[Added 8-25-75 by Ord. No. 75-8-TT; amended 11-12-79 by Ord. No. 79-193]
The Township Council finds that the historic heritage of the
Township is among its most valued and important educational, cultural
and economic assets. It is the intent of the Township Council to provide
for the protection of historic districts, sites and structures within
the Township in order to:
A.Â
Protect and improve the quality of its environment through the identification,
recognition, conservation, maintenance and enhancement of districts,
sites, structures, fixtures and open spaces which constitute or reflect
distinctive features of the political, economic, social, cultural
or architectural history of the Township and its distinctive physical
features.
B.Â
Foster appropriate use and wider public knowledge and appreciation
of such features, districts, landmarks and open spaces.
C.Â
Resist and restrain environmental influences adverse to such purposes.
D.Â
Encourage commercial development which may not adversely affect the
integrity of an historic area.
E.Â
Encourage private and public efforts in support of such purposes,
and by furthering such purposes, promote the public welfare, to strengthen
the cultural and educational life of the Township and State, and to
make the Township a more attractive and desirable place in which to
live and work.
The Historic District code as provided herein for districts,
landmarks, and open spaces within the Township are intended to preserve
and protect the historic or architecturally worthy districts, landmarks,
improvements, open spaces, monuments, streetscapes and neighborhoods
of the Township. Whenever there is a conflict between the Township
Code and those of the Historic District Regulations the most restrictive
regulations shall apply.
The following regulations shall apply in the Historic District
Residential Zone.
Principal uses and buildings permitted shall be:
A.Â
Single-family dwellings.
B.Â
Churches, synagogues and other places of worship and Sunday school
buildings and parish houses.
C.Â
Public and parochial schools and colleges for academic instruction.
D.Â
Public recreational and community center buildings and grounds and
public governmental buildings used exclusively by the municipality,
county, state or federal governments.
E.Â
Public libraries and museums from converted existing edifices of
historic origin.
F.Â
Parks and playgrounds; subject to site plan review.
G.Â
One family dwelling units may be converted to two family dwelling
units. The Planning Board shall insure that the following minimum
standards are met:
(1)Â
Under no circumstances shall more than two dwelling units within
any existing structure be permitted.
(2)Â
The lot size shall be fifty percent (50%) larger than the minimum
lot size of the zone.
(3)Â
All units of a dwelling unit being converted from one to two units
shall contain the following minimum square footage:
Efficiency 370 sq. ft.
1 Bedroom 600 sq. ft.
2 Bedrooms 700 sq. ft. first floor
(4)Â
Off street parking shall be provided for two cars per dwelling unit
screened and evergreen plant materials or fencing. Adequate ingress
and egress to the property shall be provided.
[Amended 6-27-83 by Ord. No. 83-508]
Permitted accessory uses in Historic District Residential Zone
Accessory uses and buildings permitted shall be:
A.Â
Public Utility uses: such as telephone switching stations, sewerage
pumping stations, water pumping stations, and electrical substations.
The Planning Board, in its consideration of said use, shall require
the following:
(1)Â
Where the proposed use is immediately contiguous or adjacent to any
residential zone or residential use, a thirty foot (30') landscaped
buffer shall be installed of deciduous and coniferous plant materials
at a minimum height of five feet (5') at time of planting and maintained
a minimum height of not less than fifteen feet (15'). An earthberm
of minimum height of five feet (5') may be constructed in which case
the Planning Board may lessen its requirements for plant materials,
provided that determination by the Township Engineer that there shall
be no adverse impact upon drainage upon the site or upon other adjacent
site.
(2)Â
All structures within two hundred feet (200') of residential zones
or uses shall be designed in a residential character emulating the
architectural style of adjacent residential areas in scale, height
of buildings, facade materials and general structural treatment.
(3)Â
No noise of a non residential type and sound intensity shall emanate
from the site at the property line borders.
(4)Â
There shall be no noxious fumes emanating from any structure.
(5)Â
All such utilities are to have no regular full time or permanent
employees at the facility except as may be required on an occasional
maintenance basis.
