East Brunswick City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IX
Historic Districts
§ 228-57 Purpose.
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.
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.
Foster appropriate use and wider public knowledge and appreciation of such features, districts, landmarks and open spaces.
C.
Resist and restrain environmental influences adverse to such purposes.
D.
Encourage commercial development which may not adversely affect the integrity of an historic area.
E.
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.
§ 228-58 Boundaries.
§ 228-59 Relationship to remainder of chapter.
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.
§ 228-60 Historic District Residential Zone.
The following regulations shall apply in the Historic District Residential Zone.
§ 228-61 Permitted uses.
Principal uses and buildings permitted shall be:
A.
Single-family dwellings.
B.
Churches, synagogues and other places of worship and Sunday school buildings and parish houses.
C.
Public and parochial schools and colleges for academic instruction.
D.
Public recreational and community center buildings and grounds and public governmental buildings used exclusively by the municipality, county, state or federal governments.
E.
Public libraries and museums from converted existing edifices of historic origin.
F.
Parks and playgrounds; subject to site plan review.
G.
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)
Under no circumstances shall more than two dwelling units within any existing structure be permitted.
(2)
The lot size shall be fifty percent (50%) larger than the minimum lot size of the zone.
(3)
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)
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.
§ 228-62 Permitted accessory uses.
§ 228-63 Conditional uses permitted:
A.
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)
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)
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)
No noise of a non residential type and sound intensity shall emanate from the site at the property line borders.
(4)
There shall be no noxious fumes emanating from any structure.
(5)
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)
There shall be no loading other than loading during construction and/or occasional installation or removal of equipment.
§ 228-64 Prohibited uses.
[Amended 10-27-97 by Ord. No. 97-22]
Prohibited uses and buildings shall be:
B.
Professional occupations.
C.
Parking of trucks or other commercial vehicles and trailers as restricted in 228-224C.
[Amended 3-10-80 by Ord. No. 80-222]
D.
Sex clubs and massage parlors.
[Added 12-13-82 by Ord. No. 82-480]
E.
Newspaper Vending Machines.
[Added 2-27-84 by Ord. No. 84-560]
F.
Limousine or livery service.
[Added 8-28-89 by Ord. No. 89-51]
G.
Storage yard for wreckers and damaged or disabled vehicles associated with a wrecker operation.
[Added 10-27-97 by Ord. No. 97-22]
§ 228-65 Height limitations.
Height limitations shall be the same as required in the R-1 District.
§ 228-66 Area and yard requirements.
Every lot in a Historic District Residential Zone shall comply with the following requirements:
A.
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.
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.
No principal building or structure shall be situated closer than ten feet (10') from the side property line.
E.
No principal building or structure shall be closer than twenty feet (20') from the rear lot line.
F.
No accessory building or structure shall be closer than five feet (5') from any side or rear lot line.
G.
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.
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').
§ 228-67 Minimum habitable floor area for residential buildings.
Minimum floor area of residential buildings shall be the same as required in the R-4 District except as set forth in § 228-63.
§ 228-68 Off-street parking.
§ 228-69 Deleted.
[4-20-09 by Ord. No. 09-11]
§ 228-70 Historic District Commercial Zone.
The following regulations shall apply in the Historic District Commercial Zone.
§ 228-71 Permitted uses.
Principal uses and buildings permitted shall be:
A.
All uses and buildings permitted in the Historic District Residential Zone, subject to the restrictions and procedures set forth in § 228-61.
B.
Libraries, museums, art galleries and cultural centers, including outdoor amphitheaters.
C.
Historic houses and building exhibits.
D.
Public parks and recreational areas.
E.
Commercial schools of music, art or sciences.
F.
Offices or studios of artists, musicians and teachers of individual instruction.
G.
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.
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.
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.
Clubs, lodges and association buildings, meeting rooms and halls.
K.
Federal, state, county or Township government offices.
§ 228-72 Conditional uses permitted.
A.
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.
§ 228-73 Permitted accessory uses.
§ 228-74 Prohibited uses.
[Amended 10-27-97 by Ord. No. 97-22]
Prohibited uses and buildings shall be:
A.
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.
Car washes.
C.
Gasoline service stations and the performance of any other auto repairs, painting or body work.
D.
Automotive dealerships and used car sales lots.
F.
Sex clubs and massage parlors.
[Added 12-13-82 by Ord. No. 82-480]
G.
Limousine or livery service.
[Added 8-28-89 by Ord. No. 89-51]
H.
Storage yard for wreckers and damaged or disabled vehicles associated with a wrecker operation.
[Added 10-27-97 by Ord. No. 97-22]
§ 228-75 Height limitations.
Height limitations shall be the same as required in the R-1 District.
§ 228-76 Area and yard requirements.
B.
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.
No more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the total lot area shall be developed with structures and pavement.
F.
An attached group of stores may be considered as one building in applying the above yard space requirements.
§ 228-77 Minimum habitable floor area for residential buildings.
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.
§ 228-78 Off street parking and loading.
