Partial destruction shall be defined as damage to a building, structure or property such that at least 50% of the structure remains as calculated either by area, volume, or value.

In the event of a partial destruction, of a structure devoted to a nonconforming use, the owner shall, within 90 days after such event, give notice in writing to the Uniform Construction Code Official of his/her intention to restore or repair the structure, and within 90 days after date of notice, commence and diligently proceed to the completion of the work.

General Automotive Lift Standards.

Usage Standards.

Exterior parking lifts shall not exceed 24 feet in height.

Within a cemetery, the following activities, structures, and buildings shall be permitted:

All permanent structures in a cemetery shall adhere to the following area and bulk restrictions:

Cigar bars and cigar lounges are regulated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3D-55 et seq., "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act" and N.J.A.C. 8:6 et seq. which states that smoking is prohibited in an indoor public place or workplace including cigar bars and cigar lounges.

A cigar bar or cigar lounge is exempt from the provisions of the New Jersey Smoke Free Air Act if the following conditions are met:

An application to collocate wireless communications equipment on a wireless communications support structure or in an existing equipment compound shall not be subject to site plan review provided the application meets the following requirements:

No compost area may exceed five cubic yards in size. Any compost area must be placed at least three feet from any property line.

Organic waste must be generated on site.

All compost must be used on site.

Compost and raw materials shall not produce odor or attract mosquitos.

A rat, insect, rodent, bird and/or pest control such as screening or netting must be provided.

Surface water control to prevent composting materials from sitting in ponded surface water must be provided.

Compost must be turned at regular intervals to aid in physical breakdown until composting is complete.

Compost material shall not contain sewage.

Donation bins shall only be located in nonresidential zoning districts. Exempt from this requirement shall be fire departments or divisions, first aid rescue squads, houses of worship, many of which are located in residential zones, provided that no clothing bin located on any fire, first aid squad facility, place of worship or school property shall be closer than 250 feet from an adjacent residential dwelling.

Donation bins shall not be in the public right-of-way.

The location of donation bins on real property shall be consistent with any existing site plan approval for the premises. If it is not, the applicant shall be required to obtain a waiver of site plan approval. If a site plan waiver is not obtained, then the applicant shall apply for a revised site plan to the appropriate Land Use Board.

No more than two receptacles shall be located within any complex.

Each donation bin shall not exceed six feet in depth, eight feet in width and six feet in height.

The clothing bin shall be located in such a manner that it will not interfere with pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic circulation or otherwise cause a traffic hazard by virtue of any obstruction that it may create by its placement.

The receptacles shall be located in a clearly visible and well-lighted area to permit inspection and enforcement.

The donation bin may be placed in parking stalls only if the site exceeds its minimum parking requirement.

No donation bin shall be placed in a required buffer area or within three feet of a property line, or in a sight triangle or fire zone.

No donation bin shall be placed in a parking space designated as handicapped parking or for EVSE.

No clothes shall be stored outside the donation bin.

The person placing, using or employing a donation bin shall maintain the bin and the area surrounding the bin such that there shall be no accumulation of clothing or other donations outside the bin.

The bin shall be emptied no less than once a week and the area immediately surrounding shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and the clothing bin should remain in good working order and painted.

The use shall be registered with the New Jersey Department of Children and Families as a family day care home and for which a certificate of registration has been issued pursuant to the "Family Day Care Provider Registration Act, "P.L. 1987, c. 27 (C.30:5B- 16 et seq.). The facility shall be in compliance with all State and City regulations including Chapter 126, Manual of Requirements for Family Child Care Registration (N.J.A.C. 10:126-1 et seq.) issued by the State of New Jersey Department of Children and Families.

The family day care provider shall be a resident of the home in which the service is to be provided.

There shall be no change in the appearance of the dwelling or premises, or any visible evidence of the conduct of a family day care home.

There shall be no storage of equipment, vehicles or supplies associated with the family day care home outside the dwelling.

Home occupations shall be conducted entirely within the principal dwelling unit or an accessory structure.

A maximum of one home occupation shall be permitted per dwelling unit.

The area of the principal structure associated with the operation of a home occupation shall not exceed 20% of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit.

Applicants for home occupation zoning permits shall be the owner of the property or a tenant resident with notarized consent of the property owner to make the application.

A maximum of one employee, who does not reside at the property, shall be permitted to work at the home occupation location.

Any vehicle associated with the operation of a home occupation shall have a designated on-site parking space in a driveway or garage.

No truck deliveries or pick-ups, except for public or private parcel services (i.e. USPS, UPS, FedEx) shall be permitted.

