Single-family residences.

Public parks, playgrounds and recreation areas owned or operated by the Township.

Public and private schools as defined in this Ordinance, except Nursery Schools.

Any form of agriculture consisting of customary and conventional farming operations, and any form of horticulture, except the commercial keeping, breeding, raising and handling of livestock, fowl, and furbearing animals. Commercial greenhouses and structures or establishments for the raising or sale of farm or horticultural products are permitted.

Cemeteries.

Place of worship.

Uses customarily incidental and accessory to a principal permitted use.

Private swimming pools for residential use.

Private Garages.

Planned Residential Developments subject to the conditions outlined in this section.

Single-family residences subject to the same restrictions as in the R-100 Zone District.

Ownership. The tract of land for a project may be owned, leased or controlled by either a single person, corporation or by a group of individuals or corporations. An application must be filed by the owner or by the authorized agent of all property included in the project. In the case of multiple ownership, the approved plan shall be binding on all owners.

Fees. The fee for review, investigation, research and analysis of all stages of any Planned Residential Development shall be $20 per unit paid to the Township of Hazlet. Said fee shall be paid at the time of filing of the application for tentative approval.

Density and Development.

Townhomes, which are defined in this district as a one family dwelling in a row of at least three such units in which each unit has its own front and rear access to the outside, no unit is located over another unit and each unit is separated from any other unit by one- or more vertical common fire-resistant walls and include individual garages and driveways serving each dwelling. Such townhome dwellings are designed and constructed as an integral development or complex, which utilizes such common facilities as pedestrian walks, parking and garage areas, open space and recreation areas, and sanitary systems.

Stacked Dwellings, which are defined in this district as dwellings which are separated from other dwellings along the ground plane by one or more vertical common fire-resistant walls, but which share that vertical space with one or more additional dwellings. Each individual dwelling shall have direct access at the ground level that is not shared with any other dwelling, and shall also be provided with interior access to an individual garage. Such stacked dwellings are designed and constructed as an integral development or complex, which utilizes such common facilities as pedestrian walks, parking and garage areas, open space and recreation areas, and sanitary systems.

All uses permitted in R-125 Zone District.

Common facilities, recreation, landscaping and other common elements that support the design and needs of the residents of the townhome community, but shall exclude private swimming pools on individual lots.

Minimum tract size: four contiguous acres.

The total number of units on Block 66, Lot 1.02 shall be a total of 44, with six units being available for low to moderate income households in which the rental rates shall be in a manner consistent with the regulations of the Council on Affordable Housing at the time of site plan approval. Of the 38 market rate units, 19 are to be two-bedroom units and 19 are to be three-bedroom units. The bedroom distribution for the low to moderate income units will be at the determined by applicable COAH regulations. A maximum of two such dwellings may be provided without the provision of an individual garage.

Minimum open space. At least 25% of the tract shall remain in common open space and may include recreation uses, landscaped buffers and may be encumbered by below-ground utility easements which do not impede pedestrian access, and elements of stormwater management systems.

The maximum impervious cover of the gross area of the tract shall not exceed 60%.

The maximum coverage of all buildings, inclusive of accessory buildings, storage buildings, garages, and recreation buildings shall not exceed 45% of the total gross tract area.

All buildings must be setback a minimum of 25 feet from any tract boundary. The building setback may be reduced to not less than 10 feet in depth to accommodate irregularities in the shape of the lot within limited areas not abutting residentially zoned property.

The area within 20 feet of any tract boundary abutting a residential zoning district, excluding public rights of ways, shall be considered a buffer area which shall be free of any above ground accessory structure other than fencing, retaining walls, storm water drainage facilities and utilities and shall include landscaping as required under Section paragraphs F,10 and F,11 below. Where wetlands or other environmental restrictions would limit additional landscaping the plant materials otherwise required shall be relocated to appropriate locations to support the natural buffer. Tract boundaries abutting nonresidential zoning districts shall be protected with an eight foot high fence along all such property boundaries within 30 feet of any on-site dwelling.

Each individual lot intended for development of a townhome or stacked dwelling shall provide the following minimum setbacks and lot area requirements. Use of the terms "lot" and "yard" do not mean that each such designated area must be created by subdivision. This requirement can be fulfilled through the designation of land areas within common ownership in condominium form as regulated by the Department of Community Affairs earmarked or designated for the use and enjoyment of each dwelling owner.

Each building shall comply with the following standards:

The Planning Board may reduce, or permit intrusions into, the above building separation requirements if upon architectural and site plan review the proposed standards would be detrimental to a proper and reasonable location of the buildings thereof or the most attractive use of the land and architectural design of the buildings.

Within this district, "building height" shall be measured from the average proposed building grade measured within six inches of the foundation wall at each corner of the overall building and at each wall location vertically separating dwelling units within the overall building to the midpoint between the eave and peak at each such location for peaked roofs and to the peak for all other roof types. In addition, for all building facades which face residentially zoned property abutting the subject tract that are not otherwise separated by other buildings or roadways, the average height as measured as described above at the corners of the building and at each wall location vertically separating dwelling units along that plane of the structure cannot exceed 35 feet.

A maximum of four dwelling units along the ground plane will be permitted in one continuous wall without an offset. A minimum of two feet offset or break in the front wall shall occur for every four continuous units. However, individual front walls of each unit may be offset or broken if so desired, to achieve aesthetic composition.

All roads shall be paved and curbed in accordance with RSIS standards.

Interior road pavements designed to serve the development of a street section that provides for driveway openings on opposite sides of the road while prohibiting on street parking, shall have a minimum width of 28 feet.

Any building or structure which cannot properly be served by emergency or service vehicles from a street or a road abutting the lot shall be made accessible to such vehicles by a paved driveway.

All utilities including electric, telephone and cable TV lines, shall be placed underground.

Sidewalk requirements shall be designed in accordance with the following:

All parking facilities shall be designed in accordance with the following:

All dwellings units in the development shall have the ability to receive cable television in the event it is available to the community.

Sewage treatment shall be provided for in a manner that complies with all current local, County and State ordinances, regulations and statutes. Ownership and maintenance of the sewage treatment facilities shall be provided for by way of a developer's agreement acceptable to the Governing Body of the Township of Hazlet.

All drainage facilities and storm water detention systems shall meet the standards, specifications, and design criteria as set forth in Section 181-515 and Section 181-525 of this Ordinance and shall be subject to the approval of the Township Engineer.

Landscaping shall be provided in compliance with the following standards:

Landscape Buffer Requirements:

Recreation Requirements:

Lighting:

The landowner shall provide for the establishment of a homeowners' or similar organization for the ownership and maintenance of any common open space and such organization shall be established and regulated by all applicable standards and conditions of State statute, unless the Township will accept conveyance of open space to municipality.

Community identification signage may be provided by a monument sign, not to exceed 50 square feet in area on each side, inclusive of all elements. Materials shall include stone, wood (including simulated wood products), and other masonry products. The sign may not be internally illuminated.

All streets in the development shall be privately owned and maintained. In order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the planned development, as well as all other residents of Hazlet Township, the developer shall be obligated to agree at the time of the developer's agreement with the Township, that all fire, ambulance and other emergency vehicles and personnel shall provide services with the development whenever the need arises. The developer's agreement shall also provide that the developer shall immediately comply with N.J.S.A. 39:5A-1 et seq. in order to allow the Police Department of the Township to patrol the private streets and to enforce N.J.S.A. Title 39 as to all existing motor vehicle laws.

Building wall offsets, including both projections and recesses, shall be provided along any building wall measuring greater than 55 feet in length in order to provide architectural interest and variety to the massing of the building and relieve the negative visual effect of a single, long wall.

The visible exposed front and sides of a building shall have an articulated base course and a cornice the base course shall be traditionally proportionate to the overall horizontal and vertical dimensions of a facade and shall align with either the kick plate or sill level of the first story. The cornice shall terminate the top of a building wall, may project out horizontally from the vertical building wall plane and shall be ornamented with moldings, brackets and other details that shall be appropriate to the architectural style of a building. Building courses shall be architecturally compatible with the style, materials, colors and details of the building.

Overall gross density for mobile home parks shall not exceed eight mobile homes per acre.

Each mobile home site shall be consistent with the provisions of the Uniform Construction Code.

Each mobile home park shall be graded and drained so that rain water will not stand in pools or puddles.

Each mobile home site shall be clearly designated and the mobile home park so arranged that all mobile homes shall face or abut on a driveway having a right-of-way of not less than 40 feet in width, giving easy access from all mobile homes to a public street. Driveways shall be surfaced and maintained in good condition, having proper drainage, shall be well lighted at night, and shall not be obstructed.

Every mobile home shall be furnished with an electric service outlet. Such outlets shall be equipped with an externally operated switch or fuse of not less than 30 amperes capacity, and a heavy duty outlet receptacle.

An adequate supply of pure water, furnished through a distribution system connected directly with a public utility water main shall be furnished for each mobile home for drinking and domestic purposes.

An abundant supply of hot water shall be provided at all times for bathing, washing, and laundry facilities.

All waste from showers, toilets, laundries, faucets and lavatories shall be disposed of into a sanitary sewer system.

Each faucet site shall be equipped with facilities for drainage of waste and excess water into a sewer. In no case shall any waste be thrown or discharged upon the surface of the ground or disposed of by means other than as herein provided.

