A subordinate building, structure or use, the purpose of which is incidental to that of a main building, structure or use on the same lot.

An extension or increase in building size, floor area or height.

The Construction Official in matters involving the administration of the construction code; the Zoning Officer in matters involving the administration of the zone code; The Municipal Code Enforcement Officer in all matters involving the enforcement of local, County and State ordinances, regulations, and statutes, inclusive of zoning and construction enforcement and the Municipal Clerk of the Borough in all other matters unless a different municipal official or officials are designated by ordinance or statute.

The average number of cars per day that pass over a given point.

An establishment devoted to safe, rental, or distribution of pornographic books, magazines, pamphlets, photographs, motion pictures, phonograph records and video and audio tapes devoted to the presentation and exploitation of illicit sex, lust, passion, depravity, violence, brutality, nudity, immorality, and other obscene subjects, etc., used in connection with the aforementioned purposes.

Soils which may be corrosive to case iron and ductile iron pipe. These soils represent approximately 5% of the soils found within the United States and include dump areas, swamps, marshes, alkaline soils, cinder beds, polluted river bottoms, etc., which are considered to be potentially corrosive.

The traveled way by which cars enter and depart parking spaces.

A public or private street primarily designed to serve as secondary access to the side or rear of those properties whose principal frontage is on some other street.

As applied to a building or structure, a change or rearrangement in the structural supports; or a change in the exterior appearance; or a change in height, width or depth; or moving a building or structure from one location or position to another, or changing, adding to or removing from or otherwise affecting the exterior appearance of a building or structure.

Any place of business containing more than three amusement devices.

Any machine, contrivance, or device, which, upon the insertion of a coin, slug, token, plate, disc or key into a slot, crevice, or other openings, or by the payment of any price, is operated or may be operated by the public generally for use as a game, entertainment, or amusement, whether or not registering a score, and shall include, but not be limited to such devices as "Pac-Man" or other types of electronically operated game devices, skillball, mechanical games operations or transactions similar thereto, by whatever name they may be called and shall not include pool or billiard tables.

A dwelling unit in a multifamily building.

A developer submitting an application for development or for a permit required in accordance with this chapter.

The application form and all accompanying documents required by ordinance for approval of a subdivision plat, site plan, planned development, conditional use, zoning variance or direction of the issuance of a permit pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-34 or 45:55D-36.

A permanent access conveyance, either fixed or mechanically operated that allows for the uninterrupted ingress and egress from or to a space within a structure. Manual pull down stairs or openings requiring the placement of a ladder device for access are not considered an approved stairway.

The Municipal Planning Board unless a different agency is designated by ordinance when acting pursuant to the authority of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.

A building or portion thereof, in which sculpture, paintings, or other artistic work is displayed or sold.

The American Society of Civil Engineers.

The American Society for Testing Materials.

A sign posted, painted or constructed, attached to the wall, roof, facade, canopy, or porch of any structure; provided the sign does not extend above the highest point of the roof.

A floor of a building that is immediately below and wholly or partly within the roof framing. An attic shall not include a kitchen, bedroom or bathroom unless authorized by applicable codes. For clarification, no portion of the first floor or structure adjoining and/or potentially accessible to the second floor, will be considered an Attic and will count as Floor Area.

An Attic shall be counted as a Half Story, and the area of the floor not counted as Floor Area, if it satisfies either of the following conditions:

Any premises on which are held at periodic times, auction sales of merchandise or any other personal property.

The same as "motor vehicle repair garage."

A place of business where the primary purpose is the sale of new motor vehicles, having a building with either showrooms, office space, repair and/or maintenance facilities with or without outside sales on the same business premises or immediately adjacent thereto.

The same as "motor vehicle service station."

The same as "motor vehicle repair garage."

A structure made of cloth, metal, or other material affixed to a building with a minimum vertical clearance of eight feet from the ground.

The American Water Works Association.

A sign intended to be hung either with or without a frame, possessing characters, letters, illustrations, or ornamentation applied to plastic, or fabric of any kind excluding flags, emblems, and insignia or political, professional, religious, education, or corporate organizations.

A steep-faced curb intended to prevent encroachments.

Unless defined as a Crawl Space as set forth hereinbelow, any space partly underground where the Finished Floor Elevation (FFE) is greater than thirty inches (30”). A Basement shall be counted as a Half Story.

A room or portion of a structure with a principal function of serving as sleeping quarters.

A type of paving stone generally cut in a truncated, pyramidal shape, laid with the base of the pyramid down.

A mound of soil, either natural or man-made, used as a view obstruction.

A road designed to accommodate the shared use of the roadway by bicycles and motor vehicles.

A lane at the edge of a roadway reserved and marked for the exclusive use of bicycles.

A pathway usually separated from the roadway, designed specifically to satisfy the physical requirements of bicycling.

A pathway designed to be used by bikers.

A structure utilized for advertising an establishment, an activity, a product, a service or entertainment, which is sold, produced, manufactured, available or furnished at a place other than on the property on which the sign is located.

The length of a street between two street intersections.

An outlet in a pipe through which water or sediment can be discharged.

The Board established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-69 and this chapter. The term "Board of Adjustment, as used in this chapter also means the Planning Board when it is acting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-60.

The licensed New Jersey Professional Engineer specifically retained by the Board of Adjustment (or assigned by the Municipal Engineer with the consent of the Board) to render engineering services and advice to the Board. In the absence of the specific appointment of the Borough of Adjustment Engineer, the Municipal Engineer may assume the duties of the office.

Any dwelling for hire in which more than two persons are housed or lodged, with or without meals. This definition notwithstanding, a certificate of occupancy is required for any dwelling for hire.

Any waterfront facility where docking accommodation and/or land-dry-storage accommodations for any watercraft, such as power boats, sailboats or row boats, are offered on a rental basis and where facilities for the building, rebuilding and general repair of boats and marine equipment are provided. A boatyard shall be deemed to include all auxiliary and accessory services as chandlery, gasoline sales and rental business activities related to the primary use.

An area within a property or site, generally adjacent to and parallel with the property line, either consisting of natural existing vegetation or created by the use of trees, shrubs, fences and/or berms, designed to continuously limit view of and/or sound from the site to adjacent sites or properties.

The central portion of any lot between required yards and/or setback lines.

A combination of materials to form a construction, having a roof and adapted to permanent, temporary, or continuous occupancy.

The total of areas determined from outside dimensions on a horizontal plane at ground level of principal and accessory buildings, exclusive of unroofed porches, terraces, stoops or steps having vertical faces, which at all points are less than three feet above the level of the ground. A pergola, awning, or similar structure having more than a minimal area and which has the effect of a roof structure shall be considered a roof for the purpose of calculating building area.

The area of a tract covered by buildings and roofed areas. Building coverage is expressed as a percentage of the total tract area.

The vertical distance measured to the highest point of the building from the Average Existing Grade, or from any proposed grade shown on a site plan, subdivision plan, or other plan approved by the appropriate Municipal Agency (Planning Board or the Board of Adjustment). The vertical distance shall be the average measured along the perimeter of the building, measured at a minimum of four corners of the structure.

The line beyond which a building shall not extend unless otherwise provided in this chapter.

A permit used for the alteration or erection of a building or structure in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Construction Code.

A structure in which is conducted the principal use of the site on which it is situated. In any district, any dwelling shall be deemed to be a principal building on the lot on which it is located.

The stockpiling or warehousing of materials, which may or may not be enclosed within a structure, including, but not limited to, sand, gravel, dirt, asphalt, lumber, pipes, plumbing supplies, metal, concrete and insulation.

A structure separating land and water areas, primarily designed to resist earth pressures.

A business establishment which does not offer a product or merchandise for sale to the public, but offers or provides a service, primarily administrative, personal, or clerical in nature. Business offices are all those offices which are not professional offices and include but are not limited to the following:

A cable television company as defined pursuant to N.J.S.A. 48.5A-3.

