Long Hill Township City Zoning Code
§ LU-125.6
Professional Offices.
[Ord. No. 105-2002 § 4; Ord. No. 377-2017]
Professional offices shall be a permitted conditional use in the P Zone subject to the following conditions:
a.
Buffering: A landscaped buffer shall be provided when the subject property abuts a residential use or zone in accordance with Subsection 156.1 and as follows:
1.
The minimum buffer width shall be 10 feet on property where the existing primary structure is preserved and adaptively reused. The minimum buffer width shall be 20 feet on properties where the existing primary structure is removed and a new primary structure is constructed. Said buffer may be reduced by no greater than 50% when existing vegetation provides an adequate screen or a fence, wall or landscaped berm with a minimum height of six feet is provided. Any reduction in buffer width is subject to Board approval.
2.
All off-street parking areas shall provide a five-foot buffer around their perimeter to screen adjacent residential properties/zones and the street. Said buffer may be reduced by no greater than 50% when existing vegetation provides an adequate screen or a fence, wall or landscaped buffer with a minimum height of six feet is provided. Any reduction in buffer width is subject to Board approval.
3.
Buffers shall incorporate existing vegetation, especially trees to the greatest extent possible.
b.
Parking: Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 151 and the following:
1.
Off-street parking shall be provided in the rear and side yards only. No off-street parking shall be located within the required front yard setback and buffer area.
2.
Off-street parking areas shall be screened with a landscape buffer strip five feet in width along their perimeter pursuant to Subsection 125.6a1 above.
3.
Access to off-street parking areas shall be from higher order streets wherever possible.
c.
Building Design: Existing buildings and new buildings and additions shall comply with the building design requirements of Section 152 and as follows:
1.
The preservation and adaptive reuse of existing buildings is encouraged.
2.
Alterations to existing buildings shall preserve and incorporate architecturally and historically significant exterior facades fronting on public streets into the overall design of the project. The Township Historic Preservation Advisory Committee may advise the Board regarding the architectural and historical significance of facades and buildings where a question arises as to their preservation.
3.
New additions to, and accessory structures associated with, existing buildings shall complement the structures in architectural design, appearance, materials and color.
d.
Signs: Ground and wall signs shall be permitted in accordance with Subsection 155.7 and the design standards of Subsection 155.11 shall control.
e.
Accessory Structures/Mechanical Equipment: All accessory structures such as trash dumpsters, refuse enclosures and mechanical equipment such as air conditioners shall be screened from the view of public streets and adjacent properties.
f.
Historical/Community Information Markers: Professional offices shall incorporate historical or community information markers into their overall design in a publicly accessible and visible location. Such markers shall contain information about the name of the building, date of construction, prior use and significance to the Township. The Township Historic Preservation Advisory Committee may be consulted as to the appearance, content and location of such markers.