A way or means of approach to provide physical entrance to a property.

A building or structure which is detached from a principal building or structure on the same lot and customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal building or structure, including but not limited to cabanas, detached garages, carports, greenhouses, sheds, tool sheds, hot tubs and/or spas, gazebos, and pergolas excluding parking lots or driveways and fences in compliance with yard requirements. For the same purpose it shall not include structures such as fuel oil tanks, septic tanks and leaching pools which are completely buried below finished grade, drainage systems or utility poles required only for direct customer service. Any accessory building attached to the principal building shall be considered part of the principal building.

A use of land or building or portion thereof customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the land or building, located on the same lot with the principal use.

Forty-three thousand five hundred sixty square feet.

A structure added to the original structure at some time after the completion of the original structure. Any additions to the supporting members of a building, such as walls, columns, beams, girders, posts or tiers.

A lot or parcel of land which shares all or part of a common lot line with another lot or parcel of land; provided, however, that lots which are separated by a public street shall not be considered adjacent.

The Planning/Zoning Coordinator of the Township of Mantua, Gloucester County, New Jersey, unless a different municipal official is designated by this chapter to administer certain of the responsibilities and authorities specified for the Administrative Officer in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.

Conditions or situations created by a proposed development that impose, aggravate or lead to impractical, unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions on properties, such as inadequate drainage facilities, unsuitable street grades, street locations that fail to compose a convenient system and failure to provide or make future allowances for access to the interior portion of adjoining lots or for other facilities required by this chapter.

The production, keeping or maintenance, for sale, lease or personal use, of plants and animals, including but not limited to forages and sod crops; grains and seed crops; dairy animals and dairy products; poultry and poultry products; livestock, including beef cattle, sheep, horses, ponies, mules or goats or any mutations or hybrids thereof, including the breeding and grazing of any or all of such animals; bees and apiary products; fur animals; trees and forest products; fruits of all kinds, including grapes, nuts and berries; vegetables; nursery, floral, ornamental and greenhouse products; or lands devoted to a soil conservation or forestry management program, except as otherwise prohibited by this chapter.

The presence of contaminants in the atmosphere in concentrations that preclude its normal dispersive ability and that interfere directly or indirectly with a person's health, safety or comfort or with the full use and enjoyment of his/her property.

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

A public or private street primarily designed to serve as secondary access to the side or rear of a property whose frontage is on another street.

Any change in either the supporting members of a building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams and girders, or in the dimensions or configurations of the roof or exterior walls.

A major single tenant store or stores commonly known as "large-scale retailers" that occupy a minimum building size of 80,000 square feet to a maximum building size of 125,000 square feet and derive their profits from high sales volumes and draw customers, and thereby generate business, from surrounding stores.

The major store or stores within a shopping center. For purposes of this chapter, a store which occupies at least 20% of the gross square footage of the entire shopping center shall be considered an anchor tenant.

A system of electrical conductors that transmit or receive radio frequency signals for wireless communications.

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

The application or appeal form and all accompanying documents required by this chapter for approval of a subdivision plat, site plan, planned development, conditional use, zoning variance or direction of the issuance of a permit pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.

An institution, licensed by the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services, which provides a combination of housing, personalized supportive services and health care designed to respond to the scheduled and unscheduled needs of those who require help with activities of daily living.

A roof-like projection from the wall of a building, usually made of cloth, canvas or similar material, which provides shade or decorative accent to a window or door.

A self-propelled free-moving vehicle, with four or more wheels, primarily for conveyance on a street or roadway.

The use of any building, land area or other premises for the display and sale of new or used automobiles, panel trucks or vans, trailers or recreation vehicles and including any warranty repair work and other repair service conducted as an accessory use.

Any building, land area or other premises, or portion thereof, used or intended to be used for the retail dispensing or sale of vehicular fuels; and including as an accessory use the sale and installation of lubricants, tires, batteries and similar accessories. Maintenance and minor repairs for motor vehicles may be provided, but no body repairs or painting or storage of inoperable or wrecked vehicles shall be permitted.

Any building or premises or portions thereof used for washing automobiles.

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

A space having 1/2 or more of its floor-to-ceiling height below the average level of the adjoining ground and with a floor-to-ceiling height of not less than 6 1/2 feet.

A room planned or used primarily for sleeping.

A mound of earth, at least three feet in height, which is used to shield and screen areas from view or to control the direction of water.

A lane at the edge of a roadway which is reserved and designed for the exclusive use of bicycles.

A path designed to be used by bicyclists.

See "sign, billboard."

See "Zoning Board of Adjustment."

An individual other than a member of the family occupying the dwelling unit or a part thereof who, for a consideration, is furnished sleeping accommodations and may be furnished meals or other services as part of the consideration.

A dwelling or part thereof in which lodging is provided by the owner or operator to more than three boarders.

A landscaped strip of land used to visually separate one use from another or from a street. Buffers also serve to shield or block noise, lights and other nuisances.

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

The horizontal area measured within the outside of the exterior walls of the ground floor of all principal and accessory buildings on a lot, divided by the entire area of the lot.

The vertical distance of a building measured from the average elevation of the finished grade within 20 feet of the structure to the highest point of the roof. In all cases where this chapter provides for height limitations referenced to a specified height and a specified number of stories, the intent is to limit height to the specified maximum footage and the specified number of stories within said footage.

A line established within each zoning district, which defines the minimum distance within a lot between any building, or portion thereof, to be erected or altered and an adjacent street line.

Establishments primarily engaged in rendering services to business establishments on a fee or contract basis, such as advertising and mailing; building maintenance; employment service; management and consulting services; protective services; equipment rental and leasing; commercial research; development and testing; reproduction services; and personal supply services.

A pre-engineered metal building typically used for light industrial purposes, characterized by pre-engineered metal walls and/or wood pole barn construction.

The diameter of a tree trunk measured, in inches, six inches above ground level for trees four inches in diameter or less, and measured 12 inches above ground level for trees greater than four inches in diameter.

A roof-like cover, open to the elements on all four sides, which is used to protect outdoor equipment such as gasoline pumps.

That area of a street within which vehicles are permitted, including travel lanes and parking areas but not including curbs, sidewalks or swales.

Any use which is not substantially the same as the previous use of a building or land.

The bed and banks of a natural stream which convey the constant or intermittent flow of the stream.

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

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

The determination as to whether a plan is a minor or major subdivision and/or site plan.

A group of people organized for a common purpose to pursue common goals, interests or activities and usually characterized by certain membership qualifications, payment of fees and dues, regular meetings and a constitution and bylaws.