(6)Â
There shall be no loading other than loading during construction
and/or occasional installation or removal of equipment.
[Amended 10-27-97 by Ord. No. 97-22]
Prohibited uses and buildings shall be:
B.Â
Professional occupations.
C.Â
Parking of trucks or other commercial vehicles and trailers as restricted
in 228-224C.
[Amended 3-10-80 by Ord. No. 80-222]
D.Â
Sex clubs and massage parlors.
[Added 12-13-82 by Ord. No. 82-480]
E.Â
Newspaper Vending Machines.
[Added 2-27-84 by Ord. No. 84-560]
F.Â
Limousine or livery service.
[Added 8-28-89 by Ord. No. 89-51]
G.Â
Storage yard for wreckers and damaged or disabled vehicles associated
with a wrecker operation.
[Added 10-27-97 by Ord. No. 97-22]
Height limitations shall be the same as required in the R-1
District.
Every lot in a Historic District Residential Zone shall comply
with the following requirements:
A.Â
Lots of single family dwellings and for public utility uses and for uses described in § 228-61D above; minimum lot area of forty five hundred (4500) square feet and minimum width of fifty feet (50').
C.Â
No principal building or accessory structure shall be situated closer
than ten feet (10') to the street line, including both streets on
a corner lot.
D.Â
No principal building or structure shall be situated closer than
ten feet (10') from the side property line.
E.Â
No principal building or structure shall be closer than twenty feet
(20') from the rear lot line.
F.Â
No accessory building or structure shall be closer than five feet
(5') from any side or rear lot line.
G.Â
Where a lot is situated between two lots, each of which is developed
with a principal building which projects beyond the required front
yard setback established by this ordinance or which has been so maintained
since November 25, 1958 the required front yard setback may be reduced
to the average of the front yards of the adjacent principal buildings.
Where a lot adjoins one lot developed as described above and a vacant
lot, the required front yard setback of such lot may be the average
setback of the front yard of the adjacent building and the required
front yard setback line established by this ordinance.
H.Â
Where an existing dwelling is on a lot the width of which is less
than the minimum prescribed for the district in which such lot is
situated, the minimum side line requirements for the erection of a
garage or carport shall be five feet (5').
Minimum floor area of residential buildings shall be the same as required in the R-4 District except as set forth in § 228-63.
Off-street parking space shall be provided as follows:
[4-20-09 by Ord. No. 09-11]
The following regulations shall apply in the Historic District
Commercial Zone.
Principal uses and buildings permitted shall be:
A.Â
All uses and buildings permitted in the Historic District Residential Zone, subject to the restrictions and procedures set forth in § 228-61.
B.Â
Libraries, museums, art galleries and cultural centers, including
outdoor amphitheaters.
C.Â
Historic houses and building exhibits.
D.Â
Public parks and recreational areas.
E.Â
Commercial schools of music, art or sciences.
F.Â
Offices or studios of artists, musicians and teachers of individual
instruction.
G.Â
Specialty stores, antique and gift shops, markets, taverns, restaurants
or other retail business or services, offices, banks and other financial
institutions, not exceeding two thousand, five hundred (2,500) square
feet for any individual business operation permitted.
H.Â
Sale, display and fabrication or assembly of site crafted items including
silversmithing, metalsmithing, fine cabinet work, cloth weaving, ceramics,
pottery, leatherworking and printing, when such fabrication or assembly
is clearly of a cottage industry nature, as distinct from general
manufacturing, and provided further that the major part of any product
so fabricated or assembled is to be sold at retail on the premises.
I.Â
Any retail shopping facility or service established which supplies
commodities or performs a service primarily for residents of the surrounding
neighborhood, such as grocery store, delicatessen, meat market, drugstore,
confectionery store, bakery store, barbershop, beauty parlor, clothes
cleaning and laundry pickup establishments (no cleaning to be done
on the premises), bank, real estate office and business or professional
offices.
J.Â
Clubs, lodges and association buildings, meeting rooms and halls.
K.Â
Federal, state, county or Township government offices.