The diameter of a tree trunk measured in inches, six inches above ground level for trees up to four inches in diameter and measured 12 inches above ground level for trees over four inches in diameter.

Any licensed person or entity that grows, cultivates, or produces cannabis in this State, and sells, and may transport, this cannabis to other cannabis cultivators, or usable cannabis to cannabis manufacturers, cannabis wholesalers, or cannabis retailers, but not to consumers.

Any licensed person or entity providing courier services for consumer purchases that are fulfilled by a licensed cannabis retailer in order to make deliveries of the purchase items to a consumer, and which service would include the ability of a consumer to make a purchase directly through the cannabis delivery service which would be presented by the delivery service for fulfillment by a retailer and then delivered to a consumer.

Any licensed person or entity that transports cannabis in bulk intrastate from one licensed cannabis cultivator to another licensed cannabis cultivator, or transports cannabis items in bulk intrastate from any one class of licensed cannabis establishment to another class of licensed cannabis establishment and may engage in the temporary storage of cannabis or cannabis items as necessary to carry out transportation activities.

Any licensed person or entity that processes cannabis items in this State by purchasing or otherwise obtaining usable cannabis, manufacturing, preparing, and packaging cannabis items, and selling, and optionally transporting, these items to other cannabis manufacturers, cannabis wholesalers, or cannabis retailers, but not to consumers.

Any licensed person or entity that purchases or otherwise obtains usable cannabis from cannabis cultivators and cannabis items from cannabis manufacturers or cannabis wholesalers, and sells these to consumers from a retail store, and may use a cannabis delivery service or a certified cannabis handler for the off-premises delivery of cannabis items and related supplies to consumers.

Any licensed person or entity that purchases or otherwise obtains, stores, sells or otherwise transfers, and may transport, cannabis items for the purpose of resale or other transfer to either another cannabis wholesaler or to a cannabis retailer, but not to consumers.

A governmental acquisition of real property or major construction project.

A proposed schedule of all future projects listed in order of construction priority together with cost estimates and the anticipated means of financing each project.

A completed water supply and/or sewerage system put in place for future use (contingent upon expansion), rather than to meet immediate development needs.

A facility for the washing and cleaning of automobiles and other motor vehicles using production line methods with a conveyor, blower and other mechanical devices and/or providing space, material and equipment to individuals for self-service washing and cleaning of automobiles.

A covering or roof to allow the parking of automobiles underneath. With the exception of supports, the carport shall have no sides unless such sides are the exterior wall of an adjacent building.

The actual road surface area from curbline to curbline, which may include travel lanes, parking lanes, and deceleration and acceleration lanes. Where there are not curbs, the cartway is that portion between the edges of the paved, or hard surface, width.

Unless defined as a Crawl Space as set forth hereinbelow, any space partly underground where the Finished Floor Elevation (FFE) is thirty inches (30”) or less. A Cellar shall not be counted as a Story or Half Story.

The gap between the center line of roads adjoining a common road from opposite or same sides.

A certificate issued by the Administrative Officer after all required submissions have been made in proper form, certifying that an application for development is complete.

A document issued by the Zoning Officer for a nonconforming use or structure existing at the time of passage of the zoning ordinance or any amendment thereto which pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-68, may be continued upon the lot or in the building so occupied. Such certificate may be obtained at the owner's request upon any change of ownership for nonconforming use, structure or lot.

A certificate issued upon completion of construction and/or alteration of any building; or change in use of any building; or change in occupancy of a nonresidential building. This certificate shall acknowledge compliance with all requirements of this chapter, such adjustments thereto granted by the Board of Adjustment or Planning Board and/or all other applicable requirements.

A watercourse with a definite bed and banks which confined and conduct continuously or intermittently flowing water.

The straightening and deepening of channels and/or the surfacing thereof to permit water to move rapidly and/or directly.

A child care center as permitted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.6.

See "place of worship."

Systems, structures and physical improvements for the movement of people, goods, water, air, sewage or power by such means as streets, highway, railways, waterways, towers, airways, pipes and conduits, and the handling of people and goods by such means as terminals, stations, warehouses, and other storage buildings or transshipment points.

A building to house a club or social organization not conducted for profit and which is not an adjunct to or operated by or in connection with a public tavern, cafe or other public place.

A permit issued for specific development within the coastal area of New Jersey in accordance with N.J.S.A. 13:19 et seq. and in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

The coastal wetlands designated by the New Jersey Wetlands Act of 1970.

A roadway which channels traffic from local streets into the arterial road system.

The same as "parking area, public." Also see "garage, public" and "vertical parking garage."

A line within a tract or lot which designates the extent of a proposed development or improvements, separate developments within a single tract, or separate stages of development within the tract. Proposed improvements within a tract or site plan shall be shown for the entire tract, on both sides of any common development line.

A lateral serving more than one unit.

An open space area within or related to a site designated as a development, and designed and intended for the use or enjoyment of residents and owners of the development. Common open space may contain such complementary structures and improvements as are necessary and appropriate for the use or enjoyment of residents and owners of the development.

Any community residential facility housing up to 16 developmentally disabled persons which provides food, shelter, and personal guidance for developmentally disabled persons who require assistance, temporarily or permanently, in order to live independently in the community. Such residences shall not be considered health care facilities within the meaning of the Health Care Facilities Planning Act, N.J.S.A. 26:2H-1 et seq., and shall include, but not be limited to, group homes, halfway houses, supervised apartment living arrangements and hotels.

An application for development which complies in all respects with the appropriate submission requirements set forth in this chapter, including an application form completed as specified by this chapter and the rules and regulations of the Municipal Agency, and all accompanying documents required by ordinance for approval of the application for development, including where applicable, but not limited to, a site plan or subdivision plat; provided that the Municipal Agency may require such additional information not specified in this chapter, or any revisions in the accompanying documents, as area reasonably necessary to make an informed decision as to whether the requirements necessary for approval of the application for development have been met. The application shall not be deemed incomplete for lack of any such additional information or any revisions in the accompanying documents so required by the Municipal Agency. An application shall be certified as complete immediately upon the meeting of all requirements specified in this chapter and in the rules and regulations of the Municipal Agency, and shall be deemed complete as of the day it is so certified by the Administrative Officer for purposes of the commencement of the time period for action by the Municipal Agency.

A preliminary presentation and attendant documentation of a proposed subdivision or site plan of sufficient accuracy to be used for the purpose of discussion and classification.

A use permitted in a particular zoning district only upon a showing that such use in a specified location will comply with the conditions and standards for the location or operation or such use as contained in this chapter, and upon the issuance of an authorization thereof by the Municipal Agency.

An ownership arrangement, not a land use; therefore it is allowed in any zone and under the same restrictions as the residential land uses that it comprises. A condominium shall not negate lot nor other requirements intended to provide adequate light, air, and privacy. A condominium is a dwelling unit which has all of the following characteristic.

The officer in charge of granting building or construction permits in the Borough.

Development other than "planned development" as defined in this section.

A lot at the junction of and abutting two or more intersection streets where the interior angle of intersection does not exceed 135°.

A valve which is placed in a building's water or gas service pipe near its junction with the public water or gas main.

A facility for golf, tennis and related recreational uses which may include a club house, restaurant, and incidental lodging for members or guests.

A composite of the comprehensive plan or master plan for the physical development of Monmouth County with the accompanying maps, plats, charts, and descriptive and explanatory matter adopted by the County Planning Board pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:27-2 and N.J.S.A. 40:27-4.

The Planning Board of the County of Monmouth as defined in N.J.S.A. 40:27-6.1.

An unoccupied open space on the same lot with a building, which is bounded on three or more sides by building walls.

The same as "lot coverage."

A shallow unfinished space beneath the first floor, usually containing pipes, ducts, and other utilities, where the ceiling height (measured from the concrete or dirt floor to the bottom of the floor joists) is less than six (6) feet and the Finished Floor Elevation is thirty inches (30”) or less. A Crawl Space shall not be counted as a Story or Half Story.