A development technique that concentrates buildings in specific areas of the site to allow for the remaining land to be used for recreation, common open space and for the preservation of environmental or historic features.

An educational institution authorized by the state to award associate, baccalaureate or higher degrees.

Use of a common personal wireless telecommunications facility or a common site by two or more wireless license holders or by one wireless license holder for more than one type of communications technology or placement of personal wireless telecommunications facilities on a structure owned or operated by a utility or other public entity, or both.

Any sign wording, logo, figure, symbol, color, illumination, fixture, projection or other representation that, directly or indirectly, names, advertises or calls attention to a business product, service or other commercial activity.

A place where pigs are raised commercially for growth or fattening before slaughter. The raising of one pig per member of a household for home consumption only, in the Agricultural Residential zone, shall not constitute a commercial piggery.

Any activity carried out for pecuniary gain.

Any motor vehicle licensed by the state as a commercial vehicle.

The Township Committee of the Township of Mantua, said organization being the elected governing body of the municipality.

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

A building, structure, recreational device, service system or other facility generally available to and/or operated for the benefit of residents, whether public or private, including but not limited to swimming pools, tennis courts, building entries, bicycle pathways, sewage treatment plants, drainageways, municipal buildings, schools and similar facilities.

Any community residential facility licensed pursuant to P.L. 1977, c. 448 (N.J.S.A. 30:11B-1 et seq.) providing food, shelter and personal guidance, under such supervision as required, to not more than 15 persons with head injuries who require assistance, temporarily or permanently, in order to live in the community, and shall include, but not be limited to, group homes, halfway houses, supervised apartment living arrangements and hostels. Such a residence shall not be considered a health care facility within the meaning of the Health Care Facilities Planning Act, N.J.S.A. 26:2H-1 et seq.

Any community residential facility licensed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:11B-1 et seq. providing food, shelter and personal guidance, under such supervision as required, to not more than 15 developmentally disabled or mentally ill persons who require assistance, temporarily or permanently, in order to live in the community, and shall include but not be limited to group homes, halfway houses, intermediate care facilities, supervised apartment living arrangements and hostels. Such a residence shall not be considered a health care facility within the meaning of the Health Care Facilities Planning Act, N.J.S.A. 26:2H-1 et seq. In the case of such community residence housing mentally ill persons, such residence shall have been approved for a purchase of service contract or an affiliation agreement pursuant to such procedures as shall be established by regulation of the Division of Mental Health and Hospitals of the New Jersey Department of Human Services. See "developmentally disabled person" and "mentally ill person."

Any shelter approved for a purchase of service contract and certified pursuant to standards and procedures established by the New Jersey Department of Human Services, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:14-1 through 30:14-14, providing food, shelter, medical care, legal assistance, personal guidance and other services to not more than 15 persons who have been the victims of domestic violence, including any children of such victims, who temporarily require shelter and assistance in order to protect their physical or psychological welfare.

An application form and all accompanying documents completed and submitted as specified in the respective submission checklists in this chapter and as required for approval of the application for development, including, where applicable, but not limited to, a site plan or subdivision plat. The municipal agency may require such additional information not specified in this chapter or revisions to the accompanying documents as are reasonably necessary to make an informed decision as to whether the requirements necessary for approval of the application for the development have been met. However, the application shall not be deemed incomplete for lack of such additional information or any revisions to the accompanying documents so required by the municipal agency.

An informal presentation and attendant documentation of a proposed subdivision or site plan which is without legal standing but which is intended to allow the applicant to receive suggestions from the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning Board and/or its subcommittee.

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

A building or group of buildings in which units are owned individually and the structure, common areas and facilities are owned by all the owners on a proportional, undivided basis.

The community association which administers and maintains the common property and common elements of a condominium.

Next to, abutting or touching and having a boundary, or portion thereof, which is coterminous.

A residential use which combines both dwelling units and a licensed twenty-four-hour-a-day nursing care facility for the benefit of residents. A continuing-care facility may also include common dining facilities, recreational activities and other accessory uses for the exclusive benefit of its residents.

A residential use which has, or is capable of obtaining, a certificate of authority from the State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs, pursuant to the Continuing Care Retirement Community Regulation and Financial Disclosure Act (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-330 et seq.). A continuing-care retirement community combines both independent living units and a licensed twenty-four-hour-a-day assisted living and/or nursing care facility for the benefit of residents. A continuing-care retirement community may also include common dining facilities, recreational activities, retail stores and services and other accessory uses for the exclusive benefit of residents.

Development other than planned development or cluster development.

See "lot, corner."

The Planning Board of the County of Gloucester.

See "lot coverage" or "building coverage."

See § 387-1 of Chapter 387, Trees.

The turnaround at the end of a dead-end street.

A stone or concrete boundary usually marking the edge of the roadway or paved area.

A variance prescribed by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c.

Calendar days, including weekends and holidays.

A licensed principal use for the purpose of providing custodial care of persons, for a period not to exceed 18 hours within a single day, in return for the payment of tuition, fees or other compensation. "Day care" may include care of either children or adults who are unable to care for themselves because of diminished capabilities. See also the definition of "family day-care home."

Plants that drop their leaves before becoming dormant in winter.[2]

The intersection of two roof surfaces of a mansard roof forming the highest horizontal line of the steeper roof slope.

Gift or donation of property by the owner to another party.

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

The standards contained herein which set forth the specifications of required improvements.

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

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

The division of a parcel of land into two or more parcels; the construction, reconstruction, conversion, structural alteration, relocation or enlargement of any building or other structure or any mining, excavation or landfill; and any use or change in the use of any building or other structure or land or extension of use of land, for which permission may be required pursuant to the Municipal Land Use Law[3] or this chapter.

See "cluster development."

See "conventional development."

A person who is developmentally disabled as defined by N.J.S.A. 30:11B-2.

A means of lighting a sign or other object by means of a light source located within or directly upon the object to be lit.

A part, zone or geographic area within the municipality within which certain zoning or development regulations apply.

A building used as group living quarters for a student body or religious order as an accessory use for a college, university, boarding school, orphanage, convent, monastery or other similar institutional use.

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

The lands required for the installation and maintenance of stormwater and sanitary sewers, water pipes or drainageways and other utilities.

Any natural or artificial watercourse, trench, ditch, swale or similar depression into which surface water flows.

See § 387-1 of Chapter 387, Trees.

A private roadway providing access for vehicles to a parking space, garage, dwelling or other structure.

See "dwelling, two-family."

