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Township of Montclair, NJ
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Part II General Legislation
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Chapter 347 Zoning
Chapter 347
Zoning
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners (now Council) of the Town (now Township) of Montclair
4-15-1980
by
Ord. No. 80-12
as Ch. 224 of the 1979 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Zoning Map
Article I
General Provisions
§ 347-1
Purpose.
§ 347-2
Definition of terms.
§ 347-3
Zoning districts.
§ 347-4
Interpretation of boundaries.
§ 347-5
Street vacations.
§ 347-6
(Reserved)
§ 347-6.1
Administration.
§ 347-6.2
Zoning permit.
§ 347-6.3
Enforcement.
§ 347-6.4
Violations.
Article II
General Use Regulations and Conditional Uses
§ 347-7
Uses to conform to zone regulations.
§ 347-7.1
Temporary uses and structures.
§ 347-8
Accessory dwelling units.
§ 347-8.1
(Reserved)
§ 347-8.2
Group homes.
§ 347-9
Use of carriage houses.
§ 347-10
Trailers in residential zones.
§ 347-11
Use of church premises.
§ 347-12
Private and public schools as conditional use.
§ 347-13
Vending machines in residential zones.
§ 347-14
Vending machines in commercial zones.
§ 347-15
Motor vehicle rental at service stations.
§ 347-16
Soil removal.
§ 347-17
Heliports and helistops prohibited.
§ 347-17.1
Telecommunications.
§ 347-17.2
Cannabis establishments.
§ 347-17.3
Small cell wireless facilities.
Article III
General Lot and Building Regulations
§ 347-18
Formation of new lots.
§ 347-19
Driveways in residential zones.
§ 347-20
Additional requirements for residential uses.
§ 347-21
Yards and courts; window exposure.
§ 347-22
Location of accessory buildings.
§ 347-23
Height exceptions.
§ 347-24
Dish antennas.
§ 347-25
Minimum yards for corner lots.
§ 347-26
Lot partly in adjoining municipality.
§ 347-27
Fences.
§ 347-27.1
Retaining walls.
§ 347-28
Security gates or doors.
Article IV
R-O Mountainside Zone
§ 347-29
Permitted principal uses.
§ 347-30
Permitted conditional uses.
§ 347-31
Permitted accessory uses.
§ 347-32
Lot size and width requirements.
§ 347-33
Bulk requirements.
§ 347-34
Height and setback of accessory structures; parking areas and driveways.
Article V
R-O(a) One-Family Zone
§ 347-35
Permitted principal uses.
§ 347-36
Permitted conditional uses.
§ 347-37
Permitted accessory uses.
§ 347-38
Lot size requirements.
§ 347-39
Bulk requirements.
§ 347-40
Height and setback of accessory structures; accessory structures, parking area and driveways.
Article VI
R-1 One-Family Zone
§ 347-41
Permitted principal uses.
§ 347-42
Permitted conditional uses.
§ 347-43
Permitted accessory uses.
§ 347-44
Lot size requirements.
§ 347-45
Bulk requirements.
§ 347-46
Height and setback of accessory structures; parking areas and driveways.
Article VII
R-2 Two-Family Zone
§ 347-47
Permitted principal uses.
§ 347-48
Permitted conditional uses.
§ 347-49
Permitted accessory uses.
§ 347-50
Lot size requirements.
§ 347-51
Bulk requirements.
§ 347-52
Height and setback of accessory structures; parking areas and driveways.
Article VIII
R-3 Garden Group Zone
§ 347-53
Permitted principal uses.
§ 347-54
Permitted conditional uses.
§ 347-55
Permitted accessory uses.
§ 347-56
Lot size requirements.
§ 347-57
Bulk requirements.
§ 347-58
Garages and off-street parking areas.
Article IX
OR-3 Garden Apartment and Office Building Zone
§ 347-59
Permitted principal uses.
§ 347-60
Permitted conditional uses.
§ 347-61
Permitted accessory uses.
§ 347-62
Lot size requirements.
§ 347-63
Impervious surface requirements.
§ 347-64
Height and setback of principal structures.
§ 347-65
Height and setback of accessory structures; parking areas and driveways.
Article X
R-4 Three-Story Apartment Zone
§ 347-66
Permitted principal uses.
§ 347-67
Permitted conditional uses.
§ 347-68
Permitted accessory uses.
§ 347-69
Lot size requirements.
§ 347-70
Bulk requirements.
§ 347-71
Height and setback of accessory structures; parking areas and driveways.
Article XI
OR-4 Three-Story Apartment and Office Building Zone
§ 347-72
Permitted principal uses.
§ 347-73
Permitted conditional uses.
§ 347-74
Permitted accessory uses.
§ 347-75
Lot size requirements.
§ 347-76
Impervious surface requirements.
§ 347-77
Height and setback of principal structures.
§ 347-78
Height and setback of accessory structures; parking areas and driveways.
Article XII
C-1 Central Business Zone
§ 347-79
Center and community areas; parking.
§ 347-80
Permitted principal and conditional uses.
§ 347-81
Prohibited uses.
§ 347-82
Permitted accessory uses.
§ 347-83
Area, height and setback requirements.
Article XIII
C-2 General Business and Light Manufacturing Zone
§ 347-84
Permitted principal and conditional uses.
§ 347-85
Permitted accessory uses.
§ 347-86
Sale of weapons prohibited.
§ 347-87
Lot size requirements.
§ 347-88
Height and setback of principal structures.
§ 347-89
Height and setback of accessory structures; parking areas and driveways.
Article XIV
N-C Neighborhood Commercial Zone
§ 347-90
Permitted principal and conditional uses.
