Princeton City Zoning Code
Division 5
Education Districts
§ B17A-331 Use regulations - Generally.
§ B17A-332 Uses permitted as of right.
§ B17A-333 Conditional uses.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2; Ord. No. 90-27, § 7; Ord. No. 98-9, § I]
The following additional uses may be authorized as conditional uses, subject to the provisions of section B17A-208, and to the bulk regulations, parking requirements and other regulations set forth or referred to below:
(a)
(b)
Educational uses.
(1)
Dormitories and combined dormitories and residences.
(2)
Indoor or outdoor athletic facilities.
(3)
Theatres, lecture halls, practice rooms, chapels, and other areas of public assembly.
(4)
Retail stores and uses devoted primarily to the sale of educational or athletic supplies.
(5)
Buildings or portions of buildings for permanent storage of equipment, used primarily for construction or maintenance of more than one building.
(6)
Laboratory buildings and uses; provided, that no machinery or equipment installed in the laboratory or in connection with the laboratory which is capable of causing to nearby residential uses dangerous, injurious, noxious or otherwise objectionable fire, explosive or other hazard; noise or vibration; smoke, dust, odor or other form of air pollution; heat, cold or dampness; excessive radiation or electromagnetic or other disturbance; glare; liquid or solid refuse or other wastes, emissions from gas storage and/or deliveries; or other objectionable substance, condition or element or any similar disturbance.
(7)
Dining halls, subject to the same provisions as for laboratory buildings or uses.
(8)
All other educational and related activities and uses, except those listed in section B17A-347 as conditional uses.
(9)
Parking garages and other off-street parking spaces, open or enclosed, subject to the regulations of division 6, subdivision III of this chapter.
§ B17A-334 Other use regulations.
§ B17A-335 Bulk regulations - Generally.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2]
The bulk regulations contained in this subdivision apply to all buildings and land in E1 districts.
§ B17A-336 Residential buildings.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2]
The bulk regulations for residential buildings in E1 districts are the same as in R3 districts, section B17A-246.
§ B17A-337 Educational and other nonresidential buildings - On lots of not more than one acre.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2.]
The following bulk regulations shall apply to all educational and other nonresidential buildings on lots of not more than one acre in E1 districts:
(a)
The floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.6.
(b)
The height shall not exceed 60 feet.
(c)
The coverage shall not exceed 30%.
(d)
No building shall be erected closer to a street line or lot line than 25 feet, and no portion of a building shall be erected closer to a street line or lot line than the height in feet of that portion.
§ B17A-338 Educational and other nonresidential buildings - On lots of more than one acre.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2]
The following bulk regulations shall apply to all educational and other nonresidential buildings on lots of more than one acre in E1 districts:
§ B17A-339 Other bulk requirements.
§ B17A-340 Off-street parking and loading requirements - Generally.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2; Ord. No. 83-25, § 9]
In E1 districts, accessory off-street parking spaces, open or enclosed, shall be provided for all construction and for conversions, and accessory off-street loading berths, open or enclosed, shall be provided for new permitted non-residential uses, in accordance with the regulations set forth and referred to in sections B17A-340 through B17A-344. All such parking spaces and loading berths shall be subject to the provisions of division 6, subdivision III of this chapter.
§ B17A-341 Required parking - Residential uses.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2]
One-Family Dwelling | Two-Family Dwelling | Attached Dwelling | Multiple Dwelling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Required Parking Spaces | ||||
Per dwelling unit | 1 | 1-1/2 | 1 | 1-1/2 |
For accessory uses | ||||
Per rented room | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Per accessory professional office | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
§ B17A-342 Educational uses.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2; Ord. No. 90-27, § 8; Ord. No. 2005-13, § I]
At the time of any application for a zoning permit, every educational institution shall certify to the development enforcement officer the number of additional employees (faculty and staff) and students to be accommodated in the proposed structure and the aggregate number of all employees and students by category, i.e., employees, graduate students, student research fellows, and other students projected to be employed by or enrolled in the educational institution after the proposed structure is constructed and occupied.
(a)
For each 1.25 employees, one parking space shall be provided within the educational district, within adjacent educational districts, or within contiguous properties in adjoining municipalities.
(b)
For each 2.5 graduate students employed as research fellows and/or assistants and for each five students not so employed, one parking space shall be provided within the educational district, within adjacent educational districts, or within contiguous properties in adjoining municipalities.
(c)
For places of public assembly, such as lecture halls of over 100 seats, auditoriums, theatres, chapels or gymnasiums, but not including libraries or dining halls, one space shall be provided for each five seats. Parking spaces provided for normal daytime activity for other purposes shall be considered to be available for such public uses as are normally conducted in the evening or weekends.
