A building or structure the use of which is incidental to that of the main building and which is located on the same lot. An accessory building or structure, whether attached to a principal building by a breezeway or walkway or detached from the principal building, must meet all of the zoning regulations of § 175-23. The materials used for the structure and façade of an accessory structure must match that of the principal structure.

An extension or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure.

The Planning Board Secretary for matters under the jurisdiction of the Planning Board.

An establishment having as a substantial or significant portion of its stock-in-trade, books, magazines, periodicals, photographs or films which are distinguished or characterized by their emphasis on matters depicting, describing or relating to items determined pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:34-2 and 2C:343 to be obscene materials or obscene films.

As applied to a building or structure, a change or rearrangement in the structural supports; a change in the exterior appearance; a change in height, width or depth; moving a building or structure from one location or position to another; or changing, adding to or removing from or otherwise affecting the exterior appearance of a building or structure.

Veterinary clinics, hospitals, boarding and training kennels, pounds and similar facilities operated either as commercial facilities or on a nonprofit basis.

The same as "dwelling unit."

The same as "dwelling, multiple."

A developer submitting an application for development.

The application form and all accompanying documents required by ordinance for approval of a subdivision plat, site plan, planned development, conditional use, zoning variance or direction of the issuance of a permit as outlined in this chapter.

A device or structure attached to the exterior or erected on the roof of a building designed to support service equipment or used in connection therewith or for advertising or display purposes or other similar uses.

The space between the ceiling beams of the top story and the roof rafters.

A sign having characters, letters or illustrations applied to cloth, paper or fabric of any kind, with only such material for backdrop.

The elevation, based on mean sea level, of a flood that has a 1% or greater chance of occurrence in any given year as established by the Federal Insurance Administration of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps of the Federal Insurance Administration.

That portion of a building which is partly or completely below grade.

A structure utilized for advertising an establishment, an activity, a product, a service or entertainment, which is sold, produced, manufactured, available or furnished at a place other than on the property on which said sign is located.

The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Borough of Pine Beach.

The Borough of Pine Beach.

The Borough Council of the Borough of Pine Beach.

That central portion of any lot between required yards and/or setback lines.

Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy. Each portion of a building completely separated from other portions by fire walls shall be considered a separate "building."

The vertical distance measured from the crown of the road directly opposite the center of the front lot line to the top of the highest roof beams of a flat roof or the mean level of the highest gable or slope of a hip roof.

In the case of a lot with multiple front yards, the building height is measured from the crown of the road in which the front door of the building is facing.

The maximum building height will be twenty-five (25) feet, unless otherwise indicated in the “Schedule of Uses and Requirements Chapter 175-57.”

In flood zone areas as established by FEMA, the height elevations shall be measured from the base flood elevation or advisory base flood elevation, whichever is more restrictive, plus one (1) foot.

A permit issued for the alteration or erection of a building or structure in accordance with the provisions of the ordinances of the Borough of Pine Beach.

Any structure erected prior to the adoption of the appropriate code or one for which a legal building permit has been issued.

A structure in which is conducted the principal use of the site on which it is situated. In any district, any dwelling shall be deemed to be a principal building on the lot on which it is located. The attachment of an accessory building or structure or garage by the way of a breezeway or walkway to a principal building or structure does not transfer the zoning requirements relative to a principal building to the accessory building, but rather the more restrictive of the zoning regulations applicable to principal buildings and accessory structures shall apply to such accessory structure.

The area occupied by a building or structure, including the yards and courts required for light and ventilation and such areas that are prescribed for access to the street.

The stockpiling or warehousing of materials, which may or may not be enclosed within a structure, including but not limited to sand, gravel, dirt, asphalt, lumber, pipes, plumbing supplies, metal, concrete and insulation.

A business establishment which does not offer a product or merchandise for sale to the public, but which offers a service to the public. However, personal services, such as barber- and beauty shops, and repair services are excluded from this definition.

A projecting bracket or beam fastened on one end only and designed to bear a weight or structure where supports cannot be placed or are not desired.

A covering or roof to allow the parking of automobiles underneath. With the exception of supports, there shall be no sides unless such sides are the exterior wall of an adjacent building.

A story wholly or partly underground and having more than 1/2 of its clear height below the average level of the adjoining ground.

