mooney Road
|
55 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
18 feet
|
|
Route 10
|
75 sq. ft.
|
20 feet
|
20 feet
|
|
Route 46 (west of Dell Ave)
|
75 sq. ft.
|
20 feet
|
20 feet
|
|
Route 46 (east of Dell Ave)
|
55 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
18 feet
|
|
Roxbury Avenue
|
16 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
7 feet
|
|
Shippenport Road
|
55 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
18 feet
|
|
All others
|
32 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
16 feet
|
|
*Note - Setback from street right-of-way.
|
4.
No freestanding sign shall be oriented toward Interstate Route 80.
E.
Signs in the B-3 District.
1.
One (1) facade, canopy, awning, or permanent window sign per occupant.
The total aggregate area of all such signs shall not exceed ten (10%)
percent of the area of the face of the wall upon which such sign or
signs are erected, attached or painted.
2.
One (1) freestanding sign per lot, not to exceed the following standards
which are based upon the predominant street exposure:
|
Street Name
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Size
|
Minimum Freestanding Sign Setback*
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Height
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Commerce Boulevard
|
55 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
18 feet
|
|
Howard Boulevard
|
75 sq. ft.
|
20 feet
|
22 feet
|
|
Lakeside Boulevard
|
120 sq. ft.
|
25 feet
|
25 feet
|
|
Route 10
|
120 sq. ft.
|
25 feet
|
25 feet
|
|
Route 46
|
75 sq. ft.
|
20 feet
|
22 feet
|
|
All others
|
32 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
16 feet
|
|
*Note - Setback from street right-of-way.
|
F.
Signs in the OB District.
1.
One (1) facade, canopy, awning, or permanent window sign per use.
The total aggregate area of all such signs shall not exceed ten (10%)
percent of the area of the face of the wall upon which such sign or
signs are erected, attached or painted.
2.
One (1) freestanding sign, not to exceed the following standards
which are based upon the predominant street exposure:
|
Street Name
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Size
|
Minimum Freestanding Sign Setback*
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Height
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Commerce Boulevard
|
55 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
18 feet
|
|
Howard Boulevard
|
50 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
18 feet
|
|
Route 46
|
75 sq. ft.
|
20 feet
|
20 feet
|
|
All Others
|
32 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
16 feet
|
|
*Note - Setback from street right-of-way.
|
3.
No freestanding sign shall be oriented towards Interstate Route 80.
4.
A Planned Highway Area Commercial Development is permitted one (1)
freestanding sign for the project which shall not exceed twenty-five
(25) feet in height and one hundred twenty (120) square feet in sign
size per sign face with a minimum setback of fifteen (15) feet to
the right-of-way.
G.
Signs in the I-1 District.
1.
One (1) facade, canopy, awning, or permanent window sign per occupant.
The total aggregate area of all such signs shall not exceed ten (10%)
percent of the area of the face of the wall upon which such sign or
signs are erected, attached or painted.
2.
One (1) freestanding sign per lot, not to exceed the following standards
which are based upon the predominant street exposure:
|
Street Name
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Size
|
Minimum Freestanding Sign Setback*
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Height
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
North Frontage Road
|
50 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
18 feet
|
|
All Others
|
32 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
16 feet
|
|
*Note - Setback from street right-of-way.
|
3.
No freestanding sign shall be oriented towards Interstate Route 80.
H.
Signs in the I-3 District.
1.
One (1) facade, canopy, awning, or permanent window sign per occupant.
The total aggregate area of all such signs shall not exceed ten (10%)
percent of the area of the face of the wall upon which such sign or
signs are erected, attached or painted.
2.
One (1) freestanding sign per lot, not to exceed the following standards
which are based upon the predominant street exposure:
|
Street Name
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Size
|
Minimum Freestanding Sign Setback*
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Height
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Howard Boulevard
|
75 sq. ft.
|
20 feet
|
20 feet
|
|
Route 46
|
75 sq. ft.
|
20 feet
|
20 feet
|
|
Ledgewood
| |||
|
Mount Arlington Road
|
32 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
12 feet
|
|
Dell Avenue
|
55 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
18 feet
|
|
All others
|
32 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
12 feet
|
|
*Note - Setback from street right-of-way.
|
3.
No freestanding sign shall be oriented towards Interstate Route 80.
I.
Signs in the I-5 District.
1.
One (1) facade, canopy, awning, or permanent window sign per occupant.
The total aggregate area of all such signs shall not exceed ten (10%)
percent of the area of the face of the wall upon which such sign or
signs are erected, attached or painted.
2.