A dwelling which is designed for and occupied exclusively as the residence of one housekeeping unit. Garden apartment dwellings may have other dwellings intended for occupancy by one housekeeping unit above, below or adjacent to them within the same building.

A building which contains more than two dwellings, each of which is intended for occupancy by one housekeeping unit.

A dwelling which is designed for and occupied exclusively as the residence of one housekeeping unit and which is not attached to any other dwelling.

A dwelling which is designed for and occupied exclusively as the residence of one housekeeping unit and which is attached by means of a common wall to one other dwelling intended for occupancy by one housekeeping unit.

A dwelling which is designed for and occupied exclusively as the residence of one housekeeping unit. Townhouse dwellings may not have any other dwellings above or below them within the same building and are attached by means of one or more common walls to two or more other dwellings in the same building, and each dwelling is intended for occupancy by one housekeeping unit.

A structure on a single lot which contains two dwelling units, each of which is designed for and occupied exclusively as the residence of one housekeeping unit, and which is totally separated from the other by an unpierced wall extending from the ground to the roof or by an unpierced ceiling and floor extending from exterior wall to exterior wall, except for a common stairwell exterior to both dwelling units.

A structure, or an entirely self-contained portion thereof, which is designed for and occupied principally as a place of residence for one housekeeping unit. A dwelling must be suitable for year-round occupancy and must contain facilities for cooking, sleeping, bathing and human sanitation which are for the exclusive use of the occupants of the dwelling.

A variance prescribed by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d.

A grant of one or more of the property rights by the property owner to and/or for use by the public, a corporation or another person or entity.

Retail establishments selling food and drink for consumption on the premises, including lunch counters and refreshment stands selling prepared foods and drinks for immediate consumption.

A vertical distance above or below a fixed reference level or a flat scale drawing of the front, rear or side of a building.

Any building, structure or obstruction in or on a delineated floodway, right-of-way or adjacent land.

The Mantua Township Environmental Commission.

Features, natural resources or land characteristics that are sensitive to improvements and which may require conservation measures or the application of creative development techniques to prevent degradation of the environment or which may limit the amount of development which is possible.

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

The use of a lot or structure at the time of the enactment of a zoning ordinance.

The exterior wall of a building exposed to public view or that wall viewed by persons not within the building.

An accessory use provided in a private residence approved by the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services or an organization with which the Division contracts for family day care in which child-care services are regularly provided to no less than three nor more than five children for a period of time of no less than 15 hours per week nor more than 18 hours within a single day. The limitation on the number of children for whom day-care service is provided shall not include children who are legally related to the service provider or who are being cared for as part of a cooperative agreement between parents for the care of their children by one or more of the parents where no payment for the care is being provided. See also the definition of "day-care center."

Land used for agriculture in excess of five acres. See also the definitions of "agriculture" and "residential agriculture."

Any building or structure, located on a farm, which is utilized for the storage, handling or production of agricultural or horticultural products normally intended for sale or a building used for the maintenance, storage or use of animals or equipment related thereto.

An artificially constructed barrier of any material or combination of materials erected to enclose or screen areas of land.

The official action of the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, whatever the case may be, taken on a preliminary approved major subdivision or site plan after all conditions and other requirements have been completed or fulfilled and the required improvements have been installed or guaranties properly posted for their completion or approval has been conditioned upon the posting of such guaranties.

The plan for a major subdivision or site plan which is presented for final approval.

The completed elevation of the land surface of a site after completion of all site preparation work.

That portion of the flood-hazard area outside of the floodway based on the total area inundated during the regulatory base flood plus 25% of the regulatory base flood discharge.

Land in the floodplain subject to a one-percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year.

The channel and the relatively flat area adjoining the channel of a natural stream or river which has been or may be covered by floodwater.

The river or watercourse and the adjacent land area that must be reserved in order to discharge the design flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot.

The sum of the gross horizontal areas of all floors of a building measured from the exterior face of exterior walls or from the center line of a wall separating two buildings, but not including interior parking spaces, loading space for motor vehicles or any space where the floor-to-ceiling height is less than 6 1/2 feet.

The total of all floor areas of a building, excluding stairwells and elevator shafts, equipment rooms, interior vehicular parking or loading and all floors below the first or ground floor, except when used or intended to be used for human habitation or service to the public.

The sum of the area of all floors of buildings or structures intended for occupancy compared to the total area of the site.

The unit used to measure lumens (the density of light) per square foot (footcandle = lumens/area).

An individual who has a B.S. degree from a four-year school of forestry accredited by the Society of American Foresters.

Any feathered vertebrate animal, including, but not limited to, chickens, hens, ducks, turkeys, pheasants and/ or barnyard-type birds raised for meat or otherwise.

That side of a lot abutting on a street; the front lot line.

See "lot line, front."

See "yard, front."

A building or structure or part thereof used or intended to be used for the parking and storage of vehicles.

See "dwelling, garden apartment."

See "automobile service station."

A comprehensive plan for the development of a planned unit development.

Any department, commission, independent agency or instrumentality of the United States or of a state, county, incorporated or unincorporated municipality, township, authority, district or other governmental unit.

The degree of rise or descent of a sloping surface.

A structure or thermally isolated area of a building that maintains a specialized sunlit environment used for and essential to the cultivation, protection or maintenance of plants, the growing of which does not require the issuance of licensure from the State of New Jersey.

Stream corridors and the adjacent steep slopes and wooded areas, floodplains and animal migration routes.

See "floor area, gross."

The total floor area for which the tenant pays rent and which is designed for the tenant's occupancy and exclusive use. Where specific data is unavailable, this shall be assumed to be 90% of the gross floor area.

Grasses or other plants grown to keep soil from eroding.

See "lot coverage."

A facility or institution, whether public or private, principally engaged in providing services for health maintenance, diagnosis or treatment of human disease, pain, injury, deformity or physical condition, including but not limited to a general hospital, special hospital, mental hospital, public health center, diagnostic center, treatment center, rehabilitation center, extended-care facility, skilled nursing home, nursing home, intermediate-care facility, tuberculosis hospital, chronic disease hospital, maternity hospital, outpatient clinic, dispensary, home-health-care agency or other home for sheltered health care, or a central health services facility serving one or more such institutions, but excluding institutions that provide healing solely by prayer.

See "building height."

Any real property, man-made structure, natural object or configuration or any portion or group of the foregoing which have been formally designated in the Master Plan or on State or National Registers of Historic Places as being of historical, archaeological, cultural, scenic or architectural significance.

