City of Northfield, NJ
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Part II: General Legislation
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Chapter 215 Land Use and Development
- Part I: Administrative Legislation
- Ch 1 General Provisions
- Ch 6 Board, Committees and Commissions
- Ch 15 Claims and Purchasing Procedures
- Ch 18 Court
- Ch 22 Ethics, Code of
- Ch 25 Fire Department
- Ch 33 Length of Service Awards Program
- Ch 37 Library
- Ch 39 Municipal Alliance Committee
- Ch 43 Officers and Employees
- Ch 49 Parks and Recreation Department
- Ch 61 Police Department
- Ch 70 Salaries and Compensation
- Part II: General Legislation
- Ch 85 Alarms
- Ch 91 Alcoholic Beverages
- Ch 97 Animals
- Ch 109 Buildings, Unfit
- Ch 111 Vehicles and Traffic
- Ch 117 Burning, Outdoor
- Ch 128 Construction Codes, Uniform
- Ch 140 Curfew
- Ch 148 Drug-Free School Zones
- Ch 160 Fire Control
- Ch 165 Fire Insurance Claims
- Ch 171 Fire Prevention
- Ch 181 Fire Zones
- Ch 188 (Reserved)
- Ch 189 Floodplain Management
- Ch 194 Games of Chance
- Ch 201 Handicapped Parking
- Ch 215 Land Use and Development
- Ch 215 Art I Title and Purpose
- § 215-1 Short title.
- § 215-2 Intent and purpose.
- Ch 215 Art II Definitions
- § 215-3 Other applicable definitions.
- § 215-4 Word usage.
- § 215-5 Terms defined.
- Ch 215 Art III Administrative Procedures
- § 215-6 Planning Board.
- § 215-7 Exercise of Board of Adjustment powers by Planning Board.
- § 215-8 Provisions applicable to municipal agencies.
- § 215-9 Certificates and permits.
- § 215-10 Records.
- § 215-11 Enforcement.
- § 215-12 Interpretation.
- § 215-13 Violations and penalties.
- § 215-14 Amendments.
- § 215-15 Effect of pending and new applications.
- § 215-16 Filing of regulations and amendments with County Planning Board.
- § 215-17 Fees.
- Ch 215 Art IV Nonconforming Uses, Lots and Buildings
- § 215-18 Continuance of nonconforming uses and use of undersized lots.
- § 215-19 Abandonment.
- § 215-20 Restoration.
- § 215-21 Reversion.
- § 215-22 Alterations.
- § 215-23 Prior approved construction.
- § 215-24 District changes.
- Ch 215 Art V General Provisions
- § 215-25 Provisions of other ordinances.
- § 215-26 Application of regulations.
- § 215-27 Accessory buildings.
- § 215-27.1 Alternate energy sources.
- § 215-28 Appearance of dwellings with home professional office or home occupation.
- § 215-29 Appearance of nonresidential buildings.
- § 215-30 Animals and fowl.
- § 215-31 Boats and recreational vehicle storage and parking.
- § 215-32 Commercial vehicle storage.
- § 215-33 Contiguous lot ownership.
- § 215-34 Corner lots.
- § 215-35 Easements.
- § 215-36 Floodplain management.
- § 215-37 Frontage on improved street required.
- § 215-38 Height limitations.
- § 215-39 Historic structures.
- § 215-40 Lot depth within existing street patterns.
- § 215-40.1 Lots bordered by alley.
- § 215-41 Noncommercial radio and television antennas.
- § 215-42 Outdoor display of goods.
- § 215-43 Outdoor storage.
- § 215-44 Performance standards.
- § 215-44.1 Portable home storage units (PODS).
- § 215-45 Preservation of natural features.
- § 215-46 Principal buildings in residential zones.
- § 215-47 Property maintenance.
- § 215-48 Riparian grants.
- § 215-49 Sight triangles at intersections.
- § 215-50 Soil erosion and sediment control.
- § 215-51 Solid waste disposal.
- § 215-52 Solid waste storage.
- § 215-53 Tidal wetlands permit.
- § 215-54 Trailer storage.
- § 215-55 Underground utilities and essential services.
- § 215-56 Yard areas.
- § 215-56.01 Affordable housing set-aside.
- Ch 215 Art VA Affordable Housing Development Fees
- § 215-56.1 Findings; purpose.
- § 215-56.2 Basic requirements.
- § 215-56.3 Definitions.
- § 215-56.4 Residential development fees.
- § 215-56.5 Nonresidential development fees.
- § 215-56.6 Collection procedures.
- § 215-56.7 Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
- § 215-56.8 Use of funds.
- § 215-56.9 Monitoring.