Every mobile home shall have a substantially fly-tight metal garbage depository from which the contents shall be removed at least once a week.

There shall be maintained in convenient places hand fire extinguishers approved by the Board of Fire Chiefs in the ratio of one to each eight mobile homes.

Each mobile home shall have displayed prominently and facing the street, its lot or site number in reflective numerals at least five to six inches in height.

Signs shall be erected at all street corners designating the street and the numbers of the lots or sites contained along said street.

Rear exit doors from mobile homes shall be equipped with movable stairs to permit easy access in case of emergency and shall be kept free from obstructions.

Every mobile home shall be equipped with a heating system of the type and method of installation as shall meet the requirements of the provisions of any act of the New Jersey Legislature or regulations promulgated thereunder and pertaining to the type of heating systems and method of installation thereof in mobile homes.

No mobile home shall be located within 20 feet of any other, within five feet of any driveway or parking space, within 40 feet of any mobile park boundary that is not the right-of-way line of a street.

Adequate buffering, at least 20 feet in width, shall be located along all boundaries of each mobile home park, except when it is crossed by driveways.

Each mobile home shall be located on a lot having an area of at least 3,200 square feet, provided, however, that no motor vehicle shall be parked on any lot having an area of less than 4,000 square feet.

Each street and parking area in any mobile home park shall be bounded by a sidewalk at least three feet wide.

Minimum street paving widths in mobile home parks shall be as follows:

No mobile home shall be occupied unless it is supported on masonry blocks or jacks, connected to utilities, and provided with skirting, from the bottom of the wall to the ground, made of aluminum or other durable material.

A zoning permit shall be required for all mobile homes with porches (open or closed) and/or with sheds. The signed written consent of the mobile home park owner shall be a requirement for all applications for such zoning permits together with a formal survey depicting the same.

A mobile home with an open porch shall be at least seven feet from another mobile home. A mobile home with a closed porch shall be at least 10 feet from any other mobile home. An open or closed porch must be at least five feet from any driveway or parking space.

Paver Patios shall be at least four feet from any other mobile home and at least five feet from any driveway or parking space.

A shed shall be at least seven feet from any other mobile home. No shed shall be permitted to be in front of the mobile home. One shed per mobile home permitted with a maximum size of any shed limited to 100 square feet and shall not be higher than 12 feet at its highest point from grade level. A shed must be at least five feet from any driveway or parking space.

The replacement of an existing mobile home shall be either the same size unit or if unavailable, the next commercially available size unit, unless the required twenty-foot setback is adhered to per Section 181-403.07C-16. All other sized mobile units in excess of the next commercially available size not meeting the twenty-foot setback shall require a variance from the Land Use Board.

All complaints in respect to a nonconforming mobile home shall be made to the Construction Code Official.

Area and Yard Requirements.

Minimum gross floor area per dwelling unit (in square feet).

Additional standards and regulations.

There shall be a minimum of two elevators with cab handrails at a minimum height of two feet nine inches.

The front entrance shall be designed so that passengers can be discharged from cars under cover, provided, however, no canopy or similar structure shall be required over any adjoining driveway, roadway or street.

All units shall be provided with a smoke detector and an operating safety alarm system for each unit.

An emergency generator shall be installed under specifications satisfactory in writing to the Township by the New Jersey Housing Finance Agency.

Each unit shall be equipped with an air conditioning system, subject to the approval of the New Jersey Housing Finance Agency.

A master television antenna will be installed for the occupants of said building.

Bathtubs shall be at least five feet in length and have a minimum outside length of 30 inches. They shall be provided with adequate grab-bars and slip-resistant tub surfaces.

Grab-bars at the water closets are required.

Within the building adjacent to the central assembly room, a public toilet facility for men and women shall be provided.

Building construction shall be in conformity with all Federal, State, County and local regulations as to design, fireproofing and safety and as required by the Housing Finance Agency.

The heating system shall be capable of maintaining a temperature of 75° F. at a height of six inches from the floor.

All dwelling units should, insofar as practicable, be insulated from sources of excessive noise, both from within and without the building. Floors, except concrete floors six inches or more in thickness, shall be insulated and windows weather-stripped and either double-glazed or provided with storm sash.

PLEASE NOTE: BULK REQUIREMENTS ARE DIFFERENT FOR ASSISTED LIVING SEE SECTION 181-409.02

The total number of dwelling units shall not exceed 16 times the total acreage of the tract, subject to complying with the specifications below.

The horizontal spacing between dwelling unit buildings on the tract shall not be less than 15 feet.

Dwelling unit buildings shall not be closer than 10 feet to any internal street, drive or parking area curb line.

Dwelling unit buildings shall not be closer than 50 feet to any community building, recreation center or other such formally established area for group activities that may be established with the project.

Dwelling unit buildings shall not be longer than 120 feet on its longest rectangular dimensions and the facades of the buildings shall be designed to provide visual interest and/or variety.

No more than 12 dwelling units shall be permitted in any dwelling unit building.

No dwelling unit shall contain less than 400 square feet of gross floor area.

Each dwelling unit shall have a private (not shared in a common hall) ground floor entrance.

The off-street parking plan shall provide for a capacity of at least 1.5 parking spaces for each dwelling unit. All such spaces shall be conveniently located to the dwelling units to which they relate and shall measure at least 10 feet wide by 20 feet deep. The developer may propose initial construction of every off-street parking spaces but Township approval of such lesser initial construction shall not relieve the developer of his responsibility to construct additional spaces in the future, upon direction of the Township Committee, should it be determined that the actual occupancy of the project proves the developer's proposed initial construction inadequate. The developer shall post a three-year bond, or other security, covering the cost of such additional construction of off-street parking spaces (*difference between initial construction and the initial spaces shown on the parking plan) with the term commencing with the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the first dwelling unit constructed.

Internal drives, roads and parking areas shall not be closer than five feet to any side or rear lot line and the area between such lot, lines and drives, roads and parking areas, shall be attractively landscaped with shrubs, trees, ground cover and live or man-made fence screening materials.

All internal roads, drives, parking areas, walkways and outdoor community assembly and recreation areas shall be appropriately dominated between the hours of sunset and sunrise.

Each senior citizen housing project shall have a community center recreation building of a size adequate to serve the needs of the anticipated residents.

All of the ground areas of the site not devoted to building and paved areas shall be attractively landscaped in accordance with a landscape plan prepared by a licensed landscape architect; said plan to be a part of the application of site plan review.

The developer shall file a written management plan with his application for site plan review. Among other things, the management plan shall set forth the manner in which the dwelling units shall be made available and offered to senior citizens on a preferential basis, giving priority to those senior citizens of Hazlet with those among this group that are the oldest and most distressed and in the event that all or the dwelling units cannot be rented to that group, however they shall be made available to the next oldest individuals in line and then to senior citizens of other communities and finally to the public without regard to age or circumstances if otherwise available for rent to the elderly. The Management plan shall also include tenants' rules and regulations, repair and maintenance schedules and a full description of all facets of the proposed development and the intended manner of its operation designed to achieve a development especially suited to be attractive for occupation by elderly persons.

A Senior Citizens Advisory Board shall be appointed by the Mayor for each Senior Citizen Project within 45 days following the date the developer files an application for site plan review. Each Senior Citizens Advisory Board shall consist of not less than three nor more than five members whose initial terms of appointment shall be staggered so that not more than one member's term shall expire in any one year. Successive appointments shall be for a number of years equal to the number of members on each such Board. Any vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor for the unexpired term. The Mayor shall make appointments to Senior Citizens Advisory Board from among senior citizens, clergy and businessmen of Advisory Board. The Senior Citizens Advisory Board for each development shall help the developer/sponsor enforce the management plan for making dwelling units available on the preferential bases as set forth in paragraph 14 above and may be called upon for advice or other matters related to operation and management of each project.

Maximum permitted gross density:

Frontage: Tract must have a minimum of 300-foot frontage on any collector, secondary or primary arterial roadway as designated on the Master Plan.

Setbacks for multi-family and townhouse developments shall be that the buildings must be set back a minimum of 40 feet from any property line. The minimum distance between any multi-family and/or townhouse buildings shall be:

Setback requirements for Patio Homes or Single Family Cluster Homes shall be as follows:

Maximum percentage of total impervious cover of the total gross area of the tract shall not exceed 60%.

The maximum height of any principal building shall be 35 feet or 2 1/2 stories.

Minimum floor area requirements for each permitted use within this zone is as follows:

Each multi-family building shall be provided with a mix of one and two bedroom units. The percentage of two bedroom units to the total number of dwelling units shall not exceed 80%.

Each townhouse building shall be provided with a mix of two and three bedroom units. The percentage of three bedroom units to the total number of dwelling units shall not exceed 40%.

Each Patio Home development shall be provided with a mix of two and three bedroom units. The percentage of three bedroom units to the total number of dwelling units shall not exceed 70%.

Each single family cluster home development shall be provided with a mix of three and four bedroom units. The percentage of four bedroom units shall not exceed 80%.

Each unit shall include a minimum of 200 cubic feet of outside storage space unless said unit is provided with a garage. If a garage is provided then it shall be sized to accommodate a vehicle as well as limited storage.

If the tract is developed as a multi-family, townhouse, patio home or cluster single family development, the architectural design for each type of housing unit shall be approved by the Planning Board. The Planning Board is to encourage innovative design and pleasing aesthetics.

