A building or structure, whether permanently anchored to the ground or not, but not to be construed to include small storage boxes which are otherwise portable without the use of additional equipment, which is customarily associated with, subordinate in area, extent and purpose to, incidental to and designed to support or contribute to the comfort, convenience or necessity of the occupants, business or industry of a principal building or structure served. Accessory buildings or structures shall be nonhabitable, have a gross floor area of not more than 500 square feet, and, except as otherwise expressly authorized by the provisions of this chapter, shall be located on the same lot as the principal use, building or structure served. An otherwise accessory building or structure which is attached to a principal building or structure shall be considered part of the principal building or structure.

A use which is customarily associated with, subordinate in area, extent and purpose to, incidental to and designed to support or contribute to the comfort, convenience or necessity of the occupants, business or industry of a principal building or structure. Except as otherwise expressly authorized by the provisions of this chapter, accessory uses shall be located on the same lot as the principal use served.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.).

An establishment primarily engaged in overall management and general supervisory functions, performed in a single location or building for third-party clients or divisions of the same company. Examples include management, personnel, finance and sales.

A facility devoted to the presentation and exploitation of illicit sex, lust, passion, depravity, violence, brutality, nudity, immorality and other obscene subjects, etc., used in connection with the aforementioned activities or purposes, which may be in the form of a live presentation in private or semiprivate viewing areas, or the sale, rental or distribution of books, magazines, pamphlets, photographs, motion pictures, records, video and audio tapes depicting such activities or purposes.

Conditions or situations created by a proposed development that impose, aggravate or lead to impractical, unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions on properties such as, but not limited to, 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.

See "sign, advertising."

(subject to the requirements of any state or federal regulations) A residential community in a single building or group of buildings, designed for three or more individuals over the age of 55 who are not related by blood or marriage to the operator, which shall contain residential dwelling units, open space and social, cultural and recreational facilities. Age-restricted housing may include provisions for food service, housekeeping and maintenance services, health care and social services which may be normal and customary for such facilities. Examples of age-restricted housing are independent or assisted living facilities, congregate senior residences, adult retirement communities and adult intermediate care facilities. Age-restricted housing may include provision of adult day care (Note: Provision of health care, food service and/or recreational, social and cultural activities and other support services on a daily basis.) to qualified nonresidents.

Land uses normally associated with the production of food and fiber for sale. For the purposes of this chapter, such uses shall not include the development of land for the processing or sale of food and the manufacture of agriculturally related products.

A secondary public thoroughfare of less than 30 feet in width serving vehicular and pedestrian traffic and affording access to an abutting property. Regardless of the size (length or width) or extent of paving, if at all, all alleys in the City of Pleasantville shall be considered streets.

As applied to a building or a structure, a change or rearrangement in the structural members, means of egress or other component of an existing facility, or an enlargement, whether by extension of a side or by increasing in height, or by moving from one location or position to another. Aesthetic changes to the exterior of a building or structure which do not impact the aforementioned shall not be considered an alteration.

A means for making changes to this chapter or the Zoning Map.

Any building, structure or premises which has for its primary or accessory purpose or function the offering amusement devices for the entertainment of participants.

Any coin- or non-coin-operated machine, ride, game of skill or chance, contrivance or device, which upon activation by any means is or may be operated by the public generally for use as a game, entertainment or amusement, whether or not registering a score. Amusement devices shall include, but not be limited to, electronically operated games, skill ball, mechanical games or operations or transactions similar thereto, by whatever name they maybe called. Pool or billiard tables shall not be considered amusement devices.

See "sign, animated (moving)."

A room or suite of rooms used as a single dwelling unit and located in a building in which there are three or more such rooms or suites. With the exception of garden apartments, as defined herein, no apartment in the City of Pleasantville shall be less than 800 square feet net habitable area. See "multifamily dwelling."

A structure in which three or more apartments are located.

A residential structure of more than three stories containing three or more apartments.

A means for obtaining review of a decision, determination, order or failure to act pursuant to the terms of this chapter.

The landowner, agent, optionee, contract purchaser, developer or other person authorized, in writing, to act for the landowner submitting an application for development or other land use permit under this chapter.

The forms, fees and all accompanying documentation required by this chapter for a preapplication conference, approval of a subdivision plat, site plan, zoning variance, appeal or direction for issuance of a permit pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-34, 40:55D-36 or 40:55D-70a, an interpretation or special question pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70b, a certificate of nonconformity pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-68 or a certificate of redevelopment plan conformance pursuant to the applicable redevelopment plan.

The Pleasantville Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, as applicable, unless as different agency is designated by this chapter when acting pursuant to the authority of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., or by a duly adopted redevelopment plan when acting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.

See "street, arterial."

A building or portion of a building in which sculpture, paintings or other artistic works are displayed, whether or not such works are offered for sale.

(subject to the requirements of any state or federal regulations) A licensed, multiunit residential facility for three or more otherwise self-sufficient persons over the age of 55 who are not related by blood or marriage to the operator, providing light to moderate personal care and supervision for self-administered medication, and may also provide communal dining, housekeeping services, recreational activities, financial and other social services and transportation.

A device designed or intended to attract attention by sudden, intermittent or rhythmic movement, physical change or lighting change, such as pennants, banners, flags, streamers, balloons, propellers, whirligigs, searchlights and flashing lights.

That part of a building which is immediately below and, wholly or partly, within the roof framing.

A building, land area or other premises, or portion thereof, used or intended to be used for the activities defined under "automobile fueling station" and "automobile service station."

A building, land area or other premises, or portion thereof, used or intended to be used for the retail dispensing or sale of gasoline or other automobile fuels, but which does not include the dispensing and/or sale of lubricants (other than motor oil sold and dispensed by the quart), tires, automotive accessories or supplies, the parking or storing of automobiles for hire and which does not engage in the repair or towing of automobiles.

A place of business, whether conducted in a building or open yard area, or any combination thereof, which is used or intended to be used for the display and/or hourly, daily or weekly rental of new and/or used motor vehicles, motorcycles, trucks or trailers, in operable condition, where no automobile repair (other than warranty and other repair service as an accessory use) is conducted on the premises.

The general repair, rebuilding or reconditioning of engines, motor vehicles or trailers.

A place of business, whether conducted in a building or open yard area, or any combination thereof, which is used or intended to be used for the display, sale and/or annualized lease (as opposed to daily or weekly rental) of new and/or used motor vehicles, motorcycles, trucks or trailers, in operable condition, where no automobile repair (other than warranty and other repair service as an accessory use) is conducted on the premises.

A building containing service bays, with or without hydraulic lifts, and/or any land area or other premises, or portion thereof, used or intended to be used for the repair of automobiles, including, but not limited to, facilities for changing tires, changing oil, engine repair, lubrication, transmission repair, front-end alignment, installing shock absorbers and like and similar services, provided that autobody repair, painting, wrecking, recycling, parking or storing of automobiles for hire, and the operation of more than one towing vehicle shall not be deemed permissible accessory uses of an automobile service station.

See "carwash."

The dismantling or disassembling of motor vehicles or trailers or the storage, sale or dumping of dismantled, partially dismantled, obsolete or wrecked vehicles or their parts.

A roof-like structure made of canvas or other fabric or fabric-like material, installed over a framework and located above a window, door, patio, deck or other similar construction and extending therefrom as protection from the sun or rain. No awning, canopy or marquee shall be lower than 10 feet above the sidewalk or public thoroughfare. Awnings (canopies, marquees) projecting over a City right-of-way shall require permission from the governing body in the form of a revocable license agreement which shall specify the parties to the agreement; the type of awning (canopy, marquee) or other improvement to be installed; the extent of the projection over the right-of-way; the term of the license, including any revocation terms; insurance and indemnification provisions by the licensee on behalf of the City; any specific conditions of the license; and such consideration as the City shall deem appropriate. Awnings (canopies, marquees) projecting over a county right-of-way may require a license from by the County Planning Board, at such Board's discretion.

See "sign, awning (canopy, marquee)."

An elevated platform located at the second floor or above projecting from the wall of a building and enclosed by a railing or balustrade.

A licensed establishment under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 33:1-1 et seq., wherein alcoholic beverages are served by the drink to the general public primarily for the intended purpose of consumption on the premises, and where no food is served. Retail sales of alcoholic beverages intended for consumption off the premises may be permitted provided that at least 80% of the floor area shall remain devoted to the bar use. Any establishment that utilizes 20% or greater of its floor area for storage, display, or sales of alcoholic beverages intended to be consumed off the premises shall be considered a "retail liquor store."

That portion of a building partly below and partly above grade and having less than 50% of its clear height below the average finished grade of the adjoining ground. A basement shall be counted as a full story. See "cellar."

A private residence which has been adapted or converted to offer a homestyle place of lodging that provides 10 or fewer separate dwelling units as defined by the Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law (N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq.) for transient and individual sleeping accommodations for 25 or fewer persons, is occupied by the owner of the facility as his/her place of residence during all times that the facility is used for the lodging of guests, does not allow any guest to remain for more than 30 successive days or more than 30 days of any period of 60 successive days, does not offer food to the general public, and in which the only meal served to guests is breakfast. Such use must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

A room or portion of a structure with the principal function of serving as sleeping quarters.

A natural or man-made mound of soil on a site used to screen, buffer or otherwise obstruct a view or to vary the grade pattern.

An advertising sign exceeding 150 square feet. See "sign, advertising."

U.S. Route 40/322 (formerly Verona Boulevard).

The length of a street between two street intersections.

The Planning Board or the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Pleasantville, as the case may be.

The New Jersey licensed professional engineer specifically retained by the Pleasantville Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, as the case may be, to render engineering services and advise to the respective Board. In the absence of a specific appointment, the City Engineer may assume the duties of this office.

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

Any dwelling or part thereof in which, for compensation, two or more persons who are not transients are housed or lodged by prearrangement for definite periods, with or without meals. An occupancy permit issued by the City's Code Enforcement Officer is required for any portion of a dwelling used as a boardinghouse.

See "Zoning Board (of Adjustment)."

The New Jersey licensed professional planner specifically retained by the Pleasantville Planning Board or the Zoning Board of Adjustment, as the case may be, to render planning services and advise to the respective Board. In the absence of a specific appointment, the City Planner may assume the duties of this office.

An elevated public pedestrian walkway constructed over a public street, typically along a waterfront.

See "watercraft fueling and service station."

See "watercraft fueling station."

See "watercraft rental (agency)."

See "watercraft sales agency."

See "watercraft service station."

An area within a property or site generally adjacent to and parallel with the property line, consisting of natural existing vegetation or created by the use of trees, shrubs, fences, berms or hardscaping elements, lying between and separating disparate land uses and designed to provide a continuous visual screen, noise suppression and masking of activity between such uses. Other than fences and traditional hardscaping elements, no buildings, structures, driveways, parking or loading areas or other uses shall be permitted in a buffer unless otherwise provided by this chapter.

Any combination of materials forming a structure or extension, part or addition thereto, whether temporary or permanent, being enclosed via exterior walls and having a roof supported by such elements as columns, posts, piers or walls, and being intended for the shelter, business, housing or enclosure of persons, animals or property of any kind. The presence of internal firewalls within a single structure shall not be construed to create separate buildings within said structure. See "structure."