A.Â
Apartment dwelling units as secondary uses within retail, commercial,
service and office uses. In one story structures, the residential
apartment use may not constitute more than forty percent (40%) of
the gross floor area. If the structure is two stories or more, the
residential apartment dwelling unit or units shall be located to the
rear of the first story not constituting more than thirty five percent
(35%) of the gross floor area of the first floor, and/or located on
the upper stories in which case, the residential apartment use may
constitute up to one hundred percent (100%) of the gross floor area
of the upper stories.
Accessory buildings and uses permitted shall be:
[Amended 10-27-97 by Ord. No. 97-22]
Prohibited uses and buildings shall be:
A.Â
Trailers intended or used for dwelling space, offices, storage, or
any other residential, commercial or industrial purpose, except that
nothing herein contained is intended to prohibit the use of trailers
for transportation or as construction offices and for the storage
of materials and supplies on a job site during the period of construction.
B.Â
Car washes.
C.Â
Gasoline service stations and the performance of any other auto repairs,
painting or body work.
D.Â
Automotive dealerships and used car sales lots.
F.Â
Sex clubs and massage parlors.
[Added 12-13-82 by Ord. No. 82-480]
G.Â
Limousine or livery service.
[Added 8-28-89 by Ord. No. 89-51]
H.Â
Storage yard for wreckers and damaged or disabled vehicles associated
with a wrecker operation.
[Added 10-27-97 by Ord. No. 97-22]
Height limitations shall be the same as required in the R-1
District.
B.Â
Front yard set backs shall be not less than ten feet (10') from the
street line if no parking is permitted in front of the building. If
there is parking in front of the building, front yard setback from
the street line shall be not less than fifty-five feet (55'). All
property not used for parking lying within the front yard setback
shall be landscaped in a manner approved by the Planning Board and
shall not be used for display of merchandise.
E.Â
No more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the total lot area shall
be developed with structures and pavement.
F.Â
An attached group of stores may be considered as one building in
applying the above yard space requirements.
The minimum floor area of residential buildings shall conform
to the minimum floor area requirements of the least restricted residence
district immediately adjacent to the Historic District Commercial
Zone.
Off street parking and loading requirements shall be:
[12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73]
[4-20-09 by Ord. No. 09-11]
[Amended 11-26-79 by Ord. No. 79-202]
The following regulations shall apply in the Historic District
Residential/Commercial Zone.
[Amended 11-26-79 by Ord. No. 79-202]
Principal uses and buildings permitted shall be:
[Amended 11-26-79 by Ord. No. 79-202]
Accessory buildings and uses permitted shall be the same as
in the Historic District Commercial Zone.
A.Â
All uses and buildings permitted in the Historic District/Commercial
Zone subject to the following standards and criteria:
(1)Â
Commercial and/or business uses shall only occupy the first floor
area of any structure.
(2)Â
All buildings shall be designed in a residential character emulating
the architectural style of residential areas in scale, height of buildings,
facade materials and general structural treatment.
(3)Â
All means of vehicular ingress and egress which service non residential
uses in this zone shall be located within one hundred feet (100')
of the Main Street street line.
(4)Â
No commercial or other non residential use can be developed in this
zone unless the principle orientation of the structure is to Main
Street.
B.Â
Home professional occupation. A professional occupation as defined
in § 228-3A shall be permitted, subject to the following
standards and criteria:
(1)Â
The professional is an inhabitant of the dwelling.
(2)Â
The professional use is clearly incidental and secondary to the use
of the dwelling for dwelling purposes.
(3)Â
The professional use does not change the residential character of
the structure.
(4)Â
No machinery or equipment is used which will cause electrical or
other interference with radio and television reception in adjacent
residences or cause offensive noise or vibration.
[Amended 11-26-79 by Ord. No. 79-202; 10-27-97 by Ord. No. 97-22]
[Amended 11-26-79 by Ord. No. 79-202]
Height limitations shall be the same as required in the R-1
District.
