A. 
Words used in the present tense include the future.
B. 
The singular number includes the plural and the plural, the singular.
C. 
The word "shall" is mandatory; the word "may" indicates a permissive action.
D. 
The term "such as," where used herein, shall be considered as introducing typical or illustrative, rather than an entirely exclusive or inclusive, designation.
E. 
The word "zone" includes the word "district."
F. 
The word "occupied" includes the phrase "designed to be occupied" and the phrase "intended to be occupied."
G. 
The word "abut" shall include the words "adjacent" and "next to."
H. 
The word "used" shall include "arranged to be used", "designed to be used," or "intended to be used."
I. 
The word "person" shall include "corporation" as well as "individual."
J. 
The word "demonstrate" shall mean "to provide such visual, written or oral information as will enable the designated reviewing agency or official to ascertain the scope and nature of a proposed use or operation, and to render an informed opinion or decision thereon."
Words or word groups which are not defined below shall first have the meaning set forth in the Municipal Land Use Law, next have the meaning set forth in the Uniform Construction Code and finally have the meaning as given in Webster's Unabridged Dictionary.
Certain abbreviations and acronyms in this chapter are defined for the purpose herein as follows:
ANSI
The American National Standards Institute.
ASCE
The American Society of Civil Engineers.
ASTM
The American Society for Testing Materials.
AWWA
The American Water Works Association.
COAH
The Council on Affordable Housing, as established under the Fair Housing Act (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301 et seq.).
DBH
Diameter breast height.
[Added 5-10-2006 by Ord. No. 12-2006]
GFA
See "gross floor area."
GLA
See "gross leasable area."
IES
The Illuminating Engineering Society.
NJDEP
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
NJDOT
The New Jersey Department of Transportation.
SCS
The Soil Conservation Service.
For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms or words used herein shall be interpreted or defined as follows unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
ACCESSORY BUILDING, STRUCTURE OR USE
A building, structure or use, the nature of which is related to and customarily incidental and subordinate to that of the principal use on the lot. Where an accessory building is attached to the principal building by a wall or roof, such accessory building shall be considered a part of the principal building for the purpose of determining the required setback dimensions.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
The Land Use Officer of the Township of Wall, or his designee.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Housing which is subject to restriction as to sales or rental price and occupancy set forth by COAH such that it will be available for purchase or rent by and occupied by low- and/or moderate-income households and will qualify as an affordable housing unit by COAH pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:91 and 5:92.
AIRPLANE HANGER, PRIVATE
A hangar for the storage of four or fewer single-motor planes in which volatile or flammable oil is not handled, stored or kept other than that which is contained in the fuel storage tank of the plane.
AIRPLANE HANGER, PUBLIC
A building for the storage, care or repair of private or commercial airplanes not included in the term "private airplane hangar."
ALTERATIONS
As applied to a building or structure, means a change or rearrangement in the structural supports; or a change in the exterior form or a change in height, width or depth; or moving a building or structure from one location or position to another; or changing, adding to or removing from or otherwise affecting the exterior form of a building or structure.
AMUSEMENT ARCADE
Any place of business which derives its income primarily from the operation of amusement devices.
AMUSEMENT DEVICES
Any machine, contrivance, or device, which, upon the insertion of a coin, slug, token, plate, disk or key to a slot, crevice, or other openings, or by the payment of any price, is operated or may be operated by the public generally for use as a game, entertainment, or amusement, whether or not registering a score, and shall include, but not be limited to electronic games and devices or other types of electronically operated game devices, Skee-Ball, mechanical games operations or transactions similar thereto, by whatever name they may be called and shall not include pool or billiard tables.
APARTMENT
A dwelling unit in a multifamily building.
APARTMENT, EFFICIENCY
A dwelling including the following separate rooms or a combination thereof: a bathroom with toilet and bath facilities and a combination living room and bedroom, with a combination kitchen and dining room; or a combination living room, bedroom and dining room with separate kitchen; or a combination living room, bedroom, dining room and kitchen.
APARTMENT, ONE-BEDROOM
A dwelling including the following separate rooms or a combination thereof: a kitchen; a dining room; a living room; or a combination kitchen and dining room with a separate living room; or a separate kitchen with combined living room and dining room area (provided that in no case shall a kitchen be combined with a living room); a bathroom with a toilet and bath facilities; and a bedroom. No additional room shall be provided, except hallways and suitable closet and storage space.
APARTMENT, THREE-BEDROOM
A dwelling including the following separate rooms or a combination thereof: a kitchen; a dining room; a living room; or a combination kitchen and dining room with a separate living room; or a separate kitchen with a combined living room and dining area (provided that in no case shall a kitchen be combined with a living room); a bathroom with toilet and bath facilities; a master bedroom, a second bedroom, a third bedroom. No additional room shall be provided, except hallways and suitable closet and storage space.
APARTMENT, TWO-BEDROOM
A dwelling including the following separate rooms or combination thereof: a kitchen; a dining room; a living room; or a combination kitchen and dining room a separate living room; or a separate kitchen with a combined living room and dining area (provided that in no case shall a kitchen be combined with a living room); a bathroom with toilet and bath facilities; a master bedroom; a second bedroom. No additional room shall be provided, except hallways and suitable closet and storage space.
APPLICANT
A developer submitting an application for development.
APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
The application form and all accompanying documents required by ordinance for approval of a subdivision plat, site plan, planned development, conditional use, zoning variance or direction of the issuance of a permit pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-34 or 40:55D-36.
APPROVING AUTHORITY
The Planning Board unless a different agency is designated by ordinance when acting pursuant to the authority of N.J.S.A. 40:55D.1 et seq.
ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
A residential building physically attached to the principal building with a length of common wall between the two which is at least 30% as long as the length of the wall of the principal building, at grade, where the attachment occurs, but no less than 10 feet in length. A physical interior doorway access between the two buildings in compliance with the International Residential Code shall be provided.
[Added 11-21-2006 by Ord. No. 29-2006]
ATTIC
The space between the ceiling beams of the top story and the roof rafters.
ATTIC, HABITABLE
An attic which has a stairway as a means of access and egress and in which the ceiling area at a height of 7 1/3 feet (2,235 mm) above the attic floor is not more than 1/3 of the area of the next floor below.
BASEMENT
That portion of a building which partly or completely below grade. (See "story above grade.")
BILLBOARD
A structure utilized for advertising an establishment, an activity, a product, a service or entertainment, which is sold, produced, manufactured, available or furnished at a place other than on the property on which the structure is located.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The Board of Adjustment of the Township of Wall established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-69.
BUFFER
A landscaped area containing no structures other than those specifically permitted hereto designed to act as a visual screen between a potentially unsightly or otherwise undesirable or incompatible use and adjacent properties and to preserve the character of each use.
BUILDING
A combination of materials to form a construction adapted to permanent, temporary, or continuous use or occupancy and having a roof.
BUILDING AREA
The total of areas taken on a horizontal plane at the main grade level of the principal building and on all accessory buildings excluding uncovered porches, terraces and steps.
BUILDING COVERAGE
The ratio of building area to lot area, expressed as a percentage.
BUILDING ENVELOPE
That central portion of any lot between required yards and/or setback lines.