One (1) freestanding sign per lot, not to exceed the following standards
which are based upon the predominant street exposure:
|
Street Name
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Size
|
Minimum Freestanding Sign Setback*
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Height
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Center Street
|
32 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
16 feet
|
|
Canal Street-Port Morris
|
24 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
7 feet
|
|
Kings Highway
|
32 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
16 feet
|
|
All others
|
32 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
12 feet
|
|
*Note - Setback from street right-of-way.
|
J.
Signs in the I-10 District.
1.
One (1) facade, canopy, awning, or permanent window sign per occupant.
The total aggregate area of all such signs shall not exceed ten (10%)
percent of the area of the face of the wall upon which such sign or
signs are erected, attached or painted.
2.
One (1) freestanding sign per lot, not to exceed the following standards
which are based upon the predominant street exposure;
|
Street Name
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Size
|
Minimum Freestanding Sign Setback*
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Height
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Berkshire Valley Road
|
50 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
18 feet
|
|
Dell Avenue
|
55 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
18 feet
|
|
Halsey Street
|
24 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
7 feet
|
|
Pine Street
|
24 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
7 feet
|
|
All Others
|
32 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
16 feet
|
|
*Note - Setback from street right-of-way.
|
K.
Signs in the OR-5 District
1.
One (1) facade, canopy, awning, or permanent window sign per occupant.
The total aggregate area of all such signs shall not exceed ten (10%)
percent of the area of the face of the wall upon which such sign or
signs are erected, attached or painted.
2.
One (1) freestanding sign per lot, not to exceed the following standards
which are based upon the predominant street exposure:
|
Street Name
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Size
|
Minimum Freestanding Sign Setback*
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Height
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Eden Lane
|
50 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
10 feet
|
|
Route 206
|
60 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
12 feet
|
|
Howard Boulevard
|
60 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
12 feet
|
|
All others
|
50 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
10 feet
|
|
*Note - Setback from street right-of-way.
|
3.
No freestanding sign shall be oriented toward Interstate Route 80.
L.
Signs in the LI/OR District.
1.
One (1) façade, canopy, awning or permanent window sign per
occupant. The total aggregate area of all such signs shall not exceed
ten (10%) percent of the area of the face of the wall upon which such
sign or signs are erected, attached or painted.
2.
One (1) freestanding sign per lot, not to exceed the following standards
which are based upon the predominant street exposure:
|
Street Name
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Size
|
Minimum Freestanding Sign Setback*
|
Maximum Freestanding Sign Height
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Berkshire Valley Rd
|
50 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
18 feet
|
|
Landing Rd
|
50 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
18 feet
|
|
North Frontage Rd
|
50 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
18 feet
|
|
Orben Drive
|
50 sq. ft.
|
15 feet
|
18 feet
|
|
Route 46
|
75 sq. ft.
|
20 feet
|
20 feet
|
|
All others
|
32 sq. ft.
|
10 feet
|
12 feet
|
|
*Note - Setback from street right-of-way.
|
3.
No freestanding sign shall be oriented towards Interstate Route 80.
A.
Subject to the restrictions of this section, nonconforming signs
that were otherwise lawful on the effective date of this article may
be continued except as provided below.
1.
No person may engage in any activity that causes an increase in the
extent of nonconformity of a nonconforming sign. No nonconforming
sign may be enlarged or altered in such a manner as to aggravate the
nonconforming condition, nor may illumination be added to any nonconforming
sign.
2.
A nonconforming sign may not be moved or replaced except to bring
the sign into complete conformity with this Section.
3.
If a nonconforming sign is destroyed by natural causes, it may not
thereafter be repaired, reconstructed, or replaced except in conformity
with all the provisions of this chapter, and the remnants of the former
sign structure shall be cleared from the land. For purposes of this
Section, a nonconforming sign is "destroyed"
if damaged to an extent that the cost of repairing the sign to its
former stature or replacing it with an equivalent sign equals or exceeds
fifty (50%) percent of the value (tax value if listed for tax purposes)
of the sign so damaged.
4.
The message of a nonconforming sign may be changed as long as it
does not create any new nonconformities.
5.
Subject to other provisions of this Section, nonconforming signs
may be repaired and renovated as long as the cost of such work does
not exceed within any twelve (12) month period fifty (50%) percent
of the value (tax value if listed for tax purposes) of such sign.
6.
If a nonconforming sign other than a billboard advertises a business,
service, commodity, accommodation, attraction, or other enterprise
of activity that is no longer operating or being offered or conducted,
that sign shall be considered abandoned and shall be removed within
thirty (30) days after such abandonment by the sign owner, owner of
the property where the sign is located, or other party having control
over such sign.