The total areas of all outside dimensions of a Principal building or structure and all accessory buildings or structures, measured on the horizontal plane at ground level, exclusive of unroofed porches, terraces or steps having vertical faces less than three feet above the level of the average finished grade of the property.

The International Building Code, 2006, as may be amended from time to time.

See "coverage, building."

See "facade."

The exterior wall of a building facing the front lot line.

See "setback line."

A permit issued by the City's Construction Code Official prior to any alteration or erection of any building or structure, or any part thereof, signifying compliance with the provisions of the International Building Code.

A building or structure in which is conducted the principal or primary use of the site on which such building or structure is situated. In any district, any dwelling shall be deemed to be a principal building on the lot on which it is located.

A structure separating land and water areas, primarily designed to resist earth pressures.

The regulations of this chapter pertaining to the permissible or required building height, volume, area, floor area and coverage; lot width, depth, area, coverage and dimensions; density requirements; and yard (setback) and open space requirements applicable to uses and structures.

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.

See "sign, bulletin (reader) board."

An establishment which offers a service, as opposed to a product or merchandise, for sale to the public. Personal service uses, as defined herein, shall not be considered a business office.

See "sign, business."

Development that is fully consistent with the regulations applicable to the type and location of development as proposed and therefore requires no discretionary approval by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, as the case may be.

See "Coastal Area Facilities Review Act."

A permit issued for development within New Jersey's Coastal Zone in accordance with CAFRA.

County Road 636 west of Main Street.

See "tree caliper."

See "sign, awning (canopy, marquee)."

A governmental acquisition of real property or significant construction project which is (typically) financed through municipal bonds.

A covering or roof to allow the parking of automobiles underneath. With the exception of supports, a carport shall have no sides unless such sides are the exterior wall of an adjacent building. The maximum number of such sides shall be two.

See "restaurant, drive-in (take-out, carry-out)."

The area of a vehicular right-of-way roadway within which vehicles are permitted to travel, including travel lanes and parking areas, but excluding shoulders, curbs, sidewalks, swales or other auxiliary areas. Where there are curbs, the cartway is that portion of the right-of-way between the curbs. Where there are no curbs, the cartway is the paved or graded width.

A facility for the washing, cleaning, waxing and/or other similar treatment of automobiles and other motor vehicles, either by hand or by the use of production-line methods, with a conveyor, blower or other mechanical device to move either the automobile or the water source; or a semi-enclosed bay with such space, water source, material and other equipment providing, for a fee, self-service washing and cleaning of automobiles and other motor vehicles.

That portion of a building partly below and partly above grade and having 50% or more of its clear height below the average finished grade of the adjoining ground. A cellar shall be counted as a half-story. See "basement."

A certificate issued by the Administrative Officer of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment, signifying that all required (checklist) submission items have been made in proper form and that an application for development is complete for Board review.

A document, issued pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-68, certifying that a nonconforming use or structure was lawfully in existence on a particular lot or in a particular building at the time of passage of this chapter, or an amendment to this chapter impacting such lot or building, and may therefore be continued upon such lot or in such building so occupied. A certificate of nonconformity may be issued by the Administrative Officer within one year of the adoption of the ordinance which rendered the use or structure nonconforming, or at any time to the Board of Adjustment.

The certificate provided for in N.J.A.C. 5:23-2, indicating that the construction authorized by the construction permit has been completed in accordance with the construction permit, the act, and the regulations. See "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.) and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

Any change in the use of a building or structure:

For the purposes of this chapter, a "child" shall mean any person under the age of 13.

Any privately operated home or facility, by whatever name known, which is maintained for the care, development and supervision of six or more children under the age of 13, who are not the children of the operator, and who attend the facility for less than 24 hours a day, which facility requires a license by the New Jersey State Department of Human Services under the Child Care Center Licensing Law (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-1 to 30:5B-15, supplemented by P.L. 1992, c. 95) as per the guidelines set forth in the Manual of Requirements for Child Care Centers (N.J.A.C. 10:122-1.1 et seq.) and any successor regulations thereto.

See "place of worship."

Systems, structures and physical improvements for the movement of people, goods, water, air, sewerage 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.

City of Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey, a body corporate and politic, and unless otherwise indicated, includes its governing body, elected officials, officers and staff.

The City Clerk of the City of Pleasantville, whose office is assigned to maintain the official files of the municipality.

The municipal governing body of the City of Pleasantville.

The New Jersey licensed professional engineer appointed by the City Council in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:87-15 to render engineering services and advice to the City.

The New Jersey licensed professional planner appointed by the City to render planning services and advice to the City.

The unobstructed visual distance measured along a line perpendicular to the midpoint of a windowsill in all directions, vertical and horizontal, forming a cone of vision.

An outpatient facility for the examination, diagnosis and treatment of the sick or infirm by two or more physicians, dentists, psychologists, social workers or similar professionals practicing together and working cooperatively.

The facility of a private organization formed for the primary purpose of fraternal, social, educational or charitable group activities which is not an adjunct to or operated by or in connection with a public tavern, cafe or other public place.

The New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing within the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

The coastal area designated by the New Jersey Coastal Area Facility Review Act rules and regulations or successor legislation.

The specific body of environmental regulations administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection under N.J.S.A. 13:19-1 et seq., with rules and regulations promulgated under N.J.A.C. 7:7E et seq.

The coastal wetlands designated by the New Jersey Wetlands Act (N.J.S.A. 19:9A-1 et seq.).

New Jersey Administrative Code 7:7E et seq. The administrative body of regulations designed to implement the Coastal Area Facilities Review Act, the New Jersey Wetlands Act of 1970 (N.J.S.A. 13:9A-1 et seq.) and the Waterfront Development Law (N.J.S.A. 12:5-3).

See "street, collector."

A building, the principal use of which is a commercial use.

An integrated development consisting of a combination of commercial uses otherwise individually permitted in the subject zoning district, housed in an enclosed building or buildings on a single lot or collection of contiguous lots forming a single parcel, utilizing such common facilities as customer and employee parking, pedestrian walkways, truck-loading and -unloading space, utilities and sanitary facilities, and having a maximum total floor area less than 50,000 square feet.

See "parking area, public," "garage, public" and "vertical parking garage."

Occupied with, engaged in or otherwise involving the exchange, purchase and/or sale of commodities involving transportation from place to place. See "retail," "service," "downtown-oriented commercial and service activities," "general commercial and service activities," "neighborhood commercial and service activities" and "regionally oriented commercial and service activities."

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

Any of the following. See also "group family household."

An application for development which complies in all respects with the appropriate (checklist) submission requirements set forth in this chapter.

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 specified in this chapter.

A facility used for conferences and seminars, with accommodations for sleeping, food preparation and eating, recreation, entertainment, resource facilities and meeting rooms. Conference facilities may include a fitness and health center, retail stores and personal service establishments primarily for conference attendees and their guests.

A multiunit residence for self-sufficient senior citizens providing communal dining, housekeeping services, recreational activities, financial and other social services and transportation.

See "tree, coniferous."

See "sign, construction."

A relatively small food market, generally less than 5,000 square feet, where prepackaged foods, beverages, magazines and newspapers, cigarettes, dairy products and/or similar items are sold for off-site consumption or use, and where prepared foods (e.g., meats, cheeses, salads, etc.) may be sold over the counter in sandwiches or similar packaging. A convenience store does not include seating or areas for consumption of products sold on site.

Development which complies with the full lot size and other provisions of this chapter. See "by- (of-) right development."

See "lot, corner."

The percentage of a lot occupied by buildings as measured in a horizontal plane around the periphery of the buildings' foundations or, if no foundations are present, where the vertical exterior members of the structure intersect the ground.

The percentage of a lot occupied by buildings and other impervious surfaces as measured in a horizontal plane to the limits of the impervious area(s). All parking spaces and lots, paved or unpaved, swimming pools and other bodies of collected water, buildings, roads, driveways and walkways, tennis courts, patios and any other structure, or on-site material or ground condition that does not permit the natural absorption and permeation by soils of water, shall be included in the computation of lot coverage.

See "coverage, impervious."

The County of Atlantic, State of New Jersey.

A composite of the Comprehensive Plan or Master Plan for the physical development of Atlantic County, with accompanying maps, plats, charts and descriptive and explanatory matter adopted by the Atlantic County Planning Board pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:27-2 and 4.

The Planning Board of Atlantic County as defined in N.J.S.A. 40:27-6.1.

An unoccupied open space on the same lot as a building, which is bound on two or more sides by the exterior walls of a building or by a combination of exterior walls and lot lines.

See "coverage, building" or "coverage, lot."

A commercial unit used for sale of specialized products and raw materials necessary for the creation of one-of-a-kind artistic or similar items in a home or studio setting. Examples include art supply stores and studios, photography supply stores and studios, knitting and fabric and sewing accessory stores and like and similar uses.

A sediment-producing, highly erodible or severely eroded area.

The branches and foliage of a tree; the upper portion of a tree.

See "streets, cul-de-sac."

See "excavation."

See "Coastal Zone Management Rules."

For purposes of computing time limits, the word "day" refers to a calendar day.

A licensed, organized and supervised daytime facility used typically, but not exclusively, by children for recreational purposes.

Daytime care or instruction of three or more children away from their own homes for more than three but less than 16 hours per day by an individual, association, corporation, institution or agency, whether or not for compensation or reward.

See "tree, deciduous."

An open-sided platform, without roof, which is elevated more than 12 inches above grade and supported by piers, pillars or posts rooted in a permanent concrete foundation, and which may be freestanding or attached to a principal building. Decks shall be fitted with appropriate railings pursuant to applicable building codes.

The return of an illegal, nonconforming building to its previously conforming condition.

The transfer of property from private to public ownership for a public purpose.

Aka Atlantic County Road 646.

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

See "medical/dental complex."

An integrated development consisting of a combination of commercial uses otherwise individually permitted in the subject zoning district, housed in an enclosed building or buildings, on a single lot or collection of contiguous lots forming a single parcel, utilizing such common facilities as customer and employee parking, pedestrian walkways, truck-loading and -unloading space, utilities and sanitary facilities and having a minimum total floor area of 50,000 square feet

A man-made or natural depression below ground level designed to collect surface and subsurface water so that it might impede its flow and to gradually release the same at a rate not greater than that prior to the development of the property, into natural or man-made outlets (i.e., storm sewer system or streams).

The legal or beneficial owner or owners of a lot or 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.

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, or the clearing, grading or disturbance of any area for nonagricultural purposes; any use or change in the use of any building or other structure or land; or the extension of use of land for which permission may be required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., and this chapter.

A document signed by the Zoning Officer which is required by this chapter 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 a variance therefrom duly authorized by the Planning Board under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-60 or Zoning Board under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70, as the case may be.

Any component of this chapter, the Official Map, any other ordinance or municipal or other regulation for the use and development of land, or any amendment thereto, adopted and filed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., or any similar regulation promulgated by any department, division or agency of the federal government, the State of New Jersey or any political subdivision thereof.

Approval for a development that is not fully consistent with the regulations applicable to the type and location of development as proposed (i.e., not a by-right development as defined herein), and therefore requires discretionary approval by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, as the case may be; typically in the form of variance relief from one or more requirements of this chapter.

The area made available by a sign structure for the purpose of displaying the message.