Interior roads shall have a minimum width of 30 feet and shall be paved and curbed in accordance with Township roadway standards. Interior roads shall be considered site collector roads which have on street parking one side of the road only. All interior roads shall be deeded to the Township of Hazlet upon completion and acceptance.

Parking requirements: Parking shall be provided at the rate of two spaces for each dwelling unit. All parking spaces shall measure 10 feet by 18 feet. Garages, with adequate driveways, may be considered as equivalent of two parking spaces for the purpose of this provision. An additional five-tenths (0.5) spaces per dwelling unit must be provided for visitor parking.

Parking facilities for multi-family and townhouse developments shall be designed in accordance with the following:

Parking facilities for patio homes and cluster single family units shall be designed in accordance with the following:

All parking facilities regardless of use shall be designed in accordance with the following:

Sidewalk requirements shall be designed in accordance with the following:

All drainage facilities and storm water detention systems shall meet the standards, specifications, and design criteria as set forth in Section 181-515 of this Ordinance and shall be subject to the approval of the Township Engineer.

A landscaping plan prepared by a certified landscape architect shall be submitted with each subdivision site plan application. The plan shall identify existing and proposed trees, shrubs, bushes, plant material, ground cover, and natural features. The plan shall show where they are or will be located and planting and/or construction details. When existing natural growth is proposed to remain, the applicant shall include in the plans proposed methods to protect existing trees and growth during and after construction. A plant list and planting details shall be provided as well as a landscaped maintenance plan.

Where a lot adjoins a railroad right-of-way, a twenty-five foot landscaped buffer area shall be provided. Where a lot adjoins a commercial or business zone, a ten-foot landscape buffer area shall be provided.

If the buffer area which abuts a commercial or business zone or use includes existing growth of evergreen or deciduous trees and shrubbery, but not enough to provide a suitable screen as required, existing specimen trees and selected other trees and shrubbery shall remain and be supplemented by additional evergreen plantings approved by the Planning Board to provide the required landscape screen.

The landscaped buffer area which abuts a railroad right-of-way shall consist of an earthen berm and plantings. Said berm shall be four feet high with a four-foot top width and two to one slopes. The top of the berm shall be planted with a single row of evergreens staggered planted five-foot to six-foot high and 10 feet on center. Also, deciduous trees shall be properly placed at the base of the berm in sufficient quantity to provide a solid screen over and above the evergreens.

Buffer areas shall be maintained and kept clean of all debris, rubbish, weeds, tall grass and dead trees by the owner. Any fences and screen planting shall be maintained permanently, and material which does not survive one year or one growing season shall be replaced. All plantings which do not survive the first 12 months following certification shall be replaced by the builder/developer at no cost to the Township within 60 days of written notification.

Common area recreational requirements shall be as follows:

Garbage storage shall be provided as follows:

All utilities including electric, telephone and cable TV lines, shall be placed underground.

The landowner shall provide for the establishment of a homeowners' or similar organization for the ownership and maintenance of any common open space, and such organization shall be established and regulated by all applicable standards and conditions of state statute, unless Township will accept conveyance of open space to municipality.

Streets in the PRD Zone shall be conveyed to the municipality upon completion of the streets and acceptance by the municipality.

Developments shall receive subdivision or site plan approval and shall have public or private central water supply and a central sanitary sewer system approved by appropriate State and local agencies.

Developments shall be bound to a unified architectural scheme. Adequate controls shall be established to prevent departures from the approved architectural scheme and all permissible variations, additions and modifications shall be clearly set forth in the architectural controls and reviewed by the Planning Board during the application for preliminary approval. All units shall be part of a homeowners association, which shall be charged with primary responsibility for maintaining the architectural controls.

The unified architectural scheme shall address architectural landscaping and amenity controls so that the overall project appearance is coordinated and interrelated. Items to be addressed shall include the color and exterior of materials of proposed buildings, fences, walls and other structures and proposed landscaping, including screening materials and foundation plantings.

To promote privacy, fences may be located along the front, side or rear lot lines, and walls may be located along the rear lot line and side lot line beyond the front yard. All fences and walls shall be compatibly designed in relation to all other fences and walls, but may be distinguished by such design features as color and materials.

Windows may be provided on the first and second story of dwelling units, provided that the windows along the side of adjoining units shall be offset and not opposing in order to promote privacy.

Minimum tract size: 16 contiguous acres.

Maximum permitted gross density: nine dwelling units per acre. All lands defined as a Drainage Right-of-Way shall not be includable in computing density. All lands defined as wetlands or flood plain outside the said Drainage Right-of-Way shall be permitted 4.5 dwelling units/acre.

Frontage: Tract must have a minimum of 300-foot frontage on any collector, secondary or primary arterial roadway as designated on the Master Plan.

Setbacks: Buildings must be set back a minimum of 50 feet from any property line.

The minimum distance between buildings shall be:

The maximum height of any principal building shall be 35 feet or two stories.

The maximum coverage of all buildings, inclusive of accessory buildings, storage buildings, garages, community buildings, shall not exceed 25% of the total gross area of the tract.

Maximum percentage of total impervious cover of the total gross area of the tract shall not exceed 60%.

Minimum floor area requirements for each dwelling unit is as follows:

Each building shall be provided with a mix of one and two bedroom units. The percentage of two bedroom units to the total number of dwelling units shall not exceed 80%.

Each unit shall include a minimum of 200 cubic feet of outside storage space unless said unit is provided with a garage. If a garage is provided then it shall be sized to accommodate a vehicle as well as storage.

Interior roads shall have a minimum width of 28 feet and shall be paved and curbed in accordance with Township roadway standards. Interior roads shall be considered site collector roads that do not function as aisles for parking facilities.

Parking facilities shall be designed in accordance with the following:

All curbing shall be granite Belgium block.

Sidewalks shall be provided from common parking areas to building that they serve. Sidewalks shall be a minimum of four feet in width, except a minimum of six feet where adjacent to head-on parking. Sidewalks shall be installed from building to building to provide a complete pedestrian circulation pattern throughout the site.

All drainage facilities and storm water detention systems shall meet the standards, specifications, and design criteria as set forth in Section 181-515 of this Ordinance and shall be subject to the approval of the Township Engineer.

A landscaping plan prepared by a certified landscape architect shall be submitted with each site plan application. The plan shall identify existing and proposed trees, shrubs, bushes, plant material, ground cover, and natural features. The plan shall show where they are or will be located and planting and/or construction details. When existing natural growth is proposed to remain, the applicant shall include in the plans proposed methods to protect existing trees and growth during and after construction. A plant list and planting details shall be provided as well as a landscaped maintenance plan.

Where a lot adjoins a railroad right-of-way, an existing commercial or business zone or use, a twenty-five-foot landscaped buffer area shall be provided. If the buffer area which abuts a commercial or business zone or use includes existing growth of evergreen or deciduous trees and shrubbery, but not enough to provide a suitable screen as required, existing specimen trees and selected other trees and shrubbery shall remain and be supplemented by additional evergreen plantings approved by the Planning Board to provide the required landscape screen. The landscaped buffer area that abuts a railroad right-of-way shall consist of an earthen berm and plantings. Said berm shall be four feet high with an eight-foot top width and two to one slopes. The top of the berm shall be planted with a double row of evergreens staggered planted, six feet to eight feet high and 10 feet on center. Also, deciduous trees shall be properly placed at the base of the berm in sufficient quantity to provide a solid screen over and above the evergreens. Buffer areas shall be maintained and kept clean of all debris, rubbish, weeds, tall grass and dead trees by the owner. Any fences and screen planting shall be maintained permanently, and material that does not survive one year or one growing season shall be replaced. All plantings that do not survive the first 12 months following certification shall be replaced by the builder/developer at no cost to the Township within 60 days of notification.

A minimum of percent of the total net tract area shall be utilized, designed and improved by the applicant for recreational facilities. Swimming pool or pools may be provided and if provided, must be constructed in conformance with the standards of the New Jersey State Sanitary Code titled "Public recreational Bathing," as adopted. This code will also designate size and/or number of pools required. Community building shall be provided and shall include catering facilities, meeting room and game rooms. Said community building shall be sized sufficiently to accommodate the number of proposed units as per accepted standards; and as approved by the Planning Board.

Adequate facilities shall be provided for the handling of garbage and other refuse by providing a solid structure enclosed on six-sides. Provisions within each structure shall allow for the separation of materials for recycling. If garages are provided the Planning Board may waive the requirement for separate dumpster facilities.

Architectural design for each type of housing unit shall be approved by the Planning Board. The Planning Board will require a variation of architectural design. The intent of the Planning Board is to encourage innovative design and pleasing aesthetics.

All utilities including electric, telephone and cable TV lines, shall be placed underground.

No outside equipment or area shall be provided for the hanging of laundry or the outside airing of laundry in any manner. Sufficient area and equipment shall be made available within each dwelling unit for the laundering and artificial drying of laundry of the occupants of each dwelling unit.

All streets in the PAC shall be privately owned and maintained. In order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the PAC, as well as all other residents of Hazlet Township, the developer shall be obligated to agree at the time of the developer's agreement with the Township, that all fire, ambulance and other emergency vehicles and personnel shall provide services within the PAC whenever the need arises. The developer's agreement shall also provide that the developer shall immediately comply with N.J.S.A. 39:5A-1 et seq. in order to allow the Police Department of the Township to patrol the private streets in the PAC and to enforce N.J.S.A. title 39 as to all existing motor vehicle laws.