BUILDING HEIGHT
The vertical distance measured from the average elevation of the finished grade at all corners of the building to the highest point of the roof for flat roofs; the average distance between the eaves and ridge level for gable, hip, and gambrel roofs; and to the deck level for mansard roofs. Notwithstanding the above, where any finished grade at a building corner shall be three feet or more above the original grade, the original grade at such building corner shall be utilized in the calculation of the average elevation of the finished grade.
BUILDING LINE
A line formed by the intersection of a horizontal plane and a vertical plane that coincides with the most projected exterior of the building.
BUILDING PERMIT
A permit issued for the alteration or erection of a building or structure in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Construction Code.
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BUILDING, PRINCIPAL
A building in which is conducted the main or principal use of the lot on which it is situated.
BULK STORAGE
The stockpiling or warehousing of materials, which may or may not be enclosed within a structure, including, but not limited to, sand, gravel, dirt, asphalt, lumber, pipes, plumbing supplies, metal, concrete and insulation.
CABLE TELEVISION COMPANY
A cable television company as defined by N.J.S.A. 48:5A-3.
CALIPER
The diameter of a tree trunk measured in inches, six inches above ground level for trees up to four inches in diameter, and measured 12 inches above ground level for trees over four inches in diameter.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
A governmental acquisition of real property or a major construction project undertaken by the Township.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
A proposed schedule of future projects listed in order of construction priority together with cost estimates and the anticipated means of financing each project.
CAPPED SYSTEM
A completed water supply and/or sewerage system put in place for future use, rather than to meet immediate development needs.
CAR WASH
A facility for the washing and cleaning of motor vehicles using production line methods with a conveyer, blower and other mechanical devices or providing space, material and equipment to individuals for self-service washing and cleaning of motor vehicles.
CEILING HEIGHT
The clear vertical distance from the finished floor to the finished ceiling.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETENESS
A certificate issued by the Administrative Officer after all required submissions have been made in proper form, certifying that an application for development is complete.
CERTIFICATE OF NONCONFORMANCE
A document issued by the Land Use Officer for a nonconforming use or structure existing at the time of passage of the Zoning Ordinance or any amendment thereto which, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-48, may be continued upon the lot or in the building so occupied. Such certificate may be obtained at the owner's request upon any change of ownership for a nonconforming use, structure or lot.
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
A certificate issued by the Code Enforcement/Construction Official upon completion of construction or alteration of any building; or change in use of any building; or change in occupancy of a nonresidential building. Said certificate shall acknowledge compliance with all requirements of this chapter, the approvals granted by a municipal agency and any other applicable requirements.
CHANGE OF USE
An alteration in the use of a building or property heretofore existing to a different use as distinguished in the Zoning Ordinance by NAICS subsector and any increase in the number of dwelling units in a structure.
[Amended 4-4-2012 by Ord. No. 7-2012]
CHILD DAY-CARE SERVICES
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing day care of infants or children. These establishments generally care for preschool children, but may care for older children when they are not in school and may also offer prekindergarten educational programs.
CHURCH
See "place of worship."
CIRCULATION
Systems, structures and physical improvements for the movement of people, goods, water, air, sewage or power by such means as streets, highways, railways, waterways, towers, airways, pipes and conduits, and the handling of people and goods by such means as terminals, stations, warehouses, and other storage buildings or transshipment points.
CLUBHOUSE
A building to house a club or social organization not conducted for profit and which is not an adjunct to or operated by or in connection with a public tavern, cafe or other public place.
COASTAL AREA FACILITIES REVIEW ACT (CAFRA) PERMIT
A permit issued for a specific development within the coastal area of New Jersey in accordance with N.J.S.A. 13:19-1 et seq. and in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
COMMITTEE
The Township Committee of the Township of Wall.
COMMON LATERAL
A lateral serving more than one unit.
COMMON OPEN SPACE
An open space area within or related to a site designated as a development, and designed and intended for the use or enjoyment of residents and owners of the development. Common open space may contain such complementary structures and improvements as are necessary and appropriate for the use or enjoyment of residents and owners of the development.
COMMUNITY RESIDENCE FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
Any community residential facility licensed pursuant to P.L. 1977, c. 448 (N.J.S.A. 30:11B-1 et seq.) providing food, shelter, and personal guidance, under such supervision as required, to not more than 15 developmentally disabled or mentally ill persons, who require assistance, temporarily or permanently, in order to live in the community, and shall include, but not be limited to group homes, halfway houses, intermediate care facilities, supervised apartment living arrangements and hostels. Such a residence shall not be considered a health care facility within the meaning of the Health Care Facilities Planning Act (P.L. 1971, c. 136; N.J.S.A. 26:2H-1 et seq.).
COMMUNITY SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Any shelter approved for a purchase of a service contract and certified pursuant to standards and procedures established by regulation of the Department of Human Services pursuant to P.L. 1979, c. 337 (N.J.S.A. 30:14-1 et seq.) providing food, shelter, medical care, legal assistance, personal guidance, and other services to not more than 15 persons who have been victims of domestic violence, including of children to such victims, who temporarily require shelter and assistance in order to protect their physical or psychological welfare.
COMPLETE APPLICATION
An application for development which complies in all respects with the appropriate submission requirements set forth in this chapter, and the rules and regulations of the municipal agency, and all accompanying documents required by ordinance for approval of the application for development, provided that the municipal agency may require such additional information not specified in this chapter, or any revisions in the accompanying documents, as are reasonably necessary to make an informed decision as to whether the requirements necessary for approval of the application for development have been met. The application shall not be deemed incomplete for lack of any such additional information. An application shall be certified as complete immediately upon the satisfaction of all requirements of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the municipal agency, and shall be deemed complete as of the day it is so certified by the Administrative Officer for purposes of the commencement of the time period for action by the municipal agency.
CONCEPT PLAN
A preliminary presentation and attendant documentation of a proposed development of sufficient accuracy to be used for the purpose of discussion.
CONDITIONAL USE
A use permitted in a particular zoning district only upon a showing that such use in a specified location will comply with the conditions and standards for the location or operation of such use as contained in this chapter, and upon the issuance of an authorization therefor by the Planning Board.
CONVENTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Development other than planned development as defined herein.
COUNTY MASTER PLAN
A composite of the Comprehensive Plan or Master Plan for the physical development of Monmouth County with the accompanying maps, plats, charts, and descriptive and explanatory matter adopted by the Monmouth County Planning Board.
COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
The Planning Board of the County of Monmouth.
COURT or COURTYARD
An unoccupied open space on the same lot with a building, which is bounded on three or more sides by building walls.
CUL-DE-SAC
A local street with only one outlet and having the other end for the reversal of traffic movement.
DAY(S)
Calendar day(s).
DAY CAMP
A licensed, organized and supervised daytime facility used for recreational purposes.
DECK
An exterior floor system supported on at least two opposing sides by an adjoining structure and/or fort, piers or other independent supports.
DENSITY
The permitted number of dwelling units per gross acre of land to be developed.
DEVELOPABLE AREA
Land area excluding wetlands and wetland transition areas, beaches, one-hundred-year floodplains, water areas, slopes of 15% or greater and easements exceeding 25 feet in width.