The distance from the exterior wall surface of a building to the sign element farthest distant from such surface.

See "zoning district."

See "zoning district boundary line."

Uses designed to provide for the workday convenience and post-workday entertainment of the employees and residents of the City's Central Business District. Examples include: grocery/specialty food stores; pharmacies (including drive-through); convenience stores without fuel-dispensing facilities; video rental/sales; non-"big box" general retail/appliance/hardware stores; hair and nail salons/barber and beauty shops; tailor shops; non-"chain"/nonfranchise craft/hobby/art supply shops, sporting goods shops, pet shops and book shops; greeting card/stationery/florist shops; antique/boutique/clothing/jewelry/gift shops; retail dry cleaners (no commercial cleaning on premises); shoe repair; retail liquor stores; and like and similar activities.

The removal of surface water or groundwater from land by drains, grading or other means and includes control of runoff to minimize erosion and sedimentation during and after construction or development, and thereby:

The lands required for the installation and maintenance of stormwater sewers or drainage ditches, or lands required along a natural stream or watercourse to provide for drainage.

See "restaurant, drive-in."

A private road connecting a house, building, garage, accessory building or parking area with a public right-of-way.

See "pharmacy."

See "single-family semidetached dwelling unit."

A room or series of connected rooms containing living, cooking, sleeping and sanitary facilities designed for residential use and occupied by one housekeeping unit, which shall be self-contained and shall not require passage through another dwelling unit or other indirect route(s) to access any portion of the dwelling, nor shall there be shared facilities with another housekeeping unit. Unless otherwise required herein, no dwelling unit in the City of Pleasantville shall contain less than 800 square feet of net habitable area.

The rebuilding, remodeling, addition to, alteration, extension or enlargement of, or conversion in any manner of an existing building to increase the number of dwelling units contained therein.

A dwelling unit consisting of not more than one habitable room, together with kitchen or kitchenette, plus one room for sanitary facilities.

A cyclic movement of the earth due to the propagation of mechanical energy.

A right to use the real property of another created by deed, plat or other legal means for the benefit of private persons or the public, for one or more specific purposes, including, but not limited to, access, drainage, conservation or provision of utility services.

A retail food-service operation for the retail sale of cooked-to-order or ready-to-be-consumed food and beverages. See "restaurant" (all categories), "bar" and "tavern."

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, and duly accredited colleges and universities. Summer day camps shall not be considered as educational uses or accessories to such uses, nor shall a school or college giving special or limited instruction, such as a business, art, music or dancing school.

The activity or corporation engaged in instruction for personal gain or profit and not as an integral part of an educational use, as defined.

See "dwelling unit, efficiency."

Any vehicle that is licensed and registered for operation on public and private highways, roads, and streets; and operates either partially or exclusively using an electric motor powered by an externally charged on-board battery.

The equipment, including the cables, cords, conductors, connectors, couplers, enclosures, attachment plugs, power outlets, power electronics, transformer, switchgear, switches and controls, network interfaces, point of sale equipment, and associated apparatus designed and used for the purpose of transferring energy from the electric supply system to a plug-in electric vehicle. "EVSE" may deliver either alternating current or, consistent with fast-charging equipment standards, direct current electricity. "EVSE" is synonymous with "electric vehicle charging station."

Of or for charitable or philanthropic purposes.

The elevation(s) of all portions of a site prior to any site preparation work related to a proposed use for which approval under or pursuant to this chapter is required.

The proposed elevations of the land surface of a site after completion of all site preparation work related to the proposed use for which approval pursuant to this chapter is required. The actual elevations of the land surface of a site after completion of all such site preparation work.

An addition to the floor area of an existing building, an increase in the size of any other existing structure or an increase in that portion of a tract of land occupied by an existing use.

A compilation of studies, reports, documents and findings of fact prepared by an applicant as part of and for a development application. Said EIA shall be consistent with, and shall contain all that information, data and documentation required by, this chapter. An environmental impact statement meeting the requirements of N.J.S.A. 13:19-10, as specifically outlined in N.J.A.C. 7:7E-1.6, promulgated in compliance with CAFRA, may be accepted in lieu of an EIA.

Property which has been formally designated in the Master Plan or by NJDEP as being of environmental or scenic significance.

The delineation of floodplain limits so that floodplain lands on both sides of a stream are capable of conveying a proportionate share of flood flows. This is determined by considering the effect of encroachment on the hydraulic efficiency of the floodplain along both sides of a stream or significant reach.

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

A plan which fully indicates necessary land treatment measures, including a schedule of the timing for their installation, which will effectively minimize soil erosion and sedimentation. Such measures shall be equivalent to or exceed standards adopted by the New Jersey State Soil Conservation Council and administered by the Atlantic County Soil Conservation District in conformance with N.J.S.A. 4:24-1 et seq.

Underground utility (Note: gas, electrical, telephone, telegraph, steam or water.) transmission or distribution systems and normal aboveground appurtenances thereto, including, but not limited to, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits, cables, emergency responder call boxes, light standards, poles, traffic signals, hydrants and other similar equipment and accessories in connection therewith, reasonably necessary for the furnishing of adequate service for public health, safety and general welfare.

See "tree, coniferous."

Any act by which soil or rock is cut into, dug, quarried, uncovered, removed, displaced or relocated.

The removal, replacement, repair, construction or other disturbance of any portion of the public improvements within a public street or drainage right-of-way. Public improvements include, but are not limited to, curbs, sidewalks, driveways and driveway aprons, drainage structures and conduits, pavements, base courses, gutters, retaining walls, channels, head walls, railings, guardrails or any other public improvement existing within the public right-of-way. For the purposes of this chapter, work performed outside of the public right-of-way but requiring the storage of materials or the operation of equipment within the public right-of-way in such a manner as may cause damage to any of the aforementioned public improvements shall be deemed excavation work, as shall the construction, addition, installation or other provision of the whole or portions of the improvements within a public street, drainage right-of-way or public way or public grounds by persons other than those exempt from the provisions of this chapter, including privately sponsored construction of curbing, sidewalks, pavement extensions, aprons, drainage or any other public improvement or portion thereof.

Site plan and/or subdivision approval shall not be required prior to the issuance of a development permit for the following:

See "elevation(s), existing."

See "nursing home."

An increase in the amount of existing floor area used for an existing use within an existing building.

See "wall, exterior."

The total wall surface, including doors and windows, of the subject face of a building, typically expressed as front, sides and rear or by compass direction. In the case of a corner building which fronts on more than one street, the front facade shall be all facades which abut the adjoining public rights-of-way.

See "sign, building-mounted."

One or more persons related by blood, marriage, adoption or guardianship living together on a permanent basis as a single, nonprofit housekeeping unit, as defined herein, or a collective number of persons living together in one dwelling unit on a permanent basis, whose relationship is of a distinctive domestic character, and cooking as a single group family household, as defined by this chapter.

Any private residence approved by the Division of Youth and Family Services or an organization with which such Division contracts for family day care pursuant to the Family Day-Care Provider Registration Act (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-16 et seq.) in which child-care services are regularly provided to no less than three and no more than five children for no less than 15 hours per week. For the purposes of this definition, a "child" shall mean any person under the age of 13.

Any parcel of land, three acres or larger in size, which is used for gain in the raising of agricultural products, livestock, poultry, dairy products or horticulture.

Any building used for the housing of agricultural equipment, produce, livestock or poultry or for the incidental or customary processing of farm products, provided that such building is located on, operated in conjunction with and is necessary to the operation of a farm as defined by this chapter.

See "restaurant, fast food."

The Federal Emergency Management Agency.

A structure, typically made of wood, masonry, stone, wire, metal or other manufactured material, or combination of materials, erected as an enclosure, boundary or barrier to a part or whole of a property. Landscaped hedges may serve as a fence if planted for such purpose. A wall may serve as a fence if not functioning as a structural member of a building or structure and if constructed for such purpose.

A fence in which 66% of the area between grade level and the top cross member is not obstructed.

The deposit on land, whether submerged or not, of sand, gravel, earth or other materials of any composition whatsoever.

See "automobile fueling station."

The official action of the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, as the case may be, taken on a preliminary approved major subdivision or site plan, after all conditions, engineering plans and other requirements have been satisfied and the required improvements have either been installed or guarantees for such installation have been properly posted. Final approval may be conditioned upon the posting of such guarantees at the discretion of the approving Board.

The final map of all or a portion of a site plan or subdivision which is presented to the Planning Board for final approval in accordance with the provision of this chapter and which, as approved, is to be filed with the proper County Recording Officer.

A facility wherein monies are handles in a fiduciary manner. Examples include banks, check-cashing facilities, credit unions and loan offices.

See "elevation(s), finish."

See "sign, flashing."

See "lot, flag."

A story of a building.

That portion of the flood hazard area not designated as floodway.

The floodway and any additional designated portions of the floodplain.

The (typically relatively flat) maximum land surface area adjoining the channel of a natural stream or other body of water which has been or may be inundated or covered by floodwater, typically during a high tide or storm event.

The channel of a natural stream and portions of the floodplain adjoining the channel which are reasonably required to carry and discharge the floodwater or flood flow of any natural stream.

A facility for the preparation or manufacture of foodstuffs for on-site retail sale or off-site wholesale supply. Examples include bakeries and confectioneries.

A unit of illumination; technically, the illumination at all points one foot distant from a uniform point source of one footcandle power.

A group of people formally organized for a common interest, business or pleasure. Such groups shall be defined to be similar but not limited to organizations as the Masonic Lodge, Knights of Columbus, etc.

See "lot frontage."

See "lot line, front."

See "yard, front."

See "restaurant, full service."

See "mortuary."

A detached accessory building or structure or an attached portion of a principal building or structure, located on the same lot as the principal building or structure, used for the parking or temporary storage of motor vehicles or for the storage of other, typically household, items, provided that such motor vehicles or stored items belong to the occupants of the principal use for which the garage is intended.

See "automobile fueling station."

Uses designed to provide for the routine needs of the citizens of Pleasantville. Examples include: pharmacies (including drive-through); convenience stores with fuel-dispensing facilities; non-"big box" general retail/appliance/hardware stores; financial institutions; non-"chain"/nonfranchise craft/hobby shops, sporting goods shops, pet shops, toy stores and book shops and newspaper and magazine stands; antique/boutique/clothing and shoe/jewelry/gift shops; music stores, including those that sell recorded music and musical instruments, and like and similar activities, but excluding retail liquor stores.

The office or offices of one or more member(s) of an executive or administrative occupation, and which is used or intended to be used solely for the operation, administration and management of such occupants' business. Examples include advertising agencies, auditing and bookkeeping offices, data processing, detective agencies, employment agencies, general administrative offices and medical laboratories.

The projection of light, or reflection of such light, of whatever type or source, beyond the lot lines where such light is produced.

An area of 50 or more contiguous acres not designated as tidal wetlands under N.J.S.A. 13:9A-1 et seq., on which is constructed or otherwise placed at least nine holes of tees, greens, fairways, rough, hazards, etc, together with the necessary and usual accessory uses and structures, such as, but not limited to, clubhouse facilities, dining and refreshment facilities, swimming pools, tennis courts and the like, provided that the operation of such facilities is incidental and subordinated to the operation of the golf course.