A certificate issued upon completion of construction and/or alteration of any building or the change in occupancy of a commercial or industrial building. Said certificate shall acknowledge compliance with all requirements thereto granted by the Planning Board and/or all other applicable requirements.

An alteration by change of use in a building heretofore existing to a new use group which imposes other special provisions of law governing building construction, equipment or means of egress.

A building or group of buildings, including customary accessory buildings, designed or intended for public worship. This shall include chapels, congregations, temples and other similar designations, as well as parish houses, convents and such accessory uses.

The New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing.

An open space 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. This space may contain such complementary structures and improvements as are necessary and appropriate for the use or enjoyment of residents and owners of said development.

Any community residential facility housing up to 16 developmentally disabled persons, which provides food, shelter and personal guidance for said persons who require assistance, temporarily or permanently, in order to live independently in the community. Such residences shall not be considered health care facilities within the meaning of the Health Care Facilities Planning Act, P.L. 1971, c. 136 (N.J.S.A. 26:2H-1 et seq.), and shall include but shall not be limited to group homes, halfway houses, supervised apartment living arrangements and hostels.

An application for development which complies in all respects to the appropriate submission requirements as set forth by the Planning Board.

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.

The construction machinery, tools, derricks, hoists, scaffolds, platforms, runways, ladders and all material-handling equipment, safeguards and protective devices used in construction operations.

A lot fronting on two or more streets at their intersection. All yards on corner lots abutting any street shall be construed as front yards and shall be subject to the front yard setback requirements of the zone. The remaining yards shall be considered side yards and shall meet the side yard setback requirements of the zone.

An enclosed passageway which limits means of egress to a single path of travel.

A composite of the Master Plan for the physical development of Ocean County with the accompanying maps, plats, charts and descriptive and explanatory matter adopted by the County Planning Board pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:27-2 and 40:274.

The Planning Board for the County of Ocean.

The officially established grade of the curb in front of the midpoint of the front lot line.

Calendar days.

A flat-floored roofless structure, either attached or detached and exterior to a building above natural grade.

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

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 the 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 of 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 this chapter.

Money paid by an individual, person, partnership, association, company or corporation for the improvement of property as permitted in COAH's rules.

A document signed by the administrative officer which is required by ordinance as a condition precedent to the commencement of a use or the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion or installation of a structure or building and which acknowledges that such use, structure or building complies with the provisions of this chapter or variance therefrom duly authorized by a municipal agency.

This chapter, the Official Map Ordinance or other municipal regulation of the use and development of land.

Experiencing a disability which originated before 18 years of age, which has continued or is expected to continue indefinitely, which constitutes a substantial handicap and is attributable to mental retardation, cerebral palsy or other conditions found by the Commissioner of Human Services to give rise to an extended need for similar services.

The lands required for the installation of stormwater sewers or drainage ditches or required along a natural stream or watercourse for preserving the channel and providing for the flow of water therein to safeguard the public against flood damage.

A building or portion thereof designed or used exclusively for one or more dwelling units.

The right of the Township, county, state, sewerage authority or other public or quasi-public agency or their agents, servants and employees to use the land subject to the "easement" for the purposes specified on the plat or in the document granting the "easement."

Public, parochial or private elementary or secondary schools duly licensed by the State of New Jersey, attendance at which is sufficient compliance with the compulsory education requirements of the state.

The value of a property determined by the municipal Tax Assessor through a process designed to ensure that all property in the municipality is assessed at the same assessment ratio or ratios required by law. Estimates at the time of building permit may be obtained by the Tax Assessor utilizing estimates for construction cost. Final equalized assessed value will be determined at project completion by the municipal Tax Assessor.

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

Underground gas, electrical, telephone, telegraph, steam or water transmission or distribution systems, including mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits and cables, and including normal aboveground appurtenances reasonably necessary for the furnishing of adequate service by public utilities or municipal or other governmental agencies or for the public health or safety or general welfare.

One or more persons living together as a single entity or nonprofit housekeeping unit, as distinguished from individuals or groups occupying a hotel, club or fraternity or sorority house. The "family" shall be deemed to include necessary servants when servants share the common household facilities and services.

An artificially constructed barrier of wood, masonry, stone, wire, metal or any other manufactured material or combination of materials.