[Amended 11-26-79 by Ord. No. 79-202]
[Amended 11-26-79 by Ord. No. 79-202]
Off street parking and loading requirements shall be the same
as in the Historic District Commercial Zone.
[12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73]
[4-20-09 by Ord. No. 09-11]
The following regulations shall apply in the Historic District
Cluster Zone.
[Amended 6-27-83 by Ord. No. 83-508]
[Amended 10-27-97 by Ord. No. 97-22]
Prohibited uses and buildings shall be:
A.Â
Residential Uses:
1.Â
No cluster residential development under this chapter shall take
place except upon tracts of land having a minimum of five (5) contiguous
acres having sufficient access to an existing improved street.
2.Â
The gross density per acre shall be three dwelling units per acre.
3.Â
The net density per acre shall be seven (7) dwelling units per acre.
4.Â
Not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total land area of any cluster residential development shall be designated for open space or common recreation lands. Such designated open space shall consist of land in a natural state or land developed for specific recreational purposes and shall be specified as to its intended use, including areas for wildlife preservation. Such designated open space shall not include yard areas of lots in private individual ownership, land area within the right-of-way of a public or private street and buildings wherein the principal use of such lands is to provide pedestrian access to and from buildings. Such open space shall be dedicated to a homeowners' association, which incorporation and bylaws and declaration of covenants shall be approved by the Planning Board, subject to but not limited to the provisions of Article VI of Chapter 192, Design Guidelines and Standards (Cluster Subdivision), and Article VII of Chapter 228, Zoning (Cluster Zoning).
5.Â
The architectural character of each dwelling unit shall be compatible
in style, size, color and materials with all proposed dwelling units
in the same neighborhood surrounding the unit.
6.Â
Height shall be limited to twenty-five (25) feet.
7.Â
Minimum lot size shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet.
8.Â
Minimum setback for all structures from any street, public or private
or from any common parking area for two adjacent units shall be 10
feet. Minimum setback for all structures from any collector or arterial
street, as defined elsewhere in this chapter, shall be fifty (50)
feet.
9.Â
Parking requirements shall average two and twenty-five one hundredths
(2.25) spaces per dwelling unit, except for senior citizen housing
for which parking requirements may be reduced by the Planning Board
to not less than five tenths (0.5) spaces per unit. Parking may be
reduced by the Planning Board to average not less than one and five
tenths (1.5) spaces.
In the event that an Applicant does not seek to develop property in the Historic District Cluster Zone in accordance with the provisions of § 228-90 through § 228-95 inclusive, then the applicant shall comply with the requirements for an R 1 Zone as follows: § 228-11 Height Limitations; § 228-12 Area and Yard Requirements; § 228-13 Minimum Amount of Floor Area for Residential Buildings; § 228-14 Off Street Parking.
[Added 3-22-82 by Ord. No. 82-446]
[Amended 11-26-79 by Ord. No. 79-202]
The following regulations shall apply in the Historic District
Residential/Preservation Zone.
[Amended 11-26-79 by Ord. No. 79-202]
Principal uses and buildings permitted shall be:
[Amended 11-26-79 by Ord. No. 79-202; 6-27-83 by Ord. No. 83-508]
Accessory uses and buildings permitted shall be:
[Amended 11-26-79 by Ord. No. 79-202; 10-27-97 by Ord. No. 97-22]
[Amended 11-26-79 by Ord. No. 79-202]
Height limitations shall be the same as required in the R-1
District.
[Amended 11-26-79 by Ord. No. 79-202]
A.Â
Every lot in a Historic District Residential/Preservation Zone shall
have a minimum width of one hundred seventy-five feet (175') and a
minimum area of two acres.
B.Â
Setbacks for principal and accessory buildings to any street line
shall be the same as required in the R-1 District.
C.Â
Side yard for principal and accessory buildings to any street line
shall be the same as required in the R-1 District.
D.Â
Rear yard requirements for principal and accessory buildings shall
be the same as required in the R-1 District.
[Amended 11-26-79 by Ord. No. 79-202]
Off street parking requirements shall be the same as required
in the R-1 District.