A sediment-producing highly erodible or severely eroded area.

A local street with only one outlet and having the other end for the reversal of traffic movement.

A structure designed to convey a water course not incorporated in a closed drainage system under a road or pedestrian walk.

A vertical or sloping edge of a roadway. See also Belgian block curb," "barrier curb," "mountable curb."

The officially established grade of the curb in front of the midpoint of the front lot line.

Supportive or protective bedding materials placed underneath piping.

A licensed, organized and supervised daytime facility used for recreational purposes.

See "child care center."

Calendar day(s).

A piece of fabric which is ornamental in nature and has no advertising or business logo.

The partial or total razing, dismantling, or destruction, whether entirely or in significant part, of any building, structure, object, or site. "Demolition" includes the removal of a building, structure or object from its site or the removal or destruction of the facade or surface.

The permitted number of dwelling units per gross area of land to be developed.

The relative size or magnitude of a major flood of reasonable expectancy, which reflects both flood experience and flood potential and is the basis of the delineation of the floodway, the flood hazard area, and the water surface elevations.

Guidelines that provide a general framework for sound planning.

Standards that set forth specific improvement requirements.

A man-made or natural water collector facility designed to collect surface and subsurface water in order to impede its flow and to release the same gradually at a rate not greater than that prior to the development of the property, into natural or man-made outlets.

The legal or beneficial owner or owners of a lot or of any land proposed to be included in a proposed development including the holder of an option or contract or purchase, or other person having an enforceable proprietary interest in such land.

The division of a parcel of land into two or more parcels, the construction, reconstruction, conversion, structural alteration, relocation or enlargement of any building or other structure, or of any mining excavation or landfill, and any use of change in the use of any building or other structure, or land or extension or use of land, for which permission may be required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. and this chapter.

A document signed by the Zoning Officer (1) which is required by ordinance as a condition precedent to the commencement of a use or the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion or installation of a structure or building; and (2) which acknowledges that such use, structure or building complies with the provisions of this chapter or variance therefrom duly authorized by a Municipal Agency.

A zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, site plan ordinance, official map ordinance, or other Borough regulation of the use and development of land, or amendment thereto adopted and filed pursuant to the Municipal Land Use Law.

This chapter, official map ordinance, or other municipal regulation of the use and development of land, or amendment thereto adopted and filed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.

Experiencing a disability which originates before 18 years of age, which has continued or is expected to continue indefinitely, which constitutes a substantial handicap, and which is attributable to mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, or other conditions found by the Commissioner of Human Services to give rise to an extended need for similar services.

A sign providing no advertising of any kind, which provides direction or instruction to guide persons to facilities intended to serve the public, including but not specifically limited to those signs identifying rest rooms, public walkways, parking areas, and other similar facilities.

Any part of the territory of the Borough which is designated as a zone on the official zoning map (on file in the Borough Clerk's office) and to which certain uniform regulations and requirements of this chapter apply.

The removal of surface water or groundwater from land by drains, grading or other means and includes control of runoff during and after construction or development to minimize erosion and sedimentation, to assure the adequacy of existing and proposed culverts and bridges, to induce water recharge into the ground where practical, to lessen nonpoint pollution to maintain the integrity of stream channels for their biological functions as well as for drainage and the means necessary for water supply preservation or prevention of alleviation of flooding.

Any component of the drainage system.

The lands required for the installation of stormwater sewers or drainage ditches, or required along a natural stream or watercourse for preserving the channel and providing for the flow of water therein to safeguard the public against flood damage in accordance with N.J.S.A. 58:1-1 et seq., State Water Policy Commission.

The system through which water flow from the land, including all watercourses, water bodies and wetlands.

An establishment or business essentially designed so that food is both served to and consumed by patrons while they are parked in vehicles on the premises (regardless of whether or not seating may also be provided at the premises).

A Drive-Through Window is a window or portal through which patrons may pick up food or beverage orders from an establishment without exiting their vehicle.

A paved or unpaved area used for ingress or egress of vehicles, and allowing access from a street to a building or other structure or facility.

A manhole provided for inspection and maintenance of sewers where an incoming sewer is considerably higher than the outgoing.

A vertical pipe used to convey sewage from a higher to a lower elevation.

See "capped system."

Any building or portion thereof designed or used exclusively for one or more dwelling units.

A building or part thereof having cooking, sleeping, and sanitary facilities designed for, or occupied by one family, and which is entirely separated from any other dwelling unit in the building by vertical walls, or horizontal floors, unpierced, except for access to the outside or a common cellar.

A building designed for, or containing three or more dwelling units, which are entirely separated from each other by vertical walls or horizontal floors, unpierced, except for access to outside or a common cellar.

A detached building designed for or containing one dwelling unit.

A detached building designed for, or containing two dwelling units, which are entirely separated from each other by vertical walls, unpierced, except for access to the outside or a common cellar.

A right-of-way granted, but not dedicated, for limited use of private land for a public or quasi-public purpose and within which the owner of the property shall not erect any permanent structures.

The lower border of a roof that joins or overhangs the wall.

Public, parochial or private elementary or secondary schools, duly licensed by the State of New Jersey, attendance at which is sufficient compliance with the compulsory education requirements of the State. Summer day camps shall not be considered as educational uses or accessories to such uses. Duly accredited colleges and universities shall also be considered educational uses.

The giving of money and/or services to a charitable or philanthropic organization.

The municipal Environmental Commission, a municipal advisory body, created pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 et seq.

Features, natural resources, or land characteristics that are sensitive to improvements and may require conservation measures or the application of creative development techniques to prevent degradation of the environment, or may require degradation of the environment, or may require limited development, or in certain instances may preclude development.

For the purposes of this chapter, a compilation of studies, reports, documents and finding of fact prepared by an applicant as part of and for a development application. An environmental impact statement meeting the requirements of the N.J.S.A. 13:10-1 et seq., Coastal Area Facility Review Act, and specifically outlined in Section 7 of the rules and regulations promulgated in compliance with the Act will be accepted in lieu of the EIR.

The detachment and movement of soil or rock fragments by water, wind, ice, and/or gravity.

A plan which fully indicates necessary land treatment measures, including a schedule of the timing for their installation, which will effectively minimize soil erosion and sedimentation. Such measures shall be equivalent to or exceed standards adopted by the New Jersey State Soil Conservation Committee and administered by the Freehold Soil Conservation District in conformance with N.J.S.A. 40:55-120.

A deed, bond, money or a piece of property delivered to a third person to be delivered by him to the grantee only upon fulfillment of a condition.

Underground gas, electrical, telephone, telegraph, steam or water transmission or distribution systems, including mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits, cables; and including normal above ground appurtenances such as fire alarm boxes, police call boxes, light standards, poles, traffic signals, and hydrants, and other similar equipment and accessories in connection therewith, reasonably necessary for the furnishing of adequate service by public utilities or municipal or other governmental agencies or for the public health or safety or general welfare. "Essential services" shall not be deemed to include wireless telecommunications towers and antennas.

Any act by which soil or rock is cut into, dug, quarried, uncovered, removed, displaced or relocated.

The excavation, removal, replacement, repair, construction, or other disturbance of any portion of the public improvement within a public street or drainage right-of-way. These public improvements include, but are not limited to curb, sidewalk, driveway, and driveway aprons, drainage structures and conduits, pavements, base courses, gutters, retaining walls, channels, headwalls, railings, guard rails, or any other public improvement existing within the public right-of-way. For the purposes of this chapter, that work which is being performed outside of the public right-of-way, but which required the storage of materials or the operation of equipment within the public right-of-way, in such a manner as may cause damage, will also be deemed excavation work. "Excavation work" shall also include the construction, addition, installation, or other provision of the whole or portions of the improvements within a public street, drainage right-of-way or other public way or public grounds by persons other than those exempted from the provisions of this chapter including privately sponsored construction of curbing, sidewalks, pavement extensions, aprons, drainage or any other portions of the public improvements.

