This chapter shall be known and shall be cited as the "Land Use Administration and Procedures Ordinance of the Borough of Rockaway."
It is the intent and purpose of this chapter and of Chapter 170, Land Use Design and Performance Standards; Chapter 171, Land Subdivision and Site Plan Review; and Chapter 172, Zoning, to:
A. 
Encourage Borough action to guide the appropriate use or development of all lands in the Borough and in this state, in a manner which will promote the public health, safety, morals and general welfare.
B. 
Secure safety from fire, flood, panic and other natural and manmade disasters.
C. 
Provide adequate light, air and open space.
D. 
Ensure that the development of the Borough does not conflict with the development and general welfare of neighboring municipalities, the county and the state as a whole.
E. 
To promote the establishment of appropriate population densities and concentrations that will contribute to the well-being of persons, neighborhoods, communities and regions and preservation of the environment.
F. 
Encourage the appropriate and efficient expenditure of public funds by the coordination of public development with land use policies.
G. 
Provide sufficient space in appropriate locations for a variety of agricultural, residential, recreational, commercial and industrial uses and open space, both public and private, according to their respective environmental requirements in order to meet the needs of all New Jersey and Borough citizens.
H. 
Encourage the location and design of transportation routes which will promote the free flow of traffic while discouraging location of such facilities and routes which result in congestion or blight.
I. 
Promote a desirable visual environment through creative development techniques and good civic design and arrangements.
J. 
Promote the conservation of historic sites and districts, open space, energy resources and valuable natural resources in the state and to prevent urban sprawl and degradation of the environment through improper use of land.
K. 
Encourage planned unit developments which incorporate the best features of design and relate the type, design and layout of residential, commercial, industrial and recreational development to the particular site.
L. 
Encourage senior citizen community housing construction and to provide for a variety of housing types affordable to all income groups in the context of the Borough's housing element.
M. 
Encourage coordination of the various public and private procedures and activities shaping land development with a view of lessening the cost of such development and to the more efficient use of land.
N. 
Promote utilization of renewable energy resources.
O. 
Promote the maximum practicable recovery and recycling of recyclable materials from municipal solid waste through the use of planning practices designed to incorporate the state recycling plan goals and to complement the Borough's recycling programs as adopted by ordinance and documented in the recycling plan element of the Master Plan.
A. 
Chapters 169, 170, 171 and 172 shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, convenience and general welfare.
B. 
Where the provisions of these chapters impose greater restrictions or higher standards than those of any statute, other ordinance or regulation, the provisions of these chapters shall govern. Where the provisions of any statute, other ordinance or regulation impose greater restrictions or higher standards than these chapters, the provisions of such statute, ordinance or regulation shall govern.
For the purposes of Chapters 169, 170, 171 and 172, the terms and words listed in this chapter shall have the meanings herein given. Terms and words not defined herein but defined in the Municipal Land Use Law shall have, for the purposes herein, the meanings given them in the Municipal Land Use Law, its amendments or supplements. Terms and words not defined herein or in the Municipal Land Use Law but defined in other land use regulations shall have, for the purposes of these chapters, the meanings given them in the regulations, as the same now read or may be amended. Terms and words not defined in any of the foregoing sources shall have the meanings established by common usage of the words unless the context herein clearly indicates the contrary.
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE
A subordinate building or structure located on the same lot with a principal building and occupied or devoted exclusively to a use accessory to the principal use on a lot. Where an accessory building is attached to a principal building in a substantial manner by a wall, roof, breezeway or the like, such accessory building shall be considered part of the principal building. A detached private garage shall be considered an accessory building.
ACCESSORY USE
A use of land or of a building or portion thereof naturally and normally incident and subordinate to the principal use of a building, structure or lot and located on the same lot with the principal use.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
The Secretary of the Land Use Board shall be designated as the Administrative Officer.
[Amended 12-13-2012 by Ord. No. 26-12]
ALTERATION OF STRUCTURE
A change in the supporting members of a structure, an addition, diminution, change in use or conversion of a structure or a part thereof or removal of a structure from one location to another. This definition shall not be construed to mean that a change in use from one use permitted in a zone to another use permitted in that same zone shall be an alteration. Alteration shall not be construed to mean repairs or renovation of an existing structure solely for the purpose of the maintenance and/or the improvement of the appearance thereof.
AMUSEMENT MACHINE
Any coin-operated machine or device which may be operated by the public generally for use as a game, entertainment or amusement, whether or not registering a score. It shall include devices such as marble machines, skill ball, pinball, mechanical grab machines, mechanical bowling machines, devices which use an electronic display to reproduce symbolic figures and lines intended to be representative of real games or activities and all other games similar thereto under whatever name they may be indicated, including also specifically any mechanical devices commonly known as "juke boxes." Nothing herein shall be construed to permit the use of any device in any manner prohibited by law.
ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Any establishment providing veterinary services to animals, including medical, surgical, and emergency treatment; in-patient treatment of animals; prescription of medications, and associated nonmedical uses. Limited merchandise and goods sales are permitted in connection with primary veterinary services.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
APARTMENT UNIT
One or more rooms with private bath and kitchen facilities comprising an independent self-contained dwelling unit in a building containing more than two dwellings units. See also definition of "dwelling, multifamily."