Any area not more than 1/4 acre of land on which is constructed tees, greens and hazards (typically alleys, bridges and tunnels) in a themed or novelty design, intended for family recreation, together with the necessary and usual accessory uses and structures.

The City Council of the City of Pleasantville.

As applicable, the government of the United States of America; the State of New Jersey or any other state; their political subdivisions, agencies or instrumentalities; and interstate and regional agencies exercising powers of government.

See "sign, governmental."

A reference plane representing the mean finished elevation of the earth along the wall of the building that faces the primary frontage of the lot. To calculate such mean, measurements shall be taken at both ends and at the center of such primary frontage.

Low-growing plants or sod that in time forms a dense mat covering the area in which it is planted, preventing the growth of unwanted plants while holding the soil in place.

See "coverage, impervious."

See "sign, ground."

See "density, gross."

A group of four or more persons, not related by blood, marriage or adoption, living together in a dwelling unit as a single housekeeping unit under a common housekeeping management based on an intentionally structured relationship of mutual responsibility, providing an organization and stability essentially equivalent to that found in families based on relationships of marriage and blood.

Floor area in a habitable room, which room has a clear floor-to-ceiling height of not less than 7 1/2 feet over an area having no horizontal dimension of less than seven feet; provided however, that no floor area where the ceiling height over such floor area is less than five feet shall be considered "habitable floor area."

Any room within a building used for the purposes of sleeping, eating, the preparation of food, offices, the selling of merchandise, public gatherings or assembly. All habitable rooms within a dwelling unit shall have natural light, ventilation and heat. Garages, bathrooms, closets, storage areas, hallways and stairs are not considered, in and of themselves, to be habitable rooms.

That portion of a building under a sloped (gable, hip or gambrel) roof, the wall plates of which, on at least two opposite exterior walls, are not more than two feet above the floor of such half-story. See "story." A "basement" shall be counted as a story, and a "cellar" shall be counted as a half-story.

Materials that are considered harmful to the health, safety and welfare of the public. The "environmental hazardous substances" on the Environmental Hazardous Substance List adopted by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:5A-4 consistent, to the maximum extent possible, with and including the list of hazardous substances adopted by the federal Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to Section 311 of the federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, P.L. 92-500, as amended by the Clean Water Act of 1977, P.L. 95-217 (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.); the list of toxic pollutants designated by Congress or the federal Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to Section 307 of that act; and the list of hazardous substances adopted by the federal Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to Section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, P.L. 96-510 (42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq.). Such materials and substances include, but are not limited to, inorganic mineral acids of sulfur, fluorine, chloride, nitrogen, chromium, phosphorus, selenium and arsenic and their common salts; lead, nickel and mercury and their inorganic salts or metallo-organic derivatives; coal tar acids such as phenols and cresols and their salts; petroleum products and radioactive materials.

A facility or institution, whether public or private, engaged in providing services for health maintenance organizations, diagnosis or treatment of human disease, pain, injury, deformity or physical condition, including, but not limited to, a general hospital, specialist hospital, mental hospital, public health center, diagnostic center, treatment center, rehabilitation center, extended-care facility, nursing home, skilled nursing home, intermediate care facility, bioanalytical laboratory (except as specifically included herein) or central services facility servicing one or more such institutions, but excluding institutions that provide healing solely by prayer or holistic medicine, and excluding such bioanalytical laboratories as are independently owned and operated and are not owned, operated, managed or controlled, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by any one or more health-care facilities, and the predominant source of business of which is not by contract with health-care facilities within the State of New Jersey and which solicit or accept specimens and operate predominately in interstate commerce.

See "wet soils."

A line showing the upper inland wetlands boundary (a biological high-water line) on a series of maps prepared by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for Lake's Bay and Absecon Bay, and their tributaries in accordance with the provisions of the Wetlands Act (N.J.S.A. 13:9A-1 et seq.), said line being established from photographs and each of these maps being on file in the offices of the City Clerk, County Clerk and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

One or more historic sites and intervening or surrounding property which significantly affects, or is significantly affected by, the historic nature, character or quality therein.

Any real property, man-made structure, natural object or configuration, or any portion or group of the foregoing which has been formally designated in the Master Plan as being of historical, archeological, cultural, scenic or architectural significance.

See "craft shop."

Temporary ornamentation in the nature of decorations, clearly incidental to and customarily and commonly associated with any national, local or religious holiday.

A business, profession, occupation, trade or other use, customarily conducted for gain, entirely within a dwelling unit or residential building or a structure accessory thereto, which is carried on exclusively by the residents thereof, and which use is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the building for dwelling purposes.

See "sign, home occupation."

An incorporated, nonprofit organization operating under a recorded land agreement through which each lot owner, condominium owner, stockholder under a cooperative development or other owner of property or interest in the project shall be a member; through which each dwelling unit is subject to a charge for proportionate share of the expenses for the organization's activities and maintenance, including any maintenance costs levied against the association by the municipality, and through which each owner and tenant has a right to use a common property.

A building or series of buildings forming an institution providing medical diagnosis, treatment and care, including surgical care, for persons suffering from physical or mental deficiency, disease, injury and like and similar conditions, and including as an integral part thereof, such related facilities as short-term residential recovery facilities, laboratories, outpatient facilities, clinics, training facilities, central service facilities and staff offices. For the purposes of this chapter, the definition of "hospital" shall not include residential nursing homes, doctor's offices, nonresidential medical-care centers or like and similar uses.

A building or group of buildings which collectively contain, but are not necessarily solely comprised of, six or more rooms or groups of rooms forming multiroom suites, and which are designed, designated and intended to be used, let or hired out for compensation for transient occupancy to the general public by reservation or walk-up without reservation, but in any case without lease, with or without meals, for occupancy in periods of not less than one night and not more than 20 continuous nights. A hotel shall have full-time, on-site resident management which shall not be subject to the occupancy limitation, and shall:

Transient lodging units within a hotel which:

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

See "sign, identification."

See "sign, illuminated."

See "coverage, impervious."

Any natural or man-made surface which does not permit infiltration of water and causes surface runoff. All buildings, parking areas, driveways, roads, sidewalks and any areas in concrete and asphalt shall be considered impervious surfaces within the meaning of this definition. In addition, other areas determined by the Board Engineer to be impervious within the meaning of this definition will also be classed as impervious surfaces. For purposes of building and impervious surface coverage calculations required in this chapter, porous asphalt, concrete and concrete pavers shall be deemed to be impervious surfaces.

A public right-of-way which is curbed and paved in accordance with the standards set forth in this chapter or, alternately, a public right-of-way which has been improved to the standards specified by the City Engineer upon approval and acceptance by the governing body of the City, the governing body of Atlantic County or the appropriate state agency.

An age-restricted residential development that emphasizes social and recreational activities but may also provide communal dining, personal services, limited health facilities and transportation (Note: aka an "adult retirement community.").

Relating to fields of economic activity whose intensity exceeds that which is normally intended for the general public, including, but not limited to, forestry, fishing, hunting and trapping, mining, construction, manufacturing, transportation, communication, electric, gas, sanitary services and wholesale trade.

A medical, educational, correctional, religious or social service organization founded for the promotion of a specific identified cause and chartered as a public, governmental or eleemosynary entity.

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

See "lot, interior."

See "street, interior."

See "nursing home."

See "street, internal."

Any area and/or structure, or part thereof, whether inside or outside a building, used or intended to be used for the sale, purchase, trade, collection, storage, keeping, dismantling, demolition, salvage, resale, recycling or abandonment of used or discarded metals, glass, paper, cordage, fabrics, other goods or materials, or any used, waste or disabled fixtures, vehicles, machinery or equipment of any kind. The storage of more than one disabled, inoperable, unregistered or uninsured vehicle on a lot for more than three days shall constitute a junkyard under this definition.

Any building, structure or lot on (in) which four or more domesticated animals more than four months of age are housed, groomed, bred, boarded, trained or sold for profit or gain as a commercial operation.

A natural or man-made body of water with a surface area greater than two acres, measured under ten-year storm conditions, which normally contains or retains water for extended periods. The shoreline of a lake is measured at the perimeter of the surface of the water, under ten-year storm conditions, as certified by the applicant's licensed professional land surveyor and approved by the City Surveyor.

Includes improvements and fixtures thereon, above or below grade.

Any activity involving the clearing, grading, transporting or filling of land and any other activity which causes land to be exposed to the danger of erosion.

This Chapter 300 of the City Code of the City of Pleasantville, along with any exhibits, maps and other and materials related hereto and specified herein.

The orderly, planned installation of shrubs, ground cover, flowering plants (perennials and annuals), trees, rocks, water, sculpture, art, walls, fences, berms, decorative mulches, gravels, pavers and other natural and man-made materials to produce an aesthetically pleasing appearance, satisfy ground stabilization requirements and/or provide a visual buffer or screen, arranged and implemented in accordance with proper design and horticultural practices and the requirements of this chapter.

A visual and auditory barrier between adjoining lots or uses, typically composed of evergreen growth. See "buffer."

A person who, by reason of special knowledge of the mathematical sciences, the principles of determining and establishing accurate field measurements by means of land surveying procedures, the law pertaining to land and the methods whereby land boundaries are so marked, defined and described that they remain forever fixed, all acquired by professional training and experience, is qualified to practice land surveying as attested by a valid New Jersey license as a professional land surveyor.

Approval for the development of one or more lots issued by any relevant permitting agency, including, but not limited to, the Pleasantville Zoning Officer, Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment.

An establishment providing washing, drying or dry-cleaning machines, or both, on the premises for rental use to the general public for family laundering or dry-cleaning purposes.

See "more/less restrictive zoning district."

Linear feet.

See "industrial, light."

An unobstructed, hard-surfaced parking space or berth, no part of which is located in any street or public right-of-way, either within a building or group of buildings or in the open and on the same lot with such building or group of buildings, the principal use of which is for the temporary standing (parking) of commercial vehicles while loading or unloading merchandise or materials.

The New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.).

See "street, minor."

See "private club (lodge)."

See "boardinghouse."

See "nursing home."

A designated parcel, tract or area of land established by a plat or otherwise as permitted by law, under single ownership and undivided by any street or private road, and occupied, used by or designated to be developed for building(s) or use(s) as permitted by this chapter, together with such open spaces and yards as are designed and arranged or required by this chapter to be used with such building, use or development.

The total horizontal area of land, typically expressed in acreage and/or square feet, which is determined by the limits of the lot lines bounding such area, and not including any portion of a public right-of-way but including any portion which may be dedicated for a public right-of-way as a condition of land use approval. Portions of lots encumbered by easements shall be included in calculating lot area.

The smallest lot on which a particular use or structure may be located in a particular zoning district.

A lot on the junction of and abutting two or more intersecting streets, or a lot bounded on two sides by a curving street where it is possible to draw two intersecting tangents (one each commencing at each of the two points of intersection of the lot lines and street line) which intersect with each other to form an interior angle of less than 135°.

See "coverage, impervious."

The shortest distance between the front lot line and a line drawn perpendicular to the front lot line through the midpoint of the rear lot line, provided that, in irregularly-shaped lots or lots having no readily discernible 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 to a point where such line intersects with the two side lot lines.

A lot having frontage on two nonintersecting streets.

A large lot not meeting minimum frontage requirements, where access to the public right-of-way is by a narrow, private driveway.

The horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured along and coexistent with a street line. The minimum lot frontage shall be the same as the minimum lot width, except that where the lot frontage is a curve with an outside radius of less than 500 feet, the minimum lot frontage shall not be less than 75% of the minimum lot width. See "lot frontage, primary" and "lot frontage, secondary" for regulations pertaining to lot frontage for a corner lot.

A lot other than a corner lot. See "lot, corner."

A line bounding a lot which divides one lot from another or from a street or any other public space or a private road.

A parcel of land that, on the effective date of this chapter, is a lot in a subdivision recorded on the records of the recorder of deeds of Atlantic County or that is described by a metes and bounds description which has been so recorded.

The shortest horizontal distance between the side lot lines, measured at front yard setback line. When the side lot lines are not parallel, the mean width of the lot measured generally parallel to the front lot line. The minimum lot width as required by this chapter shall be maintained for at least 75% of the minimum lot depth, as measured continuously from the front setback line, except for lots which front the bulb of a cul-de-sac, in which case lot width at the front setback line may be reduced to 50% of the required lot width, provided that the mean lot width does not fall below 75% of the required lot width.

County Road 585.

Any security, other than cash, which may be accepted by the City for the maintenance of any improvements required by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., including but not limited to surety bonds and letters of credit as specified in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53.5.

See "site plan, major."

See "subdivision, major."

A public promenade or pedestrian way which may be open or enclosed, and, for the purposes of this chapter, includes commercial activity.

See "industrial, heavy."

See "street, marginal access."

A small harbor, inlet or boat basin devoted to the purpose of providing docks, berths, slips or tie-ups for boats and other watercraft, along with associated amenities, including, but not limited to, bait and tackle shops, food and beverage outlets (restaurants or snack bars), fueling facilities, sewage pumpout stations, fish cleaning stations and necessary supportive utilities. See "watercraft"-related definitions.

Any fishing, boating or otherwise water-related use or facility, whether for recreation or commercial purposes. See "watercraft"-related definitions.

See "sign, awning (canopy, marquee)."

A composite of one or more written or graphic proposals for the development of the City as set forth in and adopted by the Planning Board pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-28 and including all subsequent amendments thereto and reexaminations thereof. See "2008 Comprehensive Master Plan Update."

The Mayor of the City of Pleasantville.

An integrated development consisting of a combination of general and/or specialized medical, dental and/or related uses, but in no case medically oriented residential uses, housed in an enclosed building or buildings on a single lot or collection of contiguous lots forming a single parcel, utilizing such common facilities as patient and employee parking, pedestrian walkways and seating areas, utilities and sanitary facilities, and having a minimum total floor area of 3,000 square feet

See "sign, memorial."

A person who is afflicted with a mental deficiency as defined in N.J.S.A. 30:4-25.1, whose reduction of social competence is so marked that persistent social dependency requiring guardianship of the person shall have been demonstrated or be anticipated.

See "site plan, minor."

See "subdivision, minor."

See "street, minor."

For the purposes of this chapter, a more restrictive zoning district shall be deemed to be that zoning district which is subject to regulations which prohibit the particular use intended to be made on said lot, or which regulations require higher standards with respect to setbacks, coverage, yards, screening, landscaping, off-street parking, density of population, bulk of buildings and similar requirements. By way of example, residential districts are generally more restrictive than commercial districts, and commercial districts are generally more restrictive than industrial districts. Interpretation of more or less restrictive zoning districts shall be made by the Zoning Officer at time of certification of completeness.

An establishment operated by a licensed mortician in accordance with N.J.S.A. 45:7-1 et seq.,[2] for the purposes of processing deceased individuals for burial, cremation or like or similar purpose.

A building or group of buildings which contains, but is not necessarily solely comprised of, six or more units which are designed, designated and intended to be used, let or hired out for compensation for transient occupancy to the general public by reservation or walk-up without reservation, but in any case without lease, with or without meals, for occupancy in periods of not less than one night and not more than 20 continuous nights, and wherein more than 25% of the motel units have individual entrances from the exterior of the building within convenient access to a parking space or parking spaces for the use of the unit's occupants. A motel shall have full-time, on-site resident management which shall not be subject to the occupancy limitation, and may provide amenities such as restaurants, conference rooms and recreation facilities.

Transient lodging units within a motel which:

See "automobile fueling station."

See "automobile service station."

See "sign, animated."

The application to the land surface of plant residue or other suitable organic or inorganic material that is not readily subject to movement by wind or water, in order to conserve moisture, hold soil in place, prevent weed growth, protect plants from extremes of heat and cold and aid in establishing plant cover.

A building containing three or more dwelling units, as defined, designed for residential occupancy by three or more housekeeping units living independently of each other in separate dwelling units, each with its own cooking and sanitary facilities wherein not more than one person per household is sheltered or fed for profit. For the purposes of this chapter, townhouses are not considered multifamily buildings. See "apartments."

The Planning Board, Board of Adjustment or City Council of the City of Pleasantville, when acting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., and this chapter.

The City of Pleasantville.

N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.

See "sign, nameplate."

Uses designed to provide for the routine needs of the residents living in the vicinity of the subject use. Examples include: grocery/specialty food stores; convenience stores without fuel-dispensing facilities; video rental/sales; non-"big box" general retail/dry goods stores; fabric stores; hair and nail salons/barber and beauty shops; tailor shops; greeting card/stationery/florist shops; retail dry cleaners (no commercial cleaning on premises); shoe repair; and like and similar activities but excluding retail liquor stores.

A clinic organized as a voluntary, nonprofit enterprise to provide health care services to a broad socio-economic mix of patients within a specific service area.

Buildings or structures for which the start of construction commences on or after the effective date of this chapter.

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs and, by extension, the individual divisions and/or offices therein, including the Office of Planning Advocacy and the Urban Enterprise Zone Authority.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and, by extension, the individual divisions within NJDEP responsible for implementation of the Coastal Zone Management Rules, CAFRA and other environmental regulations.

The New Jersey Department of Transportation and, by extension, the individual divisions within NJDOT.

U.S. Highway 9.

For the purposes of this chapter, any sound, of whatever type or source, emanating from a lot, building, structure or use, whether principal or accessory, which impacts the quiet enjoyment and/or the routine activities of neighboring or nearby lots, buildings, structures or uses.

A building or structure, the use, size, dimension or location of which was lawfully existing prior to the effective date of this chapter, or any amendment thereto, but which, after such effective date of or amendment to this chapter, fails to conform to the requirements of the zoning district in which such building or structure is located. Any building containing more than one dwelling unit beyond to the number permitted by the regulations in the zoning district where such building is located shall be deemed to be a nonconforming use rather than a nonconforming building.

A lot, the area, dimension or location of which was lawfully existing prior to the effective date of this chapter, or any amendment thereto, but which, after such effective date of or amendment to this chapter, fails to conform to the requirements of the zoning district in which such lot is located.

A lot of record which does not comply with the lot requirements for any permitted use in the district in which it is located.

Any sign lawfully existing on the effective date of this chapter, or any amendment to it rendering such sign nonconforming, which does not comply with all of the standards and regulations of this chapter or any amendment hereto.

A use or activity which was lawfully existing prior to the effective date of this chapter, or any amendment thereto, but which, after such effective date or amendment, fails to conform to the requirements of the zoning district in which such use or activity is located.

Pollution from any source other than a discernible, confined and discrete conveyance, including, but not be limited to, pollutants from agricultural, forestry, mining, construction, subsurface disposal and urban runoff.

An offensive, annoying, unpleasant or obnoxious item or practice; a cause or source of an annoyance, especially a continuing or repeating invasion or disturbance of another's rights, including the actual or potential emanation of any physical characteristic of activity or use across a lot line which can be perceived by or affect a human being; the generation of an excessive or concentrated movement of people or items, including, but not limited to, noise; dust; heat; smoke; fumes; odor; glare; flash; vibration; shock wave; heat; electronic impulses, radiation; effluent; or other externality, including by congregation of people, especially at night; traffic; or the transportation of items by truck, rail or other means.

See "day care."

A licensed establishment which provides full-time convalescent or chronic care, or both, for three or more individuals who are not related by blood or marriage to the operator and who, by reason of advanced age, chronic illness or infirmity, are unable to care for themselves. No care for the acutely ill or surgical or obstetrical services shall be provided in such an establishment. A hospital shall not be construed to be included in this definition.

On center. The spacing between the centers of planted trees, light standards or other vertical elements.

The specific purpose for which a lot or building is designed, used or maintained.

A permit issued by the Code Enforcement Officer or designee certifying that a dwelling unit or apartment is fit for human habitation and that such dwelling unit or apartment is in compliance with all other ordinances of the City of Pleasantville. A dwelling unit shall be deemed to be unfit for human habitation where conditions exist therein which are dangerous to the health or safety of the units occupants or of the residents of the City. Such conditions may include, but need not be limited to, defects increasing the hazard of fire, accidents or other casualty; lack of adequate ventilation, light or sanitary facilities; dilapidation, disrepair or structural defects; or uncleanliness.

Any material that produces a positive or negative olfactory response in a human being.

See "by- (of-) right development."

The New Jersey Office of Planning Advocacy (successor to the Office of Smart Growth and the Office of State Planning) within the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

See "Office of Planning Advocacy."

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

A map adopted by ordinance by the governing body pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-32 et seq., which shall be deemed conclusive with respect to the location and width of streets and public drainage ways and the location and extent of flood control basins and public areas, whether or not such streets, ways, basins or areas are improved or unimproved or are in actual physical existence.

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 on a contiguous portion of a street right-of-way or drainage or utility easement.

See "sign, advertising."

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

County Road 697 east of Franklin Boulevard.

Located on the lot in question.

See "sign, on-site informational."

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

See "deck."

See "porch, open."

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, and improved only by buildings, structures, streets and off-street parking and other improvements that are designed to be incidental to the natural openness of the land.

An individual, family, group, firm, association, syndicate, partnership or corporation having proprietary interest in land which is the subject of a development proposal.

A paved open area, other than a street or other public way, used for the open storage of motor vehicles, and including any driveways and access drives, as well as accessory incidental structures or improvements such as curbing, drainage, lighting and signage.

A building, structure, garage, outdoor space, plot, place, lot, parcel, yard or enclosure, or any portion thereof, where motor vehicles may be parked, stored, housed or kept, for which any charge is made, and which is open to the general public.

See "garage, public."

An off-street space provided for the parking of a motor vehicle, exclusive of driveways, access drives, fire lanes and public rights-of-way, which is located either at grade or within a structure designed for such purpose. Private driveways for dwelling units shall be considered off-street parking spaces, provided that no portion of the parking space shall extend into the public right-of-way.

For purposes of public notice, any applicant for development, the owners of the subject property and all owners of property and government agencies entitled to notice under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-12.

An open-sided area or platform, without roof, which is at grade or elevated less than 12 inches above grade, and which is surfaced with hardscape material such as brick, stone, pavers, cement or lumber, and which is typically used for recreation purposes.

See "adult establishment."

Any security, other than cash, which may be accepted by the City in accordance with the requirements of this chapter, including, but not limited to, surety bonds and letters of credit as specified in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53.5.

See "setback, perimeter."

Any use of land or buildings as permitted by this chapter. The term "permitted use" or its equivalent shall not be deemed to include any nonconforming use.