DEVELOPER
The legal or beneficial owner or owners of a lot or of any land proposed to be included in a proposed development, including the holder of an option or contract to purchase, or other person having an enforceable proprietary interest in such land.
DEVELOPMENT
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 other structure, or of any mining excavation or landfill, and any use or change in the use of any building or other structure, or land or extension or use of land, for which permission may be required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. and this chapter.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
The same as "zoning permit."
DEVELOPMENT REGULATION
This chapter, the Official Map or other municipal regulation of the use and development of land.
DOG KENNEL
A lot or building use for the breeding for sale or boarding of dogs.
DRAINAGE
The removal of surface water or groundwater from land by drains, grading or other means and includes control of runoff during and after construction or development to minimize erosion and sedimentation, to assure the adequacy of existing and proposed culverts and bridges, to induce water recharge into the ground where practical, to lessen nonpoint pollution, to maintain the integrity of stream channels for their biological functions as well as for drainage and the means necessary for water supply preservation or prevention or alleviation of flooding.
DRAINAGE RIGHT-OF-WAY/EASEMENT
The lands required for the installation of stormwater sewers or drainage ditches, or required along a natural stream or watercourse for preserving the channel and providing for the flow of water therein to safeguard the public against flood damage.
DRIVEWAY
A paved or unpaved area used for ingress or egress of vehicles, and allowing access from a street to a building or other structure or facility.
DUPLEX
A residential building containing two dwelling units, which are separated from each other by a floor which is unpierced except for access to the outside or to a common foyer, a common cellar or a common basement.
DWELLING
Any building or portion thereof designed or used exclusively for one or more dwelling units.
DWELLING, ATTACHED
A building containing one dwelling unit, located on a separate building lot, separated by vertical common walls from dwellings located on two sides.
DWELLING, DETACHED
A detached building designed for or containing one dwelling unit on a separate building lot.
DWELLING, MULTIPLE
A building designed for, or containing three or more dwelling units, which are entirely separated from each other by vertical walls or horizontal floors, unpierced, except for access to outside or a common area.
DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY
A residential dwelling with a single driveway and garage; a single main entrance at the front of the dwelling facing the street; common utilities and one distinct set of living facilities, which is occupied by a family as defined herein.
[Added 9-9-1998 by Ord. No. 20-1998]
DWELLING UNIT
A building or part thereof having cooking, sleeping, and sanitary facilities designed for, or occupied by one household, and which is entirely separated from any other dwelling unit in the building by vertical waits, or horizontal floors, unpierced, except for access to the outside or a common area.
EASEMENT
The grant of a right to use land for certain private, public or quasi-public purposes.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
An advisory board appointed in accordance with Chapter 6, Article I, of the Code of the Township of Wall.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT(EIS)
A compilation of studies, reports, documents and findings of fact prepared by an applicant as part of and for a development application; an environmental impact statement meeting the requirements of the N.J.S.A. 13:19-1 et seq., Costal Area Facility Review Act, and specifically outlined in N.J.A.C. 7:7E-1 et seq. of said rules and regulations promulgated in compliance with said Act may be accepted in lieu of the EIR.
EROSION
The detachment and movement of soil or rock by water, wind, ice and gravity.
ESSENTIAL SERVICES
Underground gas, electrical, telephone, telegraph, steam or water transmission or distribution systems, including mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits, cables; and including normal above ground appurtenances such as fire alarm boxes, police call boxes, light standards, poles, traffic signals, and hydrants, and other similar equipment and accessories in connection therewith, reasonable necessary for the furnishing of adequate service by public utilities or municipal or other governmental agencies or for the public health, safety or general welfare.
EXEMPT DEVELOPMENT
That site plan and/or subdivision approval shall not be required prior to issuance of a development permit for the following:
A. 
Construction, additions, or alterations related to single-family or two-family detached dwellings or their accessory structures on individual lots.
B. 
Any change in occupancy which is not a change in use (as herein defined).
C. 
Individual applications for accessory mechanical equipment, whose operation and location conforms to the design and performance standards of this chapter, and whose installation is on a site already occupied by an active principal use for which site plan approval is not otherwise required.
D. 
Sign(s) to be installed on a site already occupied by a principal use for which site plan approval is not otherwise required and provided such signs) conform to the applicable design and zoning district regulations of this chapter.
E. 
Construction or installation of essential services (as defined herein).
F. 
Consolidation of property and conveyances so as to combine existing lots, which are not considered to be subdivisions in accordance with the definition of "subdivision" herein.
G. 
Demolition of any structure or building not listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places or identified as a historic site on the Master Plan, provided that the demolition does not involve changes to the site outside the limits of the structure or building nor does it create any nonconformity.
FAMILY
One or more persons living together as a single entity or nonprofit housekeeping unit which exhibits the kind of stability, permanency and functional life-style which is equivalent to that of the traditional family unit, as distinguished from individuals or groups occupying a hotel, club, fraternity or sorority house. The family shall be deemed to include necessary servants when servants share the common housekeeping facilities and services.
FARM
Any parcel of land, five acres or larger in size, used for gain for the raising of agricultural products, livestock, nursery plants or silvicultural.
[Amended 7-13-2005 by Ord. No. 20-2005]
FAST-FOOD CONVENIENCE STORE
A relatively small food market where prepackaged foods, magazines and newspapers, cigarettes, dairy products, and/or similar foods and items are sold for consumption or use elsewhere, including those establishments where, as a secondary use of the premises, prepared foods (e.g., meats, cheeses, salads, etc.) are sold over the counter in sandwiches or are packaged to take out.
FENCE
A structure forming an enclosure of an open area and designed to prevent straying from within or intrusion from without said enclosure, or to provide a visual barrier for the purposes of assuring privacy.
FINAL APPROVAL
The official action taken on a preliminarily approved major subdivision or site plan after all conditions, engineering plans and other requirements have been completed or fulfilled and the required improvements have been installed or guarantees properly posted for their completion, or approval conditioned upon the posting of such guarantees.
FINAL PLAT
The final map of all or a portion of a subdivision which is submitted to the Planning Board for final approval in accordance with procedures and requirements contained herein, and which if approved, shall be filed with the proper county recording officer.
FLAG LOT
A lot not meeting the minimum frontage requirements of this chapter, which lot has access to a public road provided by a relatively narrow, private right-of-way, easement or driveway. The lot will generally but not exclusively be in the shape of an "L" or "T," with the larger buildable portion of the lot being known as the "flag" and the right-of-way being known as the "staff."
FLOOD HAZARD AREA
Those portions of the Township of Wall comprised of those areas designated as A, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, and A6 on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps 1-01-04, Township of Wall, New Jersey, Monmouth County (effective date February 16, 1977) most recently issued and approved by the Federal Insurance Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, as the same may, from time to time, be amended by the Federal Insurance Administration in accordance with the procedure provided by law.
FLOODPLAIN
The area of relatively flat land adjoining a watercourse and subject to flooding from an overflow of said watercourse, including lands mapped by the Soil Conservation Service on maps entitled "Classes of Land According to Use Capability" filed in the office of the Soil Conservation Service in Freehold, New Jersey, as any one or all of the following:
C-231,
A-O
C540,
A-O
C540,
A-+
and
C540
B-+
FLOOR
A horizontal surface within an enclosed building or structure having an interior clearance of seven feet or greater.