That site plan and/or subdivision approval shall not be required prior to issuance of a development permit for the following:

A permanent sign displayed in the Borough on the effective date of this chapter.

One or more persons living together as a single entity or nonprofit housekeeping unit, as distinguished from individuals or groups occupying a hotel, club, fraternity or sorority house. The family shall be deemed to include necessary servants when servants share the common housekeeping facilities and services.

Any private residence approved by the Division of Youth and Family Services or an organization with which the Division contracts for family day care in which child care services are regularly provided to no less than three and not more than five children for no less than 15 hours per week. A child being cared for under the following circumstances is not included in the total number of children receiving child care services:

Any parcel of land, which is used for gain in the raising of agricultural products, livestock or dairy products.

Any building used for the housing of agricultural equipment, produce, livestock, or poultry or for the incidental or customary processing of farm products, and provided that such building is located on, operated in conjunction with and necessary to the operation of a farm as defined by this chapter.

An establishment or business, which is essentially designed to quickly prepare, package, and dispense to customers for quick or ready consumption, a limited, uniform, or standardized variety of food and beverage products, and where the menu and/or practices of such an establishment or business are generally prescribed by contractual, franchise, or other such agreements, to facilitate rapid service and turnover of customers. Such establishments or businesses may or may not have tables, and the food and beverage products may be sold for consumption inside the building and/or on or off the premises.

A structure constructed of wood, masonry, stone, wire, metal or any other manufactured material or combination of materials serving as an enclosure, barrier, or boundary.

A document signed by the Code Enforcement Officer (1) which is required by ordinance as a condition precedent to the construction, reconstruction, alteration, or installation of a fence; and (2) which acknowledges that the fence complies with the provisions of the Borough zoning ordinance or variance, therefrom duly authorized pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-60 or N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70.

The vertical upright of a fence which provides support and the point of attachment for the rails.

A fence in which 1/2 of the area, between grade level and the top cross member (wire, wood, or other material), is open.

The official action of the Planning Board taken on a preliminary approved major subdivision or site plan after all conditions, engineering plans and other requirements have been completed or fulfilled and the required improvements have been installed or guarantees property posted for their completion, or approval conditioned upon the posting of such guarantees.

The measure of height from Average Existing Grade to the surface of the finished floor immediately constructed on the foundation wall or the slab-on-grade. The FFE shall be shown on all Site or Plot Plans submitted to the Borough’s Zoning and/or Construction Departments and, to further establish a point of reference, the Site or Plot Plans shall include the Curb Level elevation. The FFE shall be provided for all new construction and for any renovation or addition that modifies an existing FFE and shall not exceed thirty (30”) inches above Average Existing Grade.

The final map of all or a portion of the site plan or subdivision which is presented to the Planning Board for final approval in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and which is approved shall be filed with the proper County office.

A roof having a continuous horizontal surface with a minimal pitch and arranged to be essentially parallel to the floor plane.

A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from:

The relatively flat area adjoining any natural or man-made stream, pond, lake, river, or any other body or water which is subject to a 100-year flood.

Permission of the Borough to build in accordance with municipal floodplain regulations.

The channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than 0.2 foot.

A story of a building.

The sum of the gross horizontal area of all Stories of a Structure as measured from (i) the exterior face of exterior building walls (and also including in the Floor Area calculation, stairwell openings and vaulted ceilings); (ii) the centerline of a common wall separating two buildings, or (iii) where the roof connects to the structure where there are no walls, measured to where there is a minimum height of thirty (30") inches measured from the floor to the bottom of the roof rafters. In residential buildings, Floor Area shall exclude:

The Floor Area compared to the total land area of the lot, expressed as a percentage.

The sum of the gross horizontal areas of the floor or several floors of a commercial building which are used for display of merchandise to the general public and including any areas occupied by counters, showcases, or display racks, and any aisles, entranceways, arcades, or other such public areas.

The cleaning out of debris and sediment from pipes by force of moving liquid, usually water.

A sign not attached to any building but standing on the ground. Such signs are usually, but not necessarily, supported from the ground by one or more poles or posts on similar uprights with or without braces.

The area of the face of a building that is located on the front, as established by street side of the building, is inclusive of all windows and doors, but exclusive of the roof.

A funeral home or mortuary operated by a licensed mortician in accordance with N.J.S.A. 27:23-1 et seq. A funeral home or mortuary shall not be considered a professional office.

A double sloping roof that forms a gable at each end.

A detached accessory building or portion of a main building for the parking or temporary storage of automobiles of the occupants of the main building to which the garage is accessory.

An enclosed building used as an accessory to the main building which provides for the storage of motor vehicles and in which no occupation, business, or service for profit is carried on.

A building or part thereof, other than a private garage, used for the storage, care or repair of motor vehicles for profit, including any sale of motor accessories, or where any such vehicles are kept for hire. The rental of storage space for more than two motor vehicles not owned by occupants of the premises shall be deemed a public garage.

The same as "motor vehicle service station."

Any substance which results from the directed alteration of genetic material through intervention in genetic processing including techniques whereby recombinant DNA is produced and made to function as an organism.

An area of 50 or more contiguous acres containing a full size professional golf course, at least nine holes in length, together with the necessary and usual accessory uses and structures such as, but not limited to: club house facilities, dining and refreshment facilities, swimming pools, tennis courts, and the like, provided that the operation of such facilities incidental and subordinated to the operation of a golf course.

The Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Fair Haven.

The Average of Existing Grade of a lot as determined prior to any demolition or construction or change in grade based on a survey or plot plan that shows existing spot elevations and/or topography on the lot as taken from a minimum of four (4) corners of the existing principal structure and any accessory structure, or from the locations of the proposed structures, if different.

The existing undisturbed elevation of land, ground, and topography preexisting or existing on a lot, parcel or tract of land at the time of the adoption of this chapter. Should topography of the lot vary, multiple spot elevations should be included on the survey or plot plan to more accurately reflect Existing Grade on the lot.

The completed surface of lawns, walks and roads brought to grade(s) as shown on official plans or designs relating thereto or as existing if no plans or designs have been approved. This is to be provided on a Final-As-Built Survey following the new development of a property, installation of a pool or other major site development involving any changes in grade.

Low-growing plants or sod that in time form a dense mat covering the area in which they are planted preventing soil from being blown or washed away and the growth of unwanted plants.

Any sign supported by either uprights affixed to the ground or supported by a base affixed to the ground.

A shallow channel usually set along a curb or the pavement edge of a road for purposes of catching and carrying off runoff water.

Includes, but is not limited to, inorganic mineral acids of sulfur, fluorine, chloride, nitrogen, chromium, phosphorus, selenium and arsenic and their common salts; lead, nickel, and mercury and their inorganic salts or metallo-organic derivatives; coal tar acids, such as phenols and cresols, and their salts; petroleum products; and radioactive materials.

The facility or institution, whether public or private, engaged principally in providing services for health maintenance organizations, diagnosis, or treatment of human disease, pain, injury, deformity, or physical condition, including, but not limited to, a general hospital, special hospital, mental hospital, public health center, diagnostic center, treatment center, rehabilitation center, extended care facility, skilled nursing home, nursing home, intermediate bioanalytical laboratory (except as specifically excluded hereunder), or central services facility serving one or more such institutions but excluding institutions that provide healing solely by prayer and excluding such bioanalytical laboratories as are independently owned and operated, and are not owned, operated, managed, or controlled, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by any one or more health care facilities, and the predominant source of business of which is not by contract with health care facilities within the State of New Jersey and which solicit or accept specimens and operate predominantly in interstate commerce.

For the purposes of this chapter a line showing the upper inland wetlands boundary (a biological "high water line") on a series of maps prepared by the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection in accordance with the provisions of The Wetlands Act, N.J.S.A. 13:9A-1 et seq., the line being established from photographs and each of these maps being on file in the office of the County Clerk, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

See "home occupation."