A facility in which an individual utilizes his/her skills and/or talents for the provision of services involving the care of a person or his/her personal goods or apparel. Examples include hair and nail salons, barber and beauty shops, tailor shops, shoe repair, and like and similar activities.

A retail establishment wherein prescription and nonprescription medications and related items are prepared and dispensed by a licensed professional, and which may include the sale of prepackaged foods, cosmetics, books and magazines, sundries and miscellaneous articles and dry goods.

A building or group of buildings used by congregations for public worship, including cathedrals, chapels, churches, meetinghouses, mosques, synagogues, temples and similarly used buildings, as well as accessory uses such as religious education, social halls, parish houses, rectories and like and similar uses.

A committee consisting of the Planning Board Chair (or Class IV designee selected by the Planning Board Chair), the City Administrator (or designee), the City Planner (or designee), the Zoning Officer and the member of the governing body who is the (Class III) member of the Planning Board, with additional technical assistance provided by the City Solicitor, City Engineer or other City staff or professionals as may be determined on a case-by-case basis.

The Planning Board of the City of Pleasantville, established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-23 and § 300-11 herein.

See "Board Engineer."

See "Board Planner."

One or more maps of a subdivision or a site plan which show the location, boundaries and ownerships of individual properties.

See "City."

The Housing Authority of the City of Pleasantville, an independent agency of the City charged with administering federally sponsored [Note: Under the auspices of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD").] low-income housing programs on behalf of the City.

The office of the Urban Enterprise Zone for the City of Pleasantville, operating under the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zones Act (N.J.S.A. 52:27H-60 et seq.) and unless otherwise indicated, includes its appointed Board of Trustees, officers and staff.

See "lot."

See "sign, pole."

See "sign, political."

A natural or man-made body of water with a surface area, measured under ten-year storm conditions, of two acres or less, which normally contains or retains water for extended periods. The shoreline of a pond is measured at the perimeter of the surface of the water, under ten-year storm conditions, as certified by the applicant's licensed professional land surveyor and approved by the City Surveyor.

An open-sided, roofed platform, which is elevated more than 12 inches above grade and supported by piers, pillars or posts rooted in a permanent concrete foundation, and which projects from the exterior wall of a principal building, has direct access from that principal building, and has at least three of its perimeter sides unobstructed in any manner between floor and ceiling except for roof-support elements and insect screening. Porches shall be fitted with appropriate railings pursuant to applicable building codes.

A porch having not less than 70% of the total area of the vertical planes forming its perimeter unobstructed in any manner between floor and ceiling except by insect screening.

See "sign, portable."

An open-sided roofed structure projected from the exterior wall of a principal building, with direct access from that building, and sheltering an entrance to that building. A portico may also be considered as a roofed area forming a porch. The roof of a portico shall be supported by piers, pillars or posts rooted in a permanent concrete foundation. In no case shall a portico be construed as a carport (i.e., open-sided garage) for the parking of motor vehicles or other outdoor storage.

The conferral of certain rights pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-46, 40:55D-48 and 40:55D-49 prior to final approval, after specific elements of a development plan have been agreed upon by the applicant and the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, as the case may be.

See "project concepts and description of project elements."

A lot, plot or parcel of land, or multiple lots, plots or parcels, forming a tract of land, together with the buildings and structures thereon, held under a single ownership or control. See "lot."

See "principal building or structure."

See "principal use."

A building or structure in which is conducted the main or primary use of the lot on which said building is situated. No lot shall have erected upon it more than one principal building or structure unless otherwise specified in this chapter.

The primary purpose for which a building, structure or lot is used. No lot shall be used for more than one principal use unless otherwise specified in this chapter.

A building and related facilities owned or operated by a corporation, association or group of persons for social, educational or recreational purposes for members regularly paying dues, but not primarily for profit or to render a service which is customarily carried on as a business.

See "sign, private sale (event)."

The office or offices of one or more member(s) of a recognized, licensed profession, and which is used or intended to be used solely for the administrative function of such occupants' business and/or profession. Examples include offices for accountants, architects, attorneys, clergy, engineers, financial or investment counselors, funeral parlors, insurance brokers, medical and dental practitioners, planners, real estate brokers, stock, commodity or investment brokers, veterinarians and like and similar professional occupations.

A building in which is located one or more professional offices.

A 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. Uses not expressly permitted by this chapter shall be prohibited.

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

See "sign, projecting."

See "lot line."

See "elevation, finish."

Areas dedicated to any governmental agency for use as 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.

A master plan, redevelopment plan, capital improvement program or other proposal for land development adopted by the appropriate public body or governmental agency, or any amendment thereto.

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 biological habitat and drainage function of the channel in order to provide for the flow of water to safeguard the public against flood damage, sedimentation and erosion, to assure the adequacy of existing and proposed culverts and bridges, to induce water recharge into the ground, where practical, and to lessen nonpoint pollution.

Any improvement, facility or service, together with its associated public site or right-of-way, necessary to provide transportation, drainage, utility, energy or similar essential services, including but not limited to streets, drives, sidewalks, walkways and other vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems, together with customary improvements and appurtenances such as signaling, signage, curbs and gutters, shade trees and landscaped buffers or parkways and street furniture; facilities incidental to a public transportation system such as loading zones, turnarounds, passenger waiting areas protected from inclement weather and pedestrian linkages between loading areas and activity areas; storm sewers and appurtenances, drainageways, culverts, flood control basins and devices, retention and detention basins or areas to control storm runoff, erosion and sediment control structures and devices and other drainage structures, devices and facilities; water supply and distribution facilities and appurtenances both for domestic use and for fire protection; sanitary sewage disposal and treatment facilities and appurtenances; public utility facilities and appurtenances for gas, electric and telephone service; and facilities and appurtenances for the production, conversion, distribution and storage of energy necessary for essential residential, commercial and industrial uses permitted by this chapter.

See "open space, public."

See "parking facility, public."

The use of land or buildings by the City, a City agency, Board of Education, federal, state or county agency or other public body.

A right-of-way or easement for a street transportation corridor, utility corridor, waterway or drainageway owned or to be owned by a government agency.

An area devoted to or planned for use as a public park, public school, federal, state, county or City building or facility or other public use or facility.

An assembly of equipment in a delivery system which is owned and operated by a recognized public utility, for the purpose of transmission, distribution, interconnection, transformation, conversion, switching, control or monitoring of the utility product (typically electricity, water, sanitary sewerage, telecommunications and natural gas) for the benefit of the public. For the purposes of this definition, sewerage pump stations shall be considered a public utility (central) substation. Such facilities shall be fully secured by a surrounding fence or an enclosing structure, provided that any such structure shall be designed to conform and harmoniously blend with the architecture of neighboring or nearby buildings. No permanent storage of material or equipment not necessary for the function of the substation shall be permitted within the subject building or on the subject lot.

A minor assembly of equipment, typically in one or more self-contained installations no greater than five feet in width by five feet in diameter by six feet in height, in a delivery system which is owned and operated by a recognized public utility, for the purpose of transmission, distribution, interconnection, transformation, conversion, switching, control or monitoring of the utility product (typically electricity and telecommunications) for the benefit of the public.

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

Any natural or artificially produced substance or combination of substances which emits radiation spontaneously.

A hydraulic engineering term describing longitudinal segments of a stream or river, generally including the segment of the flood hazard area where flood heights are influenced by a man-made or natural obstruction, or the segment of a stream or river between two consecutive bridge crossings.

See "sign, real estate."

See "lot line, rear."

See "yard, rear."

The replenishment of underground water reserves.

A detention basin designed not only to relocate water gradually into a natural or man-made outlet but also to permit water to percolate into the ground consistent with subsurface strata.

A facility and/or open space area set aside, designed, improved, equipped and/or used for recreation purposes, which may include but shall not be limited to play fields, playgrounds, swimming pools, tennis and other court games, tot-lots, parks, picnic areas, nature preserves and boating and fishing areas and facilities.

A portable vehicular-type structure constructed on a chassis and without permanent foundation, which can be towed, hauled, driven or otherwise transported from place to place, whether by motor power or other means, and is primarily designed as temporary living accommodations for recreation, camping and travel use, and which contains cooking, sleeping and sanitary facilities. Examples include, but are not limited to, campers, house trailers, travel trailers, truck campers, camping trailers and self-propelled motor homes.

Any plot of ground upon which two or more recreational vehicles, occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes, are located, regardless of whether or not a charge is made for such accommodations.

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

Uses designed to provide for the needs of the citizens of eastern Atlantic County. Examples include: supermarkets; pharmacies (including drive-through); convenience stores, including those with fuel-dispensing facilities; retail liquor stores; furniture stores; "big-box" retail/appliance or home improvement stores; department stores; "chain"/franchise craft/hobby stores, sporting goods stores, pet stores, toy stores and bookstores; medical appliance or supply stores; photocopy, printing or reproduction shops; mail packaging services, general appliance repair; upholstery/furniture repair; financial institutions; professional, administrative or consulting service offices; and like and similar activities.

See "density, net (residential)."

A natural area or feature containing natural resources protected by this chapter wherein improvement and/or alteration may be restricted or prohibited or conservation required. Resource protection areas may include wooded areas, floodplains, natural drainage areas, watercourses, ponds, lakes, stream corridors, riparian lands, wetlands, marshland, wildlife habitats, archaeological sites and steep slopes.

An eating and drinking establishment, however designated, at which food is sold to the general public for consumption on the premises, normally to patrons seated within an enclosed building but also permitting alfresco dining, (subject to the applicable provisions of § 300-51) and where the consumption of food in motor vehicles on the premises is neither encouraged nor permitted. A snack bar or refreshment stand at a public or community playground, park, field or other recreation facility, which snack bar or refreshment stand is operated solely by the agency or group operating the recreation facility, and for the convenience of patrons of the facility, shall not be deemed to be a restaurant.

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 not including conveyances so as to combine existing lots by deed or other instrument.

The sale of goods or articles individually or in small quantities directly to the consumer.

A licensed establishment under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 33:1-1 et seq., wherein 20% or greater of the floor area of the building is devoted to the storage, display, and sales of alcoholic beverages that are sold at retail to the general public primarily for the intended purpose of consumption off the premises.

A structure more than 18 inches in height, erected between lands of different elevations to protect structures and/or to prevent the washing or erosion of earth from the upper slope level.

A man-made or natural body of water of a depth of not less than four feet which is designed to contain water at all times, the level of which will be increased as a result of the flow into it of surface water, collected therein and released gradually into natural or man-made outlets.

A lot wherein access is not possible from one of the parallel or nonintersecting streets upon which it fronts; where access is from an accessory street, rather than the collectors.

A facing of stone, concrete or similar material constructed to protect a sharp embankment or shore structure against erosion by wave action or current.

Those tidal lands of the State of New Jersey which are now or were formerly flowed by mean high water.

A legal instrument issued by the State of New Jersey which allows the use of riparian lands in the manner prescribed by that instrument as required, generally, by N.J.S.A. 12:3-1 et seq.

A legal instrument issued by the State of New Jersey pursuant to N.J.S.A. 12:5-3 prior to the development or improvement of the waterfront.

See "sign, roof."

See "boarder."

See "boardinghouse."