FLOOR AREA
A. 
The total enclosed floor area of a building used for residential purposes or for business or commercial activities which, in the case of the latter includes customer facilities, showcase facilities, storage and sales facilities.
B. 
Habitable floor area shall be computed as follows:
(1) 
Habitable floor area shall be considered as such any time ceilings and walls are covered,
(2) 
Ground floor area shall be considered as the overall dimensions of the dwelling exclusive of porches, garages, patios and cellars.
(3) 
Second floor areas shall be considered as floor area only where the sidewalls are at least four feet in height over a finished floor and reach a ceiling height of at least seven feet.
(4) 
Split level dwelling shall be considered as one story or ground level dwellings unless a third level is constructed. To be considered a split level dwelling a building shall contain three or more floor levels each separated from the adjoining floor level by a vertical distance of more than one foot three inches but less than seven feet.
FLOOR AREA RATIO
The sum of the area of all floors of buildings or structures compared to the area of the total site.
FOWL
A bird of any kind.
GARAGE, PRIVATE
An accessory building used for storage of vehicles and materials accessory to the principal building on the lot. Accessory garages shall be permitted to have a bathroom that includes a toilet and sink, except that no bathing facilities shall be permitted. Under no circumstance is a private garage permitted for habitation.
[Amended 11-21-2006 by Ord. No. 29-2006; 4-24-2019 by Ord. No. 4-2019]
GARAGE, REPAIR
Any building other than a private garage, available to the public, operated as a business and which is used for storage, repair, rental, lubrication, washing, servicing, adjusting, or equipping of automobiles or other motor vehicles, but not including the storage or sale of gasoline or other fuels or auto body repair.
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL PARK
A comprehensively planned development of one or more lots used as permitted in the BI-10 Zone and by this chapter, with internal common access to an arterial or collector road.
GOVERNING BODY
The Township Committee of the Township of Wall.
GRADE
A reference plane consisting of the average finished ground level adjacent to a structure, building or facility at all visible exterior walls.
GROSS FLOOR AREA
The floor area within the perimeter of the outside walls of the building under consideration without deduction of hallways, stairs, closets, thickness of walls, columns or other features. Open areas above a floor which are considered open atrium areas and which do not add to the physical area of floors above shall not be considered as gross floor area.
[Amended 11-24-2009 by Ord. No. 29-2009]
GROSS LEASABLE AREA
The sum of rentable area of all floors of a building under consideration. Rentable area shall be measured in accordance with ANSI Z65.1-1980 which measures to the inside finished surface of the dominant portion of the permanent outer building walls, excluding any major vertical penetrations. The finished surface shall exclude the thickness of any special surfacing materials such as paneling, furring strips or carpet. The dominant portion of the outer wall shall mean that portion which is 50% or more of the vertical floor-to-ceiling dimension or else the portion that intersects the finished floor. "Major vertical penetrations" shall mean stairs, elevator shafts, flues, pipe shafts, vertical ducts and the like and their enclosing walls but shall not include stairs, dumbwaiters, lifts and the like exclusively serving areas intended to be used by multifloor occupants.
GROUP HOME
Any "group home," "community residence for the developmentally disabled," "community shelter for victims of domestic violence," "community residence for persons with head injuries," or "community residence for the terminally ill," as defined at N.J.S.A 40:55D-66c, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.1 and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.2.
[Added 12-28-2016 by Ord. No. 14-2016]
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Materials including, but not limited to, inorganic mineral acids of sulfur, fluorine, chloride, nitrogen, chromium, phosphorus, selenium and arsenic and their common salts; lead, nickel, and mercury and their inorganic salts or metallo-organic derivatives; coal tar acids, such as phenols and cresols, and their salts; petroleum products; and radioactive materials.
HEALTH CARE FACILITY
A facility or institution, whether public or private, engaged principally in providing services for health maintenance organizations, diagnosis, or treatment of human disease, pain, injury, deformity, or physical condition, including, but not limited to, a general hospital, special hospital, mental hospital, public health center, diagnostic center, treatment center, rehabilitation center, extended or long-term care facility, skilled nursing home, nursing home, intermediate bio-analytical laboratory (except as specifically excluded hereunder) or central services facility serving one or more such institutions but excluding institutions that provide healing solely by prayer and excluding such bio-analytical laboratories as are independently owned and operated, and are not owned, operated, managed, or controlled, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, but any one or more health care facilities, and the predominant source of business of which is not by contract with health care facilities within the State of New Jersey and which solicit or accept specimens and operate predominantly in interstate commerce.
HIGH-WATER LINE
A line showing the upper inland wetlands boundary (a biological "high-water line") on a series of maps prepared by NJDEP in accordance with the provisions of the Wetlands Act, N.J.S.A. 13:9A-1 et seq., said line being established from photographs and each of these maps being on file in the office of the County Clerk, Monmouth County, New Jersey, and in the office of the Clerk of the Township of Wall, New Jersey.
HISTORIC DISTRICT
One or more historic sites and intervening or surrounding property significantly affecting or affected by the quality and character of a historic site or sites.
HISTORIC SITE
Any real property, man-made structure, natural object or configuration or any portion or group of the foregoing which as been formally designed in the Township Master Plan as being of historical, archaeological, cultural, scenic or architectural significance.
HOME PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
A professional office conducted as a conditional use within the place by this of residence of a member of a recognized profession, as specified by NAICS Sector 54 and listed as permitted uses in the HB Zones of this chapter.
HOSPITAL
A building or series of buildings, primarily for treatment of patients to be housed on the premises, and providing health, medical and surgical care for sick or injured human beings, including as an integral part of the building, such related facilities as laboratories, outpatient departments, clinics, training facilities, central service facilities and staff offices. The definition of "hospital" shall also include nursing homes.
HOTEL
A building containing rooms used, rented out or hired for sleeping purposes by guests where a general kitchen, dining room, banquet room and/or ancillary facilities such as a swimming pool and guest service facilities are provided within the building, but where separate kitchen facilities are not permitted in each individual room.
HOUSEHOLD
The person or persons occupying a dwelling unit.
IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE
The ratio of all surfaces covered by impervious materials, including building coverage, to the total lot area, expressed as a percentage.
IMPROVED PUBLIC STREET
Any street which has been dedicated and accepted prior to the adoption of this chapter, or which complies in width and construction with the standards set forth in this chapter and any amendments thereto and has been accepted by the Township of Wall.
INDUSTRIAL PARK
A planned industrial development, developed in accordance with a comprehensive plan which includes detailed provisions for streets and essential services.
JUNK- OR SALVAGE YARD
The use of any area and/or structure for the keeping or abandonment of junk, including scrap metal, glass, paper, cordage, or other scrap material, or for the dismantling, demolition or abandonment of structures, automobiles or other vehicles, equipment and machinery, or parts thereof.
LAND
Any real property including improvements and fixtures on, above or below the surface.
LAND USE OFFICER
The person empowered by Township ordinances to administer and enforce the provisions of the Land Use and Development Regulations of the Township of Wall. The Land Use Officer shall also serve as the Zoning Officer and the Administrative Officer of the Township.