[4-20-09 by Ord. No. 09-11]
[Amended 3-30-83 by Ord. No. 83-499]
All landmarks lying outside the boundaries of the Historic District
Zone and described in Schedule B shall be subject to the minimum lot
size and yard requirements of the zoning district in which they lie
and shall otherwise be subject to all of the requirements of this
code.
[Amended 3-30-83 by Ord. No. 83-499]
For the purpose of this article, the following terms shall be
defined as follows:
Any material change in the exterior architectural features
of any improvement less than demolition, removal or construction of
any such improvement. Any renovation of the interior of such improvement
which has no appreciable effect upon the exterior architectural features
of such improvement shall not be deemed an "alteration".
Any person, persons, association, partnership or corporation,
tenant or other person in charge as herein defined, who applies for
approval from the Historic Preservation Commission in order to make
any environmental change on property subject to the provisions of
this Historic Preservation Code. Persons other than the fee owner
need the owner's consent to apply.
The person charged with the administration of any building
code or with the issuance of building or demolition permits in the
Township.
Any alteration, demolition, removal or construction of any
on site improvement in the district or at a designated landmark according
to the provisions of the Code.
The architectural style, design, general arrangement and
components of all outer surfaces of an improvement, as distinguished
from the interior architectural features enclosed by said exterior
surfaces, including but not limited to the kind, color and texture
of the building material and type and style of all windows, doors,
lights, signs, decorative elements and other fixtures appurtenant
to such improvements.
A geographic area with clearly defined boundaries within
the Township of East Brunswick including all improvements therein.
The Historic Preservation Commission established by this
ordinance.
A site or structure located outside the geographic boundaries of an Historic District Zone, but within the Township of East Brunswick meeting the criteria set forth in § 228-104.4 of this Code.
Any change in, addition to or removal from the parts, elements
and materials comprising a structure where such change, addition or
removal does not constitute a structural alteration and is of such
nature that it may lawfully be accomplished without a building permit.
Any person or persons having title, in fee, to property which
is an improvement, landmark, district or part of a district so as
to be legally entitled, upon obtaining the required permits and approvals
from the Construction Official of the locality having jurisdiction
over building construction with respect to such property, to perform
any construction, alteration, removal, demolition or other works to
which such person seeks the recommendation of the Historic Preservation
Commission.
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.
[Amended 3-30-83 by Ord. No. 83-499]
Any improvement, landmark, structure, or district may be designated
as Historic according to the provisions of this code provided it meets
one (l) or more of the following additional qualifying criteria:
A.Â
Historical importance. The improvement, structure, landmark or district
has character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage
or cultural characteristic of the community; it is associated with
events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern
of our history; it is associated with the lives of persons significant
in our past; it exemplifies the cultural, political, economic, social
or historic heritage of the community; or it may have yielded or may
be likely to yield information on recorded history.
B.Â
Architectural importance. The improvement, structure, landmark or
district portrays the environment of a group of people in an area
of history characterized by a distinctive architectural style; it
embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural
type, period or method; it is the work of an architect or master builder
whose individual work has influenced the development of a municipality
or several municipalities; or it contains elements of architectural
design, detail, materials or craftsmanship which represents a significant
innovation.
C.Â
Geographic importance. The improvement, structure, landmark or district,
because of being part of or related to a square, park or other distinctive
area should be developed or preserved according to a plan based on
historic, cultural or architectural motif; or due to its unique location
or singular physical characteristics represents an established and
familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community or state.
[Amended 3-30-83 by Ord. No. 83-499]
An improvement, a site or structure may be designated a landmark
under Schedule B if it meets the following two criteria:
A.Â
The structure has retained its integrity either in original workmanship,
materials, design, setting or association.
B.Â
The structure is fifty (50) or more years old.
And meets one or more of the following:
C.Â
The structure has outstanding historical, cultural or architectural
significance to the community and be part of the pattern of our heritage,
be it National, State, County, or Municipality.
D.Â
The structure exemplifies the broad cultural, economic, and social
history of East Brunswick.