(d)
At least once a year following approval of a structure, every educational institution shall certify to the development enforcement officer the aggregate number of employees (faculty and staff) and students currently employed or enrolled. Whenever that number exceeds the number certified at the time of application, the development enforcement officer shall notify the board of original jurisdiction, if there was one, and recommend such additional parking spaces as may be required. In the case of prior approval by a board of jurisdiction, such board shall reopen the application, and the educational institution shall propose such changes to the approved site plan as are necessary to provide the additional parking spaces in accordance with the standards as to the number, location, and design of such spaces set forth in this chapter. In the case of prior approval by the development enforcement officer, such officer shall require that the educational institution provide the additional parking spaces in accordance with the standards as to the number, location, and design of such spaces set forth in this chapter, and the institution shall promptly do so. With every application for development, the applicant shall submit an affidavit that it has submitted all the certifications required by this section for all property within the borough under its ownership or control. No application for development shall be deemed complete if the applicant fails to submit such affidavit or if the certifications required by this section have not been submitted.
(e)
Some or all of the required number of parking spaces may be located at off-site parking areas or on properties in other municipalities if those spaces are serviced by a certified shuttle system. Cessation of such a shuttle system will require that the required number of parking spaces be provided within the educational district subject to review and approval of the board of jurisdiction, provided that such replacement parking shall not be provided east of Olden Street. Certification that the shuttle system is effective shall be filed annually with the development enforcement officer by a recognized transportation management consulting organization with expertise in assessing shuttle systems; all costs for this assessment are to be paid for by the educational institution whose development is utilizing such a shuttle operation. The development enforcement officer will evaluate the certification and report on the adequacy of the shuttle operation to the board of jurisdiction.
The shuttle system will provide regular and frequent scheduled service that promotes and encourages use of the shuttle. Shuttle vehicles should be appropriately sized to maximize fuel efficiency and to limit exhaust and noise emission. Privately owned and operated shuttles will endeavor to avoid use of streets that are primarily residential in character where practical including Aiken Avenue, Murray Place, Patton Avenue or Princeton Avenue. Any future joint privately-publicly operated shuttle can provide limited neighborhood services including senior citizens and handicapped residents on a call-in pickup/drop-off "Dial-a-Ride" type basis to these streets.
§ B17A-343 Other nonresidential buildings and uses.
[Ord. No. 77-1; § 2; Ord. No. 90-27, § 9]
At least one parking space for each: | |
|---|---|
Public and private secondary schools | 6 seats or students |
Public and private elementary schools | 12 seats or students |
Places of worship, libraries and other public buildings | 200 square feet of floor area, but not less than one space for each 5 seats, where provided |
Infirmaries and medical treatment centers | 1 bed |
Philanthropic institutions | 370 square feet of floor area |
Child care facilities | 6 seats or students |
Theatres and dining halls | 5 seats |
For any other permitted buildings and uses for which no requirements are set forth above, appropriate and comparable off-street parking requirements shall be determined by the planning board, taking into consideration the amount of traffic to be generated thereby, the likelihood of all day or short term use of parking spaces, the location and availability of other means of access and other factors affecting the amount of traffic likely to be generated and the need for parking.
§ B17A-344 Required loading for nonresidential uses.
§ B17A-345 Use regulations - Generally.
§ B17A-346 Uses permitted as of right.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2; Ord. No. 90-27, § 10]
The following uses are permitted as of right, subject to the bulk regulations, parking requirements and other regulations set forth or referred to below:
(b)
Educational uses.
(1)
Dormitories and combined dormitories and residences.
(2)
Instructional, reference and classroom buildings, including computer facilities.
(3)
Office uses.
(4)
Library uses.
(5)
Indoor or outdoor athletic facilities.
(6)
Theatres, lecture halls, practice rooms, chapels, and other areas of public assembly.
(7)
Retail stores and uses devoted primarily to the sale of educational or athletic supplies.
(8)
Buildings or portions of buildings for permanent storage of equipment used primarily for construction or maintenance of more than one building.
(9)
Laboratory buildings and uses; provided, that no machinery or equipment installed in the laboratory or in connection with the laboratory which is capable of causing to nearby residential uses dangerous, injurious, noxious or otherwise objectionable fire, explosive or other hazard; noise or vibration; smoke, dust, odor or other form of air pollution; heat, cold or dampness; excessive radiation or electromagnetic or other disturbance; glare; liquid or solid refuse or other wastes; emissions from gas storage and/or deliveries; or other objectionable substance, condition or element or any similar disturbance.