LIVERY STABLE
Keeping horses for hire.
LOT
A designated parcel, tract or area of land established by a plat or otherwise as permitted by law and to be used, developed or built upon as a unit.
LOT AREA
The size of the lot measured within the lot lines and expressed in terms of acres or square feet, but excluding that part of a lot included within a street right-of-way.
LOT, CORNER
A parcel of land at the intersection of and fronting on two or more streets.
LOT COVERAGE
The percentage of a lot occupied by buildings.
LOT DEPTH
The mean horizontal distance between the front and rear of lot lines, measured in the general direction of its side lot lines. For corner lots, the depth shall be measured from the front property line to the most opposite property line. For corner lots, see the definition of "lot width."
[Added 5-9-2007 by Ord. No. 11-2007]
LOT FRONTAGE
The horizontal distance measured along a continuous uninterrupted lot line which is coexistent with a street right-of-way line.
[Added 2-9-2000 by Ord. No. 2-2000]
LOT LINE
Any line designating the extent or boundary of a lot which shall further be defined as follows:
A. 
FRONT LOT LINEA lot line or portion thereof which is coexistent with a street line and along which the frontage is calculated. On residential properties, a lot line which is coexistent with a restricted-access state highway for which access to the lot is prohibited shall not be considered a front lot line.
[Amended 8-8-2012 by Ord. No. 13-2012]
B. 
REAR LOT LINEThe lot line most distant and generally opposite and parallel to the front lot line.
C. 
SIDE LOT LINEAny lot line other than a front or rear lot line.
LOT, THROUGH
A lot that fronts upon two parallel streets or that fronts upon two streets that do not intersect at the boundaries of the lot.
[Added 11-21-2006 by Ord. No. 29-2006]
LOT WIDTH
The shortest horizontal distance between the side lot lines, measured through the midpoint of a line parallel to the front lot line located at the minimum building setback line required in the zone in which the lot is located. On corner lots, one front lot line shall be considered a side lot line only for the purpose of determining lot width and lot depth. The property line along a frontage which is to be considered the side lot line shall be the one with the shortest distance to its most opposite interior lot line, which shall also be considered a side lot line. The line opposite to the other front line shall be considered the rear lot line. For corner lots with equivalent distances between the front lot lines and their most opposite interior lot lines, lot width and lot depth may be determined from either front property line, and the side and rear lot lines shall be determined by the approving authority. On through lots, the lot width shall be determined as described herein, but only on that portion of the lot with frontage on the street that the building or structure faces or addresses.
[Added 2-9-2000 by Ord. No. 2-2000; amended 5-9-2007 by Ord. No. 11-2007]
LOWEST FLOOR
The lowest level (including basement, crawl space and garage) of the lowest enclosed area.
MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE
Any security, which may be acceptable to the Township Committee for the maintenance of any improvements required by this chapter, including but not limited to surety bonds, letters of credit under the circumstances specified in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53.5, and cash.
MAJOR SUBDIVISION
Any subdivision not classified as a "minor subdivision."
MANUFACTURED HOME
A unit of housing which:
A. 
Consists of one or more transportable sections which are substantially constructed off site and, if more than one section, are joined together on site;
B. 
Is built on a permanent chassis;
C. 
Is designed to be used, when connected to utilities, as a dwelling on permanent or nonpermanent foundation; and
D. 
Is manufactured in accordance with the standards promulgated for a manufactures home by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development pursuant of the "National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974," P.L. 93-383 (42 U.S.C. § 5401 et seq.) and the standards promulgated for a manufactured or mobile home by the Commissioner of the New jersey Department of Community Affairs pursuant to the State Uniform Construction Code Act, P.L. 1975, c. 217 (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.).
MARINA
Any waterfront facility wherein berthing spaces for any and all watercraft or boats are provided. A "marina" shall be deemed to include, in addition, automobile parking facilities; sanitary facilities; motor fuel sales; boat sales, repairs, maintenance and service, excluding, however, facilities for the construction of new boats.
MARINE ACTIVITY
Any facility or activity associated with fishing or boating, either for sport or for commercial gain.
MASSAGE PARLOR
Any establishment devoted to the providing of massage services to persons not in connection with any medical, osteopathic, chiropractic, prescribed therapeutic or athletic or calisthenic activities.
MASTER PLAN
A composite of one or more written or graphic proposals for the development of Wall Township as set forth and adopted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-28.
MAYOR
The Mayor of the Township of Wall.
MEZZANINE(S)
An intermediate level or levels between the floor and ceiling of any story with an aggregate floor area of not more than 1/3 of the area of the room in which the level or levels are located.
MINOR SITE PLAN
A development proposal defined as follows:
[Amended 7-13-2005 by Ord. No. 20-2005; 8-8-2012 by Ord. No. 10-2012]
A. 
The development types as noted below may be considered exempt from formal site plan review and approval by the Planning Board and eligible for administrative minor site plan review and approval by the Land Use Officer upon the jurisdictional recommendation of the Planning Board pursuant to the procedural requirements described in § 140-79, Minor site plan procedure, of this chapter. Permitted development types are limited to the following:
(1) 
The construction of an addition to an existing building, the floor area of which will not exceed the lesser of 50% of the floor area of the existing building or 10,000 square feet.
(2) 
The change of use of an existing single-tenant or owner-occupied commercial building from a nonconforming use to a conforming use, or from one conforming use to another conforming use, provided that the gross floor area of the building does not exceed 10,000 square feet.
(3) 
The change of use of a portion of an existing building from a nonconforming use to a conforming use, or from one conforming use to another conforming use, provided that the gross floor area for the change of use does not exceed 10,000 square feet of the gross floor area of the entire building.
(4) 
The interior or exterior renovation or improvement of a building.
(5) 
The addition of accessory structures (excluding principal buildings) and site improvements to a developed property, provided the structures and improvements are incidental and accessory to the principal use of the property.
(6) 
Freestanding accessory buildings on developed properties, provided the building is accessory to the principal use of the property and that the building does not exceed 2,500 square feet of gross floor area.
MINOR SUBDIVISION
A subdivision of land containing not more than one new lot, provided that such subdivision does not involve a planned development, any new street or the extension of any off-tract improvement, the cost of which is to be prorated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-42. A minor subdivision shall not adversely affect the development of the remainder of the parcel or adjoining properties and shall not be in conflict with any provision or portion of the Master Plan, the Official Map, or this chapter. A minor subdivision shall not involve property which was formerly part of a tract for which subdivision approval has been granted previously dividing the original tract into two or more lots, except that the latter provision may be waived by the Planning Board if it determines that the proposed subdivision will not be detrimental to the intent and purposes of this chapter.
MLUL
The Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.)
MOBILE HOME
See "manufactured home."
MOTEL
A building containing rooms for sleeping purposes by guests providing individual entrances from the exterior of the building to each room or unit and providing parking spaces convenient to each individual entrance, with or without a dining room, swimming pool and/or guest service facilities, except that separate kitchen facilities shall not be permitted in each individual room.
MULTIFAMILY
Any use involving three or more dwelling units within a structure or attached structure. Dwelling units within a multifamily buildings are classified as multifamily dwellings.