The landowner shall provide for the establishment of a homeowners' or similar organization for the ownership and maintenance of any common open space, and such organization shall be established and regulated by all applicable standards and conditions of state statute.

Developments shall receive subdivision or site plan approval and shall have public or private central water supply and a central sanitary sewer system approved by appropriate state and local agencies.

Developments shall be bound to a unified architectural scheme. Adequate controls shall be established to prevent departures from the approved architectural scheme and all permissible variations, additions and modifications shall be clearly set forth in the architectural controls and reviewed by the Planning Board during the application for preliminary approval. All units shall be part of a homeowners association, which shall be charged with primary responsibility for maintaining the architectural controls.

The unified architectural scheme shall address architectural landscaping and amenity controls so that the overall project appearance is coordinated and interrelated. Items to be addressed shall include the color and exterior of materials of proposed buildings, fences, walls and other structures and proposed landscaping including screening materials and foundation plantings.

To promote privacy, fences may be located along the front, side or rear lot lines, and walls may be located along the rear lot line and side lot line beyond the front yard. All fences and walls shall be compatibly designed in relation to other fences and walls but may be distinguished by such design features as color and materials.

Windows may be provided on the first and second story of dwelling units, provided that the windows along the sides of adjoining units shall be offset and not opposing in order to promote privacy.

The purpose of the AH-1 zone is to provide for the construction of an inclusionary residential development consistent with the provisions of the Township's Settlement Agreement dated November 29, 2018 and subject to the provisions of UHAC.[1]

The AH-1 zone is intended to promote the following purposes of the Municipal Land Use Law at N.J.S.A. 40:55D-2:

The AH-1 zone is further intended to provide realistic affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate income households and to address a portion of the Township's constitutional obligation to provide such opportunities under the Mount Laurel doctrine established by the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey.

At least 53% of all market units shall be one-bedroom units. No more than 47% of the market units shall be two-bedroom units. No market units shall have three or more bedrooms.

A maximum of 20% of all affordable units shall be one-bedroom units. A minimum of 20% of all affordable units shall be three-bedroom units.

Landscape berms shall not be required in wetlands areas in riparian areas or in required buffers associated with wetlands and riparian areas.

Landscaping shall not be required in parking areas.

Trash enclosures, parking areas, driveways and utilities may be located in front yard areas.

Sidewalks and driveways may be located within required setbacks.

Lighting fixture height shall be limited to 20 feet.

Driveways shall be permitted at a width of 20 feet.

Observation wells and groundwater table impact assessments shall not be required.

Encroachments from existing adjacent development on Tara Lin Drive may remain.

The dedicated property shall be dedicated to the Township as a condition of any development approvals, with a deed of dedication being delivered to the Township prior to the issuance of any construction or site development permits. As a condition of any approvals, the developer of the tract shall provide a sanitary sewer tie-in within a public street to allow gravity flow from the dedicated property.

The tract shall be subject to the floodplain regulations of N.J.D.E.P. and CAFRA.

The local floodplain ordinance shall not apply.

Where local standards conflict with federal regulations promulgated pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq. (ADA), the regulations promulgated pursuant to the ADA shall control.

Public/private roads shall not be located closer than six feet to any residential district.

Section 181-408.10 — 20 feet mounting height permitted.

Section 181-412 — Not applicable to this tract.

Section 181-505B4 — 20 feet driveway width permitted.

Section 181-507I6 — Not applicable to this tract.

Sections 181-509H6, 7, 8 and 9 — Amended to allow:

Section 181-512B2 — Parking in a front yard setback is permitted. Driveways and utility infrastructure in the front yard setback is permitted.

Section 181-512B8(f) and (g) — Not applicable to this tract.

Section 181-519B1 — Not applicable to this tract.

Section 181-519B4 — Not applicable to this tract.

Section 181-526C — Not applicable to this tract.

Section 181-502C — Not applicable to this tract.

Section 181-502G — Not applicable to this tract.

Section 181-502H — Not applicable to this tract.

Bank.

Child care center.

Community center'.

Family day care.

Funeral home.

Garden center/nursery.

Instruction of art, music, dance or martial arts.

Municipal offices.

Parks and playgrounds.

Business and Professional offices.

Recreational facility.

Restaurant.

Retail Sales and Services.

Uses customarily incidental and accessory to a principal permitted use.

Outdoor dining facility.

Surface level parking areas.

Bank.

Child Care Center.

Community Center.

Computer Training Center.

Family Day Care.

Funeral Home.

Garden center/nursery.

Instruction of art, music, dance or martial arts.

Municipal offices.

Parks and playgrounds.

Professional Office.

Restaurant.

Retail sales and Personal services rendered.

Uses customarily and incidental and accessory to the principal permitted use.

Surface level and structured parking areas.

Automobile Dealerships, except Automobile Service Stations and Used Automobile Dealerships.

Bank.

Child care center.

Community center.

Computer training facility.

Family day care.

Garden center/nursery.

Health and fitness club.

Hotels.

Hotels, extended stay lodging facilities.

Professional offices.

Restaurant.

Restaurant, fast-food.

Retail sales and services.

Theater, motion-picture

Office buildings

Self-storage facility.

Medical uses.

Assisted living facilities.

Propane Gas.

Automobile fueling stations.

Uses customarily incidental and accessory to a principal permitted use.

Outdoor dining facility.

Surface level parking areas.

Bank.

Child care center.

Community center.

Computer training facility.

Municipal offices.

Professional offices.

Research laboratory.

Funeral Home.

Uses customarily incidental and accessory to a principal permitted use.

Surface level parking areas.

Bank.

Child Care Center.

Community Center.

Computer Training Facility.

Municipal offices.

Professional offices.

Research laboratory.

Funeral Home.

Uses customarily and incidental and accessory to the principal permitted use.

Surface level parking areas

Bank.

Child care center.

Community center.

Computer training facility.

Municipal offices.

Professional offices.

Research laboratory.

Public Utility Facility.

Adult entertainment uses, subject to the conditions outlined in Section 181-409.01.

Uses customarily incidental and accessory to a principal permitted use.

Surface level parking areas.

Automotive body repair and painting.

Billboard.

Light industry: light manufacturing operations such as but not limited to the assembly, fabrication, compounding, processing of packaging small machinery, metal, wood, paper or chemical products; food goods and associated products; gems; pharmaceuticals; fabrics and threads; clothing; ceramics; leather goods except curing, tanning and finishing of hides; and photographic products.

Offices including computer facilities either free standing or associated with other permitted uses.

Public utility facility.

Research or Product development laboratories.

Self-storage facility.

Dry Cleaning and Laundry Plants.

Warehouses and trucking operations directly associated with other permitted uses.

Transportation equipment storage and maintenance facilities.

Planned Industrial/Office/Commercial Parks (I.O.C. Parks), providing for the integrated development of facilities to house and serve five or more independent uses permitted in the I-A Zone subject to the required conditions of Section 181-404.07C below.

Permitted uses shall include only those permitted in the IA and IA-I Zones.

The planned development provides for initial construction to house five or more permitted uses on separate lots (leased lots or officially subdivided lots) within the development.

A single building may be subdivided for occupancy by more than one tenant.

All required parking shall be provided on the individual lots created; common parking areas shall not be permitted except in connection with Section 181-408.14.

All roads and paved areas, utility systems, and other such features of land development shall meet the standards prescribed by this Ordinance or by other applicable ordinances and codes of Hazlet Township and shall be inspected and approved by the Township Engineer.

The maintenance and operation of the roads, utilities and other common areas or facilities shall be by the developer/owner or through what is customarily termed a mandatory condominium association.

All plans for the development shall generally conform to the preliminary plan requirements of the subdivision ordinance in addition to the requirements for site plan established by ordinance.

Wireless Telecommunications Facility subject to conditions outlined in Section 181-409.09 of this Ordinance.

Adult Entertainment uses, permitted in the I-A-I district only (not the IA) subject to Section 181-409.01.

Uses customarily incidental and accessory to a principal permitted use.

Garage and other enclosed storage space necessary to store any vehicles or mobile equipment on the premises.

Storage of materials and finished products incident to the permitted uses provided such storage is in an enclosed building. Storage and distribution of goods, products and merchandise incident to the business of the principal user of the premises, provided that all storage and distribution be in and from an enclosed building, and that the storage and distribution does not violate any of the standards set forth in this Ordinance.

Boatyard.

Marina; public and private boating clubs.

Marina related sales and service.

Restaurants.

Uses customarily incidental and accessory to a principal permitted use.

Outdoor dining facility.

Surface level parking areas.

Retail sales and service uses.

Office buildings for business, professional executive and administrative purposes.

Restaurants.

Restaurant, Fast Food.

Movie Theatre (Maximum gross floor area of the movie theatre is to be no greater than 30% of total gross floor area, as defined in Section 181-201 of the Development Review Ordinance, for the lot or lots that are being developed as part of an individual site plan application with a maximum seating capacity no greater than 3,000.

Automobile fueling station.

Public utility uses.

Public Warehousing.

Self-Storage Facilities.

Common and Private Carrier Trucking Terminals.

Scientific and Research Laboratories.

Uses customarily incidental and accessory to a principal permitted use.

Garage space for the storage of commercial vehicles used in conjunction with a permitted principal use.

Surface level parking areas.