A lawful occupation constituting, either partially or fully, the livelihood of a person, which is conducted in that person's principal residence as an accessory use. "Home occupations" are permitted conditionally only when they conform to the specific standards of this chapter.

An association, other than a condominium association, organized to own, maintain and operate common facilities and to enhance and protect their common interests.

A farm-based business providing for the care, feeding and shelter of horses, and for which a fee may be charged.

An institution providing primary health services and medical or surgical care to persons, primarily inpatients, suffering from illness, disease, injury, deformity and other abnormal physical or mental conditions, and including, as an integral part of the institution, related facilities such as laboratories, outpatient facilities or training facilities.

A facility offering transient lodging accommodations to the general public and providing additional services such as restaurants, meeting rooms and recreation facilities. See "boardinghouse" and "inn."

One or more persons living together in one dwelling unit on a nonseasonal basis and sharing living, sleeping, cooking and sanitary facilities on a nonprofit basis.

The area of all portions of the lot which are covered by impervious surfaces, divided by the entire area of the lot.

Any material which reduces and prevents the absorption of stormwater into previously undeveloped land. This includes buildings, driveways, sidewalks and similar surfaces.

A residential development in which a proportion of all units are reserved for low-income households as defined by the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing and in which an equal proportion of units are reserved for moderate-income households as defined by the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing. For developments in which the units are sold by fee simple, condominium, cooperative or similar form of ownership, the sum of low- and moderate-income units shall be 20%. For developments in which the units are rented, the sum of low- and moderate-income units shall be 15%.

A dwelling unit in an adult community development that offers common services to its residents beyond those typically found in traditional residential developments. Examples of such services may include, but are not limited to, an organized activity program, the availability of at least one prepared meal per day or common transportation services. The provision of said services shall be instituted no later than the issuance of certificates of occupancy for not less than 20% of the projected independent living units.

A means of lighting a sign or other object by means of a light source which is located beyond the object to be lit but which is directed or reflected upon it.

A tract of land that has been planned, developed and operated as an integrated facility for a number of individual industrial uses, with special attention to circulation, parking, utility needs and aesthetics.

Any lot or parcel of land containing an industrial use or building of such uses as may be defined in this chapter.

Those fields of economic activity including forestry, fishing, hunting and trapping; mining; construction; manufacturing; transportation, communication, electric, gas and sanitary services; and wholesale trade.

Facilities and services for the support of industrial, commercial, institutional and residential activities, including water, sewerage, streets, communications, utilities and public facilities such as schools, parks, firehouses and libraries.

A commercial facility for the housing and feeding of transients.

A nonprofit, religious, or public use, such as a religious building, library, public or private school, hospital, or government-owned or -operated building, structure, or land used for public purpose. [Note: The Complete Illustrated Book of Development Definitions, 4th edition, Moskowitz, Harvey S. et al. (with revisions)]

In street design, a raised area, usually curbed, which is placed to guide traffic or separate lanes or used for landscaping, signage or lighting.

Institute of Transportation Engineers.

In a criminal or quasi-criminal proceeding, any citizen of the State of New Jersey; or, in a civil proceeding, any person, whether residing within or without the municipality, whose right to use, acquire or enjoy property is or may be affected by any action taken under this chapter or whose rights to use, acquire or enjoy property under this chapter or any other law of this municipality, state or of the United States have been denied, violated or infringed by an action or a failure to act under this chapter.

Where two or more roads cross at grade.

Any space, whether inside or outside a building, used for the storage, keeping or abandonment of junk, including scrap metals or other scrap materials, or for the dismantling, demolition, salvage, resale or abandonment of automobiles or other vehicles or machinery or parts thereof.

Ground, soil or earth, including structures on, above or below the surface.

A description of how land is occupied or utilized.

That portion of the Mantua Township Master Plan which shows the existing and proposed location, extent and intensity of development of land to be used now or in the future for varying types of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and other public and private purposes or combination of purposes.

See "sanitary landfill."

The addition or retention of lawns, trees, plants and other natural and decorative features to the land.

An individual certified as a landscape architect by the State of New Jersey.

The required landscaped strip of land used to visually separate one use from another or from a street. Structures, except for fences, may not encroach on or within the strip of land.

An individual who has been gainfully employed for a period of at least five years in a position involving the care and planting of trees.

An off-street space or berth on the same lot with a building or group of buildings for the temporary parking of a commercial vehicle while loading or unloading.

Any parcel of land separated from other parcels or portions as by a subdivision plat or deed of record, survey map or by metes and bounds, except that for purposes of this chapter, contiguous undersized "lots" under one ownership shall be considered one lot and, further, that no portion of an existing public street shall be included in calculating a lot boundary or lot area.

The area contained within the property lines of a lot not including any portion of a street right-of-way.

A lot on the junction of land abutting two or more intersecting streets where the interior angle of intersection does not exceed 135°. Each corner lot shall have two front yards, one side yard and one rear yard, the side and rear yard to be designated at the time of application for a construction permit.

That portion of the lot that is covered by buildings and structures.

The distance measured from the front lot line to the rear lot line. The minimum lot depth shall apply over no less than 80% of the required lot width.

The length of the front lot line measured at the street right-of-way line. In the case of a corner lot, either street frontage which meets the minimum required frontage for that zone may be considered the lot frontage.

The lot line separating a lot from a street right-of-way.

The lot line opposite and most distant from the front lot line; or in the case of triangular or otherwise irregularly shaped lots, a line 10 feet in length entirely within the lot, parallel to and at a maximum distance from the front lot line.

Any lot line other than a front or rear lot line.

The smallest lot area established by the Land Development Ordinance on which a use or structure may be located in a particular district.

The horizontal distance between the side lines of a lot measured at right angles to its depth along a straight line parallel to the front lot line at the minimum required building setback line.

Any security acceptable to the governing body to assure the maintenance of duly approved improvements installed by the developer after the final inspection of the improvements and in accordance with this chapter.

Any site plan not classified as a minor site plan.

Any subdivision not classified as a minor subdivision.

A shaded walk or public promenade; or a shopping center where stores front on both sides of a pedestrianway which may be enclosed or open.

Establishments engaged in the mechanical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new products, including the assembling of component parts, the manufacturing of products and the blending of materials such as lubricating oils, plastics, resins or liquors.

A roof-like structure projecting over the door of a theater or other building.

A comprehensive long-range plan of Mantua Township intended to guide the growth and development of the Township, which includes analysis, recommendations and proposals for the community's population, economy, housing, transportation, community facilities and land use, and which shall have been adopted by the Planning Board.