A parabolic apparatus which is designated for the purpose of receiving television, radio, microwave, satellite, or other similar signals.

See "automobile service station."

See "educational use."

A school supported and controlled by a place of worship.

A building or group of buildings in which activities are limited to experiment, testing and other forms of research, such as product design and development, provided that the use shall not include any processing or manufacturing except as may be incidental to the research or testing process. There shall be no commercial production of goods, materials or any other substances for sale, except as may be produced by a small pilot facility necessary to the research activity.

See "landscape screen."

See "accessory use."

Solid mineral or organic material, in suspension, which is being or has been transported from its site of origin by air, water, ice or gravity or other natural means as a product of erosion.

The transport deposition of sediment.

A barrier or dam built at suitable locations to retain sediment.

A building or group of buildings containing separate, individual and privately lockable storage spaces of varying sizes available for lease or rent to the general public for varying periods of time.

Useful labor that does not produce a tangible commodity. Work done or duty performed for another or others.

That portion of any required yard area which is set aside for the sole purpose of access from the right-of-way adjoining the premises to the loading or unloading area on the premises in order to service the building erected for the use conducted thereon.

The clear, unoccupied and unobstructed horizontal distance between the vertical walls of a building or structure and any front, side or rear lot line, measured perpendicular to such lot lines, and extending from grade to sky, except for encroachments permitted by § 300-51A(1). Accessory uses may be a permitted encroachment where indicated, subject to the limitations set forth in this chapter.

A line drawn parallel with a street or lot line establishing the minimum horizontal distance from the street line or lot line beyond which a building or part of a building is not permitted to extend as specified in this chapter. In order to create an aesthetically pleasing building facade along the front or side of a building, bay windows or other architectural detailing may extend into the front or side yard setback a maximum of 12 inches. All yard requirements are measured to the setback line.

A clear and unoccupied space extending along the entire lot line to a depth specified in the applicable provisions of this chapter. The depth of the perimeter setback area shall be measured at right angles to the lot lines of the property.

Square foot.

Generally multistemmed, deciduous or evergreen plants classified in size by (typically low) height and (typically wide) spread.

A public way for carrying pedestrian traffic. Sidewalks may be located within a right-of-way provided for within a street or may be located adjacent to a property line, between lots, and laid out so that it may provide pedestrian traffic along a street or road or within a subdivision connecting two streets.

A triangular area abutting two intersecting streets formed by connecting a line between the intersecting street lines and a point on each street line a set distance from the intersection in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. The purpose of a sight triangle is to form an area at a corner or driveway intersection which is free of visual obstructions, including grading, planting, fencing or other structure, but not including street signs, fire hydrants or light standards, in order to prevent interference with a driver's ability to see oncoming traffic when stopped at such corner or driveway intersection.

An object, device, display, building or structure, or portion thereof, which is located outdoors, or which is located indoors but is visible to the general public from outdoors, on which is affixed, painted or otherwise represented, directly or indirectly, words, letters, figures, designs, symbols, fixtures, colors, insignia, illumination or projected images forming a name, identification, description, display or illustration, or combination thereof, which is designed or intended to advertise, announce, declare, demonstrate, display, direct, attract attention to, identify, illuminate or otherwise visually communicate or promote the interest of an object, person, institution, organization, business, product, service, activity, event or location by any means.

A freestanding structure designed for residential occupancy by a single family or housekeeping unit situated on an individual lot with no common party walls with other structures and having sleeping, cooking, sanitary and general living facilities wherein not more than one person is sheltered or fed for profit.

A structure designed for residential occupancy by two independent families or housekeeping units in separate dwelling units, with an unpierced (vertical) common party wall between the dwelling units extending from ground floor to roof. Each such dwelling unit shall have its own sleeping, cooking, sanitary and general living facilities wherein not more than one person per household is sheltered or fed for profit. Such structures shall have not more than one dwelling unit per duplex side for a total of two dwelling units per building. Each duplex side shall be of equal size and located on an individual lot.

Any plot, parcel or parcels of land.

See "coverage, impervious."

A development plan of one or more lots on which is shown the existing and proposed conditions of the lot, including but not necessarily limited to:

See "sight triangle (easement)."

All unconsolidated mineral and organic material of any origin and overlying bedrock and which can be readily excavated.

The Cape Atlantic Soil Conservation District, a governmental subdivision of the State of New Jersey encompassing the City of Pleasantville, and which was organized in pursuant to N.J.S.A. 4:24-2 et seq.

Soils with a depth of seasonal high-water table less than or equal to three feet, as delineated by the United States Soil Conservation Service in a National Cooperative Soil Survey, unless the soils are loamy sand or coarser, in which case they are soils with a depth to seasonal high-water table less than or equal to five feet.

Garbage, sludge, refuse, trash, rubbish, debris or other discarded solid materials, including recyclable materials so designated by the Atlantic County Utilities Authority.

A tree with a diameter of 18 inches and greater, regardless of genus and species, or any individual plant whose genus or species is considered relatively rare in the City.

The classification of land uses and economic activities in accordance with the Standard Industrial Classification Manual prepared by the United States Office of Management and Budget, dated 1972, as updated from time to time.

The New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan, adopted March, 2001, as it may be amended from time to time.

Areas where the average slope exceeds 8% which, because of this slope, are subject to high rates of stormwater runoff and erosion.

An open platform, without roof or walls, consisting of steps and a landing, which is located at the entrance door to a structure and being no greater than six feet wide by six feet deep.

A structure or other means to control stormwater runoff.

The flow of water across the surface of the ground resulting from precipitation.

That portion of a building located between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the next floor above, or, in the absence of an upper surface of a floor above, the finished ceiling or roof above.

The land lying within 50 feet of the edge of any floodway, channel, brook, stream, pond or lake, or within 25 feet of the center of any intermittent stream.

A permit required for the construction, grading, filling or storage of material, equipment or structures within a City stream corridor or within freshwater wetlands.

Any avenue, highway, boulevard, road, parkway, viaduct, alley, drive or other public way or thoroughfare which has been or will be dedicated or deeded to the public for public use and which has been improved and accepted as a state, county or municipal roadway, or which is shown on a plat heretofore approved pursuant to law, or which is approved by official action as provided by this chapter and 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 Atlantic County Recording Officer prior to the appointment of the Planning Board and a grant to such Board of the power to review plats; and includes the land between the street lines, whether improved or unimproved, and may comprise pavement, shoulders, gutters, curbs, sidewalks, parking areas and other areas within the street lines.

An activity which removes or significantly disturbs vegetated or otherwise stabilized soil surface, including clearing and grubbing operations.

See "alteration."

An assembly or combination of materials forming a construction for occupancy, use or ornamentation, whether installed on, above or below the surface of a parcel of land, including, but not limited to, bins, buildings, fences, piers, platforms, sheds, shelters, signs, stagings, standards, swimming pools, tanks, tents, tennis courts, towers, trestles and wharves.

See "building, principal."

See "efficiency (dwelling units)."

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

A repair, reconstruction or improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50% of the market value of the structure either before the improvement or repair is started or, if the structure has been damaged and is being restored, before the damage occurred. For the purposes of this definition, substantial improvement is considered to occur when the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor or other structural part of the building commences, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the structure. The term does not, however, include either:

A swimming pool that is operating for profit and open to the public or to a limited number of members and their guests upon payment of an hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, annual or other fee, or operated as a service rendered by a hotel, motel or apartment development whose units are rented to transient or permanent residents, and having appropriate dressing room facilities, recreational facilities and off-street parking areas.

A swimming pool, whether portable or fixed, located on a lot whose principal use is one or more dwelling units, and including all buildings, structures and equipment appurtenant thereto, where such swimming pool is used as an accessory to the dwelling(s) and is utilized with no admission charges and not for the purpose of profit.

See "swimming pool, commercial."

A place or establishment where tattooing is performed.

Any method of placing designs, letters, scrolls, figures, symbols or any other marks upon or under the skin by means of application of any chemical, dye or any other substance that results in the temporary or permanent coloring of the skin, without regard to the type of instrument that is used for such application.

A licensed establishment under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 33:1-1 et seq., wherein alcoholic beverages are served by the drink to the general public primarily for the intended purpose of consumption on the premises, and where cooked-to-order food is prepared and served on the premises. Retail sales of alcoholic beverages intended for consumption off the premises may be permitted provided that at least 80% of the floor area shall remain devoted to the tavern use. Any establishment that utilizes 20% or greater of its floor area for storage, display, or sales of alcoholic beverages intended to be consumed off the premises shall be considered a "retail liquor store."

A portable or semiportable table, platform or structure from which fruits, vegetables or similar agricultural products are intended to be sold at retail to passing motorists or pedestrians.

See "sign, temporary."

See "use, temporary."

A level, open area, without roof or walls, projecting from the exterior wall of a principal building, with direct access from that principal building, and which has been surfaced with brick, stone or other landscaping material and which is elevated no greater than three feet above finished grade.

A roofed structure projecting from the exterior wall of a principal residential building and intended to be used exclusively as seasonal space accessory to the residential use, with direct access from the residential building, and consisting of a finished floor, roof and three windowed or screened walls. Such room shall be limited to a single story, shall be located within the side or rear yard of the primary residential structure and shall not be heated or air conditioned. Aka "screened porch," "Florida room," etc.

A structure designed for occupancy by three to four independent families or housekeeping units in separate dwelling units, situated on a single lot with an unpierced (vertical) common party wall between the dwelling units extending from ground floor to roof and an unpierced floor between the dwelling units extending from exterior wall to exterior wall, and with one or both sides of the structure constructed in a horizontal configuration (i.e., one dwelling unit above the other) so as to contain not more than two dwelling units per building side for a maximum of four units per building.

A portion of a lot, covered or open air, which is accessible to the public and provides a pedestrian connection between two streets which are parallel or approximately parallel to each other or between urban open spaces or arcades abutting such streets. A through block connector may be elevated, even with or recessed below the sidewalk, arcade or urban open space to which it connects. However, if elevated or recessed, the through block connector shall transition to the sidewalk, arcade or urban open space to which it connects in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If open, the through block connector shall have a minimum width equal to not less than the greater than 20% of the height of the highest abutting wall within 30 feet of its center line or 30 feet. If covered or enclosed, the through block connector shall have a minimum width of 15 feet. Columns, lighting standards, vertical circulation elements, plantings, ornamental fountains, sculptures, displays, kiosks or open-air cafes are permitted obstructions at the pedestrian level, provided that a continuous way, not less than 15 feet wide, remains free of obstructions and available for unimpeded pedestrian circulation. The ceiling height of a covered or enclosed through block connector shall at no point be less than 20 feet above the walking surface. Pedestrian bridges, balconies or mezzanines are permitted overhead obstructions, provided that they do not cover, in the aggregate, more than 20% of the area of the through block connector.

Lands which are washed by tidal flows in accordance with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Tideland Council maps (on file with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the City Clerk).

County Road 687 west of New Road.

See "top of curb."

The median elevation (grade) of the uppermost horizontal surface of a permanently established curb structure abutting the frontage of a lot. Where the height of such curb varies, t.o.c. shall be the average of the two points at either end of the length of the curb (parallel with the side parcel lines) and the point at the median of the curb.

A structure designed for occupancy by not less than three and not more than eight independent families or housekeeping units on individual lots with common (vertical) party walls between dwelling units. Townhouse dwelling units shall be side by side (not stacked), with each unit sitting on an individual lot.

