North Brunswick City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XXIIA
Cannabis Overlay Zones Regulations
§ 205-92.11 Cannabis Route 1 Corridor Overlay Zone (CAN-R1C).
[Amended 9-16-2024 by Ord. No. 24-14]
A.
Purpose. The intent and purpose of this overlay district is to create a zone where Class 5 retail and Class 6 delivery cannabis establishments, without cannabis consumption areas, can operate and sell cannabis products within certain designated areas within the zone, provided a legal Class 5 retail sales or Class 6 cannabis delivery license has been issued for the proposed establishment from the State of New Jersey for the retail sale or delivery of cannabis.
B.
Boundaries. The boundaries of the Cannabis Route 1 Corridor Overlay Zone shall comprise commercial shopping centers or mixed-use areas with greater than 25,000 square feet of retail/commercial floor area and other undeveloped or vacant properties that provide direct access from Route 1 as identified on the map, Exhibit A (attached), and detailed in the schedule of properties, Exhibit C (attached), both dated November 15, 2021, amended May 31, 2022, which are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said exhibits are on file in the Township offices.
C.
Permitted uses and developments standards. All uses permitted under the underlying zone(s) will continue to be allowable, and all developments in the Cannabis Route 1 Corridor Overlay Zone shall meet all of the underlying bulk standard requirements of the zone that it is located in.
E.
Conditional Use Standards for Cannabis Retailer and Cannabis Delivery Service Establishments in the Cannabis Route 1 Corridor Overlay Zone.
(1)
Hours of operation. Hours of operation for Class 5 cannabis retailer and Class 6 cannabis delivery licenses shall be limited to 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
(2)
Limitation on location. Class 5 retail and Class 6 delivery cannabis establishments shall not be permitted within 500 feet of any existing Class 5 retail and Class 6 delivery cannabis establishments, with the exception of those owned and operated by the same entity, or any primary or secondary educational institution, house of worship, or park or playground. The distance shall be measured in the same manner as that required by statute for the measuring of distances between licensed retail sale of alcoholic premises, schools and churches.
§ 205-92.12 Cannabis Jersey Avenue Overlay Zone (CAN-JA).
A.
Purpose. The intent and purpose of this overlay district is to create a zone where Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 licensed cannabis establishments can operate, provided a legal Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 cannabis license has been issued for the proposed establishment by the State of New Jersey in certain designated areas within the zone.
B.
Boundaries. The boundaries of the Cannabis Jersey Avenue Overlay Zone shall comprise warehouse buildings greater than 35,000 square feet with no more than 5% of the area of the building located within 250 feet of a residential zone or unless separated by the Northeast Corridor rail line, as identified on the map, Exhibit B, and detailed in the schedule of properties, Exhibit C, both dated October 25, 2021, which are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said exhibits are on file in the Township offices.
C.
Permitted uses and developments standards. All uses permitted under the underlying zone(s) will continue to be allowable, and all developments in the Cannabis Jersey Avenue Overlay Zone shall meet all of the underlying bulk standard requirements of the zone that it is located in.
D.
Conditional uses. In addition to the conditional uses permitted under the underlying zone(s), the following conditional uses shall be permitted in the Cannabis Jersey Avenue Overlay Zone:
E.
Conditional use standards for cannabis cultivator, cannabis manufacturer, cannabis wholesaler, cannabis distributor, and cannabis delivery services establishments in the Cannabis Jersey Avenue Overlay Zone:
(1)
Limitation on location. Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 licensed cannabis establishments shall not be permitted within 500 feet of any existing Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 licensed cannabis establishments, with the exception of those owned and operated by the same entity, or any primary or secondary educational institution, house of worship, or park or playground. The distance shall be measured in the same manner as that required by statute for the measuring of distances between licensed retail sale of alcoholic premises, schools and churches.
§ 205-92.13 Application and limitation on number of licenses.
[Amended 11-28-2022 by Ord. No. 22-30]
The Administrative Officer shall reject as incomplete, and without any further review, any conditional use application for a cannabis business that is not supported by a cannabis license issued by the State of New Jersey, except those applications from a licensed alternative treatment center which shall be eligible for a Class 5 license pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:30-7.1 and accordingly be deemed complete without the submission of license at the time of application.