APPLICANT
A person submitting an application for development.
APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
The application form and all accompanying documents and fees required by the Land Use Chapters[1] for approval of a subdivision plat, site plan, conditional use, zoning variance or direction for the issuance of a permit pursuant to this chapter.
APPROVING AUTHORITY
The Land Use Board.
[Amended 12-13-2012 by Ord. No. 26-12]
ARTISAN INDUSTRIAL SPACE AND ARTIST STUDIO
Shops of special trade, including the individually crafted artwork, jewelry, furniture, sculpture, pottery, leathercraft, hand-woven articles, baked or prepared food and drink, and similar items by one or more artisans. Retail sales on the premises of products made on the premises are required. Such uses shall not exhibit any exterior noise, smell, glare or dust from their operations.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
AUCTION ESTABLISHMENTS
An establishment where merchandise, goods, or equipment are sold to the highest bidder.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
BANK AND FINANCIAL OFFICES
Any institution wherein business of a primarily monetary nature is transacted, such as banks, savings and loan associations, and mortgage companies.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
BARS and TAVERNS
An establishment whose primary activity is the sale of alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises. Incidental uses may include food service and takeout sales of alcohol.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
BASEMENT
A portion of the building partly underground but having less than 1/2 its clear height below the average grade of the adjoining ground. See "cellar."
BOARDER
A person who is not related to the head of the household and who pays for the privilege of residing within the same dwelling unit.
BOARDINGHOUSE or LODGING HOUSE
A dwelling unit having one kitchen which also provides lodgings or meals and lodgings for pay or compensation of any kind, computed by day, week or month, to more than two persons occupying such dwelling on a semipermanent basis who are unrelated to the head of household.
BOROUGH AGENCY
Synonymous with the terms "approving authority" and "municipal agency," as herein defined.
BREWERY or DISTILLERY
An establishment licensed, under N.J.S.A. 33:1-10, to manufacture alcoholic beverages and to sell and distribute the products to licensed wholesalers and retailers. Such uses may manufacture, sell and serve alcoholic beverages to consumers on a licensed premises for consumption on-site, but only in connection with a tour of the brewery, or for consumption off the premises. Breweries may include warehousing and off-site distribution of alcoholic beverages consistent with state law and applicable licensing from the Borough.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
BUILDING
A structure having a roof supported by columns, walls or similar structural parts, used or intended to be used for the housing, enclosure or shelter of persons, animals or property of any kind.
BUILDING COVERAGE
The area occupied by all buildings on a lot measured on a horizontal plane around the periphery of the foundations and including the area under the roof of any structure supported by columns, but not having walls, as measured around the outside of the outermost extremities of the roof about the columns.
BUILDING HEIGHT
See definition of "height of building."
BUILDING LINE
A line parallel to a street right-of-way at a point where the building is closest to said right-of-way.
CAFE
An establishment serving primarily nonalcoholic beverages such as coffee or tea. The sale of pastries, baked goods, and food, not requiring the use of an oven, grill, or stove, may be included as an activity of a coffee shop or cafe.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
CANNABIS RETAILER
Any person or entity expressly authorized pursuant to a Class 5 cannabis retailer license issued by the State of New Jersey and a municipal license issued by the Borough of Rockaway in accordance with Chapter 111 to engage in the retail sale of legal forms of cannabis, including usable cannabis, cannabis items and other related lawful goods and products, to consumers from a retail store, purchases or otherwise obtains such forms of cannabis from cannabis cultivators and cannabis manufacturers or cannabis wholesalers and that shall also accept consumer purchases to be fulfilled from its retail store that are presented by a cannabis delivery service which will be delivered by the cannabis delivery service to that consumer.
[Added 8-19-2021 by Ord. No. 22-21]
CELLAR
A portion of the building partly underground, having 1/2 or more than 1/2 of its clear height below the average grade or adjoining ground. See "basement."
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
The certificate provided for in N.J.A.C. 5:23-2, indicating that the construction authorized by the construction permit has been completed in accordance with the construction permit, the act and the regulations. See "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L. 1975, c. 217 (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.) and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
[Amended 12-14-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
CHANGE IN USE
A change from the use permitted in one zone district to a use permitted in another land of permitted use in the same zone district; any removal of a building, or any part thereof, from a use permitted in one zone district or the conversion of any building or any part thereof from a use permitted in one zone district to a use permitted in another zone district or the conversion of any building or any part thereof from a permitted use to another land of permitted use in the same zone.
CHANNEL
A watercourse with a definite bed and banks which confine and conduct continuously or intermittently flowing water.
CHARGING LEVEL
The amount of voltage provided to charge an electric vehicle varies depending on the type of EVSE as follows:
[Added 12-14-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
A. 
Level 1 operates on a fifteen- to twenty-amp breaker on a 120-volt AC circuit.
B. 
Level 2 operates on a forty- to 100-amp breaker on a 208- or 240-volt AC circuit.
C. 
Direct-current fast charger (DCFC) operates on a sixty-amp or higher breaker on a 480-volt or higher three-phase circuit with special grounding equipment. DCFC stations can also be referred to as "rapid charging stations" that are typically characterized by industrial grade electrical outlets that allow for faster recharging of electric vehicles.