(10)
Dining halls, subject to the same provisions as for laboratory buildings or uses.
§ B17A-347 Conditional uses.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2; Ord. No. 79-5, § 6; Ord. No. 90-27, § 11; Ord. No. 98-9, § I]
The following additional uses may be authorized as conditional uses, subject to the provisions of section B17A-208, and to the bulk regulations, parking requirements and other regulations set forth or referred to below:
(a)
Residential uses.
Deleted
(b)
Educational uses.
(1)
Any new building or use of an educational institution, which is of greater height, or greater width at any height, than permitted in section B17A-352; provided, that there is no increase in the total cubic feet of volume permitted to portions of the building over 60 feet in height.
(2)
Heating and power plants and similar facilities needed to serve an educational institution.
(3)
Parking garages and other off-street parking spaces, open or enclosed, subject to regulations of division 6, subdivision III of this chapter.
(c)
Other nonresidential uses.
(1)
Infirmaries, medical treatment centers, and philanthropic institutions related to the primary education functions in the district.
(2)
Railroad and public utility buildings, installations and rights-of-way needed to serve the general welfare of all or a significant part of the community; provided, that the planning board determines that no reasonable location in a business district can be used for the purpose contemplated.
(3)
Amateur radio receiving and transmitting towers, over 15 feet in height; provided, that any such tower shall not be located closer to any lot line or street line than its height.
§ B17A-348 Other use regulations.
§ B17A-349 Bulk regulations - Generally.
§ B17A-350 Residential buildings on lots of not more than one acre.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2]
The bulk regulations for residential buildings on lots of not more than one acre in E2 districts are the same as in R4 districts, section B17A-258.
§ B17A-351 Educational and other nonresidential buildings on lots of not more than one acre.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2]
The following bulk regulations shall apply to educational and other nonresidential buildings in E2 districts on lots of not more than one acre.
(a)
The floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.6.
(b)
The height shall not exceed 60 feet.
(c)
The coverage shall not exceed 30%.
(d)
No building shall be erected closer to a street line or lot line than 25 feet, and no portion of a building shall be erected closer to a street line or lot line than the height in feet of that portion.
§ B17A-352 Buildings on lots of more than one acre.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2]
No building on a lot of more than one acre shall be erected closer to a street line or lot line than 25 feet, and no portion of a building shall be closer to a street line or lot line than the height in feet of that portion.
The height shall not exceed 60 feet; except, that portions of buildings in which the maximum horizontal dimension is not more than 75 feet may extend to a maximum height of 130 feet; provided, that there be maintained between any two buildings or portions thereof which exceed 60 feet in height a minimum distance, computed by adding the amount by which one such building exceeds 60 feet to the amount by which the other exceeds 60 feet and multiplying the total by 1.5.
§ B17A-353 Other bulk regulations.
§ B17A-354 Off-street parking and loading requirements - Generally.
[Ord. No. 77-1, § 2]
§ B17A-354.1 Use regulations - Generally.
[Ord. No. 90-27, § 13]
In E3 districts, land and buildings may be used only for the purposes set forth in sections B17A-354.1 through B17A-354.4.
§ B17A-354.2 Uses permitted as of right.
[Ord. No. 90-27, § 13]
The following uses are permitted as of right, subject to the bulk regulations, parking requirements and other regulations set forth or referred to below:
(a)
(b)
Educational uses.
(1)
Instructional, reference, and classroom uses, including computer facilities.
(2)
Office uses.
(3)
Library uses.
(4)
Dormitories and combined dormitories and residences.
(5)
Indoor or outdoor athletic facilities.
(6)
Theatres, lecture halls, practice rooms, chapels, and other areas for public assembly.
(7)
Retail stores and uses devoted primarily to the sale of educational and athletic supplies.
(8)
Buildings or portions of buildings for permanent storage of equipment used primarily for construction or maintenance of more than one building.
§ B17A-354.3 Conditional uses.
[Ord. No. 90-27, § 13; Ord. No. 98-9, § I]
The following additional uses may be authorized as conditional uses, subject to the provisions of section B17A-208 and to the bulk regulations, parking requirements and other regulations set forth or referred to below:
(a)
Laboratory buildings and uses; provided, that no machinery or equipment installed in the laboratory or in connection with the laboratory which is capable of causing to nearby residential uses dangerous, injurious, noxious or otherwise objectionable fire, explosive or other hazard; noise or vibration; smoke, dust, odor or other form of air pollution; heat, cold or dampness; excessive radiation or electromagnetic or other disturbance; glare, liquid or solid refuse or other wastes; emissions from gas storage and/or deliveries; or other objectionable substance, condition or element or any similar disturbance.