§ 228-79 Deleted.
[12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73]
§ 228-80 Deleted.
[4-20-09 by Ord. No. 09-11]
§ 228-81 Historic District Residential/Commercial Zone.
[Amended 11-26-79 by Ord. No. 79-202]
The following regulations shall apply in the Historic District Residential/Commercial Zone.
§ 228-82 Permitted uses.
§ 228-83 Permitted accessory uses.
[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.
§ 228-84 Conditional uses permitted.
A.
All uses and buildings permitted in the Historic District/Commercial Zone subject to the following standards and criteria:
(1)
Commercial and/or business uses shall only occupy the first floor area of any structure.
(2)
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)
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)
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.
Home professional occupation. A professional occupation as defined in § 228-3A shall be permitted, subject to the following standards and criteria:
(1)
The professional is an inhabitant of the dwelling.
(2)
The professional use is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling for dwelling purposes.
(3)
The professional use does not change the residential character of the structure.
(4)
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.
§ 228-85 Prohibited uses.
[Amended 11-26-79 by Ord. No. 79-202; 10-27-97 by Ord. No. 97-22]
§ 228-86 Height limitations.
[Amended 11-26-79 by Ord. No. 79-202]
Height limitations shall be the same as required in the R-1 District.
§ 228-87 Area and yard requirements.
[Amended 11-26-79 by Ord. No. 79-202]
§ 228-88 Off-street parking and loading.
[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.
§ 228-89 Deleted.
[12-27-93 by Ord. No. 93-73]
§ 228-90 Deleted.
[4-20-09 by Ord. No. 09-11]
§ 228-91 Historic District Cluster Zone.
The following regulations shall apply in the Historic District Cluster Zone.
§ 228-92 Permitted uses.
§ 228-93 Permitted accessory uses.
§ 228-94 Prohibited uses.
§ 228-95 Standards.
A.
Residential Uses:
1.
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.
The gross density per acre shall be three dwelling units per acre.
3.
The net density per acre shall be seven (7) dwelling units per acre.
4.
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.
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.
Height shall be limited to twenty-five (25) feet.
7.
Minimum lot size shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet.
8.
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.
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.
§ 228-96 Exceptions.
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.
§ 228-96.1 Sidewalks and curbing in Historic Districts.
§ 228-97 Historic District Residential/Preservation Zone.
[Amended 11-26-79 by Ord. No. 79-202]
The following regulations shall apply in the Historic District Residential/Preservation Zone.
§ 228-98 Permitted uses.
§ 228-99 Permitted accessory uses.
§ 228-100 Prohibited uses.
§ 228-101 Height limitations.
[Amended 11-26-79 by Ord. No. 79-202]
Height limitations shall be the same as required in the R-1 District.
§ 228-102 Area and yard requirements.
[Amended 11-26-79 by Ord. No. 79-202]
A.
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.
Setbacks for principal and accessory buildings to any street line shall be the same as required in the R-1 District.
C.
Side yard for principal and accessory buildings to any street line shall be the same as required in the R-1 District.
D.
Rear yard requirements for principal and accessory buildings shall be the same as required in the R-1 District.
§ 228-103 Off street parking.
[Amended 11-26-79 by Ord. No. 79-202]
Off street parking requirements shall be the same as required in the R-1 District.
§ 228-104 Deleted.
[4-20-09 by Ord. No. 09-11]
§ 228-104.1 Regulations for historical landmarks lying outside Historic District Residential, Historic District Commercial, Historic District Residential/Commercial and Historic District Cluster Zone.
[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.
§ 228-104.2 Definitions applicable to 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.
§ 228-104.3 Criteria for designation as a Historic District.
[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.
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.
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.
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.
§ 228-104.4 Criteria for evaluating structures to be historically significant and to be designated under Schedule B of the code.
[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.
The structure has retained its integrity either in original workmanship, materials, design, setting or association.
B.
The structure is fifty (50) or more years old.
And meets one or more of the following:
C.
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.
The structure exemplifies the broad cultural, economic, and social history of East Brunswick.
E.
The structure has distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style representative of a recognized historical or unique period or method of construction.
§ 228-104.5 Deleted.
[2-25-85 by Ord. No. 85-640]
§ 228-104.6 Criteria to apply in reviewing plans.
[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.
The general compatibility of the exterior design of the building, site plan arrangement and materials to be used.
b.
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.
Height. The height of a proposed building shall be visually compatible with adjacent buildings.
d.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
§ 228-104.7 Intent.
[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.
§ 228-104.8 Demolition.
[Amended 3-30-83 by Ord. No. 83-499; 2-25-85 by Ord. No. 85-640]
1.
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.
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.
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.
§ 228-105 Relocation of historic buildings.
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.
§ 228-106 Powers of the Planning Board.
[Amended 2-25-85 by Ord. No. 85-640]
1.
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.
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.
The Planning Board shall indicate on its plans its approval, which shall be dated and signed by the Secretary of the Planning Board.
§ 228-107 Actions not affected by Article.
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.