E.Â
The structure has distinguishing characteristics of an architectural
style representative of a recognized historical or unique period or
method of construction.
[2-25-85 by Ord. No. 85-640]
[Amended 3-30-83 by Ord. No. 83-499; 2-25-85 by Ord. No. 85-640]
In reviewing the plans, the Planning Board and the Zoning Board
shall give consideration to:
a.Â
The general compatibility of the exterior design of the building,
site plan arrangement and materials to be used.
b.Â
Any other factor listed in § 228-57 of this Code, as well as aesthetics and the arrangements and materials of the building in question and the relationship of such factors to similar features of historic structures in the immediate surroundings and the position of such structures to the street or public way.
c.Â
Height. The height of a proposed building shall be visually compatible
with adjacent buildings.
d.Â
Proportion of building's front facade. The relationship of the width
of the building to the height of the front elevation shall be visually
compatible to buildings, squares and places to which it is visually
related.
e.Â
Proportion of openings within the facility. The relationship of the
width of the windows to height of windows in a building shall be visually
compatible with buildings, squares and places to which the building
is visually related; respect the stylistic period or periods a building
represents for all windows and doors; if replacement of windows/or
doors is necessary, the replacement should duplicate the material,
design, and the hardware of the older window/or door.
f.Â
Rhythm of solids to voids in facades. The relationship of solids
to voids in the front facade of a building shall be visually compatible
with buildings, squares and places to which it is visually related.
g.Â
Rhythm of spacing of buildings on streets. The relationship of a
building to the open space between it and adjoining buildings shall
be visually compatible to the buildings, squares and places to which
it is visually related.
h.Â
Rhythm of entrance and/or porch projection. The relationship of entrances
and porch projections to sidewalks of a building site shall be visually
compatible to the buildings, squares and places to which it is visually
related. Retain porches or steps which are appropriate to the building
and its development. Porches or additions reflecting later architectural
styles are often important to the building's historical integrity
and, wherever possible, should be retained. Repair or replace, where
necessary, deteriorated architectural features of wood, iron, cast
iron, terracotta, tile and brick.
i.Â
Relationship of materials, texture and color. The relationship of
the materials, texture and color of the facade of a building shall
be visually compatible with the predominant materials used in the
buildings to which it is visually related. Discover and retain original
paint colors, or repaint colors based on the original to illustrate
the distinctive character of the property.
Existing Buildings: Exterior Features.
(1)Â
Masonry buildings: retain original masonry and mortar, whenever
possible, without application of surface treatment. Duplicate old
mortar and composition, color and textures. Repair or replace, where
necessary, deteriorating materials with new material that duplicates
the old as closely as possible. Replace missing architectural features,
such as cornices, brackets, railings and shutters.
(2)Â
Frame Buildings: retain original, whenever possible. Repair
or replace, where necessary, deteriorating material with new material
that duplicates the old as closely as possible.
j.Â
Roof shapes. The roof shapes of a building shall be visually compatible
with the buildings to which it is visually related. Preserve the original
roof shape. If additions or alterations essential to the feasibility
of continued usage is necessary, roof slopes and the original roofing
material should be retained whenever possible. When new materials
are selected, try to match the color and texture of the original.
Replace deteriorating roof coverings with new material that matches
the old one in composition, size, shape, color and texture. Preserve
or replace, where necessary, all architectural features which give
the roof its essential character, such as dormer windows, cupolas,
cornices, brackets, chimneys, cresting, and weather vanes. Place television
antennae and mechanical equipment, such as air conditioners, in an
inconspicuous location.
k.Â
Walls of continuity. Appurtenances of a building, such as walls,
wrought iron fences, evergreen landscape masses and building facades,
shall, if necessary, form cohesive walls of enclosure along a street
to ensure visual compatibility of the building to the buildings, squares
and places to which it is visually related.
l.Â
Scale of a building. The size of a building, the building mass of
a building in relation to open spaces, the windows, door openings,
porches and balconies shall be visually compatible with the buildings,
square and places to which it is visually related.
m.Â
Directional expression of front elevation. A building shall be visually
compatible with the buildings, squares and places to which it is visually
related in its directional character, whether this be vertical character,
horizontal character or nondirectional character.