7.
If a nonconforming billboard remains blank for a continuous period
of one hundred eighty (180) days, that billboard shall be deemed abandoned
and shall, within thirty (30) days after such abandonment, be altered
to comply with this article or be removed by the sign owner, owner
of the property where the sign is located, or other person having
control over such sign. For purposes of this Section, a sign is "blank"
if;
(a)
It advertises a business service, commodity, accommodation,
attraction, or other enterprise or activity that is no longer operating
or being offered or conducted; or
(b)
The advertising message it displays becomes illegible in whole
or substantial part; or
(c)
The advertising copy paid for by a party other than the sign
owner or promoting an interest other than the rental of the sign has
been removed.
A.
No person may, for the purpose of increasing or enhancing the visibility
of any sign, damage, trim, destroy, or remove any trees, shrubs or
other vegetation located:
1.
Within the right-of-way of any public street or road, unless the
work is done pursuant to the express written authorization of the
municipality or agency having jurisdiction over the streets.
2.
On property that is not under the ownership or control of the person
doing or responsible for such work, unless the work is done pursuant
to the express authorization of the person owning the property where
such trees or shrubs are located.
3.
In any area where such trees or shrubs are required to remain under
a permit issued under this Ordinance.
All street signs shall, in addition to complying with this chapter,
comply with all appropriate County, State and Federal regulations.
Should this chapter be in conflict with County, State or Federal regulations,
the more strict regulations shall be observed.
[Ord. No. 4-06 § 2]
The penalties for noncompliance of this article shall be as set forth in Section 13-2.802 of this chapter.
A.
Prior to the issuance of any subdivision or site plan approval or
construction or occupancy permit for any nonresidential use, the applicant
shall submit evidence to the approving Board or Construction Official
showing compliance with the applicable approval procedures of all
authorized governmental agencies and with all of the following regulations.
In the case of a structure being built where the future use is not
known, a construction permit may be issued with the condition that
no Certificate of Occupancy will be issued until such time as this
documentation is submitted with respect to the particular occupant.
A new application and a new Certificate of Occupancy shall be required
in the event of a change of any use of any structure as mandated by
the Uniform Construction Code.
B.
Electrical and/or Electronic Devices. All electronic or electrical
devices shall be subject to the provisions of Public Law 90-602, 90th
Congress, HR 10790, dated October 18, 1968, entitled, "An Act for
the Protection of Public Health and Safety from the Dangers of Electronic
Product Radiation." Radiation products, as defined in DHEW publication
No. (FDA) 75-10003, shall be so limited and controlled that no measurable
energy can be recorded at any point beyond the property boundaries.
The applicant, upon request, shall produce certified data wherein
measurements made in accordance with the procedures and standards
set forth in the DHEW Publication No. (FDA) 75-10003 adequately demonstrate
compliance with the minimum standards established by the Act. All
other forms of electromagnetic radiation lying between one hundred
(100) KHz and eighteen (18) GHz shall be restricted to the technical
limits established in the Federal Communications Commission's Rules
and Regulations. Additionally, electric or electronic equipment shall
be shielded so there is no interference with any radio or television
reception at the lot line, beyond the operator's dwelling unit in
the case of multi-family dwellings, as the result of the operation
of such equipment.
C.
Fire and Explosion Hazards. All activities or operations involving
fire or explosion hazards shall be carried on in conformity with the
provisions of the Fire Prevention Code of the Township of Roxbury.
D.
Glare. There shall be no direct or sky-reflected glare exceeding
0.3 foot candle measured at the property line of the lot occupied
by such use. This regulation shall not apply to lights used at driveway
entrances or exits. Exterior lighting shall be shielded and directed
so that glare, direct light or reflection will not become a nuisance
to adjoining properties, adjoining dwelling units, adjoining districts
or streets.
E.
Heat. No use shall produce heat perceptible beyond its lot lines.
Furthermore, no use shall be permitted which would cause the temperature
to rise or fall in a body of water.
F.
Liquid or Solid Waste.
1.
No industrial operation shall discharge untreated industrial
wastes of any kind into any reservoir, pond or lake. The discharge
of untreated industrial wastes into a stream shall be prohibited.
All methods of sewage and industrial waste treatment and disposal
shall be approved by and conform to the current standards of the Township
and New Jersey State Health Departments, the New Jersey Department
of Environmental Protection, and the Municipal Utilities Authority.
2.
All hazardous materials used on-site shall be disposed of in
a safe manner in accordance with regulations established by the New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection as they are adopted
and regulated.