Minimum lot area: 10 acres.

Minimum lot width and frontage: 400 feet.

Minimum lot depth: 800 feet.

Minimum building setbacks:

Garage space for the storage of commercial vehicles used in conjunction with a permitted principal use.

Off-street parking spaces shall be a minimum of 10 feet by 20 feet.

Off-street loading spaces shall be at least 12 feet wide with at least 15 feet overhead clearance. The length of the loading berth shall be at least 60 feet not including aisle area.

Landscaping in parking and loading areas shall be shown on the site plan at the rate of at least one tree for every 10 parking spaces. Each shade tree shall be at least two inches caliper and shall be of a type permitted in the Development Review Ordinance or approved by the Township Engineer. All areas between the parking area and the building and between the parking area and the street shall be landscaped with trees and/or shrubs and ground cover. Any plantings that do not survive within one year, shall be replaced. Planted areas shall be maintained and kept clean of all debris, rubbish, weeds, tall grass and dead trees by the owner.

Location of parking and loading areas.

The minimum width of the buffer shall be at least 125 feet.

If the 75 feet of the buffer area which abuts a residential zone or use includes existing growth of evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubbery, but not enough to provide a suitable screen as required, existing specimen trees shall remain and selected other trees and shrubbery may remain and shall be supplemented by additional evergreen plantings and approved by the Planning Board to provide the required landscape screen. In the event that the approving authority finds that further planting of evergreens will not grow satisfactorily in said buffer areas, wooden shadowbox fence(s), minimum height of six feet shall be erected in the buffer area. In addition, a separate landscaped area of a minimum of 50 feet consisting of earthen berms and plantings shall be provided outside the above said seventy-five-foot area adjacent to residential zone or use. Said berm shall be a minimum of eight feet in height (compacted), minimum top width shall be eight feet, and the maximum side slope shall be 2:1. The top of the berm shall be planted with a double row of evergreens staggered planted, six feet to eight feet high and 10 feet on center. Also, deciduous trees shall be properly placed at the base of the berm in sufficient quantity to provide a solid screen over and above the evergreens.

Buffer areas shall be maintained and kept clean of all debris, rubbish, weeds, tall grass and dead trees by the owner. Any fences and screen planting shall be maintained permanently, and any plant material that does not survive one year or one growing season shall be replaced. All plantings that survive the first 12 months following certification shall be replaced by the builder/developer at no cost to the Township within 60 days of written notification.

No structure, activity, storage of materials, site roadways or parking of vehicles shall be permitted in the buffer area.

Requirements for planting in the buffer area.

High volume retail facilities and movie theaters shall be located close to the highway frontage and away from residential uses.

The layout of buildings shall be conducive for the development of adjoining commercial district tracts such that property circulation and visual impacts are consistent for all sites.

All mechanical equipment shall be properly located and screened for effective noise control and visual impact.

Adequate facilities shall be provided for the handling of garbage and other refuse providing a solid enclosed structure. Provisions within each structure shall be allowed for the separation of materials and recycling. All refuse areas should not abut a residential use.

A proper screen shall be constructed to prevent trash from leaving the commercial property onto adjoining properties. This screen must be effective and can be in the form of live vegetation or fencing.

Residential properties adjacent to the commercial district shall be permitted to place fences on their property with the fence support stanchions facing the commercial district.

Detention facilities shall be constructed to control stormwater runoff in accordance with other sections contained within the municipal ordinances. Detention facilities shall not interfere with the buffer requirements listed under paragraph H, above and Section 181-503 and shall be placed on the development side of the buffer area. Detention basin side slopes shall be as flat as practical but shall be no flatter than a 2% grade and no deeper than three to one side slopes. A low flow concrete channel shall be provided within the detention basin. Based upon the depth of the basin and side slopes, fencing may be required around the detention facility.

Development of the C-D Zone requires the closing of Duke Lane and Green Acres Drive. Should the approving Agency deem the utilization of Green Acres Drive necessary, said roadway shall be improved as a municipal roadway according to the Township.

Public parks and recreation facilities.

Landfill and excavation operations by governmental agencies in connection with stream improvements, cleaning, de-snagging and stabilization.

Subsurface structures, shelter or storage facilities necessary to health, safety and welfare of the Township.

Uses customarily incidental and accessory to a principal permitted use such as parking facilities, nature trails, picnic areas, and other similar facilities.

No more than 15 persons, including resident staff, shall occupy the premises.

The facility shall be duly licensed.

The residential character of the building and lot shall remain unchanged.

Adequate off-street parking sufficient for resident staff shall be provided. If staff exceeds five persons, buffering of the parking lot shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance.

No such facility shall be located within 1,500 feet of another such facility.

Passenger and livery vehicles. One passenger or livery vehicle having a gross weight in excess of 7,000 pounds, but not exceeding 10,000 pounds, may be parked in a garage or a driveway in a side or rear yard, provided that such is substantially screened from view from all adjacent lot lines and the street line. Such screening shall consist of a six-foot high solid wooden fence and/or minimum six-foot high evergreen shrubs or trees. Any such screening shall be approved by the Zoning Officer prior to installation to ensure that such will provide necessary screening to satisfy the intent of this provision.

One commercial vehicle having a gross weight in excess of 5,000 pounds, but not exceeding 8,000 pounds, may be parked in a wholly enclosed garage. Such vehicle shall be stored in the garage at all times when such is parked on the lot. In no instance shall any person other than the resident of the property on which the commercial vehicle is parked operate such vehicle. Additionally, no materials, tools, equipment or other items used in connection with the business that such commercial vehicle is associated with shall be stored anywhere on the residential property, except in or on the commercial vehicle itself.

Twenty feet in length;

Eight feet in width, excluding rear view mirrors;

Eight feet in height, excluding radio antennas;

The requirements of this section shall apply to all satellite dish antennas, regardless of diameter.

Except where otherwise specified herein, the reflective surface of the satellite dish shall not exceed six feet in diameter.

A freestanding satellite dish regulated by this section shall be subject to the same location requirements as other principal buildings in the same zoning district. No roof-mounted antenna of any kind shall be located on any part of the roof facing the front yard of the dwelling or apartment building or exceed the height provisions of, set forth by Article IV of this Ordinance.

A freestanding satellite dish shall be located as close to the center of the rear yard and rear facade of a principal building as possible without causing significant interference with reception. A waiver may be sought from the board of jurisdiction for a location within the required yard area of a principal building, but in no case shall it be permitted nearer to a property line than is allowed for accessory buildings in the zoning district. For aesthetic and safety purposes, the rear yard shall be enclosed with a fence that is opaque to a height of at least four feet and that otherwise conforms to the fence requirements of the Township of Hazlet. The perimeter of the base of the supporting structure shall be landscaped with appropriate plant materials to a height of three feet or the lowest part of a dish antenna, whichever is higher.

A freestanding satellite dish antenna shall not exceed 10 feet in height measured from the base to the top of the antenna in an upright position.

Satellite dish antennas and supporting structures shall be maintained in good physical condition and comply with all applicable building and safety codes.

A freestanding ham radio antenna shall be subject to the same location requirements as a principal building in the same zoning district and as further provided herein, and shall not exceed the average height of principal buildings on adjoining lots by more than 15 feet to a maximum of 50 feet in height.

No roof-mounted antenna of any kind shall be located on any part of the roof facing the front yard of the dwelling or apartment building or exceed the height provisions of Article IV of this Ordinance.

A freestanding ham radio antenna shall be located as close to the center of the rear yard and rear facade of a principal building as possible without causing significant interference with reception. A waiver may be sought from the board of jurisdiction for a location within the required yard area of a principal building, but in no case shall it be permitted nearer to a property line than is allowed for accessory buildings in the zoning district. For aesthetic and safety purposes, the rear yard shall be enclosed with a fence that is opaque to a height of at least four feet and that otherwise conforms to the fence requirements of the Township of Hazlet. The perimeter of the base of the supporting structure shall be landscaped with appropriate plant materials to a height of three feet.

Ham radio antennas and supporting structures shall be maintained in good physical condition and comply with all applicable building and safety codes.

One hundred square feet or less than; two feet from rear, side and any structures;

One hundred fifty square feet or less than five feet from rear, side and any structures;

Over 150 square feet see Schedule B,[1] Bulk Regulations for setbacks for accessory structures.

Sheds in historic zone districts must conform to principal building setback requirements.

The Zoning Officer of the Township of Hazlet shall be the enforcing agent who shall conduct field inspections to ensure that permit holders are in compliance with the Development Review Ordinance for sheds that do not require a Building Permit.

A fifteen-foot wide buffer area. Said buffer area shall be placed in a conservation easement.

A six-foot high stockade or board-on-board fence to be located at least 15 feet from the adjoining property line. Said fence may not be located within a front yard setback area.

A landscaped screening located in the buffer area consisting of evergreen plantings with a minimum height of 10 feet at the time of planting, spaced 15 feet on-center.

Minimum front yard shall be 40 feet.

Minimum side yard shall be 20 feet.

Minimum rear yard shall be 25 feet.