(b)
Dining halls, subject to the same provisions as for laboratory buildings or uses.
(c)
Heating and cooling plants, power plants, and other similar utilities needed to serve an educational institution.
(d)
Infirmaries, medical treatment centers, and philanthropic institutions related to the primary education functions in the district.
(e)
Parking garages and other off-street parking spaces, open or enclosed, subject to the limitations of sections B17A-354.7(a) and B17A-354.9 and regulations of division 6, subdivision III of this chapter other than those set forth in section B17A-388, except that any parking garage for which a development application was filed prior to April 1, 1990 and situated on Block 48.01, Lots 2 and 15 shall be treated as a permitted use.
§ B17A-354.4 Other use regulations.
[Ord. No. 90-27, § 13]
All uses permitted under the provisions of sections B17A-354.2 and B17A-354.3 shall be subject to the additional use regulations set forth in sections B17A-364,B17A-365, and B17A-366.
§ B17A-354.5 Bulk regulations - Generally.
[Ord. No. 90-27, § 13]
The bulk regulations contained in this subdivision apply to all buildings and land in E3 districts.
§ B17A-354.6 Residential buildings.
[Ord. No. 90-27, § 13]
The bulk regulations for residential buildings in E3 districts are the same as in R4 districts, section B17A-258.
§ B17A-354.7 Educational and other nonresidential buildings.
[Ord. No. 90-27, § 13; Ord. No. 2005-13, § II]
The following bulk regulations shall apply to all educational and other non-residential buildings.
(a)
For all lots not owned or used by institutions of higher education or their affiliates, the floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.6. For land owned by or used by institutions of higher education or their affiliates, up to 300,000 square feet of floor area for uses other than parking garage use and up to 140,000 square feet of floor area for a parking garage shall be permitted east of Olden Street and up to 200,000 square feet of floor area inclusive of parking garage use shall be permitted west of Olden Street. The above stated floor area square footage figures are in addition to the amount of floor area on land owned or used by institutions of higher education or their affiliates existing as of April 1, 1990. If a parking garage is constructed east of Olden Street, it may be converted to another use only if the converted space would be allowed to be newly constructed without exceeding the limits on floor area. Floor area existing on April 1,1990 which is removed or destroyed may, subject to applicable zoning, be replaced within the E3 district and shall not be subject to the floor area square footage limitations set forth in this section.
(b)
The height shall not exceed 39 feet, except that, within the area bounded by a line set back 50 feet from the rights-of-way lines of Prospect Avenue on the south and Olden Street on the west, 50 feet from the SB district line on the north, and 250 feet from the R3 district line on the east, the height shall not exceed elevation 236. Buildings within the area in which buildings over 39 feet are permitted shall be screened so that they are not visible from the second floor of structures in adjacent residential districts not separated from the E3 district by a public street.
(c)
The overall site design for the E-3 district at full build out shall include courtyards and walkways similar to those that exist elsewhere on the University campus and shall include the twenty-five-foot landscaped buffer behind the residential properties on Murray Place. Upon approval of the first site plan or sooner in the E-3 zone, this twenty-five-foot buffer will be replanted and well maintained with appropriate under story planting. In addition to the replanting of the twenty-five-foot buffer adjacent to the rear yards of the residences on Murray Place, a comprehensive landscape plan shall be developed and followed for the E-3 zone. This plan, to be implemented in stages appropriate to proposed improvements on the site, shall indicate how areas not covered by structures; parking lots or walkways shall be treated. Each site plan must include shade trees, lawn area, ground cover, foundation plantings; ornamental shrubs and trees appropriate to a campus setting and must be replaced as necessary. All plantings shall be selected considering energy conservation. Native tree species shall be used where possible.
(d)
No building shall be erected closer to a street line or lot line (unless the line is for a lot under common ownership not devoted to a different use) than 25 feet, except that (1) no portion of a building may be erected closer to the public right-of-way or to a lot line (unless the line is for a lot under common ownership not devoted to a different use) than the height of that portion; (2) no uses other than parks, playgrounds, and open parking shall be permitted within 250 feet of any district not separated from the E3 district by a public street; and (3) no building shall be erected closer to Prospect Avenue than a line set back 60 feet from and running parallel to the structure known as the McKim, Mead and White gates for a distance of 40 feet on each side of the center point of said gates.
(e)
Vehicular and pedestrian circulation in and surrounding the E-3 zone will be carefully reviewed by the board of jurisdiction to limit impacts on surrounding residential property owners.
(f)
Any newly constructed buildings on the E-3 site will be carefully designed from inception to deflect all possible light, HVAC noise, and other sounds away from the adjacent residential neighborhood.