[Amended 3-30-83 by Ord. No. 83-499; 2-25-85 by Ord. No. 85-640]
It is the intent that the Planning Board and the Zoning Board
shall encourage alterations or repairs to structures in the Historic
District and on Schedule B made in the spirit of their architectural
style and that any additions will be made in such a manner as not
to detract from a building's original appearance.
[Amended 3-30-83 by Ord. No. 83-499; 2-25-85 by Ord. No. 85-640]
1.Â
The structures described in this Ordinance are valuable for the periods
they represent and important to the neighborhood within which they
exist. It is intended that demolition of these structures should be
discouraged, as their loss will be a common loss to the Township and
the area. Moving of a structure within the Historic District as an
alternative to its demolition is recommended if there is no other
way to save the structure.
2.Â
Applications for demolition or removal of buildings will be forwarded
by the Construction Official who shall have a period of six (6) months
within which to consult with the East Brunswick Historical Society,
the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Historic Sites
Division, the League of Historic Societies or other similarly qualified
organizations to ascertain how the Township may preserve the building
and/or the premises. The Planning Board is empowered to assist the
owner in developing plans to preserve the structure when moving or
demolition thereof would be a great loss to the Township.
3.Â
If a plan has not been developed within six (6) official months of
the date of filing with the Construction Official, demolition or removal
permits will be issued. If a plan has been developed and has not been
accepted by the applicant within six (6) months of the date of filing
with the Construction Official, no demolition or removal permits will
be issued pending appeal by the applicant to the Township Council.
When it is necessary to move an historic building to another
site within the Historic District, the Planning Board shall provide
a site evaluation report. All applications receivable under this Code,
whether for site plan, subdivision approvals or variance approval,
shall be submitted first to the Planning Board for its consideration.
[Amended 2-25-85 by Ord. No. 85-640]
1.Â
When an application in the Historic District or on Schedule B shall
be submitted to the Planning Board, that Board may engage or retain
experts, including historians, architects and representatives of the
Department of Environmental Protection, Historic Sites Division, to
aid in its deliberations.
2.Â
On those matters where the Planning Board is required to take action
under this Code, it shall have the power to approve or disapprove
the recommendations, but in the event of disapproval, it shall state
its reasons therefor at a public meeting. The Planning Board may make
recommendations to the applicant with respect to the suitability of
design, arrangement and construction.
3.Â
The Planning Board shall indicate on its plans its approval, which
shall be dated and signed by the Secretary of the Planning Board.
Nothing in this Code shall prohibit repairing or rebuilding
any structure in the Historic District or on Schedule B so as to maintain
or return the structure to is original condition prior to deterioration
or destruction. Nothing in this Code shall be construed to prevent
the ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior architectural feature
of any structure which does not involve a change in design, material,
color or outer appearance thereof, nor to prevent any environmental
change which the Construction Official shall certify is required for
public safety because of any unsafe or dangerous condition.
A.Â
The following criteria shall apply:
Property shall be judged by the composite of existing structures,
natural setting, configuration of the land, and distinctive physical
features, such as large trees, waterways, garden settings, natural
approaches or components that maintain the integral original qualities,
and such appurtenances as accessory buildings, wells, monuments, that
provide significant unique character of the property as a whole.
[Amended 2-25-85 by Ord. No. 85-640]
Such additions of historical sites and structures are to be
recommended when documented and in compliance with established criteria.