CHURCH
A building or group of buildings, including customary accessory buildings, designed or intended for public worship or religious education. For the purposes of this chapter, the word "church" shall include chapels, congregations, cathedrals, temples and similar designations and shall encompass parish houses, convents and such accessory uses as are customarily incidental to the principal use.
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.
CLUB, NONPROFIT
A building used to house a social, fraternal or service organization or club not organized or conducted for profit and which is not adjunct to or operated by or in conjunction with a public tavern, cafe or other place of business.
COMMERCIAL RECREATION
An establishment where entertainment or recreation services are provided to the general public and for which user fees are charged. Uses include, but are not limited to, roller- and ice-skating rinks, climbing gyms, gymnastics centers, sports fields, bowling alleys, and arcades.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
Commercially licensed vehicles of any kind, except passenger cars and station wagons which do not have commercial advertising, lettering, signs or names and addresses on the exposed portions thereof.
CONDITIONAL USE
A use permitted in a particular zone 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 Land Use Board.
[Amended 12-13-2012 by Ord. No. 26-12]
CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
A community association which administers and maintains the common property and common elements of a condominium development created under New Jersey Statutes.
CONVENTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
A development other than a planned development.
CORNER LOT
A lot at the junction of and having frontage on two or more intersecting streets.
CRITICAL OR STEEP SLOPES
A slope with a grade of 15% or greater.
CROSSWALK or WALKWAY
A right-of-way dedicated to public use to facilitate pedestrian access through a subdivision.
CUL-DE-SAC
A short dead-end street terminating in a vehicular turnaround area.
DECK
Any horizontal accessory structure, not covered by any type of roof, serving as a floor that covers, partially or fully, any portion of the lot area.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
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 use of any building or other structure, or land or extension of use of land, for which permission may be required pursuant to the Land Use Chapters.
DEVELOPMENT REGULATION
A zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, site plan ordinance, official map ordinance or other municipal regulation of the use and development of land or amendment thereto adopted and filed, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.
DISTRICT
The same as "zone."
DRAINAGE RIGHT-OF-WAY
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 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 58:1A-1 et seq.
[Amended 5-14-2009 by Ord. No. 04-09]
DRAINAGEWAY
Any watercourse, trench, ditch, depression or other hollow space in the ground, natural or artificial, which collects or disperses surface water from the land.
DWELLING, MULTIFAMILY
A building designed for and containing three or more dwelling units and consisting in its entirety of one of the following dwelling unit types:
A. 
GARDEN APARTMENTA building unit occupying a space on only one floor and separated from other units on the same floor by use of common party walls, with each dwelling unit having direct access from outdoors or from a common hallway or common stairwell.
B. 
TOWNHOUSEA dwelling unit located beside and separated from other such dwelling units by use of common party walls, extending from the foundation to the roof and from the front to the rear exterior walls, with each dwelling unit having livable floor area on, but not limited to, the first floor. Each townhouse dwelling unit shall have direct access to the outdoors.
DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY
A detached building designed for and containing one dwelling unit only.
DWELLING, THREE-FAMILY
A building containing three dwelling units.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY
A building containing two dwelling units.
DWELLING UNIT
Living accommodations designed and used for occupancy by one family only.
EASEMENT
A restriction established on a lot to permit the use of land by the public, a corporation or particular person for specified uses.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Any vehicle that is licensed and registered for operation on public and private highways, roads, and streets; and operates either partially or exclusively using an electric motor powered by an externally charged on-board battery.
[Added 12-14-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY/SERVICE EQUIPMENT or (EVSE)
The equipment, including the cables, cords, conductors, connectors, couplers, enclosures, attachment plugs, power outlets, power electronics, transformer, switchgear, switches and controls, network interfaces, point-of-sale equipment, and associated apparatus designed and used for the purpose of transferring energy from the electric supply system to a plug-in electric vehicle. "EVSE" may deliver either alternating current or, consistent with fast charging equipment standards, direct-current electricity. “EVSE” is synonymous with “electric vehicle charging station."
[Added 12-14-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
FAMILY
One or more persons occupying a dwelling unit as a single nonprofit housekeeping unit and bearing the characteristics of a relatively permanent functioning family unit and using certain rooms and cooking facilities in common. The term "family" shall not include residents of a boardinghouse or lodging house serving more than two paying guests.
FENCE
An artificially constructed barrier of wood, masonry, stone, wire, metal or any other manufactured material or combination of materials erected for the enclosure of yard areas.
FINAL APPROVAL
The official action of the approving authority taken on a preliminary approval, 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.
FLEA MARKET
An area, whether enclosed by a building or not, in which individual stalls are rented to vendors other than those who own the premises for the purpose of individually exposing new or used good for sale.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
FLOOR AREA RATIO
The sum of the area of all floors of buildings or structures on a lot divided by the total lot area.
FLOOR AREA, TOTAL
The sum of the gross horizontal areas of the floor or floors of a building which are enclosed or usable for human occupancy or the conduct of business. Such area shall be measured between the outside face of exterior walls or from the center line of walls separating two uses. In residential structures, such areas shall not include garage space or accessory building space. In nonresidential structures, the gross floor area shall exclude basements, attics and areas used for utility and heating and cooling and other mechanical equipment.
