Mahwah City Zoning Code
§ 24-5.5
Design Criteria.
[Amended 10-15-2020 by Ord. No. 1916; 3-10-2022 by Ord. No. 1958]
In accordance with the spirit and intent of this chapter, the following design criteria shall be adhered to, except where otherwise provided.
a.
Traffic Access. All proposed site traffic accessways are adequate but not excessive in number; adequate in grade, width, alignment and visibility; and not located too near street corners, entrances to schools or places of public assembly; and other similar considerations.
b.
Circulation and Parking. Interior circulation is adequate and that all required parking spaces are provided and are easily accessible. All off-street parking and loading areas shall be surfaced with a durable and dust-free surface. All areas shall be properly marked so as to provide for the orderly and safe loading, parking and storage of self-propelled vehicles.
c.
Lighting. All exterior lighting devices shall be arranged so as to reflect the light away from adjoining premises. No rotating or flashing signs or lights shall be permitted.
d.
Drainage, Water Supply and Sewage Disposal Facilities. All development shall be provided with adequate water supply, sewage disposal and drainage facilities in accordance with the Township requirements.
e.
Disposal of Usable Open Space. Usable open space shall be so arranged as to ensure the health and safety and to promote the general welfare.
f.
Arrangement of Buildings. Adequate provision shall be made for light, air, access and privacy in the arrangement of buildings.
g.
Landscaping. Landscaping, where required, shall be provided in order to enhance and protect the natural and scenic qualities of the land. Where adjacent land use dictates, screening and buffer areas shall be required.
h.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Regulations. All newly designed and constructed or altered Local Government Facilities, public accommodations and commercial facilities are to be readily accessible to and usable by Individuals with Disabilities. All requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), 2004 ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. In addition, Compliance Design and Construction Certification Forms must be completed and provided to the Township Engineer.