MUNICIPAL AGENCY
The Planning Board or Board of Adjustment when acting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. and this chapter.
MUNICIPALITY
The Township of Wall.
NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTER
A shopping center having such stores as drugstore, hardware store, barbershop, beauty salon, delicatessen, liquor store, store and similar small shops and stores designed and intended to primarily serve the needs of the population residing within approximately a three-mile radius.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Structures for which the start of construction commenced on or after the effective date of this chapter.
NONCONFORMING LOT
A lot, the area, dimension or location of which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision or amendment of this chapter, or a prior Zoning Ordinance of the Township but which fails to conform to requirements of the zoning district in which it is located by reason of such adoption, revision or amendment.
NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE
A structure the size, dimension or location of which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision or amendment of this chapter, or a prior Zoning Ordinance but which fails to conform to the requirements of the zoning district in which it is located by reasons of such adoption, revision, or amendment.
NONCONFORMING USE
A use or activity which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision, or amendment of this chapter, or a prior Zoning Ordinance but which fails to conform to the requirements of the zoning district in which it is located by reason of such adoption, revision or amendment.
OCCUPANCY
The specific purpose for which land or a building is used, designed or maintained.
OFFICE BUILDING
A building, the occupancy of which is limited to professional offices.
OFFICE BUILDING COMPLEX
A group of office buildings, planned, developed, owned and managed as a unit.
OFFICE/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL PARK
A comprehensively planned development of one or more lots, used as permitted in the OLI-10 Zone and by this chapter with internal common access to an arterial or collector road.
OFFICE PARK
A comprehensively planned development of one or more lots, used as permitted in the OP-10 Zone and by this chapter, with internal common access to an arterial or collector road.
OFFICIAL MAP
The Zoning Map adopted by ordinance by the Township Committee pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-32 et seq.
OFF SITE
Located outside the lot lines of the lot in question, but within the property (of which the lot is a part) which is the subject of a development application or contiguous portion of a street or right-of-way.
OFF TRACT
Not located on the property which is the subject of a development application nor on a contiguous portion of a street or right-of-way.
ON SITE
Located on the lot in question.
ON TRACT
Located on the property which is the subject of a development application or on a contiguous portion of a street or right-of-way.
OPEN SPACE
Any parcel or area of land or water essentially unimproved and set aside, dedicated, designated or reserved for public or private use or enjoyment or for the use and enjoyment of owners and occupants of land adjoining or neighboring such open space, provided that such areas may be improved with only those buildings, structures, streets and other improvements that are designed to be incidental to the natural openness of the land.
OWNER
Any individual, group of individuals, firm, association, syndicate, cooperative partnership or corporation having sufficient proprietary interest in land which is the subject of a development proposal.
PARKING SPACE
The area required for the parking of one automobile, exclusive of passageways appurtenant thereto and giving access thereto.
PARKING SPACE, LARGE VEHICLE
A large on-site parking space designed to accommodate an oversized customer/employee vehicle, which parking space is separate and distinct from the standard size on-site parking spaces provided and which is separate and distinct from all drive aisles, loading zones and fire zones on the property, which parking space is sized pursuant to this chapter.
PARKING SPACE, STANDARD VEHICLE
A standard size on-site parking space used to accommodate a standard customer/employee vehicle, which parking space is sized pursuant to this chapter.
PARTY IMMEDIATELY CONCERNED
For purposes of notice any applicant for development, the owners of the subject property and all owners of property and government agencies entitled to notice under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-12.
PATIO
A level paved surface normally or customarily used as an exterior sitting area and having no integral structural connection to any building.
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
Any security, which may be acceptable to the Township Committee to guarantee the proper and total completion of required improvements, including but not limited to surety bonds, letters of credit under the circumstances specified in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53.5, and cash.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Standards, requirements, rules and regulations adopted by this chapter pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-65d regulating noise levels, glare, airborne or sonic vibrations, heat, electronic or atomic radiation, noxious odors, toxic matters, explosive and inflammable matters, smoke, and airborne particles, waste discharge, screening of unsightly objects or conditions and such other similar matters as may be reasonably required by the Township by applicable federal or state laws or regulations.
PERVIOUS SURFACE
Any material that permits full or partial absorption of stormwater into previously unimproved land.
PESTICIDE
Any substance or mixture of substance labeled, designed, or intended for use in preventing, destroying, repelling, sterilizing or mitigating any insects, rodents, nematodes, predatory animals, fungi, weeds and other forms of plant or animal life or viruses, except viruses on or in living humans or animals. The term "pesticide" shall also include any substance or mixture of substances labeled, designed or intended for use as a defoliant, desiccant, or plant regulator.
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
Oil or petroleum of any kind and in any form including crude oils and derivatives of crude oils, whether alone, as sludge, oil refuse or oil mixed with other wastes.
PLACE OF WORSHIP
A building or group of buildings, used by congregations as the regular site of services for public worship of an organized, recognized religious body including cathedrals, chapels, places of worship, meeting houses, mosques, synagogues, temples, and similarly used buildings, as well as accessory uses such as Sunday schools, social halls, parish houses, and similar type buildings.
PLANNED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
An area of a minimum contiguous size as specified by this chapter to be developed according to a plan as a single entity containing one or more structures with appurtenant common areas to accommodate commercial or office uses or both and any residential or other uses incidental to the predominant use as may be permitted by this chapter.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
Planned unit development, planned unit residential development, residential cluster, planned commercial development or planned industrial development.
PLANNED UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
An area with a specified minimum contiguous acreage of five acres or more to be developed as a single entity according to a plan containing one or more residential clusters, which may include appropriate commercial, or public or quasi-public uses all primarily for the benefit of the residential development.
PLANNING BOARD
The Planning Board of the Township of Wall.
PLAT
A map or maps of a subdivision or site plan.
PLAT, FINAL
The map or maps of all or a portion of the development prepared and submitted to the approving authority for final approval. Final plat shall also include and be synonymous with the term "final site plan."
PLAT, PRELIMINARY
The plat prepared and submitted to the approving authority as a part of the application for preliminary approval. Preliminary plat shall also include and be synonymous with the term "preliminary site plan."
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
The conferral of certain rights pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-46, 40:55D-48, and 40:55D-49 prior to final approval, after specific elements of a development plan have been agreed upon by the approving authority and the applicant.
PRELIMINARY FLOOR PLANS AND ELEVATIONS
Architectural drawings prepared during early and introductory stages of the design of a project illustrating, in a schematic form, its scope, scale and relationship to its site and immediate environs.
PREMISES
A lot or tract of land or any combination thereof held under a single ownership or control.
PRINCIPAL USE
A primary or principal purpose for which a building, structure or lot is used. Any use which is distinct from and independent of other uses on a lot by virtue of its purpose or the persons involved is a principal use and a lot may accommodate more than one such use.
PRINCIPAL BUILDING
A building within which is conducted a principal use of a lot. In any district, any dwelling shall be deemed to be a principal building.
PUBLIC AREAS
Public parks, playgrounds, trails, paths and other recreational areas; other public open spaces; scenic and historic sites; and sites for schools and other public buildings and structures.