An area of land consisting of one or more contiguous lots under single ownership or control, used for development or for a common purpose. "Tract" is interchangeable with the words "development area," "site" and "property."

An analysis of the (typically negative) influences on existing vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns anticipated by and resulting from new development. Such studies shall be conducted in accordance with the guidelines established in Transportation Impact Analyses for Site Development: An ITE Proposed Recommended Practice, Institute of Transportation Engineers, Washington, D.C., 1996.

A wheeled structure which is towed or hauled by another vehicle and used for short-term human occupancy, carrying materials, goods or objects, or as a temporary office.

See "recreational vehicle."

See "recreational vehicle park."

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

A permit issued by the Code Enforcement Officer or designee for the exclusive and sole purpose of changing ownership of a dwelling unit or property. The transfer of ownership permit does not grant the right of occupancy and does not allow occupancy of the dwelling unit or property. Upon inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer or designee, the unit and/or property is found to have City of Pleasantville Property Maintenance Code violations, the new proposed owner of the property is responsible for abating outstanding code violations. All outstanding violations must be corrected by the due date on the permit. Failure to correct identified and outstanding property maintenance violations by the due date will result in the issuance of a court summons. Penalties include fines, community service or imprisonment as defined in § 300-8, Enforcement; violations and penalties, of Chapter 300, Land Management.

A person qualifying for the type of care or treatment permitted to be administered at a transitional care home.

A facility in which persons live for a short period of time while receiving physical, social and/or psychological therapy and counseling to assist them in overcoming physical, family living and/or emotional issues which, while not requiring segregation from society, impede personal independence to the point of requiring shelter away from their usual residences. Such use may include on-site professional therapy and counseling in order to support a gradual reintroduction to full participation in normal community life, aka "halfway house."

See "recreational vehicle."

Any woody perennial.

The diameter of a tree trunk measured in inches. Pursuant to the 2004 edition of the American Standard for Nursery Stock, published by the American Nursery and Landscape Association (Note: http://agri.nv.gov/Brochures/ANLAStandard2004.pdf.), measurement shall be taken six inches above the ground up to and including four inches caliper size. If the caliper at six inches above the ground exceeds four inches, the caliper should be measured at 12 inches above the ground. Seldom are tree trunks perfectly round. The most accurate measurement will result from the use of a diameter tape. Caliper measurements taken with manual or electronic "slot" or "pincer" type caliper tools should be the average of the smallest and largest measurements.

The width of a tree measured 4 1/2 feet above grade.

The marking where the outer edge of a tree's branches overhang the ground.

That portion of a lot outside of the disturbance zone.

The elimination of a tree, by either chemical or mechanical means, the transplanting of a tree to a site other than that under development, or the infliction of damage to a tree that 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. Examples of serious damage include, but are not limited to: damage inflicted to the root system by machinery, storage of materials or soil compaction; changing the natural grade above, below or around the root system and around the trunk; damage inflicted on the tree permitting fungus infection or pest infestation; intentional herbicide application; excessive pruning; excessive thinning; paving with concrete, asphalt or other impervious material within such proximity as to be harmful to the tree.

The area under a tree extending from the trunk to the tree drip line.

A structure designed for residential occupancy by two independent families or housekeeping units situated on a single lot placed in a horizontal configuration (i.e., one dwelling unit above the other). Each such dwelling unit shall have its own sleeping, cooking, sanitary and general living facilities wherein not more than one person per household is sheltered or fed for profit. Nothing herein shall preclude a single dwelling unit within such structure from occupying more than one floor. However, no dwelling unit shall occupy less than an entire floor (defined as the area of the total footprint of the building).

The duly adopted Master Plan for the City of Pleasantville. Prepared by Remington, Vernick & Walberg Engineers, dated September 8, 2008, and adopted by the Pleasantville Planning Board on November 13, 2008.

See "dwelling unit."

The New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority, the state overseer of Urban Enterprise Zone activities under N.J.S.A. 52:27H-60 et seq.

See "open space, urban."

See "open space, usable."

The specific activity or purpose for which a lot, building or portion thereof is designed, arranged, intended, occupied or maintained. Unless specifically permitted by this chapter, no use expressly permitted or permissible in any zoning district pursuant to this chapter shall be permitted as a use in any other zoning district.

A use which is established for a fixed period of time with the intent to discontinue such use upon the expiration of such time. Temporary uses do not involve the construction or alteration of any permanent building or structure. Unless specifically permitted by this chapter, no use expressly permitted or permissible as a temporary use in any zoning district pursuant to this chapter shall be permitted as a temporary use in any other zoning district.

See "variance, use."

An essential service supporting a development, including, but not limited to, storm and sanitary sewer, potable water, electric, gas, telephone and cable television, and which is regulated by the State of New Jersey or the federal government.

The lands required for the installation and maintenance of a utility.

An accessory building used for the storage of a lot owner's or occupant's personal property, excluding motor vehicles, and having a maximum area of 144 square feet.

Permission granted to an applicant for development by the Planning Board or the Zoning Board of Adjustment, as the case may be, to depart from the literal requirements of the zoning regulations of this chapter.

A private parking area intended for the storage or staging of vehicles such as buses, vans, or trucks.

Development that exceeds three stories or 40 feet in height, measured from finished grade.

A multilevel structure constructed for use as a facility for the parking of motor vehicles whose levels may be above or below grade, or both, but in no case exceed the maximum height limitation for the district in which it is located.

For the purposes of this chapter, any rapid, periodic motion or oscillation of material, air (typically sound) or fluid from a position of rest or equilibrium, of whatever type or source, emanating from a lot, building, structure or use, whether principal or accessory, which impacts the quiet enjoyment and/or the routine activities of neighboring or nearby lots, buildings, structures or uses.

An establishment which, by design of physical facilities or by service or packaging procedures, encourages or permits pedestrians to receive a service or obtain a product without entering the building.

See "sidewalk."

An upright (vertical) structural member, typically made of wood, stone, brick or similar material, and serving to enclose, divide, support or protect, and forming a side or inner partition of a building. A wall may serve as a fence when used for such purpose. See "fence."

Any wall which defines the exterior boundaries of a building or its courts or of a structure.

See "sign, wall."

A structure designed or utilized primarily for the storage of goods and materials. The term shall include "self-storage," "mini-storage" or other forms of commercial warehouse activities.

A building used primarily for the storage of goods and materials customarily required in the building trade by a construction contractor.

See "sign, warning."

County Road 608 west of Franklin Boulevard.

A motor boat, sailboat, raft or other vessel used for waterborne transportation, recreation or commercial purposes.

A building, land area or other premises, or portion thereof, used or intended to be used for the activities defined under "watercraft fueling station" and "watercraft service station."

A building, land area or other premises, or portion thereof, used or intended to be used for the retail dispensing or sale of gasoline or marine fuels, but which does not include the dispensing and/or sale of lubricants (other than motor oil sold and dispensed by the quart), watercraft accessories or supplies, the parking or storing of watercraft for hire and which does not engage in the repair or towing of watercraft.

A place of business, whether conducted in a building or open yard area, or any combination thereof, which is used or intended to be used for the display, sale and/or hourly, daily or weekly rental of new and/or used watercraft, in operable condition, where no watercraft repair is conducted on the premises (other than warranty and other repair service as an accessory use) is conducted on the premises.

The general repair, rebuilding or reconditioning of watercraft, their engines, sails, trailers or related appurtenances.

A place of business, whether conducted in a building or open yard area, or any combination thereof, which is used or intended to be used for the display, sale and/or annualized lease (as opposed to daily or weekly rental) of new and/or used watercraft, in operable condition, where no watercraft repair is conducted on the premises (other than warranty and other repair service as an accessory use).

A building containing service bays, with or without hydraulic lifts, and associated land area or other premises, or portion thereof, used or intended to be used for the repair of watercraft, including, but not limited to, facilities for changing oil, engine repair, lubrication, transmission repair and like and similar services, provided that watercraft body repair, painting, wrecking, recycling, docking or storing of watercraft for hire shall not be deemed permissible accessory uses of an watercraft service station.

Development that cannot physically function without direct access to the body of water along which it is proposed. Uses or portions of uses that can function on sites not adjacent to the water are not considered water dependent, regardless of the economic advantages that may be gained from a waterfront location. The test for water dependency shall assess both the need of the proposed use for access to the water and the capacity of the proposed water body to satisfy the requirements and absorb the impacts of the proposed use. A proposed use will not be considered water dependent if either the use can function away from the water or if the water body proposed is unsuitable for the use.

Development that serves the general public and derives economic benefit from direct access to the water body along which it is proposed, such as a hotel or restaurant, if it takes full advantage of a waterfront location (e.g., an assembly plant could be water oriented if overland transportation is possible but waterborne receipt of raw materials and shipment of finished products is economically advantageous).

An installation or structure designed to provide a potable water supply.

A legal instrument issued pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:9A-1 et seq., and N.J.A.C. 7:7A-1.1 et seq., permitting the applicant to engage in an activity specified therein.

Areas known as marshes, swamps or other lowlands subject to tidal action, or any area now or formerly connected to tidal waters, whose surface is at or below an elevation of one foot above local extreme high water and on which vegetation unique to tidal marshes, swamps or lowlands has become adapted, including, but not limited to, all mapped New Jersey State Wetlands in accordance with the Wetlands Act (N.J.S.A. 13:9A-1 et seq.), wetlands defined in accordance with the New Jersey Coastal Development Policies (N.J.A.C. 7:7D-1.0 et seq.) or wetlands defined by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

See "soils, wet."

A business engaged in the sale of commodities in quantity, usually for resale or business use, chiefly to retailers, other businesses, industries and institutions.

See "sign, window."

An area within a tract which is covered by trees, woods or forests, including closely grouped or stands of 10 or more mature or specimen trees of six inches caliper or greater, or individual shade and specimen trees of 12 inches caliper or greater, or individual ornamental trees of four inches caliper or greater.

The clear, unoccupied and unobstructed open space situated between a building or group of buildings and the nearest front, side or rear lot line, extending from grade to sky for the full width or depth of the lot. Yards shall be identified as front yard, side yard or rear yard. See "setback" for permitted encroachments.

See "Board Engineer."

The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Pleasantville, established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-69 and § 300-12 herein.

See "Board Planner."

The lines enclosing a zoning district as shown on the adopted Zoning Map of the City of Pleasantville (included at the end of this chapter).

A section or sections of the City of Pleasantville which are designated as a "zone" or "zoning district" on the adopted Zoning Map of the City of Pleasantville (included at the end of this chapter) and to which certain uniform regulations and requirements of this chapter apply.

The official of the City of Pleasantville designated to enforce the provisions of this chapter. See "Administrative Officer."

A segment of a cone described horizontally by an arc drawn from the center line of a window, measured horizontally, extending to 70° from such center line on either side, at a radius of 40 feet, and described vertically by the space between a plane extending horizontally from the window sill and a plane extending from the top of the window at an angle of 160° to the face of the building at a distance of 40 feet, measured perpendicularly from the face of the building. The intent of this definition is to support regulations designed to limit the amount of light, typically but not exclusively from signage, entering a dwelling and disturbing its occupants.

See "development permit."