Any use customarily conducted for profit entirely within a dwelling and carried on by the inhabitants thereof, which use is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling for dwelling purposes, and does not change the character thereof, provided that no article is sold or offered for sale except such as may be produced by members of the immediate family residing in the dwelling; and provided, further, that no machinery or equipment used which will cause electrical or other interference with radio and television reception in adjacent residences, or cause offensive noise or vibration. Such activities as automotive repair or body work, clinics, hospitals, barber shops, beauty parlors, tea rooms, tourist homes, animal hospitals, nursery schools, and music or dancing schools other than for individual instruction shall not be deemed home occupations under the terms of this chapter.

A building or series of buildings, primarily for treatment of patients to be housed on the premises, and providing health, medical and surgical care for sick or injured human beings, including as an integral part of the building, such related facilities as laboratories, out-patient departments, clinics, training facilities, central service facilities and staff offices. The definition of "hospital" shall not include nursing homes, medical care centers and the like.

The person or persons occupying a dwelling unit.

The properties, distribution, and circulation of water.

The Illuminating Engineering Society.

A sign in which an artificial source of light is used in connection with the display of such sign.

A surface that has been compacted or covered with a layer of material so that it is highly resistant to infiltration of water.

A body of water, such as a pond, confined by a dam, dike, floodgate or other barrier.

An area for the temporary location of motor vehicles which has been modified from its natural condition by excavation, fill or structures.

A street curbed and paved in accordance with the standards set forth in this chapter for new streets or, alternately, a street which has been improved to the standards specified by the Borough Engineer.

Any man-made, immovable item which becomes part of, placed upon, or is affixed to, real estate.

A septic tank, seepage tile sewage disposal system, or any other approved sewage treatment device serving a single unit.

(1) In a criminal or quasi-criminal proceeding, any citizen of the State of New Jersey; and (2) in the case of a civil proceeding in any court or in an administrative proceeding before a Municipal Agency, any person, whether residing within or without the municipality, whose rights to use, acquire, or enjoy property is or may be affected by any action taken under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. or under any other law of this State or of the United States have been denied, violated or infringed by an action or failure to act under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. or this chapter.

A lot bounded by a street on one side only.

A street or road that is developed wholly within a parcel under one ownership and meeting all municipal standards.

A street used for internal vehicular circulation within a tract or development. Major internal streets are those internal streets which have an entrance and/or exit on the access street or right-of-way frontage of the tract. Internal streets may be private and not dedicated or deeded to the public, subject to approval by the Planning Board and by the Municipal Engineer.

A raised area, usually curbed, placed on guide traffic, separate lanes, or used for landscaping, signing, or lighting.

The Institute of Transportation Engineers.

A projection of stone, brick, wood or other material, but generally formed of piles, serving as a protection against the encroachment or assault of the waves and currents.

The use of any area and/or structure keeping or abandonment of junk, including scrap metal, glass, paper, cordage, or other scrap material, or for the dismantling, demolition or abandonment of structures, automobiles or other vehicles, equipment and machinery, or paths thereof, provided, however, that this definition shall not be deemed to include any of the foregoing uses which are accessory and incidental to any agricultural use permitted in any zone. The term "junk yard" as herein defined includes automobile salvage or wrecking yards.

Natural or man-made bodies of water which normally contain or retain water for extended periods. Ponds are bodies of water with a surface area, measured under ten-year storm conditions, of two acres or less. Lakes are bodies of water with a surface greater than two acres, measured under ten-year storm conditions. The shoreline of a lake or pond is measured at the perimeter of the surface of water under ten-year storm conditions, as certified by the applicant's licensed land surveyor, and approved by the Municipal Engineer.

Any real property including improvements and fixtures on, above or below the surface.

Any activity involving the clearing, grading, transporting, filling of land, and any other activity which causes land to be exposed to the danger of erosion.

The orderly, planned arrangement of shrubs, ground cover, flowers, trees and other plant material, including incidental use of berms and decorative mulches, gravel and similar materials to produce an aesthetically pleasing appearance, to satisfy ground stabilization requirements, and/or providing a visual screen, all arranged and implemented in accordance with good landscaping and horticultural practices.

Pipes conducting sewage from individual buildings to larger pipes called trunk or interceptor sewers that usually are located in street rights-of-way.

An off-street space or berth on the same lot with a building, or contiguous to a group of buildings, for the temporary parking of a commercial vehicle while loading or unloading merchandise or materials. Such space shall have clear means of ingress and egress to a public street at all times.

Any street other than a collector street.

Any sewerage authority created pursuant to the Sewerage Authorities Law, N.J.S.A. 40:14A-1 et seq.; any utilities authority created pursuant to the Municipal and County Utilities Authority Law, N.J.S.A. 40:14B-1 et seq.; or any utility, authority, commission, special district, or other corporate entity not regulated by the Board of Regulatory Commissioners, under Title 48 of the Revised Statutes that provides gas, electricity, heat, power, water, or sewer service to a municipality or the residents thereof.

A designated parcel, tract or area of land established by a plat or otherwise as permitted by law and to be used, developed or built upon as a unit.

The acreage and/or square footage of a lot contained within the lot lines of the property. Any portion of a lot included in a street right-of-way shall not be included in calculating lot area. Portions of lots encumbered by easements shall be included in calculating lot area.

The area of a lot covered by buildings and structures and accessory buildings or structures and expressed as a percentage of the total lot area. For the purpose of these regulations, total lot coverage shall include all other impervious surfaces and all parking areas and automobile access driveways and internal roadways, whether covered by an impervious or pervious material.

The shortest distance between the front lot line and a line parallel to the front lot line through the midpoint of the rear lot line, provided that, in triangular lots having no rear lot line, the distance shall be measured to the midpoint of a line parallel to the front lot line which shall not be less than 10 feet in length measured between its intersections with the side lot lines.

The distance measured on a horizontal plane between the side lot lines measured along the street right-of-way line. The minimum lot frontage shall not be less than the required lot frontage except that on curved alignments with an outside radius of less than 500 feet, the minimum distance between the side lot lines measured at the street line shall not be less than 75% of the required minimum lot frontage, except that no lot shall have a frontage of less than 50 feet. Where the lot frontage is so permitted to be reduced, the lot width at the building setback line shall not be less than the required minimum frontage of the zone district. For the purpose of this chapter, only continuous uninterrupted lot lines shall be accepted as meeting the frontage requirements.

Any line designating the extent or boundary of a lot which shall further be defined as follows:

The distance between the property side lines measured along the front yard setback line. Unless otherwise specified lot width shall equal minimum lot frontage.

Any lot at the junction of and fronting on two or more intersecting streets.

A lot other than a corner lot.

A dwelling unit restricted to occupancy by a lower income household and approved as a conditional use pursuant to this chapter.

A household whose income is within the current moderate- or low-income limits for the Borough's housing region as established by the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing.

The lowest level (including basement, crawl space and garage) of the lowest enclosed area.

Any security that is acceptable to the Governing Body to assure the maintenance of approved installations by developers.

Any security which may be accepted by the Borough for the maintenance of any improvements required by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. and this chapter, including but not limited to surety bonds, letters of credit, under the circumstances specified in N.J.S.A. 40:55d-53.5, and cash.

Any site plan not classified as a minor site plan or exempt site development.

Any subdivision not classified as a minor subdivision.

An inspection chamber whose dimensions allow easy entry and exit and working room for a person inside.

A method for calculating the hydraulic capacity of a conduit to convey water.

A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities.

The treatment or processing of raw products, and the production of articles or finished products from raw or prepared materials by giving them new forms or qualities.

Any waterfront facility wherein berthing spaces for any and all watercraft or boats are provided. A marina shall be deemed to include, in addition, automobile parking facilities; sanitary facilities; motor fuel sales; boat sales, repairs, maintenance and service, excluding, however, facilities for the construction of new boats.

Any facilities or activity associated with fishing or boating, either for sport or for commercial gain.

Any establishment devoted to the providing of massage services to persons not in connection with any medical, osteopathic, chiropractic, prescribed therapeutic or athletic or calisthenic activities.