A home occupation shall not produce noise, vibration, smoke, dust or other particulate matter, odorous matter, heat, glare, humidity, fumes, electrical interference, waste run-off, or other nuisance outside the dwelling unit or accessory structure.

No outdoor storage of goods or material shall be permitted.

There shall be no change in the appearance of the dwelling or premises, or any visible evidence of the conduct of a home occupation including any artificial light.

Plans with sufficient detail to confirm compliance with the standards herein shall be submitted for review by the Administrative Officer.

A hotel shall not be a permanent or primary residence for its users.

A hotel shall not contain a self-service guest laundry.

Minimum rental period for each non-meeting room shall be 24 hours, maximum period shall be 11 months.

All rooms shall only have access by way of a common lobby and hallway. There can be no direct access to a room from a parking space by way of an outside doorway at the room or direct access to a garage. "Motels" or "motor hotels" shall not be permitted.

Outdoor recreational facilities such as swimming pools and tennis courts may be permitted but shall be no closer than 25 feet to the property boundary of a residential use or residential zone boundary, and shall comply with Section 41:16-3, Buffer Areas.

No outdoor public address or music system shall be used.

Applicants wishing to operate a pet store shall obtain a license from the City of Newark pursuant to Title VI Animals and Fowl, Chapter 6:2 Other Animals, Fowl, Article 2 Bird Stores or Pet Shops, of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark.

Applicants shall comply with the applicable requirements of N.J.A.C. 8:23A-1.1 et seq. Sanitary Operation of Kennels, Pet Shops, Shelters and Pounds.

Applicants wishing to operate a social club shall obtain a license from the City of Newark and operate and maintain the social club in accordance with the regulations of Title V, Amusements and Amusement Businesses, Chapter 5:12 Social Clubs, of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark.

Motorcycle clubs shall designate an area where motorcycles shall be parked. All motorcycles shall be parked onsite. All activities shall be internal to the building.

Eating and drinking establishments wishing to operate an accessory sidewalk cafe shall obtain a license from the City of Newark and operate and maintain the sidewalk cafe in accordance with the regulations of Title XXIX Streets and Sidewalks, Chapter 29:26 Sidewalk Cafes, of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark.

No outdoor public address or outdoor music system shall be used.

Urban farms must provide a water source from on-site or off-site source.

Green houses and hoop houses shall not exceed 15 feet in height and shall be located at least three feet from side and rear property lines.

Equipment used for farming and selling shall be kept in enclosed structures.

The only animals permitted to live on-site is fowl and rabbits, except for roosters and any animals that make sounds. No fowl or rabbits shall be allowed, under any circumstances, to run at large. They shall be kept confined in a suitable house or coop with an enclosed runway.

Compost may be collected on site and may be sold or given away to the public on-site.

A 10 square foot sign is permitted to be attached to a building, wall or a fence.

The person offering a dwelling unit for short-term rental use must be the owner of the dwelling unit in which the short-term rental activity occurs.

All short term rentals must comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and ordinances of the City of Newark and all applicable rules, regulations, and statutes of the State of New Jersey, including regulations governing such lodging uses, as applicable.

Any unit to be used for short-term rentals shall obtain a Short-Term Rental Permit and rental Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Newark, Department of Engineering before renting or advertising for rent any short-term rental property.

Any unit to be used for short-term rentals shall be registered on an annual basis with the City and shall be required to submit proof of current homeowners' or renters' insurance, as applicable, and a satisfactory inspection report from the Department of Engineering, Office of Code Enforcement certifying that the unit is substantially compliant with State and Municipal fire safety regulations and applicable standards of habitability. The Inspection certificate shall be framed and prominently displayed within the unit on or shall be framed and prominently displayed within the unit on or near the entrance door. Short-term rentals shall not be permitted in a unit with outstanding building code and/or fire code violations.

The Department of Engineering, Office of Code Enforcement shall develop a fee schedule for the registration and inspection certification of a unit to be used for short-term rentals. This fee shall be applied to the cost of inspection and administration of the City database of short-term rental units.

Any unit used for short-term rentals shall be subject to the applicable City and State lodging and occupancy taxes.

No unit shall be rented for more than a cumulative total of 60 days in any one calendar year. This maximum shall be in addition to the restriction of short-term rental stays for no more than 28 consecutive days at any one time.

No individual or legal entity shall be permitted to rent more than five units as short-term rentals at any one time.

Short-term rental agreements for rent controlled units must be in compliance with the standards and regulations required under the Rent Control ordinance of the City of Newark.

Units owned, managed and operated by the City of Newark Housing Authority may not be used for short-term rentals. Tenants receiving U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") housing vouchers may not engage in short-term rentals.