There shall be no outdoor storage of any article,
material or merchandise in any zoning district.
Whenever, in connection with an application
for a permit to erect or alter a building or buildings on a specified
lot or adjoining lots in conformity with the requirements of this
chapter, an application is also made by the same applicant for a permit
to erect an accessory building or structure on the same lot, to be
used temporarily for uses, incidental to the construction or sale
of the main building or buildings, which are nonconforming uses in
the district, the Construction Official shall have authority, in his
discretion, to issue a temporary permit for a specified period not
exceeding one year, for the incidental uses specified therein. Such
uses may include storage of building supplies and machinery, mixing
or assembling of building materials and supplies, a construction office,
and a real estate office used solely for the purpose of selling all
or any part of said property. Such temporary permits may be renewed
for periods not to exceed six months; provided, however, that any
such permit shall expire three months after completion of construction.
Vending machines designed and used for the sale
of cigarettes, candy, soft drinks, milk, newspapers or other merchandise
are permitted only within the confines of a building and only in the
nonresidential zones.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 206-13,
Commercial vehicles in residential zones, was repealed 10-24-1985
by Ord No. 914.
[Added 10-24-1985 by Ord. No. 914]
A.
Truck parking.
(1)
No trucks exceeding 18 feet in length or eight
feet in height shall be permitted to park on any residential property
or on any residential streets in the R-A, R-B, R-T or R-M Residential
Zone.
[Amended 5-24-2001 by Ord. No. 1230; 10-10-2002 by Ord. No. 1262; 5-13-2004 by Ord. No. 1323]
(2)
Notwithstanding any provision of this section
to the contrary, the parking of any vehicle on a street remains subject
to regulation, of parking established pursuant to the Township, county
or state traffic and zoning regulations. Any vehicle not exceeding
this length is exempt from the provisions of this section.
B.
Tractor-trailer parking.
(1)
The parking of a tractor-trailer or the parking
of the trailer separately or the tractor separately, is specifically
prohibited from parking on any streets in any zones.
(2)
Parking of such vehicles in certain zones abutting
or in proximity to any of the residential zones or any residential
property or any residential streets in the R-A, R-B, R-T or R-M Residential
Zones or on Rosal Lane shall provide for effective screening from
said zones and streets by a fence, wall, gate, door, hedge, trees,
other plant material, landscaping or a combination of such items.
[Amended 10-10-2002 by Ord. No. 1262]
(3)
Every off-street parking area, including parking
spaces and driveway areas for the parking of such vehicles hereinbefore
described, shall be surfaced with an asphaltic or portland cement
binder pavement so as to provide a durable and dustless surface, shall
be so graded and drained as to dispose of all surface water accumulated
within the area, and shall be so arranged and marked as to provide
for orderly and safe loading or unloading and parking of such vehicles.
C.
Refrigerated trucks. Parking of refrigerated trucks
in any zone is hereby prohibited except for the purposes of delivery
only and for a period not exceeding two hours in duration.
D.
Jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this section
shall be conferred upon the Township of Saddle Brook Police Department
with respect to any alleged violation of the same occurring on any
public street or highway. Jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of
this section regarding any alleged violation of the same occurring
on any public or private residential property shall be conferred upon
the Zoning Officer of the Township of Saddle Brook.
[Added 5-24-2001 by Ord. No. 1230[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided
for the redesignation of former Subsection D as Subsection E.
[Added 9-10-1998 by Ord. No. 1169]
The parking of livery service vehicles upon
any street between the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. is hereby prohibited.
[Added 4-20-2023 by Ord.
No. 1730-23]
There shall be no parking on any unsurfaced grass or dirt areas
by vehicles in the Township of Saddle Brook.
Camping and recreational equipment as defined in § 206-3 may be parked on private residential property subject to the following conditions:
A.
At no time shall such camping or recreational equipment
be occupied or used for living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes.
B.
If the camping or recreational equipment is parked
outside of a private residential garage, it shall be parked or stored
to the rear of the front building line of the lot and not within three
feet of the side and rear lot lines. On a corner lot, said equipment
shall be parked to the rear of the building lines on each street.
C.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection B above, camping or recreational equipment may be parked anywhere on the premises during loading or unloading.
D.
The maximum length of any boat which may be parked
or stored unenclosed in the rear yard of any residential lot is 16
feet.