A composite of one or more written or graphic proposals for the development of the municipality as set forth in and adopted by the Planning Board pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-28.

The Mayor of Fair Haven.

That portion of a divided highway separating the traveled ways of traffic proceeding in opposite directions.

A person afflicted with mental disease to such an extent that a person so afflicted requires care and treatment for his own welfare, or the welfare of others, or of the community, but shall not include a person who has been committed after having been found not guilty of a criminal charge or unfit to be tried on a criminal charge by reason of insanity.

A development plan for one or more lots which is (are) subject to development which:

A subdivision of land for the creation of not more than two lots plus the remainder of the original lot provided such subdivision does not involve, (1) a planned development, (2) any new street, or (3) the extension of any off-tract improvement, the cost of which is to be prorated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-42 and provided that the Municipal Agency or the Subdivision Committee of the Planning Board finds that all the following conditions have been met:

Two or more different uses, one of which is residential.

The same as "mixed use."

Municipal Land Use Law.

See "manufactured home."

A building or portion of a building or land, or portion thereof, which is not primarily devoted to the retail sale of gasoline of new or used automobiles or trucks, in which the overhauling or replacement of automobiles, automobile parts, or any portion thereof, is conducted as a business for profit.

Any area of land, including structures thereon, which is used for the retail sale of gasoline or any other motor vehicle fuel and oil and other lubricating substances, including any sale of motor vehicle accessories and which may include facilities for lubricating, washing or servicing of motor vehicles, except that auto body work of any nature and retail sales unrelated to motor vehicle use shall be prohibited.

A layer of wood chips, dry leaves, straw, hay, plastic, or other materials placed on the surface of the soil around plants to retain moisture, prevent weeds from growing, hold the soil in place, and aid plant growth.

Any building containing two or more dwelling units, including townhouses within a lot. Dwelling units within multi-family buildings are classified as multi-family dwellings.

The Planning Board or Board of Adjustment when acting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. and this chapter.

N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.

A person who is domiciled in the municipality.

Structures for which the start of construction commenced on or after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.

A lot, the area, dimension or location of which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision or amendment of the ordinance codified in this chapter, but which fails to conform to requirements of the zoning district in which it is located by reason of such adoption, revision or amendment.

A sign that does not comply with the provisions of this chapter and would have been in existence before the adoption of this chapter.

A structure the size, dimension or location of which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision or amendment of a zoning ordinance, but which fails to conform to the requirements of the zoning district in which it is located by reasons of such adoption, revision, or amendment.

A use or activity which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision, or amendment of the ordinance codified in this chapter, but which fails to conform to the requirements of the zoning district in which it is located by reason of such adoption, revision or amendment.

All lots and structures thereon within any historic districts which are not designated historic sites.

Pollution from any source other than from any discernible, confined, and discrete conveyances, and shall include, but not be limited to, pollutants from agriculture.

A school designed to provide daytime care or three or more children from two to six years of age inclusive, and operated on a regular basis.

The specific purpose for which land or a building is used, designed or maintained.

The same as "certificate of occupancy."

Located outside the lot lines of the lot in question, but within the property limits (of which the lot is a part) which is the subject of a development application. Off-site areas shall include any contiguous portion of a street or right-of-way.

A temporary storage area for a motor vehicle that is directly accessible to an access aisle, and that is not located on a dedicated street right-of-way.

Not located on the property which is the subject of a development application nor on a contiguous portion of a street or right-of-way.

The map, with changes and additions thereto, adopted and established, from time to time, by resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Monmouth County pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:27-5.

A map adopted by ordinance by the Governing Body pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-32 et seq.

Located on the lot in question.

A temporary storage area for a motor vehicle which is located on a dedicated street right-of-way.

Located on the property which is the subject of a development application or on a contiguous portion of a street or right-of-way.

A porch or steps with a fixed roof no larger than six feet wide by four feet deep and with no side walls other than the wall of the structure to which it is attached.

Any parcel or area of land or water essentially unimproved and set aside, dedicated, designated or reserved for public or private use or enjoyment or for the use and enjoyment of owners and occupants of land adjoining or neighboring such open space; provided that such areas may be improved with only those buildings, structures, streets and other improvements that are designed to be incidental to the natural openness of the land.

Any individual, family group, firm, association, syndicate, copartnership or corporation having sufficient proprietary interest in land which is the subject of a development proposal.

An open area used for the open storage of motor vehicles and includes any driveways and access drives, as well as accessory incidental structures or improvements such as curbing, drainage, lighting, and signing.

An area, other than a street, intended for the same use as a private garage, is accessory to a residential or nonresidential building or use and not used by the general public.

A paved open area, other than a street or other public way, used for the parking of motor vehicles and available to the public, whether for a fee, free, or as an accommodation of clients or customers.

The same as "garage, public."

An off-street space provided for the parking of a motor vehicle exclusive of driveways or access drives, either within a structure or garage or in the open or as may be otherwise defined in this chapter.

For purposes of notice any applicant for development, the owners of the subject property and all owners of property and government agencies entitled to notice under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-12.

An area of land not used for receiving and storing material where the grounds have been surfaced with construction material such as brick, stone, cement or lumber, which does not project above grade level and which is entirely uncovered by a roof or any superstructure.

See "cartway."

Any establishment showing to patrons in private or semi-private viewing areas the live or photographic or magnetically recorded depictions of persons engaged in the presentation and exploitation of illicit sex, lust, passion, depravity, violence, brutality, nudity, immorality and other obscene subjects.

Any security, which may be accepted by the municipality, including but not limited to surety bond, letters of credit under the circumstances specified in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53.5 and cash.

An act by which skills of one person are utilized for the benefit of another, provided no function involves manufacture, cleaning, repair, storage or distribution of products or goods except for cleaning and repairing of clothing and similar personal accessories.

Any material that permits full or partial absorption of stormwater into previously unimproved land.

Any substance or mixture of substance labeled, designed, or intended for use in preventing, destroying, repelling, sterilizing or mitigating any insects, rodents, nematodes, predatory animals, fungi, weeds and other forms of plant or animal life or viruses, except viruses on or in living man or other animals. The term "pesticide" shall also include any substance or mixture of substances labeled, designed or intended for use as a defoliant, desiccant, or plant regulator.

Oil or petroleum of any kind and in any form including crude oils and derivatives of crude oils, whether along, as sludge, oil refuse or oil mixed with other wastes.

A building or group of buildings, congregations, public worship including cathedrals, chapels, churches, meeting houses, mosques, synagogues, temples, and similarly used buildings, as well as accessory uses such as Sunday schools, social halls, parish houses, and similar type buildings.

Planned unit development, planned residential development, residential cluster, planned commercial development or planned industrial development.

The municipal Planning Board established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-23. The term "Planning Board" as used in this chapter also means the Board of Adjustment when it is acting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-76.

The licensed New Jersey professional engineer specifically retained by the Planning Board or assigned by the Municipal Engineer (with the consent of the Board) to render engineering services and advice to the Board. In the absence of the specific appointment of a Planning Board Engineer, the Municipal Engineer may assume the duties of the office.

A map or maps of subdivision or site plan.

The map or maps of all or a portion of the development prepared and submitted to the approving authority for final approval. "Final plat" shall also include and be synonymous with the term final site plan.

The plan prepared and submitted to the approving authority as a part of the application for preliminary approval. "Preliminary plat" shall also include and be synonymous with the term preliminary site plan.

A sign which can be carried or moved about.

The conferral of certain rights pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-46, -48, and -49 prior to final approval after specific elements of a development plan have been agreed upon by the Planning Board and the applicant.

Architectural drawings prepared during early and introductory stages of the design of a project illustrating in a schematic form, its scopes, scale, relationship to its site and immediate environs and exterior colors and finishes.

A lot or tract or land or any combination thereof held under a single ownership or control.

The primary or principal purpose for which a building, structure or lot is issued.

