[Amended by Ord. No. 99-02; Ord. No. 03-03; Ord. No. 04-04; 9-2-2004 by Ord. No. 15-2004; 3-23-2011 by Ord. No. 3-2011; 7-25-2012 by Ord. No. 14-2012; 6-25-2014 by Ord. No. 6-2014; 12-30-2014 by Ord. No. 22-2014; 11-18-2015 by Ord. No. 10-2015]
[Added 9-2-2004 by Ord. No. 15-2004; amended 2-23-2011 by Ord. No. 3-2011; 7-25-2012 by Ord. No. 14-2012; 11-18-2015 by Ord. No. 10-2015]
A. 
Applicability. The following regulations shall be applicable to the following districts, unless otherwise indicated: Sourlands Regional Planning District (SRPD), Rural Residential Southern District (RR-6), Rural Residential Central District (RR-5), Rural Residential Northern District (RR-4), Village Residential Zone (R-9) and the R-1A Zone.
B. 
Purposes.
(1) 
Sourlands Regional Planning District (SRPD). The purpose of the Sourlands Regional Planning District is to implement the policies and recommendations of the Master Plan by establishing a zone intended to protect an environmentally sensitive area of the Township and region.
(2) 
Rural Residential Southern District (RR-6). The purpose of the Rural Residential Southern District is to implement the policies and recommendations of the Master Plan by establishing a zone directly south of the SRPD, which shares some of its severely limiting development characteristics. This zone is intended to preserve the rural character of this portion of the Township.
(3) 
Rural Residential Central District (RR-5). The purpose of the Rural Residential Central District is to implement the policies and recommendations of the Master Plan by establishing a zone directly north of the SRPD, which shares some of its severely limiting development characteristics. This zone is intended to provide for a transition of slightly increased development intensities between the SRPD and the HC Zones.
(4) 
Rural Residential Northern District (RR-4). The purpose of the Rural Residential Northern District is to implement the policies and recommendations of the Master Plan by establishing a zone generally north of Route 179, where land is less constrained than the central, SRPD or southern portions of the Township.
(5) 
Village Residential Zone (R-9). The purpose of the Village Residential Zone is to provide for additional housing on vacant sites in the Commons neighborhood which will be compatible in type and density with existing development in the area.
(6) 
R1A -6, R 1-A zone. Special Medium Density Residential Zone, Music Mountain.
C. 
Permitted principal uses: See Chapter 109, Attachment 3, Schedule Three.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: This schedule is included as an attachment to this chapter.
D. 
Permitted accessory uses: See Chapter 109, Attachment 3, Schedule Three.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: This schedule is included as an attachment to this chapter.
E. 
Conditional uses: See Chapter 109, Attachment 3, Schedule Three.[4]
[4]
Editor's Note: This schedule is included as an attachment to this chapter.
F. 
Area, yard and building requirements: see Chapter 109, Attachment 1, Schedule One.[5]
[5]
Editor's Note: This schedule is included as an attachment to this chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: This district replaced the former R-3 Very Low Density/Conservation Zone, as amended by Ord. Nos. 03-03 and 04-04.
A. 
Single-family development shall be permitted within the proposed R-1A Zone in accordance with the following standards:
(1) 
Permitted principal uses: single-family detached dwellings.
(2) 
Permitted accessory uses: garages, swimming pools, sheds and decks, essential services, including community septic systems and other forms of community-based wastewater disposal.
(3) 
Permitted maximum gross density: 0.4 d.u./ac.
(4) 
Open space (based on total net tract area): 40% if on-lot subsurface wastewater disposal systems (40,000 square foot minimum lot area); 50% if community wastewater systems are used (20,000 square foot minimum lot area). Net tract area equals total tract area less commercial areas existing and proposed.
(5) 
Bulk requirements for individual lots.
1.
Lot area, minimum:
Interior lot
40,000 square feet
Corner lot
45,000 square feet
2.
Lot frontage, minimum
100 feet
(Cul-de-sac bulb)
50 feet
3.
Lot width at setback, minimum:
Interior lot
150 feet
Corner lot
170 feet
4.
Lot depth, minimum
175 feet
5.
Front yard setback
50 feet
6.
Side yard setback:
One side
25 feet
Combined
50 feet
7.
Rear yard setback
50 feet
9.
Building height, maximum (feet/stories)
35 feet/2 1/2
9.
Impervious cover, maximum
20%
10.
Accessory uses setbacks:
(a)
Driveways to side property line
5 feet
(b)
Decks to side property line
10 feet
(c)
Decks to rear property line
10 feet
(d)
Pools to side property line
10 feet
(e)
Pools to rear property line
10 feet
NOTE:
*
"Sewer" shall mean either an on-site community septic system or tract-based treatment plant.
B. 
Recreation and open space uses. The open space to be conveyed to the Township shall be characterized as one of three categories: open space/active recreation (OA); open space/passive recreation (OP); open space/utilities (OU).
(1) 
Category 1: Open space may be developed by the Township with the following standards: it shall be limited to an area not to exceed 6.5 acres, to be located in close proximity to the existing restaurant area, and shown on Exhibit A as the Open Space/Recreation Area. It shall have the following standards:
(a) 
No lights (e.g., soccer/baseball fields, if any, shall not be lighted) or buildings, other than a six-by-eight maintenance shed, shall be constructed. The area shall be reserved for recreation uses only, and may not be converted to other, more intense public uses.
(b) 
Parking shall be located off-street, with gravel or other impervious surface, with a maximum of 25 and a minimum of 20 parking spaces.
(c) 
Buffer berms and landscaped screening shall be installed between fields and the homes.
(d) 
Screening to consist of double row of conifers, initially six feet to eight feet high, six feet on centers, staggered, berm to be six feet high.