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

The average of the ground level measurements computed at the four extreme corner points of any proposed or existing building.

A person who is afflicted with a mental illness, as defined in N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2, but shall not include a person who has been committed after having been found not guilty of a criminal offense by reason of insanity or having been found unfit to be tried on a criminal charge.

Any development plan which is limited to the proposed construction of any permitted accessory use(s), such as a sign, home occupation or off-street parking area, or any development plan consisting of an expansion of or an addition to an existing conforming structure and use not exempted from site plan review by Article X of this chapter and not accounting for more than 25% additional building coverage and not exceeding 1,250 square feet of enclosed and roofed area, provided that such development plan does not involve a planned development, the installation of any new road improvements or the expansion of any off-tract improvement for water, sewer, drainage, street or similar improvement otherwise required, and does not adversely affect the development of an adjoining property or properties.

Any division of land containing an aggregate of not more than three lots (two new lots and the remaining parcel), each fronting on an existing street or streets; not involving a planned development or any new street or the installation of any street improvements or the extension of any off-tract improvements otherwise for water, sewer, drainage or similar purpose; not involving any streets requiring additional right-of-way width as specified in the Master Plan or Official Map and/or the street requirements of this chapter, unless such additional right-of-way width, either along one or both sides of the said street(s), as applicable, shall be deeded to the Township or to the appropriate governmental authority prior to the classification as a minor subdivision; not adversely affecting the development of the remainder of the parcel or adjoining property and not in conflict with any provisions of the Master Plan, Official Map or this chapter; not being a further division of an original tract of land for which previous subdivision(s) have been approved by the Township within the current calendar year and where the combination of the proposed and approved minor subdivision(s) constitute a major subdivision; and not being deficient in those details and specifications required of minor subdivisions as specified in this chapter. The original tract of land shall be considered any tract in existence at the time of the adoption of this Land Development Ordinance as shown on the Township Tax Maps. Any readjustment of lot lines resulting in no new lots shall be classified as a minor subdivision.

See "hotel."

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

The Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment or Township Committee or any other agency created or responsible to one or more municipalities when acting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.

A professional engineer, licensed by the State of New Jersey and appointed by the Township Committee to represent its engineering interests.

A professional planner, licensed by the State of New Jersey and appointed by the Township Committee to represent its planning interests.

An area of the community with characteristics that distinguish it from other community areas and which may include distinct ethnic or economic characteristics, schools or social clubs or boundaries defined by physical barriers such as major highways and railroads or natural features such as rivers.

See "automobile sales."

Any undesired audible sound, as defined by the Code of the Township of Mantua.[6]

A building or structure the size, dimensions or location of which was lawful prior to the adoption of or revision or amendment to the Land Development Ordinance but which fails, by reason of such adoption, revision or amendment, to conform to the present requirements of this chapter.

A lot the area, dimensions or location of which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision or amendment of the Land Development Ordinance but which fails to conform to the present requirements of this chapter by reason of such adoption, revision or amendment.

Any sign which was lawful prior to the adoption of or revision or amendment to the Land Development Ordinance but which fails, by reason of such adoption, revision or amendment, to conform to the present requirements of this chapter.

A use or activity which was lawful prior to the adoption of or revision or amendment to the Land Development Ordinance but which fails, by reason of such adoption, revision or amendment, to conform to the present requirements of this chapter.

An interference with the enjoyment and use of property.

Land or greenhouses used to raise flowers, shrubs and plants for sale.

See "day-care center."

An extended- or intermediate-care facility licensed or approved to provide full-time convalescent or chronic care to individuals who, by reason of advanced age, chronic illness or infirmity, are unable to care for themselves.

The residing of an individual or individuals overnight in a dwelling unit, or the installation, storage or use of equipment, merchandise or machinery in any public, commercial or industrial building.

The individual or individuals in actual possession of a premises.

Gainful employment in which an individual engages to earn compensation for the necessities of life.

A room or group of rooms used for conducting the affairs of a business, profession, service, industry or government.

A building used primarily for conducting the affairs of a business, profession, service, industry or government or like activity that may include ancillary services for office workers, such as a restaurant, coffee shop, newspaper or candy stand.

A development on a tract of land that contains a number of separate office buildings, supporting uses and open spaces designed, planned, constructed and managed on an integrated and coordinated basis.

Located outside the lot lines of the property in question but within the property (of which the lot is a part) which is the subject of a development application or on a contiguous portion of a street right-of-way.

Not located on the property which is the subject of a development application or on a contiguous portion of a street right-of-way.

Located on the lot in question.

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

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

Land within or related to a development, not individually owned, which is designed and intended for the common use or enjoyment of the residents of the development and may include such complementary structures and improvements as are necessary and appropriate.

See "homeowners' association" or "condominium association."

A municipally adopted law or regulation.

The keeping in an unroofed area of any goods, junk, material, merchandise or vehicles in the same place for more than 24 hours.

The part of a roof or wall which extends beyond the facade of a lower wall; or the portion of a vehicle extending beyond the wheel stops or curb.

The extension of the main walls of a building above the roof level.

A lot or tract of land.

Any public or private land area designed and used for parking motor vehicles, including parking lots, garages, private driveways and legally designated areas of public streets.

An off-street, ground-level area, usually surfaced and improved, for the temporary storage of motor vehicles. See "garage" and "parking area."

A temporary storage area for a motor vehicle that is directly accessible to an access aisle and which is not located on a dedicated street right-of-way. An area either within a structure or in the open, exclusive of driveways, access drives and fire lanes, except that nothing shall prohibit private driveways for dwelling units from being considered off-street parking areas, provided that no portion of such public driveway within the right-of-way line of the street intersected by such driveway shall be considered an off-street parking space.

Brick, stone, concrete or asphalt placed on the surface of the land; or that part of a street having an improved surface.

A rough test designed to determine the ability of ground to absorb water, which has been used to test the suitability of a soil for the use and design of a septic system.

Any security, in accordance with the requirements of this chapter, which may be accepted in lieu of a requirement that certain improvements be completed prior to final approval of a development application, including performance bonds, letters of credit, escrow agreements and other similar collateral or surety agreements.

Any permit in writing as issued by a designated Township official.

Any use allowed in a zoning district and subject to the restrictions applicable to that zoning district.

Any material that permits full or partial absorption of stormwater.

A corporation, company, association, society, firm, partnership or joint-stock company, as well as an individual, and all political subdivisions or any agency or instrumentality thereof.

Establishments primarily engaged in providing services involving the care of a person or his or her agent.