- § 215-56.10 Ongoing collection of fees.
- Ch 215 Art VB Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
- § 215-56.11 Affordable housing obligation.
- § 215-56.12 Definitions.
- § 215-56.13 Affordable housing programs.
- § 215-56.14 New construction.
- § 215-56.15 Affirmative marketing requirements.
- § 215-56.16 Occupancy standards.
- § 215-56.17 Control periods for restricted-ownership units; enforcement mechanisms.
- § 215-56.18 Price restrictions for restricted-ownership units, homeowners' association fees and resale prices.
- § 215-56.19 Buyer income eligibility.
- § 215-56.20 Limitations on indebtedness secured by ownership unit; subordination.
- § 215-56.21 Control periods for restricted rental units.
- § 215-56.22 Price restrictions for rental units; leases.
- § 215-56.23 Tenant income eligibility.
- § 215-56.24 Administration.
- § 215-56.25 Enforcement of affordable housing regulations.
- § 215-56.26 Appeals.
- Ch 215 Art VI Development Application Procedures and Plat Details
- § 215-57 Approval required.
- § 215-58 Application for development permit.
- § 215-59 Informal review.
- § 215-60 Applications for development requiring Planning Board action.
- § 215-61 Minor subdivisions.
- § 215-62 Minor site plans.
- § 215-63 Variances.
- § 215-64 Preliminary plat of major subdivision.
- § 215-65 Preliminary plat of major site plan.
- § 215-66 Final plat of major subdivision.
- § 215-67 Final plat of major site plan.
- § 215-68 Exempt development.
- § 215-69 Recreation impact fee.
- Ch 215 Art VII Guarantees and Improvement Procedures
- § 215-70 Guarantees required, surety and release.
- § 215-71 Approval of performance guarantees.
- § 215-72 Off-tract improvements.
- § 215-73 Assignment of interest.
- § 215-74 Supervision.
- § 215-75 Inspection requirements.
- § 215-76 Site maintenance during construction.
- § 215-77 Improvements required prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy.
- § 215-78 Improvements required prior to issuance of temporary certificate of occupancy.
- § 215-79 Maintenance guarantee.
- Ch 215 Art VIII Design Standards and Improvement Specifications
- § 215-80 General improvement standards.
- § 215-81 General design standards.
- § 215-82 Guidelines for general improvements.
- § 215-83 Architectural and building site design standards.
- § 215-84 Blocks.
- § 215-85 Buffer and screening requirements in transition areas.
- § 215-86 Bulkheading.
- § 215-87 Bulk storage.
- § 215-88 Clearing and grading.
- § 215-89 Concrete requirements.
- § 215-90 Curbs and gutters.
- § 215-91 Driveway aprons.
- § 215-92 Driveways and access aisles.
- § 215-93 Easements.
- § 215-94 Environmental impact report.
- § 215-95 Fences, hedges and walls.
- § 215-96 Fire hydrants.
- § 215-97 Floodplains.
- § 215-98 Garages.
- § 215-99 Guardrails.
- § 215-100 Landscaping and shade trees.
- § 215-101 Lighting.
- § 215-102 Lot requirements.
- § 215-103 Monuments and iron stakes.
- § 215-104 Off-street loading.
- § 215-105 Off-street parking.
- § 215-106 Public open space and common open space.
- § 215-107 Recreation areas.
- § 215-108 Residential units.
- § 215-109 Roadway construction.
- § 215-110 Screening of equipment or machinery.
- § 215-111 Sewage disposal.
- § 215-112 Sidewalks and aprons.
- § 215-113 Signs.
- § 215-114 Soil erosion and sedimentation control.
- § 215-115 Solid waste storage.
- § 215-116 Storm drainage calculation criteria.
- § 215-117 Storm drainage facilities.
- § 215-118 Street design and construction.
- § 215-119 Street excavation permits.
- § 215-120 Streetlighting.
- § 215-121 Street signs.
- § 215-122 Street trees.
- § 215-123 Swimming pools.
- § 215-124 Topsoil protection.
- § 215-125 Traffic control devices.
- § 215-126 Utility installation.
- § 215-127 Water supply.
- § 215-128 Wooded areas.
- Ch 215 Art IX Wireless Telecommunications Equipment and Towers
- § 215-129 Purpose.
- § 215-130 Definitions.
- § 215-131 Permitted or conditional use.
- § 215-132 Application requirements; location.
- § 215-133 Visual compatibility requirements.
- § 215-134 Bulk standards.
- § 215-135 Site plan application requirements.
- § 215-136 Maintenance and operational requirements.
- § 215-137 Nonconforming structures.
- § 215-138 Discontinued use of tower.