§ 228-108 Subdivision of Historic District Property.
A.
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.
§ 228-109 Additions and deletions to Schedule B.
[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.
SCHEDULE B | ||
|---|---|---|
Allwood Road | ||
19 | Block 588 | Lot 25 |
Beekman Road | ||
25 | Block 313 | Lot 5.02 [Added 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377] |
Church Lane | ||
10 | Block 315.01 | Lot 28.02 |
48 | Block 315.01 | Lot 29.06, 29.07, 29.08 |
98 | Block 310 | Lot 2 [Added 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377] |
132 | Block 310 | Lot 8.02 |
143 - 2 structures | Block 312 | Lot 7 |
144 | Block 310 | Lot 10.06 |
155 | Block 312 | Lot 5 |
Cranbury Road | ||
350 | Block 88 | Lot 2.13 |
437 (on tax list) | Block 88 | Lot 15.01 |
645 | Block 320 | Lot 21.04 [Added 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377] |
Deerfield Road | ||
3 | Block 88.01 | Lot 9.03 |
Dunhams Corner Road | ||
109 | Block 86.11 | Lot 48.01 |
116 | Block 87 | Lot 11.14 |
133 | Block 738.01 | Lot 3.01 |
188 | Block 319.15 | Lot 6 |
199 | Block 317.26 | Lot 2.17 |
204 | Block 319.15 | Lots 2.01, 5 [Added 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377] |
208 | Block 319.15 | Lot 4 |
210 | Block 319.15 | Lot 3 |
228 | Block 319.13 | Lot 1.08 |
271 | Block 315.12 | Lot 19.01 |
295 | Block 315.08 | Lot 34 |
341 | Block 315.02 | Lot 23.01 |
349 | Block 315.02 | Lot 24.05 |
350 | Block 320 | Lot 27 |
370 | Block 320 | Lot 27 |
400 | Block 320 | Lot 6 |
416 | Block 320 | Lot 5.03 |
440 | Block 320 | Lot 4 |
Dutch Road | ||
142 | Block 317.14 | Lot 14 |
Farrington Avenue | ||
32 | Block 307.06 | Lots 26.01, 27 [Added 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377] |
Fern Road | ||
101 | Block 320 | Lot 19 |
103 | Block 320 | Lot 18.04 |
Fresh Ponds Road | ||
43 | Block 308.19 | Lot 24 |
45 | [Deleted 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377] | |
210 | [Deleted 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377] | |
Hardenburg Lane | ||
157 | Block 310 | Lot 60.02 |
Hilltop Blvd. | ||
9 | Block 727 | Lot 11 |
Milltown Road | ||
78 | Block 58 | Lot 2.03 |
87 | Block 709 | Lot 5 |
186 | Block 633 | Lot 14 |
190 | Block 633 | Lot 16 |
301 | Block 317.13 | Lot 32 |
Old Bridge Turnpike | ||
97 | Block 122 | Lot 10.01 |
105 | Block 122 | Lot 9.01 |
155 | Block 113 | Lot 72 |
157 | Block 113 | Lot 24-26 |
171 | [Deleted 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377] | |
367 | Block 55.01 | Lot 3.02 |
419 | [Deleted 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377] | |
917 | Block 132.06 | Lot 12 |
957 | Block 132.14 | Lot 6 |
Old Stage Road | ||
550 | Block 322.09 | Lot 1 |
630 | Block 321 | Lot 13 |
Prigmore Street | ||
149 | Block 107 | Lots 49-51 [Added 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377] |
Riva Avenue | ||
245 | Block 307.12 | Lot 31 |
296 | [Deleted 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377] | |
318 | [Deleted 8-24-81 by Ord. No. 81-377] | |
335 | Block 307.12 | Lot 5.12 |
342 | Block 308.19 | Lot 3.04 |
370 | Block 308.19 | Lot 2 |
429 | Block 309.02 | Lot 36 |
443 | Block 309.02 | Lot 37.05 |
Route #18 | ||
9 | Block 5.04 | Lot 3.01 |
190 | Block 17.01 | Lot 17 |
Rues Lane | ||
252 | Block 88 | Lot 11.03 |
304 | Block 88 | Lot 13 [Demolished] |
Ruth Street | ||
1 | Block 6.03 | Lot 6.19 |
Ryders Lane | ||
428 | Block 721 | Lot 33 |
497 | Block 317.27 | Lot 52.08 |
546 | Block 735 | Lot 3.02 |
571 | Block 319 | Lot 10.06 |
600 | Block 87 | Lot 1 |
Smith Lane | ||
27 | Block 317.13 | Lot 21.18 |
Sullivan Way | ||
29 | Block 584 | Lot 15.02 |
Summerhill Road | ||
135 | Block 88.14 | Lot 1 |
138 | Block 89 | Lot 3.04 |
192 | Block 131 | Lot 13.03 |
Lonczak Farmhouse | ||
Block 88 | Lot 7.08 | |
Weston Mills Road | ||
19 | Block 1 | Lot 2 |