(2) 
Category 2: Open space shall be developed with the following standards: the area shall be left in open space, with no active recreational development, other than walking trails, bird-watching stations, and such other passive recreational facilities provided by the Township which do not involve land disturbance or construction of buildings or structures. It shall be shown on Exhibit A as the Open Space/Passive Area.
(3) 
Category 3: Open space shall be developed with the following standards: in the event that community septic systems or other on-tract treatment plants are constructed for Property 1 only, leaching fields, spray irrigation or other forms of land-based effluent disposal may be located on open space lands, subject to the approval of the NJDEP and the Township Engineer, in accordance with the Township's Wastewater Management Plan. Such lands shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any residential lot, and shall be appropriately maintained with ground cover.
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of the Neighborhood Commercial Zone is to permit a more limited variety of nonresidential land uses in appropriate locations and at appropriate development intensities given designed to provide very localized, neighborhood-oriented personal services and limited retail opportunities.
B. 
Permitted uses: See Chapter 109, Attachment 3, Schedule Three.[1]
[Amended 11-2-2016 by Ord. No. 13-2016]
[1]
Editor's Note: This schedule is included as an attachment to this chapter.
C. 
Permitted accessory uses: See Chapter 109, Attachment 3, Schedule Three.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: This schedule is included as an attachment to this chapter.
D. 
Conditional uses: See Chapter 109, Attachment 3, Schedule Three.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: This schedule is included as an attachment to this chapter.
E. 
Area, yard and building requirements: See Chapter 109, Attachment 2. Schedule Two.[4]
[4]
Editor's Note: This schedule is included as an attachment to this chapter.
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of the Light Industrial District is to provide light industrial, warehousing and distribution activities in an area with regional access, and where similar land uses currently exist, and where exposure to existing and future residential areas is limited.
B. 
Permitted uses. See Chapter 109, Attachment 3, Schedule Three.[1]
[Amended 11-2-2016 by Ord. No. 13-2016]
[1]
Editor's Note: This schedule is included as an attachment to this chapter.
C. 
Permitted accessory uses. See Chapter 109, Attachment 3, Schedule Three.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: This schedule is included as an attachment to this chapter.
D. 
Conditional uses. See Chapter 109, Attachment 3, Schedule Three.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: This schedule is included as an attachment to this chapter.
E. 
Performance standards. Before the issuance of any building or occupancy permit for any use in the Light Industrial Zone, all of the regulations for industrial use performance standards must be complied with in accordance Article XXIV of this Part 4.
F. 
Area, yard and building requirements. See Chapter 109, Attachment 2, Schedule Two.[4]
[4]
Editor's Note: This schedule is included as an attachment to this chapter.
G. 
Design and improvement standards. Design and improvement standards shall be complied with as required in this chapter.
H. 
Prohibited uses. The following uses or activities are specifically prohibited in the Light Industrial Zone:
(1) 
The manufacture of heavy chemicals, such as but not limited to acids and other corrosives, ammonia, caustic soap and sulfuric acid.
(2) 
The manufacture of basic or semifinished chemicals such as cellulose products, resins, dye stuffs, glue, vegetable, animal or mineral fats or oils, explosives, combustible gases, soaps and detergents, fertilizers, asphalt and tar products.
(3) 
The manufacture or production of metals and alloys in ingot form; the manufacture or production of cement, plaster, cork and their constituents, matches, paints, oils, varnishes, lacquer, rubber or rubber products.
(4) 
The slaughtering or processing of animals or fowl.
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of the Highway Commercial Zone is to permit a variety of nonresidential land uses in appropriate locations and at appropriate development intensities. Highway-oriented commercial, retail, office and warehouse uses can serve to help stabilize the local tax base and provide needed jobs and services. In some cases highway commercial uses can be utilized in conjunction with limited residential opportunities, including affordable housing opportunities.
B. 
Permitted uses: See Chapter 109, Attachment 3, Schedule Three.[1]
[Amended 11-2-2016 by Ord. No. 13-2016]
[1]
Editor's Note: This schedule is included as an attachment to this chapter.
C. 
Permitted accessory uses: See Chapter 109, Attachment 3, Schedule Three.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: This schedule is included as an attachment to this chapter.
D. 
Conditional uses: See Chapter 109, Attachment 3, Schedule Three.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: This schedule is included as an attachment to this chapter.
E. 
Area, yard and building requirements: See Chapter 109, Attachment 2, Schedule Two.[4]
[4]
Editor's Note: This schedule is included as an attachment to this chapter.
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of the Limited Highway Commercial Zone is to permit a limited variety of nonresidential land uses in appropriate locations and at appropriate development intensities given developmental and environmental constraints in this area. Highway-oriented commercial, retail and office uses can serve to help stabilize the local tax base and provide needed jobs and services. In some cases commercial uses can be utilized in conjunction with limited residential opportunities, including affordable housing opportunities.
B. 
Permitted uses: See Chapter 109, Attachment 3, Schedule Three.[1]
[Amended 11-2-2016 by Ord. No. 13-2016]
[1]
Editor's Note: This schedule is included as an attachment to this chapter.
C. 
Permitted accessory uses: See Chapter 109, Attachment 3, Schedule Three.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: This schedule is included as an attachment to this chapter.
D. 
Conditional uses: See Chapter 109, Attachment 3, Schedule Three.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: This schedule is included as an attachment to this chapter.
[Amended by Ord. No. 99-02; 5-18-2005 by Ord. No. 09-2005]
Schedules One and Two, entitled "Schedule of Area, Height and Building Requirements, Land Development Ordinance of the Township of West Amwell," attached hereto,[1] set forth the minimum size of lots, and all other matters therein contained as indicated for the various zones established by this chapter are hereby declared to be a part of this chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: Schedules One and Two are included as attachments to this chapter.