PUBLIC DRAINAGEWAY
The land reserved or dedicated for the installation of stormwater sewers or drainage ditches, or required along a natural stream or watercourse for preserving the biological as well as drainage function of the channel and providing for the flow of water to safeguard the public against flood damage, sedimentation, and erosion and to assure the adequacy of existing and proposed culverts and bridges, to induce water recharge into the ground where practical, and to lessen nonpoint pollution.
PUBLIC OPEN SPACE
An open space area conveyed or otherwise dedicated to the Township, a municipal agency, the Board of Education, an federal, state, or county agency, or other public body for recreational or conservational uses.
PUBLIC STREET
Any public right-of-way.
PUBLIC UTILITY
Any public utility regulated by the Board of Regulatory Commissioners and defined pursuant to N.J.S.A. 48:2-13.
QUORUM
The majority of the full authorized membership of a municipal agency.
RADIOACTIVE USE
Any natural or artificially produced substance or combination of substances which emits radiation spontaneously.
RECYCLING and RESOURCE RECOVERY
The separation and reuse of solid waste materials including paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum, metals, used motor oil, used rubber tires, used clothing and rags, and used household items.
REPAIR
The reconstruction or renewal of any part of any existing building for the purpose of its maintenance.
RESIDENTIAL CLUSTER
An area to be developed as a single entity according to a plan containing residential housing units which have a common or public open space area as an appurtenance.
RESIDENTIAL DENSITY
The number or dwelling units per gross acre of residential land area including streets, easements and open space portions of a development.
RESTAURANT
Any establishment, however designated, at which food and drink is sold primarily for consumption on the premises and within a building and in which no other business, except such as is incidental to such establishment, is conducted.
RESTAURANT, FAST-FOOD/CARRY-OUT
Any restaurant which has drive-through window service; or any retail food establishment such as a restaurant; refreshment stand; snack bar; dairy bar; hot dog or hamburger stand where food and drink are prepared in advance and are available for immediate purchase or consumption and which serve food on or in paper, polyfoam, or other nonceramic plates and cups, with plastic eating utensils. Those restaurants where food is cooked to order, is consumed only at tables on the premises and is served by waiters or waitresses at said tables shall not be deemed "fast-food restaurants."
RESUBDIVISION
A. 
The further division or relocation of lot lines of any lot or lots within a subdivision previously made and approved or recorded according to law; or
B. 
The alteration of any streets or the establishment of any new streets within any subdivision previously made and approved or recorded according to law, but does not include conveyances so as to combine existing lots by deed or by other instrument.
ROOMING OR BOARDING HOUSE
Any dwelling for hire in which more than two persons are housed or lodged, with or without meals.
SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA or SATELLITE ANTENNA
A parabolic reflector antenna which is designed for the purpose of receiving signals from and/or transmitting signals to a transmitter relay located in planetary orbit.
SEDIMENTATION
The deposition of soil that has been transported from its site of origin by water, ice, wind, gravity, or other natural means as a product of erosion.
SETBACK
The horizontal distance between a building or structure and any front, side or rear lot line, measured perpendicular to such lot lines at the point where the building is closest to such lot lines.
SETBACK LINE (BUILDING LINE)
The line beyond which a building shall not extend unless otherwise provided in this chapter.
SHOPPING CENTER
An integrated development of uses, such as retail stores and shops, personal service establishments, professional and business offices, banks, post offices, and restaurants listed in the schedule of permitted and conditional uses, (see 140 Attachment 3) housed in an enclosed building or buildings, utilizing such common facilities as customer parking, pedestrian walkways, truck loading, and unloading space, utilities, and sanitary facilities. Gasoline service stations, those prohibited uses set forth in § 140-140, and those uses not listed in the schedule of permitted and conditional uses shall not be permitted in any shopping center.
[Amended 8-24-2016 by Ord. No. 12-2016]
SIGHT TRIANGLE
The triangular area formed by two intersecting street lines or the projection of such lines which border a corner property, and by a line connecting a point on each such line located a designated distance from the intersection of the street lines, which is intended to remain free of visual obstructions to prevent potential traffic hazards.
SIGN
Any writing (including letter, word or numeral), pictorial presentation (including illustration), decoration (including any material or color forming an integral part of other sign elements or used to differentiate such decoration from its background), emblem (including device, symbol or trademark), flag (including banner, balloon or pennant), or any other device, figure, logo, or similar character which:
A. 
Is located and maintained as a freestanding structure or any part of a structure, or located and maintained on a building or other structure or device by being placed, installed, attached, fastened, pasted, posted, painted, printed, nailed, tacked or affixed in any other manner thereon; and
B. 
Is used to announce, direct attention to, identify or advertise; and
C. 
Is visible from outside any building or structure; and
D. 
Is illuminated or nonilluminated.
SIGN, FACADE
Any sign which is affixed, on a parallel plane, to an exterior wall of any building.
SIGN FACE
The area made available by a sign structure for the purpose of displaying a message.
SIGN, GROUND
A sign supported by uprights or braces in or upon the ground surface.
SIGN, MARQUEE
A sign attached to or hung from a marquee, canopy or other covered structure, projecting from and supported by the building and extending beyond the building wall, building line or street lot line.
SIGN, PROJECTING
A display sign which is attached directly to the building wall.
SIGN, ROOF
A sign which is erected, constructed and maintained above the roof of the building.
SIGN, TEMPORARY
A sign constructed of cloth, fabric or other lightweight temporary material with or without a structural frame intended for a limited period of display, including decoration displays for holidays or public demonstrations, and includes movable or transportable signs.
SIGNS, WALL
A sign which is painted on or attached directly to a fence or on the surface of masonry, concrete, frame or other approved building walls.
SITE PLAN
Any site plan not classified as a minor site plan or exempt site development. The "site plan" means a development plan of one or more lots on which is shown:
[Amended 8-8-2012 by Ord. No. 10-2012]
A. 
The existing and proposed conditions of the lot, including but not necessarily limited to topography, vegetation, drainage, floodplains, wetlands, wetlands transition areas, and waterways;
B. 
The location of all existing and proposed buildings, drives, parking spaces, walkways, means of ingress and egress, drainage facilities, utility services, landscaping, structures and signs, lighting, screening devices; and
C. 
Any other information that may be reasonably required in order to make an informed determination pursuant to the provisions of this chapter requiring review and approval of site plans by the approving authority and Board of Adjustment.
SKETCH PLAT
See "concept plan."
SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
The Freehold Soil Conservation District, a governmental subdivision of the state, organized in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 4:24-2 et seq.
SPECIMEN TREE (INCLUDING SIGNIFICANT, EXTRAORDINARY AND HISTORIC TREES)
Any trees or shrubs, evergreen or deciduous, which are:
[Added 5-10-2006 by Ord. No. 12-2006]
A. 
Living deciduous trees having a trunk diameter breast height of 16 inches or more.
B. 
Living coniferous trees having a trunk diameter breast height of 12 inches or more.
C. 
Living flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) of American holly (Ilex opaca) trees having a trunk diameter breast height of three inches or more.
D. 
Living flowering dogwood (Kalmia latifolia) shrubs having a root crown of three inches or more at the soil or surface level.
