Pitman City Zoning Code
§ 35-23.4
Conditional Use Regulations for Principal and Accessory Uses.
[1967 Code § 15-15.12]
a.
A church, synagogue or similar place of religious worship, provided that:
1.
The 50 feet closest to a property line adjacent to a residential use, or 20 feet closest to a property line adjacent to a nonresidential use or public street, shall be bermed and landscaped so as to screen the use and associated off-street parking from view.
2.
The maximum height of any structure shall not exceed 35 feet, except that a steeple may extend to a height of 55 feet.
4.
The minimum setback is 70 feet from all property lines.
b.
A community residence for the developmentally disabled and community shelters for victims of domestic violence serving more than six persons and not more than 15 persons, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.2, provided that:
1.
There are no other similar community residences or shelters within 1,500 feet of the proposed community residence or shelter.
2.
It can be shown that the total number of persons other than staff who are or will be living in community residences or shelters within Pitman Borough (including the community residence or shelter under consideration) will not exceed one-half of one (1/2 of 1%) percent of the Borough's total population.
3.
There is sufficient off-street parking and there is a sufficient off-street area for the vehicular pickup and discharge servicing residents. There shall be 3/4 of a parking space for each resident. Nothing herein, however, precludes the Planning Board from requiring more or less off-street parking, as the evidence so warrants.
4.
Details are submitted concerning all life-safety and emergency facilities and equipment to be provided within the building. The installation of smoke detectors, fire alarms, fire escapes and sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with the requirements of the construction code so utilized by Pitman Borough and the requirements of the Bureau of Fire Prevention.
5.
Details are submitted concerning on-site supervision and security. External security may consist of a fence and/or landscape screen, or a combination of both fencing and landscaping surrounding the facility, as deemed appropriate by the Planning Board.
6.
The operators of a community residence or shelter shall provide information concerning its approval and compliance with the rules and regulations of the Community Mental Health Services Act (N.J.S.A. 30:9A-1, N.J.A.C. 10:37-1.1 through N.J.A.C. 10:37-8.13) and the New Jersey Department of Human Services.
7.
Except as specified in this section, the use of single-family dwellings for community residences or shelters shall conform to all development standards of the zoning district within which the residence is to be located. Additionally, if permitted, the use of multiple-unit structures and/or garden apartment building as community residences or shelters shall conform to all development standards of the zoning district, except as specified in this section. The aesthetic characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood shall be retained.
c.
A public or private school of elementary, middle and/or high school grade licensed by the State of New Jersey, provided that:
1.
The 50 feet closest to the property line or the public street shall be bermed and landscaped so as to screen the use and associated off-street parking from view.
2.
The maximum height of any structure shall not exceed 35 feet.
3.
Off-street parking shall be provided in a side or rear yard, as required by § 35-26, Off-Street Parking.
5.
The minimum setback is 70 feet from all property lines.
d.
A home occupation subject to the following conditions. In the case of more than one home occupation per dwelling, these regulations shall apply to the sum of all such uses:
1.
The home occupation may not employ more than one person who is not a member of the household residing in the dwelling.
2.
The home occupation must be of a nature that will not generally generate traffic caused by clients or customers visiting the dwelling. No more than two clients or customers may be at the dwelling at one time.
3.
The residential exterior appearance of the structure shall not be altered.
4.
Not more than 20% of the total floor area of the dwelling may be devoted to the home occupation use.
5.
There shall be no outdoor storage or display of materials, products or equipment.
6.
One off-street parking space must be provided in addition to those required for the dwelling if a nonresident person is employed in conjunction with the home occupation use.
7.
There shall be no signs advertising the home occupation.
8.
Truck deliveries to the dwelling for the home occupation are limited to one per day, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and to trucks that have no more than two axles.
f.
Day-care center, provided that:
1.
A minimum interior area of 40 square feet per person must be provided for the day-care use on the first floor, exclusive of hallways, closets, bathrooms, kitchens and related area.
2.
A minimum outdoor play or recreation area of 100 square feet per person must be provided within a fenced area located within the rear or side yard area.
3.
The use must be licensed by appropriate State and local officials.
4.
Care is not provided for more than 12 hours within any one day.
g.
Bed-and-breakfast, provided that:
1.
A bed-and-breakfast may only be located in a single-family, owner-occupied residence in which the owner is the proprietor of the bed-and-breakfast establishment.
2.
The residential exterior of the dwelling shall not be altered.
3.
At least one bathroom must be provided solely for the use of guests.
4.
There shall be no more than three guest rooms, and each guest room shall be arranged or designed to be occupied by four or fewer guests. There shall be no provision for cooking facilities in a guest room. Breakfast may be provided only for registered guests before noon, each day. No other meals may be provided.
5.
The length of stay of any guest shall not exceed 30 days. The owner/operator shall keep a guest register noting the dates that guests are present and make the register available to the Zoning or Code Enforcement Officer.
6.
No more than one employee shall be permitted to work on the premises at any time. Members of the owner's immediate family who are residents on the premises shall not be considered employees, whether or not paid.
7.
Off-street parking is as required by the minimum parking regulations of the applicable district; provided, however, that one additional parking space shall be required for each guest room and for one employee, if any. All parking shall be 15 feet from any street line or residential property line and shall be bermed and landscaped so as to screen the parking area from view.