A fence in which 1/2 of the area, between grade level and the top cross-member, is open.

The official action of the Planning Board taken on a preliminarily approved major subdivision or site plan after all conditions, engineering plans and other requirements have been completed or fulfilled and the required improvements have been installed or guaranties properly posted for their completion or approval conditioned upon the posting of such guaranties.

The final map of all or a portion of the site plan or subdivision which is presented to the Planning Board for final approval in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

The same as defined by the Flood Ordinance of the Borough of Pine Beach. (See Ch. 92, Flood Damage Prevention.)

The sum of the gross horizontal areas of the floor or several floors of a building measured between the inside faces of exterior walls. For nonresidential uses, "floor area" shall include basements, cellars and storage areas.

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

A building or structure intended or suitable for the storage of motor-driven vehicles. Garage doors in residential zones shall be limited to a maximum of three standard size door bays of nine feet wide by nine feet high; a double door, which does not exceed 18 feet in width, may be substituted for two of the garage doors. A garage may accommodate storage and similar needs, but shall not have any habitable space or habitable use.

A garage used as an accessory to the main residential building, which provides for the storage of motor vehicles, and in which no occupation, business, or non-residential storage of any kind is permitted. Garage doors in residential zones shall be limited to a maximum of three standard size door bays of nine feet wide by nine feet high; a double door, which does not exceed 18 feet in width, may be substituted for two of the garage doors. A garage may accommodate storage and similar needs, but shall not have any habitable space or habitable use. Garage structures shall be constructed in such a manner so as to avoid any commercial appearance.

A garage conducted as a business. The rental of storage space for more than two motor vehicles not owned on the premises shall be deemed a "public garage."

The Borough Council of the Borough of Pine Beach.

The completed surfaces of lawns, walks and roads brought to grade as shown on official plans or designs relating thereto or as existing if no plans or designs have been approved.

Space in a structure for living, sleeping, eating or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet compartments, closets, halls, storage or utility spaces are not considered "habitable space."

The vertical distance from top to top of two successive tiers of beams or finished floor surfaces and, for the topmost story, from the top of the floor finish to the top of the ceiling joists or, when there is no ceiling, to the top of the roof rafters.

Any building, structure, area or property that is significant in the history, architecture, archeology or culture of Pine Beach, Ocean County, the State of New Jersey or the nation, and has been designated as such by municipal, state or federal law.

A building designed for occupancy as the temporary residence for individuals who are lodged, with or without meals, and in which no provision has been made for cooking in an individual room or suite.

A soil through which water, air or roots penetrate slowly or not at all. No soil is absolutely impervious to air and water all the time.

Not allowing infiltration.

A street paved in accordance with the standards set forth in this chapter for new streets or, alternately, a street which has been accepted and maintained by Pine Beach, Ocean County or the State of New Jersey.

The downward entry of water into the immediate surface or soil or other material as contrasted with percolation, which is the movement of water through soil layers or material.

A street or road that is developed wholly or within a parcel under one ownership and meeting all borough standards.

A judgment issued by the Superior Court approving a municipality's plan to satisfy its fair share obligation.

All animals kept or raised for profit-making purposes, including but not limited to animals raised for slaughter or sale, animals kept for breeding, chickens kept for laying eggs, work animals and animals kept for dairy products.

An off-street space for the temporary parking of a commercial vehicle while loading or unloading. Such space must have clear means of ingress and egress to a public street at all times.

A designated parcel, tract or area of land established by a plat or otherwise as permitted by law and to be used, developed or built upon as a unit.

The acreage and/or square footage of a lot contained within the lot lines of the property. Any portion of a lot included in a street right-of-way shall not be included in calculating "lot area." Portions of lots encumbered by easements shall be included in calculating "lot area." No portion of a lot below the mean high-water line shall be included in "lot area."

The area of a lot covered by buildings and expressed as a percentage of the total lot area.

The shortest distance between the front lot line and a line drawn parallel to the front lot line through the midpoint of the rear lot line, provided that in triangular lots having no rear lot line, the distance shall be measured to the midpoint of a line parallel to the front lot line, which shall be not less than 10 feet in length measured between its intersections with the side lot lines.