GARAGE, PRIVATE
A detached accessory building or portions of a main building used only for the storage of a passenger vehicle or vehicles and not more than one commercial vehicle of a rated capacity not exceeding 3/4 of a ton.
GARAGE, PUBLIC
Any building, premises or land in which or upon which a business, service or industry involving the storage, maintenance, washing or servicing of motor vehicles is conducted or rendered.
GARDEN APARTMENT
A building or group of buildings situated on one lot and containing individual dwelling units for no less than 12 families.
GARDEN CENTER
A use consisting principally of the sale of live plants.
GUARANTY
Any security which may be accepted by the Borough, provided that the Borough shall not require more than 10% of the total performance guaranty in cash.
HEIGHT OF BUILDING
The vertical distance measured from the average finished grade level immediately adjacent to the building foundations to the extreme high point of the building, exclusive of chimneys, antennas, mechanical and HVAC equipment.
HOME OCCUPATIONS
Any occupation customarily conducted within a dwelling and carried on by the inhabitants thereof and not more than two nonresident employees, which use is secondary to the use of the dwelling for residential purposes, which does not change the character thereof and which does not utilize more than 25% of the total floor area of the entire dwelling and which shall be located on the ground floor of said dwelling.
HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION
An incorporated nonprofit organization operating under adopted bylaws and within a development under recorded land agreements through which:
A. 
Each lot or development owner is a member.
B. 
Each occupied dwelling unit is subject to a charge for a proportionate share of the expenses for the organization's activities and maintenance, including any maintenance costs levied against the association by the Borough.
C. 
Each owner has the right to use the common property of the association.
HOTEL
A building open to the general public that contains living or sleeping rooms designed to be occupied by individuals or groups for compensation and primarily serving transient customers. Such building must include a lobby with direct pedestrian entrance from the street, concierge services, and interior access to living/sleeping rooms from common interior hallways. It may include a restaurant, meeting rooms, or banquet halls within the same principal building. Lodging may not be for more than 28 consecutive days and must be computed by the day.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
INDUSTRIAL PARK
A land subdivision or development of or for the purpose of two or more industrial or office buildings, such subdivision or development having a unified plan for the use of the parcel to be developed or subdivided.
INSTITUTIONAL USE
A nonprofit, public, private, or quasi-public use such as a church, school teaching academic subjects, hospital for humans, library, club or lodge or a fraternal, civic, service or charitable organization.
JUNKYARD
An establishment or place of business which is maintained, operated, or used for storing, keeping, buying, or selling junk. This definition includes scrap metal processors, auto wrecking yards, salvage yards, scrap yards, auto recycling yards, used auto parts yards and temporary storage of automobile bodies and parts awaiting disposal as a normal part of a business operation when the business will continually have like materials located on the premises. The definition includes garbage dumps and sanitary landfills. The definition does not include temporary operations and outdoor storage of limited duration.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
KENNEL
Any establishment wherein or whereon the business of boarding or selling animals or breeding animals for sale is carried on, except a pet shop. Pet day-care establishments are considered as kennels under this chapter. The definition of "kennel" shall not include a residential property where dogs or cats are bred or harbored on the premises, provided the number of dogs or cats of licensing age on such premises does not exceed the number provided in § 121-15; and provided the property owner or tenant occupying the residential property is not in violation of zoning, nuisance or animal control regulations.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
The storage, packaging, distribution, preparation, processing, assembly, or repair of any article, substance or commodity and the conduct of the industrial trade; it shall not mean manufacturing as defined in this chapter, refining of raw materials or such preparation, processing or repair as is customarily applied to articles, substances or commodities in retail businesses or trade for on-the-premises transactions.
[Amended 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
LOADING BERTH
An off-street area providing the ability to transfer goods between a truck trailer and building area without grade separation.
[Added 12-14-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
LOADING SPACE
Any off-street area located proximate to the principal building or use and readily accessible by motor vehicles intended to use it, designed and usable exclusively for loading and unloading of one such vehicle with safety and without impeding on- or off-site traffic.
[Added 12-14-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
LOOP STREET
A street which begins and ends on the same street and is not otherwise connected with other streets or a cul-de-sac.
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
An area of land which is determined by the limits of the lot lines bounding that area and is always expressed in terms of square feet or acres. Any portion of a lot included in an existing or proposed street right-of-way shall not be included in calculating lot area. In the event that more than one plot or lot as set forth on any map filed in the office of the County Clerk, or lot as set forth on the present or future assessment maps of the Borough, is used in part or in full with one or more other such lots or plots for the erection of a building and its accessories, including yards required by the Land Use Chapters, the aggregate of all such plots or lots shall, for the purpose of these chapters, be deemed to be one lot.
LOT, CORNER
A lot at the junction of and having frontage on two or more intersecting streets or a lot bounded on two or more sides by the same street.
LOT DEPTH
The mean distance from the street line of the lot to the rear lot line, measured generally parallel to the side lines of the lot. The greater frontage of a corner lot is its depth and its lesser frontage is its width.
LOT, INTERIOR
Any lot other than a corner lot.
LOT LINE
Any boundary line of a lot, including a street line.