(g)
In applying the site plan standard of section B17A-193 (f), (g), (h), and (i), the impact of the proposed site development and the conditions to ameliorate the adverse impacts shall be judged and imposed on the basis of the block in which the proposed site development is located and not limited to its lot. For this purpose, the block shall mean the lot and its contiguous area bounded by public streets and zone district lines.
§ B17A-354.8 Site development standards within the district east of Olden Street.
[Ord. No. 90-27, § 13; Ord. No. 2005-25, § III]
In addition to the other applicable ordinance standards, the following site performance standards shall apply to proposed developments in the E3 district in the area east of Olden Street also known as the E-quad:
(a)
Upon issuance of certificates of occupancy for new buildings in the E-Quad totaling 1,000 square feet or more, the driveway immediately behind the Murray Place residences shall be permanently closed to vehicular traffic and only be used for emergencies. Breakaway barriers shall be placed at the northern end of such driveway, and signage indicating no through traffic and no parking shall be placed at the northern and southern ends.
(b)
A landscaped buffer generally of twenty-five-foot width shall be constructed along the rear of the Murray Place residences. This landscaped buffer shall include, but not be limited to, adequate under story plantings in addition to the required tree screen plantings pursuant to section B17A-354.7(b). The additional under story plantings shall be required as part of any site plan for development in the E-3 zone east of Olden Street.
(c)
The parking places in front of the eastern facade of Von Neumann Hall shall be removed to provide a landscaped buffer on the property line for the nearest neighbors.
(d)
All remaining on-grade parking areas shall have additional shade trees planted and islands installed in accordance with the following standards:
One tree for every 3.4 spaces;
Island strips five feet wide;
At least one island terminus (at least nine feet wide and coterminous with the length of the parking space) every 20 spaces.
It is recognized that additional lighting may be necessary for security concerns because of increased landscaping.
(e)
The existing exterior lighting of the eastern edge of the E-Quad shall be modified to eliminate the effect of glare (if any) on the adjacent Murray Place residences by shielding, redirecting, or replacing the existing lighting. The Von Neumann Building lighting shall be modified and made consistent with security and safety concerns.
(f)
The parking lot for the Prospect Avenue Apartments shall be landscaped with a ten-foot wide buffer on the north, east, and south to improve the appearance of the area, provided that there may be an opening in the eastern buffer for a walkway to Murray Place. Additionally, the existing dumpsters shall be either shielded or relocated so as not to be viewable from the adjacent Murray Place residences or from the street. It is understood that the same number of parking spaces for the Prospect Avenue Apartments shall be provided behind the Prospect Avenue Apartments and the three buildings immediately to the west.
(g)
Geometry improvements with landscaping shall be made to the drive to the E-Quad from Prospect Avenue to permit left and right turns to be made while exiting therefrom onto Prospect Avenue.
(h)
Conditional uses permitted in the E-3 zone shall not be permitted within 250 feet of the rear of the homes along Murray Place.
(i)
Any renovation or reconstruction of the Von Neumann building will not increase the building's height or change the building's footprint and the buildings HVAC units servicing the building's will not generate any more noise than the existing units and the building will not generate any more light than it currently does. Given the close proximity of the buildings, uses will be limited to offices, classrooms, small computer facilities and libraries. No laboratory facilities will ever be constructed in the Von Neumann building. Any new building on the site of the Von Neumann building will be subject to review and approval of the board of jurisdiction with careful consideration of the impacts from those uses on the surrounding residential properties.
(j)
The existing breakaway behind the E-Quad and the thoroughfare to Nassau Street will remain in place permanently to prevent the flow of traffic from the E-Quad parking area to/from Nassau Street.
(k)
Any newly constructed buildings will be required to comply with Chapter 21 of the Borough Code regarding noise and section B17A-365.1 regarding lighting.
(l)
Loading docks, delivery areas or chemical storage area shall not be permitted to face Murray Place if they are within 250 feet of the rear property line of the homes along Murray Place. Any relocated or new storage tanks must be shielded from residential properties by buildings or other appropriate containments. Deliveries shall be limited to weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Delivery vehicles shall not utilize Aiken Avenue, Murray Place, Patton Avenue or Princeton Avenue. Certification shall be provided annually to the development enforcement officer of compliance with these requirements.
(m)
An emergency call box will be installed in the eastern end of the E-Quad site to provide greater security.
(n)
Trash receptacles will be provided and maintained in the eastern end of the E-Quad to prevent litter from blowing onto the lawns of the homes along Murray Place.