- Ch 215 Art X Conditional Uses
- § 215-139 Guiding principles and general provisions.
- § 215-140 Arcades (SIC 7993).
- § 215-141 Automobile service stations (SIC 554).
- § 215-142 Educational uses (SIC 8211).
- § 215-143 Multilevel hotel, office, or convention center.
- § 215-144 Nursing homes.
- § 215-145 Places of worship.
- § 215-146 Public and quasi-public recreation areas.
- § 215-147 Public utilities (SIC 49).
- § 215-147.1 Residential senior citizen housing.
- § 215-148 Restaurants.
- Ch 215 Art XI Zoning District Regulations
- § 215-149 Zoning Map and schedule of regulations.
- § 215-150 District descriptions; compliance.
- § 215-151 Prohibited uses.
- § 215-152 R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-3 Residential Districts.
- § 215-152.1 Affordable Housing 1 - Age-Restricted District (AH1-AR).
- § 215-153 R-4 Residential District.
- § 215-154 AH Adult Housing Residential District.
- § 215-155 C-C Country Club District.
- § 215-156 N-B Neighborhood Business District.
- § 215-156.1 R-B Residential Business District.
- § 215-157 C-B Commercial Business District.
- § 215-158 R-C Regional Commercial District.
- § 215-158.1 C-MF Commercial-Multifamily Zone.
- § 215-159 O-P Office Professional District.
- § 215-160 O-PB Office Professional Business District.
- § 215-161 Flood hazard areas.
- § 215-162 PSU Public Service Use.
- § 215-162.1 Affordable Housing 2 - Overlay District (AH2).
- Ch 215 Art XII Tree Removal and Protection
- § 215-163 Findings and purpose.
- § 215-164 Definitions.
- § 215-165 Restrictions.
- § 215-166 Tree removal permit required; notice of clearing.
- § 215-167 Exemptions.
- § 215-168 Requirements for major and minor subdivisions and site plans.
- § 215-169 Residential lots (excluding major and minor subdivisions).
- § 215-170 Fees; Tree Bank Fund.
- § 215-171 Review standards.
- § 215-172 Permit and plan approval.
- § 215-173 Duration of permits.
- § 215-174 Inspection.
- § 215-175 Enforcement; violations and penalties.
- § 215-176 Tree Bank Fund management.
- § 215-177 Application and inspection fees.
- Ch 220 Licensed Occupations
- Ch 225 Littering
- Ch 229 Marriage and Civil Union Fees
- Ch 233 Noise
- Ch 239 Obscenity
- Ch 244 Parental Responsibility
- Ch 250 Parks and Recreation Areas
- Ch 260 Peddling and Soliciting
- Ch 264 Precious Metals and Secondhand Goods
- Ch 268 Property Maintenance
- Ch 275 Rental Unit Registration
- Ch 280 Rodent Control
- Ch 288 Sewers
- Ch 289 Improper Disposal of Waste
- Ch 300 Illicit Connections
- Ch 301 Smoke and Fumes
- Ch 308 Soil Removal
- Ch 315 Solid Waste
- Ch 322 Space Heaters
- Ch 325 Stormwater Management
- Ch 330 Streets and Sidewalks
- Ch 338 Swimming Pools
- Ch 350 Towing
- Ch 357 Vehicles, Abandoned
- Ch 363 Vehicles, Motor-Driven
- Ch 365 Vehicles, Repair of
- Ch 366 Vital Records, Certified Copies
- Appendix
- Ch A375 Cable Television Franchise
- Ch A376 Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual
- Derivation Table
- Ch DT Derivation Table
- Disposition List
- Ch DL Disposition List
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Council of the City
of Northfield 6-24-1986 by Ord. No. 15-1986. Amendments noted where applicable.[1]]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Outdoor burning — See Ch. 117.
Flood damage prevention — See Ch. 188.
Parks — See Ch. 250.
Property maintenance — See Ch. 268.
Sewers — See Ch. 288.
Soil removal — See Ch. 308.
Solid waste — See Ch. 315.
Stormwater management — See Ch. 325.
Streets and sidewalks — See Ch. 330.
Swimming pools — See Ch. 338.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Figure 3
Attachment 2 - Figure 5Attachment 3 - Figure 6Attachment 4 - Figure 8AAttachment 5 - Figure 10Attachment 6 - Schedule of Yard, Area and Building Requirements[1]
Editor's Note: The Council also adopted the following ordinances,
which have an effect on development applications within the City:
Ord. No. 16-1988, establishing a reserve fund for contributions toward
the cost of improvements for public safety and recreation; and Ord.
No. 17-1988, establishing a trust fund for contributions toward the
cost of fire protection.