LOT, THROUGH
A lot which fronts upon two parallel streets or which fronts upon two streets which do not intersect at the boundaries of the lot. A building on a through lot shall be oriented such that the front entrance faces the street upon which the majority of the buildings in the same block face. The same block is the area of land in which the through lot is located, bounded by streets, railroad right-of-ways, watercourses or other barriers to the continuity of development. In the event no clearly defined pattern of building orientation has been established on the same block, the primary entrance of the building may face either street, unless otherwise directed by the Land Use Board in connection with a land development application. In the case of a residential through lot only, the yard opposite the front yard of the lot shall be considered a rear yard when locating residential accessory structures such as private swimming pools and private garages as permitted by §172-51 of the Zoning Ordinance.
[Amended 9-14-2006 by Ord. No. 17-06; 10-22-2015 by Ord. No. 15-15]
LOT WIDTH
The horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured between the points at which the rear line of the required front yard intersects the side lot lines.
MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE
Any security which may be accepted by the Borough for the maintenance of any improvements required by these chapters.
MAJOR SITE PLAN
Any site plan not defined as a minor site plan.
MAKE-READY PARKING SPACE
The prewiring of electrical infrastructure at a parking space, or set of parking spaces, to facilitate easy and cost-efficient future installation of electric vehicle supply equipment or electric vehicle service equipment, including, but not limited to, Level Two EVSE and direct-current fast chargers. "Make-ready" includes expenses related to service panels, junction boxes, conduit, wiring, and other components necessary to make a particular location able to accommodate electric vehicle supply equipment or electric vehicle service equipment on a plug-and-play basis. “Make-ready” is synonymous with the term “charger ready,” as used in P.L. 2019, c. 362 (N.J.S.A. 48:25-1 et seq.).
[Added 12-14-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
MANUFACTURING
The production of articles or finished products from previously refined raw materials by giving them new forms or qualities.
MASSAGE, BODYWORK OR SOMATIC THERAPY ESTABLISHMENT
Any establishment or operation wherein massage, bodywork or somatic therapies are administered or are permitted to be administered when such therapies are administered for any form of consideration pursuant to Chapter 261, Health and Sanitation, Article XXI, Massage, Bodywork and Somatic Therapy Establishments.
[Added 3-25-2010 by Ord. No. 04-10]
MASTER PLAN
A composite of the mapped and written proposals recommending the physical development of the Borough which shall have been duly adopted by the Land Use Board and which meets the criteria set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.
[Amended 12-13-2012 by Ord. No. 26-12]
MEDICAL OFFICE
A building or portion thereof providing diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventive medical, osteopathic, chiropractic, dental, psychological and similar or related treatment by a practitioner or group of practitioners licensed to perform such services to ambulatory patients on an outpatient basis only, and without facilities for inpatient care, major surgical procedures, or emergency and urgent care. A medical office may also contain associated in-house ancillary services such as in-house diagnostic testing facilities, physical therapy, medical counseling services, and similar services.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
MINOR SITE PLAN
A development plan of one lot which:
[Amended 2-26-2015 by Ord. No. 02-15]
A. 
Does not require a variance;
B. 
Does not involve planned development or any new street or extension of any off-tract improvement which is to be prorated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-42 or ordinance; and
C. 
Is limited to the following classes of development:
(1) 
A change in use or a change in tenancy from one previously approved to another involving no building construction other than interior modification or interior structural alteration; and/or
(2) 
Minor structural changes, such as entry enclosures, porticos and other structural appurtenances, including roof appurtenances; and/or
(3) 
Interior modification of existing parking areas, such as change of striping and traffic flow; and/or
(4) 
The erection or replacement or relocation of a fence or retaining wall in a nonresidential district; and/or
(5) 
Outdoor installation, replacement or relocation, in a nonresidential district of an emergency power generator or a refuse or solid waste storage area and its screening; and/or
(6) 
Installation, replacement or relocation of signage.
MOTOR INN
A building open to the general public that contains living or sleeping rooms designed to be occupied by individuals or groups for compensation and primarily serving transient customers. Motor Inns commonly include living/sleeping rooms that may have access directly from the outside without needing to pass through the main building lobby or interior corridors. Lodging may not be for more than 28 consecutive days and must be computed by the day.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
MOTOR VEHICLE SALES
The use of any building, land area, or other premises for the display and sale of new or used automobiles generally but may include light trucks or vans, trailers, or recreational vehicles, and including any vehicle preparation or repair work conducted as an accessory use.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
MUNICIPAL AGENCY
The Land Use Board.
[Amended 12-13-2012 by Ord. No. 26-12]
NATURAL DRAINAGE FLOW
The topographical pattern or system of drainage of surface water runoff from a particular site, including the various drainageways and watercourses which carry surface water only during periods of rains, storms or floods.
NONCONFORMING LOT
A lot the area, dimension or location of which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision or amendment of a 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.
NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE
A structure the size, dimension or location of which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision or amendment of a 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 a 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.
NONPOINT RUNOFF
Surface water entering a channel from no definable discharge source.
NONRESIDENTIAL ZONES
Those zones set forth in § 172-3 of Chapter 172 known as the B-C, O-B, G-B, H-C, GLI and HT/LI Zone Districts and such additional zones as may from time to time be added by ordinance.