(o)
The site will be permanently maintain the existing site motorized vehicular thoroughfares that only enter and egress the site from Prospect Avenue and Olden Street. Furthermore, no motorized vehicular thoroughfares will ever be constructed onto Murray Place and no additional pedestrian/bicycle thoroughfares will ever be constructed other than the existing extension of McCosh Walk.
§ B17A-354.9 Other bulk regulations.
[Ord. No. 90-27, § 13; Ord. No. 2005-13, IV]
The additional bulk regulations contained in division 6, subdivision II of this chapter, with the exception of section B17A-379, 382 and 383, shall also apply in E3 districts.
§ B17A-354.10 Off-street parking and loading requirements - Generally; location.
[Ord. No. 90-27, § 13; Ord. No. 2005-13, § V]
The off-street parking and loading requirements in E3 districts are the same as in E1 districts, except that:
(a)
Parking spaces for new uses or for replacement of spaces existing as of April 1,1990 within the area designated the E3 district by this chapter shall be provided within the E3 district or within that portion of the E2 district south of Prospect Avenue and east of Washington Road.
(b)
The number of parking spaces existing as of April 1,1990 north of William Street within the area designated the E3 district by this chapter and located on lands owned by institutions of higher education shall continue to be provided in that portion of the E3 or E4 district north of William Street, east of Washington Road, and west of Charlton Street.
(c)
The above locational requirements shall not apply to the extent that a certified shuttle system is utilized as provided in section B17A-342(e). However, the shuttle system serving buildings in the E3 zone must connect to parking spaces east of Washington Road in adjoining municipalities, as well as to parking spaces at other off-site locations.
(d)
The E-3 district east of Olden Street shall not be permitted to have more than 648 parking spaces on-site exclusive of any available on-street parking.
§ B17A-354.11 Use regulations - Generally.
[Ord. No. 90-27, § 13]
In E4 districts, land and buildings may be used only for the purposes set forth in sections B17A-354.11 through B17A-354.14.
§ B17A-354.12 Uses permitted as of right.
§ B17A-354.13 Conditional uses.
[Ord. No. 90-27, § 13; Ord. 98-9, § I]
The following additional uses may be authorized as conditional uses, subject to the provisions of section B17A-208, and to the bulk regulations, parking requirements and other regulations set forth or referred to below:
(a)
(b)
Educational uses.
(1)
Dormitories and combined dormitories and residences.
(2)
Indoor or outdoor athletic facilities.
(3)
Theatres, lecture halls, practice rooms, chapels, and other areas for public assembly.
(4)
Retail stores and uses devoted primarily to the sale of educational and athletic supplies.
(5)
Buildings or portions of buildings for permanent storage of equipment used primarily for construction or maintenance of more than one building.
(6)
Laboratory buildings and uses; provided, that no machinery or equipment installed in the laboratory or in connection with the laboratory which is capable of causing to nearby residential uses dangerous, injurious, noxious or otherwise objectionable fire, explosive or other hazard; noise or vibration; smoke, dust, odor or other form of air pollution; heat, cold or dampness; excessive radiation or electromagnetic or other disturbance; glare; liquid or solid refuse or other waste; emissions from gas storage and/or deliveries; or other objectionable substance, condition or element or any similar disturbance.
(7)
Dining halls, subject to the same provisions as for laboratory buildings or uses.
(8)
All other educational and related activities and uses.
(c)
Other nonresidential uses.
(1)
Clubhouses, except for clubs whose principal activity is usually carried on as a business.
(2)
Heating and cooling plants, power plants, and other similar utilities needed to serve an educational institution.
(3)
Infirmaries, medical treatment centers, and philanthropic institutions related to the primary education functions in the district.
§ B17A-354.14 Other use regulations.
[Ord. No. 90-27, § 13.]
All uses permitted under the provisions of sections B17A-354.16 and B17A-354.17 shall be subject to the additional use regulations set forth in sections B17A-364, B17A-365, and B17A-366.
§ B17A-354.15 Bulk regulations - Generally.
[Ord. No. 90-27, § 13]
The bulk regulations contained in this subdivision apply to all buildings and land in E4 districts.
§ B17A-354.16 Residential buildings.
[Ord. No. 90-27, § 13]
The bulk regulations for residential buildings in E4 districts are the same as in R3 districts, section B17A-246.
§ B17A-354.17 Educational and other nonresidential buildings.
[Ord. No. 90-27, § 13]
The following bulk regulations shall apply to all educational and other non-residential buildings in E4 districts:
(a)
The floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.6. For purposes of this section, floor area ratio shall mean the number of square feet of aggregate floor area of all buildings on a block divided by the number of square feet of block area, and block shall mean all lots within an E4 zone not separated by a public street.