The office of a member of a recognized profession, such as, but not necessarily limited to, the office of physicians, dentists, architects, professional engineers, and lawyers.

That use which is not specifically allowed or permitted in a particular zone and for which the granting of a variance of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70D would be necessary, in order to provide that use in that particular zone.

A sign which is attached to the building wall at a right angle.

(1) Public parks, playgrounds, trails, paths and other recreational areas; (2) other public open spaces; (3) scenic and historic sites; and (4) sites for schools and other public buildings and structures.

A master plan, capital improvement program or other proposal for land development adopted by the appropriate public body, or any amendment thereto.

The land reserved or dedicated for the installation of stormwater sewers or drainage ditches, or required along a natural stream or watercourse for preserving the biological as well as drainage function of the channel and providing for the flow of water to safeguard the public against flood damage, sedimentation, and erosion and to assure the adequacy of existing and proposed culverts and bridges, to induce water recharge into the ground where practical, and to lessen non-point pollution.

An open space area conveyed or otherwise dedicated to the Borough, a Municipal Agency, Board of Education, Federal, State, or County agency, or other public body for recreational or conversational uses.

Any public utility regulated by the Board of Regulatory Commissioners and defined pursuant to N.J.S.A. 48:2-13.

The majority of the full authorized membership of a Municipal Agency.

Any natural or artificially produced substance or combination of substances which emits radiation spontaneously.

A method of runoff calculation.

The replenishment of underground water reserves.

Facilities and open space areas set aside, designed and/or improved, and used for recreation purposes, and may include, but shall not be limited to, playfields, golf courses, playgrounds, swimming pools, tennis courts, and other court games, tot lots, parks, picnic areas, nature preserves, boating and fishing areas and facilities.

A vehicular type unit primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use, which either has its own motive power or is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. The basic entities are travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper, and motor home.

The number of dwelling units per gross acre of residential land including areas used for streets, easements and/or open space portions of a development.

An establishment or business where food and/or beverages are prepared and served or dispensed to patrons and consumed at the establishment and/or taken out and/or delivered for off-premises consumption; but expressly excluding from this definition, however, the following: (a) Fast-Food Restaurants, which is a separately defined use; and (b) Drive-In Restaurants, which is a separately defined use. Further, no Restaurant may contain a Drive-Through Window.

see, DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT

see, FAST-FOOD RESTAURANT

(1) The further division or relocation of lot lines of any lot or lots within a subdivision previously made and approved or recorded according to law; or (2) the alteration of any streets within any subdivision previously made and approved or recorded according to law, but does not include conveyances so as to combine existing lots by deed or by other instrument.

A structure more than 18 inches high erected between lands of different elevation to protect structures and/or to prevent the washing down or erosion of earth from the upper slope level.

A pond, pool or basin used for the permanent storage of water runoff.

A fencing of stone, concrete, etc., built to protect a scarp, embankment, or shore structure against erosion by wave action or current.

A strip of land occupied or intended to be occupied by a street, crosswalk, railroad, road, electric transmission line, gas pipeline, water main, sanitary or storm sewer main, shade trees, or for another special use.

The same as "boarding- or lodging house."

Naturally occurring or man-made accumulations of sand in ridges or mounds landward of the beach.

A parabolic reflector antenna which is designed for the purpose of receiving signals from and/or transmitting signals to a transmitter relay located in planetary orbit.

The same as educational use.

A structure or planting consisting of fencing, berms, and/or evergreen trees or shrubs providing a continuous view obstruction within a site or property.

Soil Conservation Service.

A wall or embankment to resist encroachment of the sea.

The same as "accessory use."

Solid material, both mineral and organic, that is in suspension, is being transported or has been moved from its site or origin by air, water or gravity as a product of erosion.

A barrier or dam built at suitable locations to retain rock, sand, gravel, silt or other materials.

The transport and depositing of solid material by water.

An underground system with a septic tank used for the decomposition of domestic wastes.

A watertight receptacle that receives the discharge of sewage.

The horizontal distance between a building or structure and any front, side or real lot line, measured perpendicular to such lot lines at the point where the building is closest to such lot lines.

The minimum required front yard setback for a residential property, which shall be established as the greater of the following:

The line beyond which a building shall not extend unless otherwise provided in this chapter.

Any pipe conduit used to collect and carry away sewage or stormwater runoff from the generating source to treatment plants or receiving streams.

A tree in a public place, street, special easement, or right-of-way adjoining a street.

See "lot shape requirement."

An integrated development of such uses as retail stores and shops, personal service establishments, professional and business offices, banks, post offices, restaurants, and auditoriums, houses in an enclosed building or buildings, utilizing such common facilities as customer parking, pedestrian walkways, truck loading and unloading space, utilities and sanitary facilities and having a minimum total floor area of 20,000 square feet.

The graded part of the right-of-way that lies between the edge of the main pavement (main traveled way) and the curbline.

A paved path provided for pedestrian use and usually located at the side of a road within the right-of-way.

The triangular area intended to remain free of visual obstructions to prevent potential traffic hazards formed by two intersecting street lines or the projection of such lines which border a corner property, and by a line connecting a point on each such line located a designated distance from the intersection of the street lines.

That are defined by the outside edge of the frame surrounding the sign or by the edge of the sign if no frame exists, where no frame or edge exists, the area shall be defined by a projected enclosed four sides (straight lines) geometric shape that most clearly outlines the signs.

An identification, description, illustration, or device illuminated or nonilluminated which is visible to the general public and directs attention to a product, service place, activity, person, institution, business or solicitation, including any permanently installed or situated merchandise; or any emblem, painting flag, streamer, banner, pennant, or placard design to advertise, identify, or convey information.

Any plot, parcel or parcels of land.

A development plan of one or more lots on which is shown (1) the existing and proposed conditions of the lot, including but not necessarily limited to topography, vegetation, drainage, floodplains, marshes, and waterways, (2) the location of all existing and proposed buildings, drives, parking spaces, walkways, means of ingress and egress, drainage facilities, utility services, landscaping, structures and signs, lighting, screening devices, and (3) any other information that may be reasonably required in order to make an informed determination pursuant to the provisions of this chapter requiring review and approval of site plans by the Planning Board adopted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-37 et seq.

See "concept plan."

All unconsolidated mineral and organic material of any origin and overlies bedrock and which can be readily excavated.

A mixture of Portland cement and locally available soil. It serves as a soil stabilizer.

The Freehold Soil Conservation District, a governmental subdivision of the State which was organized in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 4:24-2 et seq.

Garbage, sludge, refuse, trash, rubbish, debris or other discarded solid materials.

A sign advertising a specific occasion such as, but restricted to, holidays, grand openings, and inventory reduction.

Turf, or earth (soil), strengthened usually by the mixing of cement or lime with the original material to achieve increase strength, thereby reducing shrinkage and movement.

(1) Standards, requirements, rules and regulations adopted by this chapter pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-65(d) regulating noise levels, glare, airborne or sonic vibrations, heat, electronic or atomic radiation, noxious odors, toxic matters, explosive and inflammable matters, smoke, and airborne particles, waste discharge, screening of unsightly objects or conditions and such other similar matters as may be reasonably required by the municipality or (2) required by applicable Federal or State laws or Municipal Agencies.

Areas where the average slope exceeds 15% which, because of this slope, are subject to high rates of stormwater runoff and erosion.

A provision for storage of stormwater runoff and the controlled release of such runoff during and after a flood or storm.

A provision for storage of stormwater runoff.

That portion of a building between a floor and ceiling, excluding Cellars and Crawl Spaces. Attics shall be either a Half Story or a Story depending on how constructed (see Attic).

That portion of a building under a gable, hip or gambrel roof, the wall plates of which on at least two opposite exterior walls are not more than thirty inches (30") above the floor of such half-story. A Basement shall also be included as a half-story. Attics shall be either a Half Story or a Story depending on how constructed (see Attic).

Those areas which include the floodway and permanent channel of brooks and streams.