The horizontal distance of lot lines or portions thereof which are coexistent with a street line. In the case of a street with undefined width, said lot lines shall be assumed to parallel the center line of the street at a distance of 50% of the statutory street right-of-way width therefrom.

A line dividing one lot from another or from a street or public place.

The shortest distance between the side lot lines measured at the setback line.

A lot which faces on one street or with opposite sides on two streets.

Any security which may be accepted by the municipality for the maintenance of any improvements required by development regulations, except that cash may not be required.

Any site plan not classified as a minor site plan or exempt site development.

Any subdivision not classified as a minor subdivision.

The treatment or processing of raw products and the production of articles or finished products from raw or prepared material by giving them new forms or qualities.

A composite of one or more written or graphic proposals for the development of the Borough of Pine Beach.

A vehicle used or so constructed as to permit its being used as a licensed conveyance upon the public streets or highways and constructed in such a way as will permit its use as a residence, office, business or for storage, also to include trailers, automobile trailers, house trailers and trailer coaches used as offices, residences or accessory structures for storage purposes for both residential and nonresidential uses.

Land and premises upon which two or more mobile homes occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes are located. Also included in this term are trailer parks and courts.

A hotel where each unit has convenient access to a parking space or parking spaces for the use of the unit's occupants.

A building or portion of a building in which auto bodywork or the overhauling or replacement of engines is conducted as a business for profit.

Any area of land, including structures thereon, which is used for the retail sale of gasoline or any other motor fuel and oil and other lubricating substances, including any sale of motor vehicle accessories.

The Planning Board or governing body of the Borough of Pine Beach.

The Borough of Pine Beach.

A building existing at the date of the adoption of zoning in the Borough of Pine Beach which, in the design or location upon the lot, does not conform to the regulations of this chapter for the zone in which it is located.

A use which occupied a building or land at the time of enactment of zoning in the Borough of Pine Beach and which does not conform to the regulations of the zone in which it is located.

A school designed to provide daytime care or instruction of two or more children from two to six years of age, inclusive, and operated on a regular basis.

The specified purpose for which land or a building is used, designed or maintained.

The same as "certificate of occupancy."

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

The map, with changes and additions thereto, adopted and established, from time to time, by resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Ocean County, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:27-5.

A map adopted by ordinance by the Borough Council.

Located on the lot in question.

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

Any parcel or area of land or water essentially unimproved and set aside, dedicated, 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.

Any person, agent, firm or corporation having a legal interest in the property.

An open area, other than a street, intended for the same use as a private garage.

An open area, other than a street or other public way, used for the parking of automobiles and available to the public.

An off-street space provided for the parking of a motor vehicle with a minimum area of square feet, exclusive of driveways or access drives.

An area of land not used for receiving and storing material where the ground has been surfaced with construction material such as brick, stone, cement or lumber, which does not project above grade level and which is entirely uncovered by a roof or any superstructure.

Any security which may be accepted by the Borough Council in lieu of a requirement that certain improvements be made before the municipal agency approves an application for development.

An official document or certificate issued by the authority having jurisdiction which authorizes performance of a specific activity.

Includes a corporation or copartnership as well as an individual.

The Pine Beach Planning Board established pursuant to Section 14 of P.L. 1975, c. 291. (See N.J.S.A. 40:55D-23)

The licensed New Jersey professional engineer specifically retained by the Planning Board or assigned by the Township Engineer with the consent of the Board to render engineering services and advice to the Board. In the absence of the specific appointment of a Planning Board Engineer, the Township Engineer may assume the duties of this office.

A map or maps of a subdivision or site plan.

The conferral of certain rights pursuant to Sections 34, 36 and 37 of P.L. 1975, c. 291, (See N.J.S.A. 40:55D-46, 55D-48 and 55D-49) prior to final approval after specific elements of a development plan have been accepted by the Planning Board at a preliminary hearing.

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

A lot or tract of land or any combination thereof held under single ownership or control.

The primary or principal purpose for which a building, structure or lot is used.

The office of a member of a recognized profession, which shall include but is not limited to the office of doctors, insurance agents, ministers, architects, professional engineers, land surveyors, lawyers, authors, accountants, real estate brokers, investment counselors, artists and musicians.

That use which is not specifically allowed or permitted in a particular zone and for which the granting of a variance under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d would be necessary in order to provide that use in that particular zone.