Facilities for the provision of wireless communication services, including, but not limited to, antennas, antenna support structures, telecommunication towers, and related facilities other than personal wireless telecommunications equipment facilities.

A building or structure or groups of buildings or structures which, by design and construction, are primarily intended for the conducting of organized religious services and accessory uses associated therewith.

The duly designated Planning Board of Mantua Township.

A professional engineer, licensed by the State of New Jersey and appointed by the Planning Board to represent its engineering interests.

A professional planner, licensed by the State of New Jersey and appointed by the Planning Board to represent its planning interests.

A subcommittee appointed by the Planning Board and containing such officials as are prescribed in this chapter, which is charged with the task of performing an initial review on certain development applications for the purpose of helping to determine completeness, providing advice to applicants and determining when an application is ready for listing on a Planning Board agenda. The Subcommittee shall function as prescribed in this chapter.

A map or maps of a subdivision or site plan.

A roofed open area, which may be screened, usually attached to or part of and with direct access to or from a building.

The conferral of certain rights in accordance with this chapter prior to final approval after specific elements of a development plan have been agreed to by the Planning Board and the applicant.

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

A building in which is conducted the principal use of the lot on which it is located.

The main purpose for which a lot or building is used.

A series of operations, usually in a continuous and regular action or succession of actions, taking place or carried on in a definite manner.

The office of a member of a recognized profession and/or an administrative or executive office, including but not limited to architecture, medicine, dentistry, engineering, law, planning, accounting, insurance and real estate.

See "lot line."

Public parks, playgrounds, trails, paths and other recreational areas; other public open spaces; scenic and historic sites; and sites for schools and other public buildings and structures.

The use of land or buildings by the governing body of the Township or any officially created authority or agency thereof.

Leisure-time activities, usually of a more formal nature and performed with others, often requiring equipment and taking place at prescribed places, sites or fields.

A vehicular-type portable structure without permanent foundation, which can be towed, hauled or driven, and primarily designed as temporary living accommodation for recreational, camping and travel use and including, but not limited to, travel trailers, truck campers, camping trailers and self-propelled motor homes.

A place designed and equipped for the conduct of sports, leisure-time activities and other customary and usual recreational activities.

Any leisure-time activity not considered active.

Space allocated for collection and storage of source-separated recyclable materials.

Any building, premises and land in which, or upon which, a business, service or industry involving the maintenance, servicing, repair or painting of vehicles is conducted or rendered.

An establishment or other facility for carrying on investigation in the natural, physical or social sciences, or engineering and development as an extension of an investigation with the objective of creating end products.

The growing and harvesting of plant life and keeping of farm animals for the enjoyment of the residents on the property and not primarily for commercial purposes.

The removal of natural resources by means of mining, drilling or other extractive techniques from the surface or subsurface of the land. For the purposes of this chapter, natural resources shall include sand, gravel, minerals or any other inorganic material but shall exclude materials regulated by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.

Any establishment, however designated, at which food is sold primarily for the consumption on the premises and within a building. However, a snack bar or refreshment stand at a public or community swimming pool, playground, playfield or park, operated solely by the agency or group operating the recreational facility and for the convenience of patrons of the facility, shall not be deemed a restaurant.

Any restaurant, refreshment stand, snack bar, hamburger stand or hot dog stand where food is served primarily for consumption at counters, stools or bars outside the building or primarily for consumption in automobiles parked on the premises, whether brought to said automobiles by the customers or employees of the restaurant, regardless of whether or not additional seats or other accommodations are provided for customers inside the building.

See "subdivision."

Establishments providing services or entertainment, as opposed to products, to the general public.

Establishments engaged in selling goods or merchandise to the general public for personal or household consumption and rendering services incidental to the sale of such goods.

A structure erected between lands of different elevation to protect structures and/or to prevent the erosion of earth from the upper slope.

A constructed or natural water collector used for the permanent storage of water runoff.

To change the zoning classification of particular lots or parcels of land.

A strip of land acquired by reservation, dedication, forced dedication, proscription or condemnation and intended to be occupied or occupied by a road, sidewalk, railroad, electric transmission line, oil or gas pipeline, waterline, sanitary storm sewer and other similar uses.

A site for solid waste disposal.

A structure designed and intended for use for the reception of radio and television communications which are relayed by means of an earth satellite.

An open area, the natural features of which are visually significant or geologically or botanically unique.

An easement, the purpose of which is to limit development in order to preserve a view or scenic area.

Any building or part thereof which is designed, constructed or used for education or instruction in any branch of knowledge.

Any school licensed by the state and which meets the state requirements for elementary education.

Any building or group of buildings, the use of which meets state requirements for primary, secondary or higher education and which use does not secure the major part of its funding from any governmental agency.

Any school licensed by the state and which is authorized to award diplomas for secondary education.

A secondary or higher education facility primarily teaching usable skills that prepare students for jobs in a trade and meeting the state requirements as a vocational facility.

A method of visually shielding or obscuring one abutting or nearby structure or use from another by fencing, walls, berms or densely planted vegetation.

Soil Conservation Service, United States Department of Agriculture.

The deposition of soil that has been transported from its site of origin by water, ice, wind, gravity or other natural means as a product of erosion.

A structure containing separate storage spaces of varying sizes, leased or rented as individual storage units.

See "dwelling, single-family semidetached."

See "automobile service station."

Establishments primarily engaged in providing services for individuals, business and government establishments and other organizations.

A line drawn parallel to a street line or lot line and drawn through the point of a building nearest to the street line or lot line. The term "required setback" means a line that is established a horizontal distance from the street line or lot line and beyond which a building or part of a building is not permitted to extend toward the street line or lot line.

All effluent carried by sewers whether it is sanitary sewage, industrial wastes or stormwater runoff; or the entire system of sewage collection, treatment and disposal.

A group of commercial establishments planned, constructed and managed as a total entity and which include on-site customer and employee parking, provision for goods' delivery separated from customer access, common design features and semi-enclosed or enclosed customer walkways adjacent to the establishments. For the purposes of this chapter, shopping centers shall contain a minimum of 100,000 square feet of gross leasable area.

A paved or surfaced area, paralleling and usually separated from the street, used as a pedestrian walkway.

See "yard, side."

A triangular-shaped portion of land established at street intersections in which nothing is erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow in such a manner as to limit or obstruct the sight distance of motorists entering or leaving the intersection.

Any object, device, display or structure or part thereof situated outdoors or indoors, which is used to advertise, identify, display, direct or attract attention to an object, person, institution, organization, business, product, service, event or location by any means, including words, letters, figures, designs, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination or projected images.