OFFICIAL MAP
A map adopted in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-32 et seq. or any prior act authorizing such adoption. Such a map shall be deemed to be conclusive with respect to the location and width of the streets, public parks and playgrounds and drainage rights-of-way shown thereon.
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 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 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 and 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 off-street parking and other improvements that are designed to be incidental to the natural openness of the land.
OPEN SPACE RATIO
The total area of open space on a lot divided by the total land area of the lot on which it is located.
OWNER
Any individual, firm, association, syndicate, copartnership or corporation having sufficient proprietary interest in the land sought to be developed to commence and maintain proceedings to subdivide the same under the provision of these chapters.
PARKING AREA
An open area other than a street, public way or access driveway, including aisles used for the parking of motor vehicles and available for use as a service or privilege to clients, customers, suppliers or residents.[2]
PARKING SPACE, OFF-STREET
An area designated for the temporary parking of one motor vehicle in a private or public area and designed to be readily accessible.
[Added 12-14-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
PARKING SPACE, ON-STREET
An area designated for the temporary parking of one motor vehicle located within a public right-of-way and designed to be readily accessible.
[Added 12-14-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
PATIO
A level, hardscaped surfaced area, also referred to as a "terrace."
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
PAYMENT-IN-LIEU OF PARKING (PILOP)
An arrangement whereby an owner, developer or subdivider, as the case may be, pays money to the Borough in substitution of the provision of parking spaces required by the Zoning Ordinance. The funds are deposited into a trust fund to be managed and disbursed for improvements to municipal parking infrastructure and associated professional services and procurement. Management of the PILOP program and trust fund are regulated and specified under § 172-117.
[Added 12-14-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
Any security which may be accepted in lieu of a requirement that certain improvements be made before the Borough agency approves a final plat, including performance bonds, escrow agreements, other similar collateral or surety agreements or cash not to exceed 10% of the total performance quantities.
PET CARE ESTABLISHMENT
A business providing nonmedical services to animals, such as grooming, training, and day-care services. Limited merchandise and goods sales are permitted in connection with primary pet care services.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
PET SHOP
A retail establishment open to the public and engaging in the business of selling dogs or cats, or both, at retail. Any person who sells, exchanges, or otherwise transfers only dogs, cats or other animals that were bred and reared on the premises owned by the person shall be considered a breeder and not a pet store.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
Planned unit development, planned unit residential development, residential cluster, planned commercial development or planned industrial development.
PLAT
The map of a subdivision pursuant to Chapter 171, Land Subdivision and Site Plan Review.
PLAT, FINAL
The final map or maps for a portion or all of a subdivision previously shown on an approved preliminary plat, drawn and submitted in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 171.
PLAT, MINOR SUBDIVISION
The map or maps of a proposed minor subdivision, sufficiently accurate for subdivision approval in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 171.
PRINCIPAL BUILDING
A building within which is conducted the main or principal use of the lot on which the building is situated.
PRINCIPAL USE
The primary or predominant use of the premises.
PRIVATE EVSE
EVSE that has restricted access to specific users (e.g., single- and two-family homes, executive parking fleet parking with no access to the general public).
[Added 12-14-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL
Any artificially constructed basin or other structure for the holding of water for use by the possessor, his or her family or guests for swimming, diving and other aquatic sports and recreation. The term "swimming pool" does not include any plastic, canvas or rubber pool temporarily erected upon the ground holding less than 500 gallons of water.
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
A room or group of rooms used for conducting the affairs of a business, profession, service, industry or government, and generally furnished with desks, tables, files and communication equipment, including offices of general, business, executive, legal, accounting, architect, planning, engineer, real estate, contractor and employment agencies, but excluding medical offices. Prototyping, product testing and laboratory work shall not be considered an office use.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
PUBLIC GARAGE or GASOLINE STATION
Any building, structure, lot or land in or upon which a business, service or industry involving the fueling, storage, maintenance, washing or servicing and storage in connection therewith of motor vehicles is maintained, conducted, operated or rendered.
PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE EVSE
EVSE that is publicly available (e.g., park and ride, public parking lots and garages, on-street parking, shopping center parking, non-reserved parking in multifamily parking lots, etc.).
[Added 12-14-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
PUBLIC PARK
Any land used or intended to be used for park, recreation, play area, land conservation or other public uses deemed necessary for the conservation and promotion of the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare in the Borough.
PUBLIC UTILITY FACILITIES
Buildings and structures maintained and operated to provide water, electricity, sewage disposal, gas, telephone, cable television and other utility services to the general public, whether owned by any arm or creature of the local, state or federal government or by a privately owned public utility corporation, but not including utility pipes, mains and lines and appurtenant equipment intended for local service and distribution.
QUORUM
The majority of the full authorized membership of the Borough agency.
REAL ESTATE OFFICE
A form of professional office dedicated to activities related to the management, sale, exchange, purchase, or leasing of property.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Those zones set forth in § 172-3 of Chapter 172 and known as the R-1A, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5 Zone Districts and such other zones as may from time to time be added to this ordinance.
RESTAURANT
An establishment where food and drink are prepared, served, and primarily consumed on the property.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
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 street or the establishment of any new streets within any subdivision previously made and approved or recorded according to law.
C. 