No building or permits shall be used for any
trade, industry or purpose that is noxious or offensive by reason
of smoke, fumes, dust, gases, odors or other air pollutant, noise
or vibration, fire and explosion hazards or other activity dangerous
to public health or safety that would in any way violate any applicable
state or local health and safety regulations. No noise-making devices
such as phonographs, loud speakers, amplifiers, radios, television
sets or similar devices shall be used or so situated so as to be heard
beyond the limits of the property.
[Added 4-1-1991 by Ord. No. 1022]
A.
In all districts, the offering for sale, transport,
transfer and/or assembly of goods and/or services from automobiles,
trucks, wagons, railcars, sheds, tents and any other nonpermanent
structure, no matter how described or constructed, shall be prohibited.
In addition, any business activities, no matter how described, shall
be limited to the confines of a permanent primary structure located
on the property.
B.
Transient merchants. A "transient merchant" or "vendor"
is defined as any person, firm or corporation that engages in the
sale of goods, wares or services from public or private premises on
a temporary basis for a temporary period of time. It shall be unlawful
for any person, firm or corporation to engage in, carry on or conduct
the business of a transient merchant or vendor in the Township of
Saddle Brook. "Transient merchant" or "vendor" shall not include a
private homeowner who shall conduct what is known as a "garage" or
"tag" or "lawn sale" for a period of time not exceeding three days
within a period of three months.
C.
It shall be unlawful to sell or offer to sell any
goods, wares, services or commodities of any kind on any public street
or sidewalk in the Township, except that those persons who operate
a retail business may, as part of the business, sell or offer to sell,
on a temporary basis, goods, wares, services or commodities from the
public sidewalk immediately adjoining the premises. Such a temporary
basis shall be limited to a period of not more than 12 days per year.
D.
The restrictions provided for in this section shall
not apply to charitable, religious or civic organizations; however,
those organizations must file a written notice with the Township Clerk's
office and with the Zoning Officer setting forth the date, time, place
and duration of their activities at least 10 days prior to the commencement
of such activities.
In all districts, no building or land shall
be used for a pool parlor or billiard parlor or game parlor or movie
house, bowling alley, skating rink, gymnasium or sports center.
In all districts, all types of automobile racing,
motorcycle racing or dog racing and the construction of a track for
such racing or races are hereby prohibited. Animals rides of any type
and pony tracks, no matter how described, are also prohibited.
A.
Drive-in restaurants or refreshment stands, commonly
called "snack bars," "hamburger stands" or "hot dog stands," where
customers and patrons are served food, soft drinks, ice cream and/or
similar confections for their immediate consumption at counters, stools
or bars outside the confines of the building or structure in which
the business is conducted or for consumption in automobiles parked
upon the premises, whether brought to said automobiles by the customers
or patrons or by waiters or waitresses employed by the operator, are
specifically prohibited in all districts.
B.
Fast-food restaurants are prohibited in all districts.
C.
The above shall not be construed to prohibit the operation
of refreshment stands at parks, beach clubs, swimming clubs, athletic
fields or other similar recreation areas, nor the temporary operation
of refreshment stands at properly licensed circuses, bazaars and other
social functions.
In all zones or zoning districts within the
Township of Saddle Brook the use or uses commonly described and known
as car washes and automobile laundries, including but not limited
to coin-operated car-washing machines, are hereby expressly prohibited.
In all districts or zones the following trades,
industries, occupations or uses shall be prohibited:
A.
Aircraft landing facilities.
(1)
In all districts in the Township of Saddle Brook there
shall be prohibited the use of any land or property or any buildings
or rooftops or structures for the purpose of accommodating the taking
off or the landing of airplanes, helicopters or any and all other
types or kinds of airborne vehicles.
(2)
There shall also be prohibited in all zoning districts
within the Township of Saddle Brook the construction or development
or alteration of any structure, roof or building to accommodate the
taking off or the landing of airplanes, helicopters or any and all
other types or kinds of airborne vehicles.
B.
It is intended by this section to expressly prohibit
all and any described type of the use of property or buildings, whether
same be classified as an airplane, helicopter, heliport or helistop
or any other term that may be applied to the taking off and landing
of airborne vehicles.
[Added 6-29-2006 by Ord. No. 1388; 10-10-2008 by Ord. No.
1449-08]
Duplexes shall be prohibited in all districts
and zones, except that duplexes shall be permitted in the R-B and
R-T Districts on lots with minimum dimensions of one-hundred-foot
frontage and one-hundred-foot depth.
[Added 9-6-2018 by Ord.