§ 347-91
Prohibited uses.
§ 347-92
Permitted accessory uses.
§ 347-93
Lot size requirements.
§ 347-94
Impervious surface requirements.
§ 347-95
Height and setback of principal structures.
§ 347-96
Height and setback of accessory structures; parking areas and driveways.
Article XV
P Public Zone
§ 347-97
Permitted uses.
§ 347-98
Standards and requirements.
§ 347-99
Zoning in event of reversion to private use.
Article XVI
C-3 Central Business Zone
§ 347-100
Purpose.
§ 347-100.1
Permitted principal and conditional uses.
§ 347-100.2
Conditional uses.
§ 347-100.3
Permitted accessory uses.
§ 347-100.4
Prohibited uses.
§ 347-100.5
Area, height and setback requirements.
Article XVII
Off-Street Parking and Loading
§ 347-101
Off-street parking requirements.
§ 347-102
Design of parking spaces and access.
§ 347-102.1
Mechanical parking stackers.
§ 347-103
Off-street loading.
§ 347-104
Parking area and driveway setbacks.
Article XVIII
Signs
§ 347-105
Purpose.
§ 347-106
Definitions.
§ 347-107
General regulations.
§ 347-107.1
Calculation of sign dimensions, area, height and setback.
§ 347-107.2
Freestanding signs.
§ 347-107.3
Wall signs.
§ 347-107.4
Sign illumination.
§ 347-107.5
Signs for schools and houses of worship.
§ 347-107.6
Signs for motor vehicle service stations.
§ 347-107.7
Flags.
§ 347-108
Prohibited signs.
§ 347-109
Signs permitted in all zones.
§ 347-109.1
Historic marker signs.
§ 347-109.2
Mandatory signs for capital projects.
§ 347-109.3
Temporary signs.
§ 347-109.4
Other signs.
§ 347-110
Signs permitted in nonresidential zone districts.
§ 347-110.1
Wall-mounted business signs.
§ 347-110.2
Window signs.
§ 347-110.3
Freestanding signs.
§ 347-110.4
Sidewalk signs.
§ 347-110.5
Other signs.
§ 347-110.6
Temporary signs.
§ 347-111
Sign permit; exemptions; signage plan; maintenance; nonconforming, damaged and abandoned signs.
Article XIX
Nonconforming Buildings and Uses
§ 347-112
Continuation of use.
§ 347-113
Change of use.
§ 347-114
Abandonment of use.
§ 347-115
Existing building permits.
§ 347-116
Reconstruction of nonconforming use.
§ 347-117
Changes in regulations.
§ 347-118
Violations of prior regulations.
Article XX
Completion and Restoration of Existing Buildings
§ 347-119
Change in approved plans not required.
§ 347-120
Restoration of unsafe wall.
Article XXI
Certificates of Occupancy
§ 347-121
When required; contents.
§ 347-122
Temporary certificates.
§ 347-123
Certificates for existing buildings.
Article XXII
Amendments and Changes in Zone Lines
§ 347-124
Amendment procedure.
§ 347-125
Change in zone boundaries.
Article XXIII
Historic Preservation
§ 347-126
Title.
§ 347-127
Purpose.
§ 347-128
Definitions.
§ 347-129
Historic Preservation Commission.
§ 347-130
Appointment of Commission members; terms; vacancies.
§ 347-131
Officers.
§ 347-132
Commission rules and organization.
§ 347-133
Appropriations to fund; employment of experts and staff.
§ 347-134
Powers and duties of Commission.
§ 347-135
Designation of buildings, structures, objects, sites and districts as historic.
§ 347-136
Certificates of appropriateness: actions requiring review.
§ 347-136.1
Minor applications.
§ 347-137
Standards for review.
§ 347-138
Certificates of appropriateness; application procedures; fees.
§ 347-139
Commission review of applications for certificates of appropriateness.
§ 347-140
Grant or denial of certificates of appropriateness.
§ 347-141
Effect of grants or denials of permits; appeals.
§ 347-142
Development in historic zoning districts or sites; informational copies of applications from Planning Board or Board of Adjustment.
§ 347-142.1
Demolition of historic structures.
§ 347-143
Violations and penalties; enforcement.
§ 347-144
Preventive maintenance; notice of violations.
§ 347-145
Municipal responsibility.
§ 347-146
Rules of interpretation.
Article XXIV
Historic Districts
§ 347-147
Standards and requirements.
§ 347-148
Underlying zoning district regulations to remain in full force and effect.
§ 347-148.1
Historic districts designated.
Article XXV
Individual Historic Landmark Overlay Zone
§ 347-149
Standards and requirements.
§ 347-150
Underlying zoning district regulations to remain in full force and effect.
§ 347-150.1
Historic landmarks designated.
Article XXVI
Inclusionary Zoning
§ 347-151
Title.
§ 347-152
Definitions.
§ 347-153
Scope.
§ 347-154
Certificates of occupancy.
§ 347-155
Restrictions on affordable units.
§ 347-156
Applicability.
§ 347-157
Design and construction of affordable units.
§ 347-157.1
Affordability controls.
§ 347-158
Completion schedule.
§ 347-159
Townhouse units.
§ 347-160
Provision of affordable housing off-site.
§ 347-161
Cash-in-lieu contributions to Affordable Housing Fund.
§ 347-162
Right of first refusal on initial sale of affordable units.
§ 347-163
Purchasers of permanently affordable units.
§ 347-164
Resale restrictions applicable to affordable units.
§ 347-165
Continuing requirements.
§ 347-166
Administrative regulations.
§ 347-167
Monitoring.
§ 347-168
Developer's fee credit.
§ 347-169
Severability.