E. 
Fifteen years or older.
F. 
Living flowering mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) having a root crown of two inches or more at the soil or surface level.
STEEP SLOPES
Areas where the average slope equals or exceeds 15%.
STORY
That portion of a building included between the upper surface of a floor and the upper surface of the floor or roof next above. (See also "mezzanine.")
STORY ABOVE GRADE
Any story having its furnished floor surface entirely above grade except that a basement shall be considered as a story above grade when the finished surface of the floor above the basement is:
A. 
More than six feet (1,829 mm) above grade plane;
B. 
More than six feet (1,829 mm) above the finished ground level for more than 50% of the total building perimeter; or
C. 
More than 12 feet (3,658 mm) above the finished ground level at any point.
STORY, HALF
That portion of a building under a gable, hip or gambrel roof, the wall plates of which on at least two opposite sides are not more than two feet above the floor of such half story.
STREAM
Any natural course of running water whether improved, unimproved, enclosed, or realigned which presently or prior to any improvement, enclosure or realignment, had, cut by the erosion of running water, a channel with defined banks and a bottom and through which water flows ordinarily, but not necessarily, continually.
STREAM CORRIDORS
Those areas which include the floodway and permanent channel of brooks and streams.
STREET
Any street, highway, avenue, boulevard, road, parkway, viaduct, alley, drive, or other way:
A. 
Which is an existing state, New Jersey Highway Authority, county or municipal roadway; or
B. 
Which is shown as a street upon a plat heretofore approved pursuant to law; or
C. 
Which is approved by official action as provided by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.; or
D. 
Which is shown on a plat duly filed and recorded in the office of the county recording officer prior to the establishment of the Planning Board and the grant to such Board of the power to review plats; and includes the land between the street lines, whether improved or unimproved, and may comprise pavement, shoulders, gutters, curbs, sidewalks, parking areas and other areas within the street lines. Streets shall be classified as designated in the Master Plan.
STREET FURNITURE
Man-made, aboveground items that are usually found in street rights-of-way, including benches, kiosks, plants, canopies, shelters, and phone booths.
STREET HARDWARE
The mechanical and utility systems within a street right-of-way such as hydrants, manhole covers, traffic lights and signs, utility poles and lines, parking meters and the like.
STREET LINE
The line determining the limit between the highway rights of the public and adjoining private property.
STRUCTURE
A combination of materials to form a construction for occupancy, use or ornamentation whether installed on, above, or below the surface of a parcel of land.
SUBDIVIDER
Any person or legal entity commencing proceedings under this chapter to effect the subdivision of land.
SUBDIVISION
The division of a lot, tract, or parcel of land into two or more lots, tracts, parcels or other divisions of land for sale or development. The following shall not be considered subdivisions within the meaning of this act, if no new streets are created:
A. 
Divisions of land found by the Planning Board or Subdivision Committee thereof appointed by the Chairman to be for agricultural purposes where all resulting parcels are five acres or larger in size;
B. 
Divisions of property by testamentary or intestate provisions;
C. 
Divisions of property upon court order, including, but not limited to, judgments of foreclosure;
D. 
Consolidation of existing lots by deed or other recorded instrument; and
E. 
The conveyance of one or more adjoining lots, tracts or parcels of land, owned by the same person or persons and all of which are found and certified by the Administrative Officer to conform to the requirements of the Township Land Use and Development Regulations and are shown and designated as separate lots, tracts, or parcels on the Tax Map of the Township. The term "subdivision" shall also include the term "resubdivision."
SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN COMMITTEES
Committees appointed by the Chairperson of the Planning Board for the purpose of reviewing, commenting and making recommendations with respect to site plan and subdivision applications.
SWIMMING POOL, COMMERCIAL
A swimming pool that is operated for profit and open to the public of to a limited number of members and their guests, upon payment of an hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, annual or other fee or operated as a service rendered by a hotel, motel, or apartment development.
SWIMMING POOL, PRIVATE
A swimming pool that has the ability to contain water more than 24 inches in depth located on and accessory to a single-family lot with a residence on it, and said pool is utilized with no admission charges and not for the purpose of profit.
[Amended 7-24-2019 by Ord. No. 9-2019]
TIDAL MARSH
A low, swampy area adjoining tidal rivers, subject to periodic flooding including lands mapped by the Soil Conservation Service on maps entitled, "Classes of Land According to Use Capability" filed in the office of the Soil Conservation Service in Freehold, New Jersey as follows: C85 A-O.
TIDELANDS
Lands which are washed by tidal flows in accordance with the NJDEP Tidelands Council maps which are on file with the NJDEP and Township Clerk.
TOWNHOUSE
A multifamily residential building containing three or more dwellings characterized by a linear arrangement of the units along one axis and at approximately the same grade, each with its own exclusive entrance and each with two or more floor levels above grade.
TRACT
An area of land which is the subject of a development application or a contiguous portion of a street or right-of-way.
TRAILER COURT, CAMP or PARK
An area designated for or used for the accommodation of two or more vehicles or portions thereof, in use as or capable of use as dwelling facilities which are commonly known as house trailers or mobile homes.
TWO-FAMILY
A residential building containing two dwelling units, which are separated from each other by vertical walls, unpierced, except for access to the outside or to a common foyer, common cellar or common basement.
UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE
The New Jersey Uniform Construction Code. (N.J.S.A. 40A:12-27; N.J.A.C. 5.23-1.1 et seq.)
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USE
The specific purposes or activities for which a parcel of land or a building or a portion of a building is designed, arranged, intended, occupied or maintained.
VARIANCE
Permission to depart from the literal requirements of the regulations of this chapter.
WETLANDS, FRESHWATER
An area regulated by the New Jersey Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act (N.J.S.A. 13:9B-1 et seq.) 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. (See Wall Township Hydric Soils Map, December 1988, for general location of hydric soils and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection maps prepared pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:9B-1 et seq.).
WETLANDS, TIDAL
Areas known as marshes, swamps or other lowlands subject to tidal action or any area now or formerly connected to tidal waters, whose surface is at or below an elevation of one foot above local extreme high water and of which vegetation unique to tidal marshes, swamps or lowlands has become adapted. This definition shall include, but is not limited to, all the mapped New Jersey State Wetlands pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:9B-1 et seq.
WINDOW SIGNS
A sign which is part of or affixed or attached to the interior or exterior of a window or otherwise part of a window and located within 18 inches of the interior of the window and which can be seen from a public street or public parking facility.
YARD
An open space between a principal building and the nearest lot line.
[Amended 8-8-2012 by Ord. No. 13-2012]
YARD, FRONT
A yard lying between the front line of the lot and the principal building.
[Amended 8-8-2012 by Ord. No. 13-2012]
YARD, REAR
A yard lying between the rear line of the lot and the building.
YARD, SIDE
A yard lying between the side line of the lot and the building.
ZONING PERMIT
A document signed by the Administrative Officer which is required by ordinance as a condition precedent to the commencement of a use or the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion or installation of a structure or building, and which acknowledges that such use, structure or building complies with the provisions of this chapter or variance approved by a municipal agency.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 90, Construction Codes, Uniform.
[2]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq., the State Uniform Construction Code Act.