"Resubdivision" shall not include conveyances so as to combine existing lots by deed or other instruments.
RETAIL SALES BUSINESS
A local commercial establishment which is engaged in selling goods, products or merchandise directly to the general public for personal or household consumption or use and which renders services incidental to the sale of such goods or merchandise.
RETAIL SERVICE BUSINESS
A local commercial establishment which provides services or entertainment, as opposed to goods, products or merchandise, directly to the general public for personal or household use.
SENIOR HOUSING, APARTMENT
A multifamily apartment exclusively for age-restricted units (see "age-restricted unit" in § 88-2, Affordable Housing) such that: 1) all the residents of the development wherein the unit is situated are 62 years of age or older; or 2) at least 80% of the units are occupied by one person who is 55 years of age or older; or 3) the development has been designated by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as "housing for older persons" as defined in Section 807(b)(2) of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3607.
[Added 7-9-2020 by Ord. No. 10-20; 4-8-2021 by Ord. No. 09-21]
SHARED PARKING
A mechanism by whereby the parking requirements of multiple uses are determined by a calculation based on anticipated parking occupancy of those uses at certain times of the day, through which a maximum parking occupancy is determined.
[Added 12-14-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
SHOPPING CENTER or STRIP MALL
A group of multiple commercial uses in one or more principal structures developed on the same property that are integrated in site design through elements such as common site access, circulation, and parking areas, such as in strip malls, indoor shopping mall developments, and regional shopping facilities. Shopping centers commonly contain retail sale and retail service uses but may contain other commercial uses.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
SIGN
Any billboard, ground sign, road sign, illuminated sign, temporary sign or sign printed on the exterior surface of a building or structure or painted or printed on or permanently displayed in any window of a building or structure, or on the ground or above ground, including any announcement, decoration, display, illustration or insignia, including streamers, pennants, flags or other similar devices used to advertise or promote the interest of any person or product when the same is placed out of doors in view of the general public.
SINGLE OWNERSHIP
Ownership by one person or ownership by two or more persons jointly or as tenants by the entirety or as tenants in common of a separate parcel of real property.
SITE COVERAGE
The total area of impervious surfaces on a lot expressed as a percentage of the total lot area. Where an unpaved driveway is approved by the Land Use Board or otherwise exists, such driveway shall be considered as improved coverage.
[Amended 12-14-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
SITE PLAN
A development plan of one or more lots on which is shown:
A. 
The existing and proposed conditions of the lot, including but not necessarily limited to topography, vegetation, drainage, floodplain, marshes 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, signs, lighting and screening devices.
C. 
Any other information that may be reasonably required in order to make an informed determination, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 171 requiring review and approval of site plans.
SITE PLAN, MAJOR
See "major site plan."
SITE PLAN, MINOR
See "minor site plan."
SITE PLAN REVIEW
The examination of specific development plans for a lot. Whenever the term "site plan approval" is used in these chapters, it shall be understood to mean review and approval by the approving authority designated herein.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
A plan consistent with the purposes and policies of this chapter which fully indicates necessary land treatment measures and techniques, including a schedule for implementation and maintenance of stormwater management facilities.
STREET
Any street, avenue, boulevard, road, lane, parkway, viaduct, alley or other way which is an existing state, county or municipal roadway or a street or way shown upon a plat heretofore approved pursuant to law or approved by official action or a street or way on a plat duly filed and recorded in the office of the County Recording Officer prior to the appointment of a Land Use Board and the grant of such Board of the power to review plats. It shall include the land between the street lines, whether improved or unimproved, and may comprise pavement, shoulders, gutters, sidewalks, parking areas and other areas within the street lines. For the purpose of these chapters, Borough streets shall be classified as follows:
[Amended 12-13-2012 by Ord. No. 26-12]
A. 
ARTERIAL STREETA street which carries primarily fast or heavy through traffic.
B. 
COLLECTORS, MAJORStreets which carry traffic that is intracounty or intramunicipal in nature. Such streets connect minor collectors with arterials and highways.
C. 
COLLECTORS, MINORStreets which provide service to and within subdivisions. Such streets connect the local streets with the major collectors or other minor collectors and may provide vehicular and pedestrian access to abutting properties.
D. 
LOCAL STREETSStreets which provide vehicular and pedestrian access to abutting properties. Such streets connect with minor collectors. Local streets constitute all streets not otherwise classified.
E. 
MARGINAL ACCESS STREETA street which is parallel and adjacent to an arterial street or state highway and which provides access to abutting properties and protection from through traffic.
F. 
ALLEYA minor traveled way which is used primarily for vehicular service access to the rear or side of properties otherwise abutting on a street.
STREET LINE
The dividing line between the future street right-of-way as shown on the Master Plan or Official Map and the lot.
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.
STRUCTURED PARKING
A structure in which vehicle parking is accommodated on multiple stories; or a vehicle parking area that is underneath all or part of any story of a structure; or a vehicle parking area underground. Structured parking does not include surface parking, residential garages, or carports, including solar carports.
[Added 12-14-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
STUDIO (COMMERCIAL)
A workshop for the instruction in the arts, dancing, music, languages, photography and similar activities, or for an artist, musician, sculptor, photographer, or craftsperson.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
SUBDIVIDER
Any individual, firm, association, syndicate, copartnership, corporation, trust or any other legal entity commencing proceedings under the provisions of Chapter 171 to effect a subdivision of land hereunder for himself or itself or for another.