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SCHEDULE B
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Allwood Road
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19
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Block 588
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Lot 25
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Beekman Road
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25
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Block 313
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Lot 5.02
[Added 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377] |
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Church Lane
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10
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Block 315.01
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Lot 28.02
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48
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Block 315.01
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Lot 29.06, 29.07, 29.08
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98
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Block 310
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Lot 2
[Added 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377] |
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132
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Block 310
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Lot 8.02
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143 - 2 structures
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Block 312
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Lot 7
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144
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Block 310
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Lot 10.06
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155
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Block 312
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Lot 5
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Cranbury Road
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350
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Block 88
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Lot 2.13
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437 (on tax list)
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Block 88
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Lot 15.01
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645
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Block 320
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Lot 21.04
[Added 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377] |
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Deerfield Road
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3
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Block 88.01
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Lot 9.03
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Dunhams Corner Road
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109
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Block 86.11
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Lot 48.01
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116
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Block 87
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Lot 11.14
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133
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Block 738.01
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Lot 3.01
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188
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Block 319.15
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Lot 6
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199
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Block 317.26
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Lot 2.17
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204
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Block 319.15
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Lots 2.01, 5
[Added 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377] |
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208
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Block 319.15
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Lot 4
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210
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Block 319.15
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Lot 3
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228
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Block 319.13
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Lot 1.08
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271
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Block 315.12
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Lot 19.01
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295
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Block 315.08
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Lot 34
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341
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Block 315.02
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Lot 23.01
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349
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Block 315.02
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Lot 24.05
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350
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Block 320
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Lot 27
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370
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Block 320
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Lot 27
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400
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Block 320
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Lot 6
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416
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Block 320
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Lot 5.03
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440
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Block 320
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Lot 4
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Dutch Road
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142
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Block 317.14
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Lot 14
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Farrington Avenue
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32
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Block 307.06
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Lots 26.01, 27
[Added 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377] |
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Fern Road
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101
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Block 320
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Lot 19
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103
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Block 320
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Lot 18.04
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Fresh Ponds Road
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43
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Block 308.19
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Lot 24
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45
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[Deleted 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377]
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210
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[Deleted 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377]
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Hardenburg Lane
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157
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Block 310
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Lot 60.02
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Hilltop Blvd.
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9
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Block 727
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Lot 11
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Milltown Road
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78
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Block 58
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Lot 2.03
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87
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Block 709
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Lot 5
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186
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Block 633
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Lot 14
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190
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Block 633
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Lot 16
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301
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Block 317.13
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Lot 32
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Old Bridge Turnpike
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97
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Block 122
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Lot 10.01
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105
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Block 122
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Lot 9.01
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155
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Block 113
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Lot 72
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157
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Block 113
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Lot 24-26
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171
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[Deleted 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377]
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367
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Block 55.01
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Lot 3.02
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419
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[Deleted 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377]
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917
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Block 132.06
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Lot 12
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957
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Block 132.14
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Lot 6
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Old Stage Road
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550
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Block 322.09
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Lot 1
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630
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Block 321
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Lot 13
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Prigmore Street
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149
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Block 107
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Lots 49-51
[Added 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377] |
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Riva Avenue
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245
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Block 307.12
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Lot 31
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296
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[Deleted 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377]
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318
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[Deleted 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377]
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|
335
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Block 307.12
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Lot 5.12
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342
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Block 308.19
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Lot 3.04
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370
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Block 308.19
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Lot 2
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429
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Block 309.02
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Lot 36
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443
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Block 309.02
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Lot 37.05
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Route #18
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9
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Block 5.04
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Lot 3.01
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190
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Block 17.01
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Lot 17
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Rues Lane
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252
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Block 88
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Lot 11.03
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304
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Block 88
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Lot 13 [Demolished]
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Ruth Street
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1
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Block 6.03
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Lot 6.19
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Ryders Lane
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428
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Block 721
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Lot 33
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497
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Block 317.27
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Lot 52.08
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546
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Block 735
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Lot 3.02
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571
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Block 319
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Lot 10.06
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600
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Block 87
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Lot 1
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Smith Lane
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27
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Block 317.13
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Lot 21.18
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Sullivan Way
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29
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Block 584
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Lot 15.02
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Summerhill Road
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135
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Block 88.14
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Lot 1
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138
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Block 89
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Lot 3.04
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192
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Block 131
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Lot 13.03
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Lonczak Farmhouse
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Block 88
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Lot 7.08
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Weston Mills Road
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19
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Block 1
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Lot 2
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