3.
No materials or wastes shall be deposited upon a lot in such
form or manner that they may be transferred off the lot by natural
causes or forces, nor shall any substance be deposited which can contaminate
an underground aquifer, stream, underground stream, or pond, or otherwise
render any such waters undesirable as a source of water supply or
recreation, or which will destroy aquatic life.
4.
All materials or wastes which might cause fumes or dust or which
constitute a fire hazard or which may be edible or otherwise attractive
to rodents or insects shall be stored indoors and enclosed in appropriate
containers adequate to eliminate such hazards.
5.
The discharge and disposal of solid and liquid wastes into an
underground drainage field shall be in accordance with plans and specifications
as approved by the Township Department of Health, State Department
of Health and State Department of Environmental Protection.
G.
Noise. Uses and equipment shall be designed and operated in accordance
with those rules and regulations pertaining to noise levels established
by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection as they are
adopted and regulated.
H.
Odors. There shall be no emission of odorous gases or other odorous
matter in such quantities as to be offensive at the property line
of the lot occupied by such use. The "odor threshold" at the property
line is defined as the minimum quantities in air of a gas, vapor,
or particulate matter that can be detected by the olfactory in terms
of a panel of healthy observers.
I.
Radioactivity. Any activity which emits dangerous radioactivity at
any point is prohibited.
J.
Smoke. No use shall generate emissions at any point, from any chimney
or otherwise, which does not comply with NJDEP emission compliance
standards as measured using the New Jersey Test Method #2 (7/21/76
or most current version) or which otherwise violates any portion of
N.J.A.C. 7:27 or as otherwise restricted by NJDEP permit.
K.
Ventilation. No use shall obstruct the natural ventilation of adjacent
uses. Further, no air conditioners or exhaust fans shall be permitted
to discharge exhausted air unless set back from all property lines
ten (10) feet or more or unless equipped with baffles to deflect the
discharged air away from adjacent uses.
L.
Vibration. There shall be vibration which is discernible to the human
sense of feeling beyond the immediate site on which use is conducted.
M.
Hazardous Substances. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy,
the applicant shall provide a list of hazardous and toxic substances
used, stored or manufactured on-site as well as expected quantities,
to the Construction Official and health official pursuant to the New
Jersey's Workers and Community Right to Know Act.
[Ord. No. 25-09 § 1]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of these design standards is to preserve and
enhance the unique historical, cultural, aesthetic and scenic character
of the Township's Main Street Succasunna Historical District.
B.
Applicability. These design standards shall apply to development
projects requiring site plan or subdivision approvals and having frontage
on Main Street between Hillside Avenue and Eyland Avenue.
[Ord. No. 25-09 § 1]
A.
New sidewalk with brick edging shall be installed along the entire Main Street frontage. Sidewalk shall comply with subsections 13-8.610 and 13-8.611 except to the extent they are inconsistent with the provisions of this section. Sidewalk shall be situated within the right-of-way with the specific location to be determined by the approving Board.
B.
Sidewalk construction shall be in accordance with subsection 13-8.611 and supplemented as follows:
1.
All concrete shall be Class 'B' (4000 PSI) and colored "French
Grey."
2.
A brick paver edging being one (1) foot in width shall be constructed
on each side of the sidewalk. The brick pavers shall be "Pine Hall
— English Edge" Red 4" x 8". They shall lay on a two (2) inch
sand setting bed, held in place with a PVC rigid edging and set in
polymeric joint sand.
3.
The sidewalk and brick pavers shall be constructed over a seven
(7) feet wide layer of four (4) inch thick compacted quarry process
stone.
[Ord. No. 25-09 § 1]
A.
Ornamental lighting fixtures shall be installed between the sidewalk and right-of-way on the northerly portion of Main Street and between the sidewalk and curb on the southerly portion of Main Street at locations to be determined by the approving Board. Lighting shall comply with subsection 13-8.707 except to the extent they are inconsistent with the provisions of this section. Electric service and metering of the light fixtures shall be coordinated in accordance with Jersey Central Power & Light standards. The Township shall be responsible for payment of the monthly electric charge for each fixture. Light fixtures shall have the following specifications:
C.
Banner arms shall have the following specifications:
[Ord. No. 25-09 § 1]
A.
Street trees shall be planted between the sidewalk and curb at locations to be determined by the approving Board. Street trees shall comply with subsection 13-8.804, except to the extent they are inconsistent with the provisions of this section.
B.
Street trees shall be Red Maple and/or Honey Locust, with the specific
variety and/or cultivar determined by the approving Board.