(b)
The height shall not exceed 39 feet.
(c)
The coverage shall not exceed 30%.
(d)
No building shall be erected closer to a street line or lot line (unless the line is for a lot under common ownership not devoted to a different use) than 25 feet, and no portion of a building shall be erected closer to a street line or lot line (unless the line is for a lot under common ownership not devoted to a different use) than the height of that portion, except that no building shall be erected closer than 50 feet to a residential district not separated from the E4 district by a public street.
§ B17A-354.18 Other bulk regulations.
[Ord. No. 90-27, § 13]
The additional bulk regulations contained in division 6, subdivision II of this chapter, with the exception of section B17A-379, shall also apply in E4 districts.
§ B17A-354.19 Off-street parking and loading requirements - General: location.
[Ord. No. 90-27, § 13; Ord. No. 2005-13, § VI]
The off-street parking and loading requirements in the E4 districts are the same as in the E1 districts, except that:
(a)
All parking spaces shall be provided within the E4 district in which the use to which the spaces are accessory is located or on lots contiguous to such E4 district and located either in an adjacent E2 district or adjoining municipality; provided that for the E4 district bordering William Street, the parking spaces may be located in the adjacent E3 district.
(b)
The number of parking spaces existing as of April 1, 1990 north of William Street within the area designated the E4 district by this chapter and located on lands owned by institutions of higher education shall continue to be provided in that portion of the E3 or E4 district north of William Street, east of Washington Road, and west of Charlton Street.
(c)
The locational requirements of subsection (a) above shall not apply to the extent that a certified shuttle system is utilized as provided in section B17A-342(e).
§ B17A-354.20 Use regulations - Generally.
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In E5 districts, land and buildings may be used only for the purposes set forth in Sections B17A-354.20 through B17A-354.23.
§ B17A-354.21 Uses permitted as of right.
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The following uses are permitted as of right, subject to the bulk regulations, parking requirements and other regulations set forth or referred to below
(a)
Educational uses.
(1)
Instructional, reference, and classroom uses, excluding laboratory buildings and uses, but including computer facilities.
(2)
Office uses.
(3)
Library uses.
(4)
Theatres, performance halls, lecture halls, practice rooms, exhibition space and other areas of public assembly.
(5)
All other educational and related activities and uses, except those listed in section B17A-354.22 as conditional uses and that no parking spaces, whether at or below grade or in parking garages, are permitted.
(b)
Transit uses.
(1)
Rail, light rail, street car, bus, taxis and taxi stands, jitney lines, innovative and/or alternative modes of transportation, facilities and stations, buildings and service infrastructure, and public utility buildings, and rights-of-way. Buildings used as rail stations shall be opened to the public and be lighted, air conditioned, heated and shall provide public restrooms during the time when the rail system is in operation. Such rail stations shall have electronic signage and audio announcements together with prominently posted schedule.
(2)
Bicycle storage, sales, rentals and repairs.
(3)
Parking garages provided that they are wrapped with retail uses on the street side or otherwise suitable screening. Off-street surface parking spaces and below grade parking spaces associated with transit uses.
(4)
Railroad sidings and other necessary railroad uses.
§ B17A-354.22 Conditional uses.
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The following additional uses may be authorized as conditional uses, subject to the provisions of section B17A-208, and to the bulk regulations, parking requirements and other regulations set forth or referred to below.
§ B17A-354.23 Other use regulations.
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All uses permitted under the provisions of sections B17A-354.20, B17A-354.21 and B17A-354.22 shall be subject to the additional use regulations set forth in section B17A-364, sections B17A-365 and B17A-373.
§ B17A-354.24 Bulk regulations - Generally.
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The bulk regulations contained in this subdivision apply to all buildings and land in E5 districts.
§ B17A-354.25 Educational and other nonresidential buildings.
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The following bulk regulations shall apply to all educational and other nonresidential buildings on lots of more than one acre in E5 districts:
(a)
No building shall be erected closer to a lot line (excluding lot lines technically created by the boundary between the borough and township separating parcels in common ownership, or lot lines between lots in common ownership within a multi-lot project) than 20 feet.
(b)
Parking setback shall be 20 feet in a yard fronting on Alexander Street with a sidewalk and full screening of the parking, including features such as landscaping, walls, and other architectural and landscape architectural features, provided in the setback area.
(c)
Side yard and rear yard setbacks: (i) shall not be required for lots adjacent to nonresidential districts or lots; and, (ii) shall be 10 feet for every 25 feet of building height that is adjacent to lots used for single-family residential purposes, within the E5 district, and, a minimum 15 feet every 25 feet of building height that is adjacent to lots used for single-family residential purposes in the adjacent R-3 district unless separated by a public street.