The rectangular continuous area on the wall of a building which extends from the top line of windows and doors on one floor and the bottom line of the windows, roof or cornice above it and which is uninterrupted by architectural details or openings.

Any sign or part of a sign which changes physical position by any mechanical movement or rotation or which gives the visual impression of such movement or rotation by electrical means.

The area of a sign which is computed by multiplying the greatest height of the sign face by the greatest width of the sign face. The sign area shall include the advertising surface and any framing, trim or molding, but shall not include the supporting structure. See also "signable facade area."

A sign that is mounted or painted on or attached to an awning that is otherwise permitted by ordinance.

A graphic or sign which has its letters or design applied to cloth, canvas or other flexible material which is durable and weather resistant.

A sign which contains a commercial message and which directs attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment conducted, sold or offered at a location other than the premises on which the sign is located.

A sign that is mounted or painted on or attached to a canopy that is otherwise permitted by ordinance.

A sign or portion thereof on which the copy or symbols change either automatically through electrical or electronic means, or manually through placement of letters or symbols on a panel mounted in or on a track system. The two types of changeable-copy signs are manual changeable copy signs and electronic changeable copy signs, which include digital display signs and message center signs.

The portion of a sign message made up internally illuminated components capable of changing the message periodically. Digital displays may include but are not limited to LCD, LED or plasma displays.

Signs limited to directional messages, principally for pedestrian or vehicular traffic, such as "one-way," "entrance" and "exit."

See "sign, wall."

A sign whose artificial illumination is not kept constant in intensity at all times when in use and which exhibits changes in light, color, direction or animation. This definition does not include electronic message center signs or digital display signs that meet the requirements set forth herein.

Any nonmovable sign not affixed to a building.

A sign giving the nature, logo, trademark or other identifying symbol or address or any combination of the name, symbol and address of a building, business, development or establishment on the premises where it is located.

A sign lighted by or exposed to artificial lighting either by lights on or in the sign or directed towards the sign. See "direct illumination" and "indirect illumination." Message center signs and digital display signs shall not be considered internal illumination for the purposes of this chapter.

A sign or portion thereof on which the copy or symbols are changed manually through placement or drawing of letters or symbols on a sign face.

A sign that is mounted or painted on or attached to a marquee that is otherwise permitted by ordinance.

A type of electronic changeable copy sign, which consists of electronically changing alphanumeric text often used for gas price display signs and athletic scoreboards.

See "sign, billboard."

A temporary sign announcing or supporting political candidates or issues in connection with any national, state or local election.

A sign that is wholly or partly dependent upon a building for support and which projects more than 12 inches from such building.

A sign pertaining to the sale or lease of the premises or a portion of the premises on which the sign is located.

A sign located in a district zoned for residential purposes that does not contain any commercial message except for goods or services legally offered on the premises on which the sign is located.

Any sign erected and constructed wholly on and over the roof of a building, supported by the roof structure and extending vertically above the highest portion of the roof.

A sign installed or placed at a public or private sports or recreational facility for the sponsorship of a nonprofit, youth athletic organization or association.

A sign constructed of paper, cloth, canvas, plastic or other lightweight material, intended to be displayed for a short period of time, normally less than 30 days.

A sign affixed to or painted on a vehicle or trailer and parked at a specific location for a period of four or more days so that its primary purpose is as a commercial message.

A sign fastened to or painted on the wall of a building or structure in such a manner that the wall becomes the supporting structure for or forms the background surface of the sign and which does not project more than 12 inches from such building or structure.

A sign that is applied or attached to the exterior or interior of a window or located in such a manner within a building that it can be seen from the exterior of the structure through a window.

See "dwelling, single-family detached or semidetached."

Any plot or parcel of land or combination of contiguous lots or parcels of land.

A development plan of one or more lots on which is shown the existing and proposed conditions of the lot, including but not limited to topography, vegetation, drainage, floodplains, marshes and waterways; the location of all existing and proposed buildings, drives, parking spaces, walkways, means of ingress and egress, drainage facilities, utility services, landscaping, structures, signs, lighting and screening devices; and any other information that may be reasonably required in order to make an informed determination concerning the adequacy of the plan in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. See "major site plan" and "minor site plan."

The examination of the specific development plan for a lot or tract of land. Whenever the term "site plan approval" is used in this chapter, it shall be understood to mean a requirement that the site plan be reviewed by the Planning or Zoning Board or a specifically designated committee thereof and approved by the Planning or Zoning Board, whichever the case may be.

See "concept plan."

The degree of deviation of a surface from the horizontal, usually expressed in percent or degrees. See "grade."

Unwanted or discarded material, including garbage with insufficient liquid content to be free flowing.

A tree with a diameter of 16 inches or greater; or a unique, rare or otherwise specifically selected plant or tree which most typically represents a whole class or group, specifically in shape, form, historical importance or any other characteristics which may be designated as such by the Township. Chapter 387, Trees, should be referenced for more specific details.

That portion of a building between the surface of any floor above grade and the surface of the next floor above it or, if there is no floor above it, then the surface between the floor and the ceiling next above it. For the purposes of this chapter, the interior of the roof shall not be considered a ceiling. A "half-story" is the area under a pitched roof at the top of a building, the floor of which is at least four feet but no more than six feet below the plate.

A watercourse having a source and terminus, banks and channel through which waters flow at least periodically.

Any street, avenue, boulevard, road, parkway, viaduct, drive or other way which is an existing state, county or municipal roadway, which is shown on a plat heretofore approved pursuant to law, which is approved in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. or which is shown on a plat duly filed and recorded in the office of the County Recording Officer prior to the appointment of a Planning Board and the grant to such Board of the power to review plats, and includes the land between such street lines, whether improved or unimproved, and may comprise pavement, shoulders, gutters, curbs, sidewalks, parking areas and other areas within the street line.

A street which collects traffic from local streets and connects with minor and major arterials.

A street with a single common ingress and egress and with a turnaround at the end.

A street with a single common ingress and egress and without a turnaround at the end.

The edge of the existing or future street right-of-way, whichever may result in the widest right-of-way, as shown on the adopted Master Plan or Official Map, forming the dividing line between the street and a lot.

A street designed to provide vehicular access to abutting property and to discourage through traffic.

A street with access control, channelized intersections, restricted parking and which collects and distributes traffic to and from minor arterials.

A street with traffic signals at important intersections and stop signs on the side streets and which collects and distributes traffic to and from collector streets.

See "alteration, structural."