For residential uses, fences shall be permitted to be located in front yards, provided such fences shall not exceed four feet in height, as measured from ground level, and shall be constructed so that at least 50% thereof is non-solid and open. Fence types such board-on-board and stockade shall be considered solid fences. Corner lots may be permitted to install a six foot in height solid fence along the side street frontage which shall be located not less than 10 feet from the inside of the sidewalk. If no sidewalk exists, then the fence shall be located 10 feet from the curb line or the street. However, in a residential zone which abuts a nonresidential zone such fences shall not exceed eight feet in height. Furthermore, no fence shall be constructed within any sight triangle as defined in this Ordinance, or installed so as to constitute a hazard to traffic or public safety. Decorative walls are permitted to be located in front yards for residential uses, provided such shall not exceed 2 1/2 feet in height, as measured from ground level. Fence posts, corners, gateways, and wall piers and entryways may not exceed five feet in height.

For nonresidential uses, fences and decorative walls may be erected in the front yard at or behind the front setback line extending to the rear or side lot lines, provided they do not exceed six feet in height, as measured from the ground level. Fence pots, corners, gateways and wall piers and entryways may not exceed seven feet in height.

For residential uses, both solid and non-solid fences shall be permitted to be located in side or rear yards, provided such shall not exceed six feet in height, as measured from the ground level. Decorative walls for residential uses are permitted to be located in side or rear yards, provided such shall not exceed four feet in height, as measured from the ground level. However, in a residential zone which abuts a nonresidential zone such fences shall not exceed eight feet in height. Fence posts, corners, gateways and wall piers and entryways, may not exceed seven feet in height.

For nonresidential uses, both decorative walls and solid or non-solid fences shall be permitted to be located in side or rear yards, provided such shall not exceed six feet in height, as measured from the ground level. Fence posts, corners, gateways, and wall piers and entryways may not exceed seven feet in height.

Finished Exterior Side. All fences or walls shall be constructed so that a finished side, with no fully exposed structurally supporting members, is located on the exterior facing outward away from the property upon which it is located.

Materials. No fence or wall shall be constructed or installed with barbed wire, metal spikes, or topped with concertina or razor wire, broken bottles or similar materials so as to be dangerous to humans or animals.

Drainage. Fences and decorative walls shall be constructed in a manner so as to permit the continued flow or natural drainage and shall not cause surface water to be blocked or dammed to create ponding, either on the property upon which such is located or on any adjacent lot. Those applying for a zoning permit to erect a fence or decorative wall may consult with the Township Engineer to ensure compliance with this provision.

Obstruction. No fence shall be constructed within any sight triangle as defined in this Ordinance, or installed so as to constitute a hazard to traffic or public safety.

Utility Easement. Prior to installing a fence in a utility easement area, a property owner shall secure written approval from the appropriate utility company or appropriate public body. Evidence of approval shall be submitted as a prerequisite to issuance of a zoning permit.

Retaining Walls. Any permitted wall proposed to be used as a retaining wall may be required to be reviewed by the Township Engineer prior to the issuance of a permit.

Exceptions. Fences or walls that constitute a permitted buffer area screen approved as part of a site plan application shall be exempt from the above height and location provisions. In addition, fencing required to enclose a tennis court shall be exempted from the above maximum height provisions. Said fence shall not exceed 12 feet in height, as measured from ground level, and may not be located within a required setback area.

Any building, including accessory buildings, within which sales, repair, service or other work shall take place.

Designated outdoor areas where repair, service or other work shall take place.

Storage of watercraft and marine related apparatus left by customers to await service.

Storage of any boat or marine related vehicle requiring hull repairs, body work or which is inoperable because of major repairs.

Storage of mechanical or repair equipment necessary for the operation of the principal use. All equipment shall be stored indoors unless it can be shown that outdoor storage of particular equipment is the only reasonable method of storage in which case such equipment shall be stored on a paved surface.

Outdoor sales display areas and temporary storage of watercraft (dry-dock storage) shall be set back at least 10 feet from any lot line, however, whenever a buffer from a use other than a marine related sales and services establishment is required, the minimum buffer width, as set forth in this subsection, shall govern as the minimum setback requirement to said adjacent use.

The height of watercraft storage shall not exceed three boats stacked vertically and 35 feet.

No derelict, discarded or junked boats shall be stored out-of-doors nor shall any parts, scrap, partially dismantled boats, boat motors, or trailers.

Storage of cars, trucks, trailers, or other vehicles not marine related shall not be permitted unless such storage activity is approved by the board of jurisdiction for that purpose.

The seasonal storage of boats or any other marine related vehicles not being serviced, repaired or sold on the premises shall be deemed to be a boatyard and must conform to regulations for such.

Storage or display of rental watercraft is permitted as an accessory use to a marine related sales and services establishment. Such storage or display may not take place in a setback area.

A fifteen-foot wide buffer area. Said buffer area shall be placed in a conservation easement.

A six-foot high stockade or board-on-board fence to be located at least 15 feet from the adjoining property line. Said fence may not be located within a front yard setback area.

A landscaped screening located in the buffer area consisting of Spruces or Douglas Firs with a minimum height of 10 feet at the time of planting, spaced 15 feet on-center.

Grant a variance from parking requirements to permit a lesser number of spaces, provided, however, that spaces shall be shared by two or more separate uses with non-conflicting parking usage schedules;

Grant a variance from parking space requirements contingent upon the applicant obtaining a specified number of reserved off-street parking spaces from another source, including, but not exclusively, the Township of Hazlet;

Require construction of a greater number of spaces.

Building Coverage and Floor Area Ratio. That portion of a multi-level parking structure specifically designed to accommodate parking and driveway areas shall not be included in determining the maximum permitted building coverage and/or maximum floor area ratio (F.A.R.) on a particular tract.

Standards. Where allowed as an accessory structure for a permitted principal use, a multi-level parking structure shall conform to the following requirements:

Provisions for Proper Drainage and Maintenance. All off-street parking, off-street loading and service facilities shall be so drained as to prevent damage to abutting properties and/or public streets and shall be constructed of materials which will assure a surface resistant to erosion. Such drainage and materials shall be installed as required by the Township Engineer. All such areas shall be at all times maintained at the expense of the owners thereof, in a clean, orderly and dust free condition.

Separation from Walkways and Streets. All off-street parking, off-street loading and services areas shall be separated from walkways, sidewalks, streets or alleys by curbing or other protective device approved by the Township Engineer.

Private Walks Adjacent to Business Buildings. A private walk if provided adjacent to a business building, shall be not less than four feet in width and shall be in addition to the other requirements of this Ordinance.

Buffer Required when Adjoining Property is Residential. Where off-street parking, loading or service areas are proposed to be located closer than 50 feet from a lot in any residential zone or to any lot upon which there exists a dwelling as a permitted use under these regulations, and where such parking, loading and service areas are not entirely screened visually from such lot by an intervening building or structure, there shall be provided along the lot line a continuous buffer strip. No such buffer shall extend nearer to a street right-of-way than the established building line of the adjoining residential lot.

Interior Driveways. Interior driveways shall be a least 24 feet in width where used with 90° angle parking, at least 20 feet in width where used with 45° angle parking. Where used with parallel parking, or where there is no parking, interior driveways shall be at least 12 feet wide for one-way traffic movement and at least 24 feet wide for two-way traffic movement.

Connection to a Public Right-of-Way. Each off-street parking, loading or service area shall be connected to a public street right-of-way by means of a driveway constructed in accordance with at least the minimum standards required by the Township Engineer.

Size of Driveway. A driveway exclusive of curb return radii shall not be less than 12 feet in width. A curb return radius for a driveway at its entrance to a public street shall not exceed 10 feet unless required. The maximum width of a driveway exclusive of curb return radii shall not exceed 36 feet except for unusual circumstances unless specifically reviewed and approved by the Township Engineer.

Off-Street Parking Space within Buildings. Garage space or space within buildings, in basements, or on the roofs of buildings may be used to meet the off-street parking requirements of this Ordinance, provided such space is designed to serve as off-street parking spaces.

Pavement Markings and Signs. Each off-street parking space shall be clearly marked and pavement directional arrows or signs shall be provided wherever necessary. Markers, directional arrows and signs shall be properly maintained so as to ensure their maximum efficiency.

Joint Parking Facilities. The off-street parking requirements for two or more neighboring uses of the same or different types, may be satisfied by the allocation of the required number of spaces for each use in common parking facility; provided that the number of off-street parking spaces is not less than the sum of individual requirements, provided further, that there be compliance with all other provisions of these regulations.

Parking Provided on the Same Lot as Main Building. Off-street parking spaces for one-family and two-family dwellings shall be located on the same lot as the main building to be served. Off-street parking spaces for multi-family dwellings shall be located on the same lot as the main building to be served or not more than 300 feet distant, as measured along the nearest pedestrian walkway. Off-street parking spaces for all other uses shall be provided on the same lot as the main building to be served or not more than 500 feet distant, as measured along the nearest pedestrian walkway.

Requirements for Combined Uses. The number of off-street parking spaces required by land or building used for two or more purposes shall be the sum of the requirements for the various individual uses.

Sharing of Parking Facilities. Off-street parking facilities for one use shall not be considered as providing the required facilities for any other use, provided that 1/2 of the off-street parking space required by any use whose peak attendance will be at night or on Sundays, such as churches, theaters and assembly halls, may be assigned to a use which will be closed at night or on Sundays.

Computing Number of Employees. For the purpose of this section, the number of employees shall be computed on the basis of the average number of employees to be employed during peak shift.

Fractional Spaces Required. When units of measurement determining the number of required off-street parking and off-street loading spaces results in the requirements of a fractional space, any fraction up to and including 1/2 shall require one off-street parking or off-street loading space.

Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces within a Required Setback. No required off-street parking and loading space including maneuvering areas for such off-street parking or loading space shall be established in an area between the front building line and the street right-of-way line in the BN-1, BN-2, I-A and I-A-I zones.

Other Use of Off-Street Parking Spaces Prohibited. No off-street parking or loading area shall be used for the sale, repair, dismantling or servicing of any vehicles, equipment, materials or supplies.

The trailer is placed only on the same lot that contains the dwelling that is being reconstructed.

An approved zoning permit shall be obtained from the Zoning Officer prior to the placement of such temporary trailer on the site. The Zoning Officer, under the advisement of the Construction Code Official and Chief of the Fire Department shall be responsible for determining the most practical location for such trailer.

The time period of occupancy of such trailer shall not exceed six months, provided however, that the Zoning Officer may extend the time period of occupancy for an additional time period of occupancy for an additional time period of up to three months due to exceptional circumstances that prevent the reconstruction and re-occupancy of the damaged building within the initial six-month time period. However, in no instance shall such trailer be occupied for a time period to exceed nine months, unless extended by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

"Temporary use" means use prior to final occupancy of a permanent structure;

The temporary use is in conjunction with a principal building and a permitted use being undertaken, or approved to be undertaken on the lot;

Trailers shall not be located between a principal structure and the front street line and all required setbacks and yards specified for the respective zone are observed;

On a corner lot, trailers shall not be located between a principal building and any adjacent street line and shall observe all required setbacks and yards specified for the respective zone;

Site plan approval for a permanent principal structure on the same lot is obtained prior to placement of a trailer;

Use of a trailer permitted under this section does not commence prior to site plan approval and does not exceed one year from the date of such site plan approval unless extended by Planning Board;

The time period of occupancy of such trailer shall not exceed six months, provided however, that the Zoning Officer may extend the time period of occupancy for an additional time period of occupancy for an additional time period of up to three months due to exceptional circumstances within the initial six month time period. However, in no instance shall such trailer be occupied for a time period to exceed nine months, unless extended by the Planning Board.

In subdivisions and site plans approved for residential construction, the Zoning Officer may permit a temporary sales office, provided that, prior to issuance of a construction permit for such temporary sales office, final approval for the tract upon which the temporary sales office is to be located shall be effective. Only one temporary sales office is permitted per tract.

A site plan must be submitted to the Zoning Officer for review for compliance with all area and yard requirements and all design standards required in the zone district where it is located. Any relief from the aforesaid requirements or standards may only be granted by the appropriate board of jurisdiction.

Parking on other than accepted public roadways. The following minimum on-site parking spaces must be provided:

A zoning permit and a certificate of occupancy are required for all temporary sales offices.

The temporary sales office may only be located on the site until the 15th or final certificate of occupancy is issued for the dwelling units, whichever occurs first. At that time the developer shall have 30 days to remove the temporary sales office and any appurtenances from the site and restore any area disturbed. If the developer desires to continue a sales office use, it must thereafter be from within a proposed dwelling unit.

Sales shall be limited to dwelling units being marketed in the tract on which the temporary sales office is located; sales of off-tract dwelling units are prohibited. Building materials and all other materials except those directly related to the promotion and sale of dwellings in the tract, such as decorating samples, brochures and office supplies, may not be stored in the sales office. Use of the sales office for living quarters is prohibited.

The municipal agency may also approve a temporary sales office in conjunction with its review and approval of the site plan or subdivision application, provided that the site plan and traffic control plan therefor have been submitted.

Zoning: There shall be a $100 fee for each trailer to be paid to Zoning and Code Enforcement for a permit for any temporary trailer.

Fire Official: There shall be a $100 fee for each trailer for inspection by the Fire Official.

Specify the location where the bin(s) will be located on the property.

Provide the name and telephone number of the "bona fide" office of any charity or business that will profit from any such collections.

Maintain a "bona fide" office to be staffed with a representative who can be reached by telephone during normal business hours. An answering machine or answering service does not constitute an office.

Describe the manner and frequency by which the bin(s) shall be maintained.

Obtain written consent from the property owner to place the bin(s) on their property.

Display in a clear and conspicuous location on the outside of the bin(s) the name, address and telephone number of the person or organization who owns the bin(s). Also upon Township approval the permit number along with the expiration date shall be displayed on the outside of the bin(s).

The Zoning Official and/or her designee shall not grant a permit to place, use or employ charitable bins if the placement of the bin constitutes a safety hazard.

The Zoning Official and/or her designee shall investigate any complaints from the public concerning the bin(s) within 30 days. If the bin owner does not rectify any violation, the Township may seize the bin, remove it at the owner's expense and sell the contents at public auction. All proceeds from the sale shall be paid to the CFO of the Township.

Violations of the State of New Jersey Chapter 209 (P.L. 2007, c.209) which results in the seizure of donation bins shall be subject to penalty of up to $20,000. The Township of Hazlet may bring action in Municipal Court or Superior Court.

The Applicant shall file a verified application with the Administrator at least 15 days before the first day of advertising of the event and at least 90 days before the first day of such event.

If required by law, the Applicant shall file a verified application with the Mass Gathering Review Board pursuant to the provision of N.J.S.A. 5:11-1 et seq., the Mass Gathering Act, at least 15 days before the first day of advertising and at least 60 days before the first day of such event.

The applicant's full name, residence, telephone number, post office address and whether such applicant is an individual, partnership, firm, corporation or governmental unit or agency of the state or local government. All applicants shall submit a financial statement with their application, except that such statement shall not be required of units of State and local governments, and may be waived for nonprofit service organizations, qualified charities, and qualified religious organizations;

A diagrammatic sketch plan of the proposed site of the public entertainment showing the locations and dimensions of the proposed service roads, potable water facilities, sanitary facilities, sewage disposal facilities, medical service facilities, distribution of security personnel and provisions for food storage, as well as camping facilities and projected plans for enclosure, if necessary, of the proposed site;

A statement of the purposes of the gathering and a program of scheduled events;

If the property on which the gathering is to take place is not owned by the person(s) or entity(ies) organizing the public entertainment, then the names of the lessor or licensor and a copy of the lease or license between the owner and the person(s) or entity(ies) organizing the public entertainment, or other documents granting the right to use said property shall be provided;

A statement of the number of persons expected to attend such event and the duration of such attendance;

The specific details, including certified copies of contracts entered into or provisions relating to:

A statement containing the names of licensed ticket printers to be used and the plans for assuring the return of monies upon the termination or cancellation of the events as well as the means of notifying potential and existing ticket holders or such cancellation;

Examples of proposed advertising of the event, if any;

Bond or other arrangement.

An insurance policy covering liability, personal property and bodily damage in such amounts to be fixed by the Administrator in addition to Workers Compensation insurance if required pursuant to the terms and conditions of N.J.S.A. 40:52-1.1 and any other statutory insurance requirements.

The Applicant's full name, residence, telephone number, post office address and whether such applicant is an individual, partnership, firm, corporation or other entity or governmental unit or agency of the State or local government. All applicants shall submit a financial statement with their application, except that such statement shall not be required of a unit of state or local government. The provision of a financial statement and the requirements for same may be waived at the discretion of the Administrator;

A diagrammatic sketch plan of the proposed site of the public entertainment showing, to the extent applicable, the locations and dimensions of the proposed service roads, potable water facilities, sanitary facilities, sewage disposal facilities, medical service facilities, distribution of security personnel and provisions for food storage, as well as camping facilities and projected plans for enclosure, if necessary of the proposed site;

A statement of the purposes of the gathering and a program of events scheduled;

If the property on which the gathering is to take place is not owned by the person(s) or entity(ies) organizing the event, then the names of the lessor or licensor and a copy of the lease or license between the owner and the person(s) or entity(ies) organizing the event, or other documents granting the right to use said property shall be provided;

The specific details, to the extent applicable, including certified copies of contracts entered into or provisions relating to:

An insurance policy covering liability, personal property and bodily damage in such amounts to be fixed by the Administrator in addition to Workers Compensation insurance if required pursuant to the terms and conditions of N.J.S.A. 40:52-1.1 and any other statutory insurance requirements.

The above provisions and the requirements for same may be waived at the discretion of the Administrator.

In the BP-3 and I-A-1 Zone Districts, no adult entertainment use shall be permitted within 1,000 feet of another adult entertainment use, any lot or building used partially or wholly for residential purposes, a hospital, a nursing home, an assisted living facility, a school, a public facility, a day care or child-care center.

An adult entertainment use shall not be permitted in any area other than the BP-3 and I-A-1 Zone District.

Any sexually oriented business except an adult motel within 1,500 feet of a place of worship.

Any sexually oriented business, except an adult motel, within 500 feet of a school, whether public or private.

Any adult motel within 1,000 feet of any place of worship, school, whether public or private, any residence, or any other sexually oriented business.

Any sexually oriented business within 1,000 feet of any public park or playground.

Any sexually oriented business in any Zone District other than the BP-3 and I-A-1 Zone Districts.

Each day that a sexually oriented business is in operation, in violation of paragraph C above, such day shall constitute a separate offense under this section.

Each separate film, video cassette or other visual reproduction of each showing of live entertainment which is displayed to another in violation of paragraph C above is a separate offense under this ordinance.

The minimum lot area of 2 1/2 acres shall be required.