Any street, highway, avenue, boulevard, road, parkway, viaduct, alley, drive, or other way (1) which is an existing State, Country or municipal roadway, or (2) which is shown upon a plat heretofore approved pursuant to law, or (3) which is approved by official action as provided by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., or (4) which is shown on a plat duly filed and recorded in the office of the County Recording Officer prior to the appointment of a Planning Board and grant to such Board the power to review plats; and includes the land between the street lines, whether improved or unimproved, and may comprise pavement, shoulders, gutters, curbs, sidewalks, parking areas and other areas within the street lines.

Man-made aboveground items that are usually found in street rights-of-way, including benches, kiosks, plants, canopies, shelters, and phone booths.

The mechanical and utility systems within a street right-of-way such as hydrants, manhole covers, traffic lights and signs, utility poles and lines, parking meters and the like.

The conceptual arrangement of streets based upon function. A hierarchical approach to street design classifies streets according to function, from high traffic arterial roads down to streets whose function is residential access. Systematizing street design into a road hierarchy promotes safety, efficient land use, and residential quality.

The line which separates the publicly owned or controlled street right-of-way from the private property which abuts upon the street; as distinct from a sidewalk line, curbline, or edge-of-pavement line. On a street or highway shown on the adopted master plan of the Borough of Fair Haven, the street line shall be considered to be the proposed right-of-way line for the street. Where a definite right-of-way has not been established, the street line shall be assumed to be at a point 25 feet from the center line of the existing pavement.

A street that has its only ingress and egress at two points on the same subcollector or collector street.

See "improved street."

A street that does not have an all-weather pavement. An unimproved street could be constructed of loose gravel, any type of loose stone, or generally, any type of material that is not solidified and will not repel water or maintain a stable cross-section. In the event that the Construction Official or other Borough Official has any question as to whether a road is improved, unimproved, or potential drainage problems exist with regard to the issuance of a development permit, building permit or certificate of occupancy, such Official shall contact the Borough Engineer for his evaluation and written determination.

Any activity which removes or significantly disturbs vegetated or otherwise stabilized soil surface, including clearing and grubbing operations.

The same as "alterations."

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.

Any person or legal entity commencing proceedings under this chapter to effect the subdivision of land hereunder.

The division of a lot, tract, or parcel of land into two or more lots, tracts, parcels or other divisions of land for sale or development. The following shall not be considered subdivisions within the meaning of this chapter if no new streets are created: (1) divisions of land found by the Planning Board or Subdivision Committee thereof appointed by the Chairman to be for agricultural purposes where all resulting parcels are five acres or larger in size, (2) divisions of property by testamentary or intestate provisions, (3) division of property upon court order including, but not limited to, judgments of foreclosure, (4) consolidation of existing lots by deed or other recorded instrument, and (5) the conveyance of one or more adjoining lots, tracts or parcels of land, owned by the same person or persons and all of which are found and certified by the Administrative Officer to conform to the requirements of the development regulations contained in this chapter for frontage on an improved street, zoning district regulations, and for design standards and improvement specifications; and further provided that each lot, tract, or parcel of land is shown and designated as separate lots, tracts, or parcels of land shown on the official tax map of the Borough. Those adjoining lots, tracts, or parcels of land shown on the official tax map of the Borough which are owned by the same person or persons but which individually do not conform to the zoning district regulations and/or which do not meet the required frontage on an improved street shall be treated under this chapter as a single parcel of land no portion of which may be conveyed without subdivision approval as prescribed by this chapter. The term "subdivision" shall also include the term "resubdivision.

A committee appointed by the chairperson of the Planning Board for the purpose of reviewing, commenting and making recommendations with respect to subdivision and site plan applications and having the power to approve minor site plans and subdivisions. Only those committee members who are members or alternatives of the Board having jurisdiction to act have the power to vote on a matter involving a minor site plan or subdivision pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-46.1 and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-47.

The natural ground lying beneath a road.

Those waters that fall on land or arise from springs and diffuse themselves over the surface of the ground following no defined course or channel.

Any swimming pool with sides that are not flush with the ground. Hot tubs, Jacuzzis and children's wading pools shall not be considered above ground swimming pools.

A swimming pool that is operated for profit and open to the public or to a limited number of members and their guests, upon payment of an hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, annual or other fee or operated as a service rendered by a hotel, motel, or apartment development.

A swimming pool located on a single-family lot with a residence on it and used as an accessory to the residence, and the pool is utilized with no admission charges and not for the purpose of profit.

The same as "swimming pool, commercial."

A work arrangement for performing work electronically from a dwelling solely by a member of the household.

A nonpermanent sign erected, affixed, or maintained on a premises for a short, usually fixed, period of time.

Lands which are washed by tidal flows in accordance with the NJDEP Tideland Council maps which are on file with the NJDEP and Borough Clerk.

The original upper layer of soil material to a depth of six inches which is usually darker and richer than the subsoil.

An area of land consisting of one or more contiguous lots under single ownership or control, used for development or for a common purpose. Tract interchangeable with the words, development area, site and property.

A typed or printed verbatim record, or reproduction thereof, of the proceedings of the Municipal Agency.

A single or one-way vehicle movement to or from the property or study area. "Trips" can be added together to calculate the total number of vehicles expected to enter and leave a specific land use or site over a designated period of time.

Urban Land Institute.

The New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-122 et seq. (N.J.A.C. 5:23-1.1 et seq.)

United States Coast and Geodetic Survey.

The specific purposes for which a parcel of land or a building or a portion of a building is designed, arranged, intended, occupied or maintained. The term "permitted use" or its equivalent shall not be deemed to include any nonconforming use.

Essential services including, but not limited to sewers, water, electricity, gas, and telephone, regulated by the State of New Jersey or by the Federal government.

Permission to depart from the literal requirements of zoning regulations of this chapter pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-40b, and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c and 70d.

The view by the public of a building, structure, object, or site from any point on a street or walkway which is used as a public thoroughfare, either vehicular and/or pedestrian.

A sign attached directly to an exterior wall of a building or dependent upon a building for support with the exposed face of the sign located in a place substantially parallel to such exterior building wall to which the sign is attached or supported by.

Any structure designed for or utilized primarily for the storage of goods and materials. The term shall include self-storage, mini, or other form of commercial warehouse activities.

Channel or canal for the conveyance of water, particularly drainage lands.

An area regulated by the New Jersey Freshwater Wetlands Act (N.J.S.A. 13:9B-1 et seq.) that is inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances does support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions, commonly known as hydrophytic vegetation.

Areas known as marshes, swamps or other lowland subject to tidal action or any area now or formerly connected to tidal waters, whose surface is at or below an elevation of one foot above local extreme high water and of which vegetation unique to tidal marshes, swamps or lowlands has become adopted. This definition shall include, but is not limited to, all the mapped New Jersey State wetlands.

A sign painted onto the interior of a window or door of a building which is intended for viewing from the exterior of such building.

Any area within a tract covered by trees, woods or forests, including closely grouped or stands of 10 or more mature or specimen trees of six-inch caliper or greater; or individual shade and specimen trees of twelve-inch caliper or greater, or individual ornamental trees of four-inch caliper or greater.

The space which lies between a building or structure and a lot line. A yard is to be unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward except as herein permitted. Yards will be identified as either front yard, side yard or rear yard.

A yard extending across the full width of the lot and lying between the front line of the lot and the nearest line of a building or structure. The depth of the front yard shall be measured at right angles to the front line of the lot.

A yard extending across the full width of the lot and lying between the rear line of the lot and the nearest line of a building or structure. The depth of a rear yard shall be measured at right angles to the rear of the lot in the same manner as specified herein for the measurement of lot depth.

A yard between the side line of the lot and the nearest line of a building or structure and extending from the front yard to the rear yard, or in the absence of either of such yards, to the front or rear lot lines as the case may be. The width of a side yard shall be measured at right angles to the side line of the lot.

The same as district.

The municipal official designated to enforce the provisions of this chapter.

The same as development permit.