Bridgewater City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XLVII
Compliance With Applicable Standards
§ 126-356 General application.
A.
As a condition of approval and the continuance of any use, occupancy of any structure and operation of any process or equipment, the applicant shall certify that the use and operation of such specific types of machinery, equipment, devices, procedures or methods will meet with the standards established in the codes and ordinances listed in § 126-357 as well as any other applicable federal, state or local regulations. Approvals required by other government agencies shall be submitted to the Planning Board as proof of compliance with applicable codes.
B.
For use variances which are required to meet these standards, the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall not issue a permit for any use, structure, process or equipment until it receives a report from the local, state or federal agency indicating compliance with the applicable standards.
§ 126-357 Applicable standards.
Applicants shall meet the standards established in the following local codes and ordinances and any other local, state or federal codes or regulations as may be applicable:
Code | Subject Matter |
|---|---|
Air Pollution Control Code (Ch. 48 of the Township Code) | Air pollution |
Public Health Nuisance Code (Ch. 145 of the Township Code) | Solid waste |
Sanitary Code (Ch. 170 of the Township Code) | Solid waste |
Individual Sewerage Code Ordinance (Ch. 173 of the Township Code) | Septic system |
Sanitary Sewer Tie-In Ordinance (Ch. 175 of the Township Code) | Public sewers |
Noise Ordinance (Ch. 142 of the Township Code) | Noise |
§ 126-357.1 Rehabilitation of substandard dwelling units.
[Added 9-19-1985 by Ord. No. 85-28]
A.
Every owner of a substandard dwelling unit, whether or not actually residing in such unit, may apply to the Director of Human Resources of the Department of Planning of the Township-of Bridgewater, for a grant or a revolving low-interest loan for the purpose of rehabilitating such substandard unit. Such application shall be made in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by Bridgewater Township pertaining thereto from time to time.
B.
The applicant must establish, to the satisfaction of the Director, that such applicant, if actually residing in the substandard unit, is a member of a low- or moderate-income household and that, after the rehabilitation is complete, will continue to occupy such rehabilitated unit. In the event that such applicant is not actually residing in the substandard unit, the applicant must establish to the satisfaction of the Director that such rehabilitated unit shall be sold or rented to a low- or moderate-income household.
C.
The resale prices of rehabilitated units shall be controlled in order to ensure that such units will remain affordable to low-and moderate-income households for a minimum of six years after the completion of the rehabilitation. Notwithstanding anything contained herein, an applicant shall repay the outstanding balance on any revolving low-cost loan at the time the rehabilitated unit is sold.
D.
Funds for rehabilitation. Bridgewater Township shall make funds available for the rehabilitation of substandard units from the following sources.
(1)
Subsidies. Bridgewater Township shall apply for subsidies, as defined herein, from time to time and at such times as the federal and state governments and their agencies and political subdivisions make available grants for the purpose of rehabilitating substandard units.
(2)
Affordable housing contributions. Contributions made pursuant to a certain ordinance establishing contributions for funding Bridgewater Township's Mount Laurel II housing needs shall be made available by the Director for the purpose of providing funds for the rehabilitation of substandard units.