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

The land reserved or dedicated for the installation of stormwater sewers or drainage ditches or required along a natural stream or watercourse for preserving the channel arid providing for the flow of water to safeguard the public against flood damage, sedimentation and erosion.

An open space area conveyed or otherwise dedicated to a municipality, municipal agency, board of education, state or county agency or other public body for recreational or conservational uses.

The majority of the full authorized membership of a municipal agency.

The reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing building for the purpose of its maintenance.

Shall be construed to be mandatory by provisions of zoning laws.

Any establishment at which food is sold for consumption on the premises, but normally to patrons seated within an enclosed building.

An establishment where the majority of the patrons purchase food or beverage for takeout or consumption on the premises, but outside the confines of the principal building or in automobiles parked on the premises.

The further division or relocation of lot lines of any lot or lots within a subdivision previously made and approved or recorded according to law or the alteration of any streets or the establishment of any new streets within any subdivision previously made and approved or recorded according to law, but does not include conveyances so as to combine existing lots by deed or by other instruments.

The roof slab or deck with its supporting members, not including vertical supports.

Any concentration or grouping of trees or shrubbery as may be required by ordinance.

The horizontal distance between a building or structure and any front, side or rear lot line, measured perpendicular to such lot lines at the point where the building is closest to such lot lines, but not including decks less than 12 inches above the natural grade.

The line beyond which a building shall not extend.

A figure, character, mark, point, plane, marquee sign, design, poster, pictorial, picture, strobe, stripe, line, trademark, reading matter or illuminating device constructed, attached, erected, fastened or manufactured in any manner whatsoever so that the same shall be used for the attraction of the public to any place, subject, person, firm, corporation, public performance, article, machine or merchandise whatsoever, and displayed in any manner out of doors for recognized advertising purposes.

Any plot, parcel, piece or tract of land.

A development plan of one or more lots on which is shown:

That portion of a building included between the upper surface of a floor and upper surface of the floor or roof next above.

Any story having a finished floor surface entirely above grade, except that a basement shall be considered as a "story above grade" when the distance from the grade to the finished surface of the floor above the basement is more than six feet for more than 50% of the total perimeter.

A public thoroughfare that has been dedicated for public use.

That line determining the limit of the highway rights of the public, either existing or contemplated.

That which is built or constructed.

Any person or entity commencing proceedings under this chapter to effect the subdivision of land hereunder.

The division of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, tracts, parcels or other divisions of land for sale or development. The following are not "subdivisions" if no new streets are planned: divisions of property by testamentary or intestate provisions; divisions of property upon court order; conveyances so as to combine existing lots by deed or other instrument; the conveyance of one or more adjoining lots, tracts or parcels of land owned by the same owner and all of which are found certified by the administrative officer to conform to the requirements of the municipal development regulations and are shown to be separate lots, tracts or parcels of land on the Tax Map of Pine Beach.

A determination by the Council approving a municipality's housing element and fair share plan in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the rules and criteria as set forth herein. A grant of substantive certification shall be valid for a period of six years in accordance with the terms and conditions contained therein.

A swimming pool located on a single-family lot with a residence on it and used as an accessory to the residence, and said pool is utilized with no admission charges and not for the purpose of profit.

A typed or printed verbatim record of the proceedings or a reproduction thereof.

The specific purpose for which a parcel of land or a building or a portion of a building is designed, arranged, intended, occupied or maintained.

The classification of a building or structure based on the purpose for which it is used as listed in Article 3 of the BOCA Code:

A use incidental to and dependent upon the principal use of a building as defined or limited by the provisions of this chapter.

Permission to depart from the literal requirements of a zoning ordinance pursuant to Section 47 and Sections 29.2b, 57c and 57d of P.L. 1975, c. 291. (See N.J.S.A. 40:55D-40b and 55D-70c and d.)

An open unoccupied space on the same lot with a building and unobstructed from the ground to the sky.

A yard extending the full width of the lot and not less in depth than the minimum distance required between the street line and the front yard building setback in each zone.

A yard extending the full width of the lot between the extreme rear line of the principal building and the rear lot line.

A yard between the principal building or attached structure and the adjacent side line of the lot and extending from the front yard to the rear yard.