No. 1646-18]
A.
General use restrictions. The operation of retail marijuana establishments,
which includes retail marijuana stores, retail marijuana cultivation
facilities, retail marijuana products manufacturing facilities, and
retail marijuana testing facilities, and the operation of retail marijuana
social clubs, are prohibited within the Township of Saddle Brook and,
therefore, all activities related to the above-mentioned retail uses,
such as, but not limited to, cultivation, possession, extraction,
manufacturing, processing, storing, laboratory testing, labeling,
transporting, delivering, dispensing, transferring and distributing,
are expressly prohibited within the Township of Saddle Brook.
B.
Medical use of marijuana. This section shall not be construed to
prohibit, or limit, in any way those otherwise permitted uses that
involve the sale, cultivation, manufacturing, testing or other utilization
of what is commonly known as "medical marijuana," but only as sanctioned
by the provisions of the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana
Act, N.J.S.A. 24:6I-1 et seq.
[Added 6-4-2020 by Ord.
No. 1680-20]
A.
Retail electronic smoking device establishments and vape shops shall
be permitted on Route 46 West, between Outwater Lane and Fifth Street,
but shall be prohibited on all other lands or premises in all other
zones in the Township of Saddle Brook. This prohibition shall extend
1,000 feet from the driveway of any and all properties in the aforestated
permitted area.
B.
RETAIL ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICE ESTABLISHMENT
VAPE SHOP
VAPOR PRODUCT
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
Any establishment that solely sells, distributes, gives,
offers or manufactures electronic smoking devices, components or parts,
electronic liquid, and/or liquid nicotine.
Any commercial establishment whose principal business is
the retail sale, service or use of electronic smoking devices, liquid
nicotine or vapor products.
Any noncombustible product containing nicotine that employs
a heating element, power source, electronic circuit, or other electronic
or chemical means to produce vapor from nicotine or other inhalation
agents.
A.
Home industry use prohibited. Home industry shall be prohibited in all residential areas in the Township. Home occupation, home professional offices and homebased businesses shall be prohibited in all residential areas in the Township, except if conducted in accordance with the each and every provision of Subsection D of this section below, in which case such use shall be deemed a permitted use.
[Amended 5-11-2000 by Ord. No. 1203]
B.
Other prohibited uses in all areas of the Township.
(1)
Funeral parlors in B-1 Zone (Primary Business District).
(2)
Outdoor theaters and motion picture houses, transportation,
terminals, railroad stations, public garages, gasoline filling and
service stations, printing and publishing uses, auto and truck sales
and rentals, commercial recreational facilities, including bowling
alleys, skating rinks, gymnasiums, sports centers.
C.
Conditional use in Industrial Zone. Express carting
or hauling offices and stations, contractors offices and equipment
storage, the sale and storage of lumber, fuel and building materials
are permitted only as a conditional use in industrial areas.
D.
Home office use permitted. "Home office use," meaning
an office activity carried on for gain by a resident in a dwelling
unit, shall be a permitted accessory use in residential zone districts,
provided that:
[Added 5-11-2000 by Ord. No. 1203]
(1)
The use is limited solely to office use.
(2)
The use is operated by or employs in the residence
only a resident or residents who are permanent full-time residents
of the dwelling unit and no other persons.
(3)
No nonresident employees, customers or business or
business invitees or guests shall visit the dwelling unit for business
purposes.
(4)
The use shall be located in only one room of the dwelling
unit, which shall not be served by an entrance separate from the household.
(5)
Interior storage of materials shall only consist of
office supplies.
(6)
There shall be no change to the exterior of buildings
or structures because of the use, and no outside appearance of a business
use including, but not limited to, parking, storage, signs or lights.
(7)
The use operates no equipment or process that creates
noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors or electrical or electronic
interference, including interference with telephone, radio or television
reception, detectable by neighboring residents.
(8)
The use does not require any increased or enhanced
electrical or water supply.
(9)
The quantity and type of solid waste disposal is the
same as other residential uses in the zone district.
(10)
The capacity and quality of effluent is typical
of normal residential use and creates no potential or actual detriment
to the sanitary sewer system or its components.
(11)
Delivery trucks shall be limited to United States
Postal Service, United Parcel Service, Federal Express and any other
delivery services providing regular service to residential uses in
the zone district.
(12)
All vehicular traffic to and from the home office
use shall be limited in volume, type and frequency to what is normally
associated with other residential uses in the zone district.