A minimum frontage shall be 200 feet in width, 75 feet front yard setback, 50 feet each side yard setback and 75 feet rear yard setback.

Where a combination of school and other religious activity use is proposed, the school shall be an accessory use.

The site shall have direct access to a street classified as a major collector or a secondary arterial road in the Township Master plan, as amended.

The traffic impact for the immediate area as well as the increased traffic volume being created by the proposed use shall be analyzed in a written form by a qualified traffic engineer and shall conclude that the proposed use satisfied the following:

Maximum site coverage shall not exceed 20% of the entire tract.

Subject to Performance Standards Section 181-402 of this Ordinance.

Subject to Performance and Design Standards Section 181-500 of this Ordinance.

A continuous six-foot high board-on-board fence shall be provided to screen the public utility facility from public view and to ensure security. Other fence types that provide 50% visibility may be used, provided adequate, continuous landscaping is provided at the fence perimeter. Said plantings shall be evergreen, and shall be six feet high at the time of planting.

A structure associated with a public utility facility in a non-residential zone district may not be located closer than 50 feet to residential property line.

Building or mounted lighting fixtures may be utilized, provided shielding is provided to reduce glare to adjacent properties. Motion-sensitive lighting is encouraged.

Appropriate safety devices shall be provided at the public utility facility to ensure public safety.

PWTEFs enclosing electronic equipment may have security and safety lighting at the entrance, provided that the light is attached to the facility, is focused downward and is on timing devices and/or sensors so that the light is turned off when not needed for safety or security purposes; and

No lighting is permitted on a PWTF except lighting that specifically is required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and any such required lighting shall be focused and shielded to the greatest extent possible so as not to project towards adjacent and nearby properties.

How the proposed location of the PWTF relates to the objective of providing full wireless communication services within the Township of Hazlet at the time full service is provided by the applicant throughout the Township of Hazlet.

How the proposed location of the proposed PWTF relates to the location of any existing antennas within and near the Township of Hazlet.

How the proposed location of the proposed PWTF relates to the anticipated need for additional antennas within and near the Township of Hazlet by the applicant and by other providers of wireless communication services within the Township of Hazlet.

How the proposed location of the proposed PWTF relates to the objective of collocating the antennas of many different providers of wireless communication services on the same PWTF; and

How its plan specifically relates to and is coordinated with the needs of all other providers of wireless communication services within the Township of Hazlet.

Documentation by a qualified expert regarding the capacity of any proposed PWTF for the number and type of antennas;

Documentation by a qualified expert that any proposed PWTF will have sufficient structural integrity to support the proposed antennas and the anticipated future collocated antennas and that the structural standards developed for antennas by the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) and/or the Telecommunication Industry Association (TIA) have been met;

A letter of intent by the applicant, in a form which is reviewed and approved by the Township Attorney, indicating that the applicant will share the use of any PWTF with other approved providers of wireless communication services; and

A visual impact study, graphically simulating through models, computer-enhanced graphics, or similar techniques, the appearance of any proposed telecommunications tower and indicating its view from at least five locations around and within one mile of the proposed PWTF where the PWTF will be most visible. Aerial photographs of the impact area shall also be submitted.

General Requirements.

Antennas on Existing Structures. Any antenna that is not attached to a tower may be attached to any existing business, industrial, office, utility or institutional structure provided:

A tower that is modified or reconstructed to accommodate the colocation of additional antenna shall be the same tower type as the existing tower, unless reconstruction of a monopole is proposed.

Height. An existing tower may be modified or rebuilt to a height no taller than the existing tower height.

Reconstruction of existing towers.

Security. Towers shall be enclosed by security fencing not less than eight feet in height. Towers shall also be equipped with anticlimbing measures.

Lighting. No lighting is permitted on an existing or reconstructed tower except lighting that is specifically required by the FAA. Such required lighting shall be focused and shielded to reduce glare to adjacent and nearby properties to the greatest extent possible.

Ancillary Buildings.

At such time that a licensed carrier plans to abandon or discontinue operation of a wireless telecommunication facility, such carrier shall notify the Township Clerk by certified U.S. mail of the proposed date of abandonment or discontinuation of operations. Such notice shall be given no less than 30 days prior to abandonment or discontinuation of operations. In the event that a licensed carrier fails to give such notice, the wireless telecommunication facility shall be considered abandoned upon discontinuation of operations.

Upon abandonment or discontinuation of use, at the option of the Township, the carrier shall physically remove the facility within 90 days from the date of abandonment or discontinuation of use. "Physically remove" shall include, but not be limited to:

If a carrier fails to remove a wireless telecommunication facility in accordance with this section, the Township shall have the authority to enter the subject property and physically remove the facility. The board of jurisdiction shall require the posting of a bond at the time of approval to cover the costs for the removal of the facility.

No sign shall be placed so as to interfere with or be mistaken for a traffic light or similar device or with traffic visibility.

No sign shall have admonitions such as "Stop," "Go," "Stop," "Danger," etc. that may be confused with traffic directional signage.

No sign other than an official traffic control device or street sign shall be placed within or encroach upon the right-of-way.

No sign shall be constructed, placed or erected that will violate any health, light, safety or air regulations as defined in the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code.

No sign to be located on the roof of any building.

Signs attached to a principal structure shall not be erected on, attached to or extend above the roofline or parapet, or project above the elevation of the wall to which it is attached.

There shall be no flashing, moving, rotating or motion signs.

There shall be no streamers or pennant flags permitted.

There shall be no neon signage permitted.

No sign shall be placed within 100 feet of the property line of any historical site or monument.

Illumination devices such as floor or spot lights shall be placed and shielded to prevent any spillage onto neighboring property and approaching vehicles.

No portion of any sign shall have less than a ten-foot clearance over a pedestrian walkway.

No signs are permitted on trees or utility poles in any zone district.

No sign shall be painted on or affixed to fences, water towers, storage tanks or similar structures.

No billboard signs are permitted.

A sign existing on the effective date of the adoption of this section (adopted June 4, 2012 by Ordinance No. 1506-12) which does not conform to any provision thereof, shall be deemed a nonconforming use and may be continued, maintained and repaired upon its present location, provided that such sign was lawful under prior ordinance.

Any legal nonconforming sign on any premises involving a change in tenancy or involving a change in the physical appearance of such sign shall revoke the nonconforming rights. Nothing herein shall prohibit the normal maintenance of a legal nonconforming sign, such as bulb replacement, painting, replacement of existing lettering or swapping out the plastic face.

Any sign unlawful under any prior ordinance shall remain unlawful unless it complies with the provisions of this chapter and was issued a zoning and construction permit.

Any new signage hereafter placed, either for a new building or a change in tenancy of an existing building shall comply with all the provisions of this chapter.

Any sign not exceeding three square feet in area, non-flashing and containing no color illumination. If not attached to the building it shall be setback at least five feet from the nearest road right-of-way line and at least five feet from the nearest property line. No more than one sign shall be erected for each permitted use or dwelling unit.

Any temporary non-illuminated real estate sign not to exceed 12 square feet in area, setback at least five feet from the nearest road right-of-way line and at least five feet from the nearest property line. No more than one sign shall be erected for each permitted use or dwelling unit. Sign shall be removed no more than 30 days after the sale. One open house sign is permitted on the property and shall be placed no earlier than two hours before the open house begins and removed immediately upon its conclusion and shall not be permitted on County roads, State highways or other major arteries.

Any non-illuminated sign advertising the sale of farm products grown or produced on the premises, in any of the zoning districts where an agricultural use is permitted, provided sign shall not exceed 12 square feet in area, setback at least 100 feet from the nearest intersection of a street, road or highway and at least five feet from the nearest property line.

Any temporary non-illuminated construction site sign not to exceed eight square feet in area, setback at least five feet from road right-of-way and at least five feet from property line, and shall remain on site until work has been completed on the premises. Such sign is to call attention to mechanics, painters, landscapers, contractors, etc.

Any non-illuminated sign incident to the legal process of law and necessary to the public welfare such as hospital, community center, public or private school, place of worship, Chamber of Commerce and shall not exceed three square feet in area.

Any event of public interest such as local, County, State, volunteer fire departments, church, public meeting or other similar community activities and campaigns not to exceed three square feet in area. Sign shall be removed no more than three days after the event.

Any non-illuminated customary warning, trespassing and posted signs or signs indicating private property or driveway provided they do not exceed three square feet in area.

Directional signs shall give vehicular and pedestrian instructions on site. Directional signs (entrance, exit, one-way, do not enter, etc.) shall not exceed three square feet in area.

Signs within the interior of a structure designed to be seen and read from the exterior relating to the business conducted within shall not exceed 30% of window area.

Any temporary non-illuminated political sign in a residential neighborhood must adhere to:

Any temporary non-illuminated political sign on commercial property must adhere to:

All signs specified in paragraphs C1-C10 above.

Subdivisions with two or more homes for sale may advertise on a non-illuminated sign not to exceed 32 square feet in area, set back 25 feet from a street or property line, not more than one sign is permitted unless the property fronts on more than one street, one sign per street. Signs shall be removed when the last certificate of occupancy is issued for the development.

Business Highway (BH).

Business Neighborhood (BN-1, BN-2).

Business Professional (BP-1).

Business Professional (BP-2).

Business Professional (BP-3).

Industrial Marina (IM), Industrial Assembly (IA-1, IA-2)

Commercial District (CD).