All permitted fences shall be positioned with the finished side of the fence facing the adjacent property. Except as may be permitted for agricultural or special security uses as determined by the Planning Board, no fence shall be electrified, erected of barbed wire, topped with metal spikes, nor constructed of any material that would be dangerous to persons or animals. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a fence topped with barbed wire or metal spikes facing inward toward the subject property may be permitted where the applicant demonstrates a bona fide security justification for such a feature to the satisfaction of the reviewing Board. Where such a fence is permitted, the barbed wire shall be attached atop a fence with a minimum height of six feet.

Solid fences are more appropriately used adjacent to or attached to a building as architectural extensions, and consideration should be given to coordination with the lines, material and color of the related building. A fence shall be regarded as solid if less than 50% of vertical surface area is open.

Metal fences, when used to enclose electrical supply stations having energized electrical conductors or equipment, shall be effectively grounded. Fences surrounding such enclosures shall be not less than seven or more than nine feet high and shall be constructed in a manner designed to present barriers to climbing or other unauthorized entry.

No fence, wall or other structure shall be erected in a location or manner that would cause obstruction of traffic sight distances, whether at entrances or at interior intersections of vehicular circulation.

Except as otherwise specifically permitted, no fence or wall shall be less than six nor more than nine feet in height. Notwithstanding this provision, a retaining wall necessary to the proper design and utilization of the property may exceed this height. Retaining walls shall be designed in accordance with applicable engineering standards for strength, seismic resilience, location, drainage, soil type and other conditions.

All fences and walls shall include plantings as required by the landscape standards of the Township Code.

The reviewing body may require a fence or other barrier where it reasonably finds such a structure is necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare.

All parking areas and walkways, including loading areas, shall be adequately illuminated for safety and security purposes. The lighting plan shall provide for downward-focused, nonglare, color-corrected lighting at the intensities set forth in § 525-110. The lighting plan shall provide sufficient detail to permit an analysis of the impact of the lighting on adjacent properties, traffic, safety and sky glow. Off-premises effects of lighting shall be minimized. No light shall shine into windows of adjacent buildings or residences nor shine onto streets or driveways in a manner that will interfere with or distract from driver vision. Light intensity and shielding is specifically subject to site plan approval.

In order to minimize adverse impact on adjacent nonindustrial properties, buffers such as fences, walls, landscaping, berms, mounds or similar techniques shall be utilized. Buffers shall be located along property lines and shall shield uses from each other. In addition, specific structures such as trash bins, storage areas, loading and unloading areas shall be screened.

Boundaries with residential zones shall provide both a visual and aural buffer between the commercial or industrial use and the residential zone. Buffers along infill or preexisting residential development within the Industrial Zone shall be by means of a solid or louvered fence not less than seven feet in height. Buffers along zone boundary lines shall be not less than 25 feet in width and shall contain a mixture of buffering devices.

Landscaping shall be provided across the development site with particular attention to entrances and to accent and complement buildings.

Landscaping shall consider climate conditions and be designed to minimize the need for irrigation or maintenance. The design shall consider susceptibility to disease, colors, seasons, temperatures, shapes, soil condition and foliage. Zeroscaping and xeriscaping techniques are encouraged.

The ultimate size of planted landscaping shall be considered in choosing locations. Particular attention should be given to varieties that may grow to intrude on sight triangles or block the view of signage or required lighting.

At least 5% of parking lot areas shall be landscaped. Such landscaping shall be low growing or of sufficient height before the onset of foliage to allow drivers to have a clear view. The landscaping shall be located in protected areas along walkways, center islands and at the end of parking or loading bays.

No use shall obstruct natural ventilation of adjacent uses. No use shall produce heat perceptible beyond its lot lines, nor shall any odor from nonagricultural operations be discernable beyond the lot lines.

No air conditioners or exhaust fans shall discharge within 20 feet of any lot line. Where necessary, baffles shall be used to direct such discharge and limit noise impacts.

The applicant shall demonstrate that noise levels during operation shall fully comply with the rules and regulations established by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

No use shall produce a strong, dazzling light or reflection of a strong, dazzling light or glare beyond its lot lines. Exterior lighting shall be shielded, buffered and directed so that glare, direct light or reflection will not become a nuisance to adjoining property or dwelling units.

No materials or wastes shall be deposited upon a lot in such a form or manner that they may be transported off the lot by natural causes, nor shall any substance be deposited in a manner which may lead to contamination of an adjacent property, pond, watercourse, body of water or an underground aquifer or render such a pond, watercourse, body of water or aquifer unfit or undesirable as a source of water or recreation or which may be harmful to aquatic life. All materials or wastes which may cause fumes or dust or which may constitute a fire hazard shall be stored in enclosures or indoors in appropriate containers adequate to eliminate such hazards. All edible materials or materials which may be attractive to children, pets, rodents or insects shall likewise be stored in enclosures adequate to eliminate such hazards. With respect to all waste, each property owner, tenant and business shall: a) assume full responsibility for collection and removal of such refuse; b) comply with applicable provisions of environmental protection laws, including open burning and incineration regulations; c) comply with all provisions of applicable state, county and local sanitary and health codes; and d) permit no accumulation on the property of any waste, junk or debris.

Off-street parking and loading areas, together with access aisles and driveways, shall not occupy more than 45% of the lot area.

Ingress and egress drives, loading and unloading areas and interior connecting routes shall be constructed to standards designed for the largest and heaviest vehicles using the loading and unloading facilities. Minimum paving requirements for such areas on standard soils shall be not less than five inches of compacted base course consisting of three-quarter-inch, quarry-processed stone and a minimum of two inches of compacted wearing surface of bituminous concrete (FABC) in accordance with New Jersey State highway specifications and any amendments thereto or as determined by the Township Engineer or Planning Board Engineer. Appropriate recycled materials may be substituted. Where subbase conditions warrant (such as wet or springy areas) the subbase shall be treated as determined by the Planning or Zoning Board Engineer.

In order to properly assess the paving design required, all applications shall include information regarding the number and nature of vehicles anticipated to be utilizing loading docks, the frequency of trips and the loaded and unloaded weight of such vehicles.

In general, the number of loading docks for industrial and wholesale operations with a gross floor area greater than 10,000 square feet shall be one loading dock per 50,000 square feet of gross floor area. The number of loading docks required may be adjusted based upon actual use projections. In such case, the number of loading docks shall be the number necessary to permit simultaneous loading or unloading without stacking of vehicles at the peak usage period unless supplementary truck parking sufficient to accommodate stacking is provided. Vehicles in the process of or waiting to load and unload shall comply with all applicable regulations regarding idling, noise and emissions.

All loading and service areas shall be separated from pedestrian walkways and areas by curbing or such other protective device as may be approved by the Planning or Zoning Board Engineer.

No loading docks shall be located on the front of the building or nearer to a street than the building setback line.

Loading docks shall have at least 15 feet of overhead clearance.

The number of parking spaces shall be as set forth in § 525-110. If the proposed use is not listed, the number of required parking spaces shall be calculated by considering: a) the number of persons to be employed in the facility during the peak shift; b) the number of persons in addition to employees expected to visit or patronize the building use; and c) anticipated modes of transportation to and from the site.