A combination of materials to form a construction for use, occupancy or ornamentation, whether installed on, above or below the surface of land or water. Fences which are not used for the purposes of corralling or otherwise containing livestock or poultry shall not be considered to be a structure as defined by this chapter.

The division of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, tracts, parcels or other division of land for sale or development. The following shall not be considered subdivisions within the meaning of this chapter if no new streets are created: divisions of land found by the Planning Board to be for agricultural purposes where all resulting parcels are five acres or larger in size; divisions of property by testamentary or intestate provisions; divisions of property upon court order, including but not limited to judgments of foreclosure; consolidation of existing lots by deed or other recorded instrument; and the conveyance of one or more adjoining lots, tracts or parcels of land owned by the same person or persons and all of which are found and certified by the Administrative Officer to conform to the requirements of this chapter and are shown and designated as separate lots, tracts or parcels on the Municipal Tax Map. The term "subdivision" shall also include the term "resubdivision." See "major subdivision" and "minor subdivision."

The examination of the specific plat for a lot or tract of land. Whenever the term "subdivision approval" is used within this chapter, it shall be understood to mean a requirement that the subdivision plat be reviewed by the Planning or Zoning Board or a specifically designated committee thereof and approved by the Planning or Zoning Board, whichever the case may be.

A retail establishment exceeding 20,000 square feet in area, primarily selling groceries as well as other convenience and household goods.

Portable pools shall not be subject to the requirements of this chapter and are those pools which are not otherwise permanently installed; do not require water filtration, circulation and purification; do not exceed 24 inches in depth; do not exceed water surface of 250 square feet; and do not require braces or supports.

Means and includes artificially constructed pools, whether located above or below the ground, having a depth of more than 24 inches and/or a water surface of 250 square feet or more; designed and maintained for swimming and bathing purposes by an individual for use by members of his/her household and guests and which is located on a lot as an accessory use to a residential dwelling and shall include all buildings, structures, equipment and appurtenances thereto.

A freestanding structure on which one or more antennas are located, including lattice towers, guyed towers, monopoles and similar structures.

An occupant of land or premises who occupies, uses and enjoys real property for a fixed time, usually through a lease arrangement with the property owner and with the owner's consent.

The configuration of a surface area showing relative elevations.

An improved and equipped play area for small children usually up to elementary school age.

The Township of Mantua, Gloucester County, New Jersey.

See "Municipal Engineer."

See "Municipal Planning Consultant."

An area of land composed of one or more lots adjacent to one another, having sufficient dimensions and area to make one parcel of land meeting the requirements of this chapter for the use(s) intended. The original land area may be divided by one existing public street and still be considered one tract, provided that the street is not an arterial road and that a linear distance equal to more than 75% of the frontage of the side of the street having the larger street frontage lies opposite an equivalent linear distance of street frontage on the other side of the street.

A structure on wheels, capable of being towed or hauled by another vehicle.

Any woody perennial plant usually having but one main stem or trunk and with a definitely formed crown and with a mature height of 10 feet or more.

The width of a tree, equal to 7/22 of the circumference, measured 4 1/2 feet above the ground.

A group of trees represented by a line depicting a common dripline.

The cutting down of a tree, the transplanting of a tree to a site other than that under development or the infliction of damage to a tree which is of such severity as to show evidence within a period of two years of irreparable harm leading to the ultimate death of the tree.

See § 387-1 of Chapter 387, Trees.

A single, one-way vehicle movement to or from a property or study area.

The purpose or activity for which land or buildings are designed, arranged or intended or for which land or buildings are occupied or maintained.

See "accessory use."

See "conditional use."

See "existing use."

See "variance, use."

Establishments engaged in the generation, transmission and/or distribution of electricity, gas or steam, including water and irrigation systems and sanitary systems used for the collection and disposal of garbage, sewage and other wastes.

Any unoccupied land, structure or part thereof which is available and suitable for occupancy.

A departure from the terms of this chapter authorized by the appropriate municipal agency in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.

See "d variance."

A self-propelled device used for transportation of people or goods over land surfaces and licensed as a motor vehicle.

The vertical exterior surface of a building; or the vertical interior surfaces which divide a building's space into rooms.

A building used primarily for the storage of goods and materials.

Any natural or artificial stream, river, creek, ditch, channel, canal, conduit, culvert, drain, waterway, gully, ravine or wash in which water flows in a definite direction or course, either continuously or intermittently, and has a definite channel, bed and banks.

An area that is inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances does support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions, commonly known as hydrophytic vegetation; provided, however, that the delineation of the wetlands shall use a three-parameter approach involving hydrology, soils and vegetation which shall be acceptable to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy or the United States Army Corps of Engineers, whichever shall have primary jurisdiction.

Any personal wireless services as defined in the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 which includes Federal-Communications-Commission-licensed commercial wireless telecommunications services, including cellular, personal communication services (PCS), specialized mobile radio (SMR), enhanced specialized mobile radio (ESMR), paging, and similar services that currently exist or that may in the future be developed. This does not include any amateur radio facility that is owned and operated by a federally licensed amateur radio station operator or is used exclusively for receive-only antennas nor does it include noncellular telephone service.

A facility where the salvage from demolished structures is stored out of doors and is available for resale or reuse.

An open space that lies between the principal or accessory building or buildings and the nearest lot line. Such yard is unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward except as may be specifically provided in this chapter.

An open space extending across the full width of the lot between any building and the street line and measured perpendicular to the street line. Such front yard shall be unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward except as may be specifically provided in this chapter. In the case of a corner lot, each yard with frontage on a street shall be considered a front yard.

A space extending the full width of the lot between the principal building and the rear lot line and measured perpendicular to the rear lot line. Such rear yard shall be unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward except as may be specifically provided in this chapter. In the case of a corner lot, only one rear yard shall be provided, and the applicant may choose which yard is to be considered the rear yard.

A space extending from the front yard to the rear yard between the principal building and the side lot line and measured perpendicular to the side lot line. Such side yard shall be unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward except as may be specifically provided in this chapter. In the case of a corner lot, not more than one side yard shall be provided, and the applicant may choose which yard is to be considered the side yard.

A specifically delineated area or district in a municipality within which regulations and requirements uniformly govern the use, placement, spacing and size of land and buildings.

The dividing of a municipality into districts and the establishment of regulations governing the use, placement, spacing and size of land and buildings.

An officially constituted body of the Township of Mantua, governed by the Municipal Land Use Law, whose principal duty is to grant variances from the strict application of the Zoning Ordinance.

The map or maps which are a part of the Land Development Ordinance and which delineate the boundaries of zone districts.

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