SUBDIVISION
A. 
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 chapter if no new streets are created:
(1) 
Divisions of land found by the Land Use 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.
[Amended 12-13-2012 by Ord. No. 26-12]
(2) 
Divisions of property by testamentary or intestate provisions.
(3) 
Divisions of property upon court order, including but not limited to judgments of foreclosure.
(4) 
Consolidation of existing lots by deed or other recorded instrument.
(5) 
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 municipal development regulations and are shown and designated as separate lots, tracts or parcels on the Tax Map or atlas of the municipality.
B. 
The term "subdivision" shall also include the term "resubdivision."
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE
A committee of at least three Land Use Board members appointed by the Chairman of the Board for the purpose of classifying subdivisions in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 171 and such other duties relating to land subdivision which may be conferred on this Committee by the Board.
[Amended 12-13-2012 by Ord. No. 26-12]
SUBDIVISION, MAJOR
Any subdivision not classified as a minor subdivision.
SUBDIVISION, MINOR
A subdivision of land for the creation of not more than two new lots and one remaining 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; and, provided further, that it does not adversely affect the development of the remainder parcel of land or the development of any adjoining property.
SURFACE PARKING
A public or private at-grade area containing parking spaces and associated circulation infrastructure that is not enclosed nor otherwise meets the definition of "structured parking."
[Added 12-14-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24]
SURFACE WATER
All water produced by rain, flood, drainage, springs and seeps flowing over the land or contained within a natural or artificial watercourse.
SURFACE WATER RUNOFF
The dispersion or drainage of surface water by natural or artificial means or any overland flow of water across the ground surface to the nearest conduit.
TEMPORARY STORAGE UNIT
Any container, storage unit, shed-like container or other portable structure, including PODs and other similar storage containers, without a fixed foundation that can be or is used for the storage of personal property of any kind and located outside an enclosed building other than an accessory building or structure complying with all building codes and land use requirements. Temporary storage unit shall not include a utility building pursuant to § 172-11 or outdoor storage pursuant to § 172-22. This term shall not include roll-off or storage containers with storage capacity of less than 150 cubic feet used for such purposes as yard waste and debris removal. This term shall also not include trailers as defined in this section.
[Added 8-24-2023 by Ord. No. 23-14]
TEMPORARY USE
A use that is established for a fixed period of time with the intent to discontinue such use upon the expiration of such time and does not involve the construction or alteration of any permanent structure, with exception of erecting signage in association with such temporary use. Temporary uses include but are not limited to seasonal/holiday stores, political campaign offices, and special events.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
THEATER
A structure used for dramatic, operatic, motion pictures, or other performance, for admission to which entrance money is received. Adult motion-picture theaters or establishments featuring burlesque are prohibited.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
TRAVEL AGENCY
A form of professional office which assists customers with arranging travel plans, including providing information, securing tickets, and arranging reservations.
[Added 11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 25-22]
UTILITY
Services provided to a use, including but not limited to sewage treatment, water supply, gas, electric, telephone and CATV.
VARIANCE
Permission to depart from the literal requirements of the zoning provisions as provided in Chapter 172, Zoning.
WATERCOURSE
A river, stream, brook, waterway, lake, pond, marsh, swamp, bog or other body of water, natural or artificial, public or private, which is contained within, flows through or borders on the Borough or any portion thereof.
WATERSHED
An area of surface water runoff related to a point of concentration.
YARD
An open space extending between the closest point of any building and a lot line or street line. In an apartment or townhouse complex, yards shall also be the open space extending between structures. All yard dimensions shall be measured horizontally and at right angles to either a straight street line, lot line or building facade or perpendicular to the point of tangent of curved lines and facades.
A. 
FRONT YARDAn open, unoccupied space, unless occupied by a use as hereinafter specifically permitted, extending across the full width of the lot and lying between the front street property line and a parallel line extending across the nearest point of the structure. For the purpose of determining the front yard, steps shall not be construed as part of the structure unless enclosed. For apartments and townhouses constructed on the interior of a lot, the front yard shall be measured from the designated front of the building to an imaginary line a designated distance away from the front of the building.
B. 
REAR YARDAn open space unoccupied except by an accessory building or use as hereinafter specifically permitted extending across the full width of the lot between the rear property line of the lot and a parallel line extending across the nearest point of the structure other than an accessory building. For apartments and townhouses constructed on the interior of the lot, the rear yard shall measure the designated distance away from the rear of the building.
C. 
SIDE YARDAn open unoccupied space unless occupied by a use as hereinafter specifically permitted, on the same lot with the building and the side lot line extending from the front yard to the rear yard. The side yard for apartments and townhouses constructed on the interior of a lot shall be measured from the designated side of the building to an imaginary line a designated distance away from the side of the building. The minimum distance between structures in an apartment or townhouse complex shall be the sum of the two yards, and in no event shall two structures be closer to one another than the sum of both side yards.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Chapters 169, 170, 171 and 172.
[2]
Editor's Note: The former definition of "parking space," which immediately followed this definition, was repealed 12-14-2023 by Ord. No. 23-24.