(d)
The height shall not exceed 60 feet, except that the building height may be increased to a maximum of 100 feet provided that the following standards are met:
(1)
The maximum horizontal dimension of the portion of the building over 60 feet is no greater than 75 feet.
(2)
The minimum distance between the portions of buildings over 60 feet in height is at least 150 feet.
(3)
The portion of the building exceeding 60 feet in height is setback from any public street on which it fronts an additional one foot for every one foot by which the building exceeds 60 feet.
(4)
The square footage of the footprints of the portions of all buildings over 60 feet in height is no greater than 8% of the square footage of land in the zone owned by the applicant.
Towers are permitted to a maximum of 132 feet on buildings within the E5 zone that existed on the date of adoption of this subdivision V. (December 6, 2011).
(e)
At least 25% of the site shall be devoted to open space. The following, or the land under the following, shall not be considered common open space: streets, driveways and parking area. All other areas, including all undeveloped land, plaza, outdoor recreational areas and other open areas available for the use shall be considered open space. Plazas, outdoor recreation areas, pathways and roadways shall be designed with amenities and signage to encourage public awareness, access and use. Projects shall provide pathways and roadways for both pedestrian and vehicular public access and use of the transit facilities in the district. In an effort to encourage public access to the public spaces and the transit facilities there shall be appropriate signage provided that clearly indicates that the area is open to the public.
(f)
The aggregate floor area of nonresidential uses, excluding education uses, shall not exceed a 0.15 ratio to total project lot area.
(g)
Design standards:
(1)
Streetscape Standards.
a.
Road edge landscape — A landscape area between the curb and any proposed sidewalk shall be provided parallel to the road edge and should be a minimum of six feet wide (eight feet preferred) and contain a planting strip with street trees to provide a roadside shade canopy. Interruption of the tree canopy to invite entrance to the site and buildings and for architectural effect is encouraged. Where parking is provided along the road, a 2 1/2 foot walkway and access points to the street edge shall be provided in the landscaped area. Paved access points should be provided across this area in locations where public access through the site is encouraged.
b.
Sidewalks — Sidewalks that are a minimum of eight feet wide shall be provided parallel to Alexander Street and University Place beyond the road edge landscape. Road edge landscape and sidewalk placement may be reversed to preserve existing landscaping or other existing natural conditions.
c.
Building edge landscape — Landscapes of a minimum depth of four feet including grass, planting beds, and trees where practicable, shall be provided in a landscaped zone adjacent to buildings in the E5 district. Paved access points should be provided across this area in locations where public access through the site is encouraged. Additionally, paved access providing major and minor access to building entrances is permitted. Hardscape areas for seating and recreation are encouraged, but shall be limited to a 150-foot frontage along Alexander Street and University Place before interruption by at least 20 feet of planting or other softscape in the building edge landscape area.
(2)
Building design guidelines. Creative design, visual interest and access to open space shall be encouraged by the following design standards:
a.
Building heights shall be varied within the development.
b.
Buildings of greater than three stories adjacent to residential districts shall be of varying size and heights and with varying setbacks so as to avoid long building lines, which tend to act as a barrier.
c.
The common open space available for public use shall be designed to include a setting for outdoor cultural or entertainment activities.
d.
The common open space available for public use shall connect with existing or planned adjacent pedestrian ways, plazas, and other open space and shall be readily accessible to the public. Open walkways between building masses to access common open space shall be encouraged.
e.
All building facades shall have full architectural treatment and architectural elements equivalent in quality to those on the facade of the front entrance and landscaping, so as to avoid monotony and enhance their visual appeal. A significant proportion of windows shall be provided on all sides of the building, including especially the ground floor.
§ B17A-354.26 Other bulk regulations.
§ B17A-354.27 Off-street parking and loading requirements - Generally.
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In E5 districts, accessory off-street parking spaces, open or enclosed, shall be provided for all construction and for conversions, and accessory off-street loading berths, open or enclosed, shall be provided for new permitted nonresidential uses, in accordance with the regulations set forth and referred to in sections B17A-354.27 through B17A-354.30, except that loading berths are not required for education buildings and other nonresidential buildings on lots greater than one acre. All such parking spaces (except higher educational institutions, which shall be governed by section B17A-354.28, below) and loading berths shall be subject to the provisions of division 6, subdivision III of this chapter.
Parking spaces made available to the proposed use whether within the E5 or adjacent zoning districts shall be included in the calculation of parking spaces provided for a proposed use. In addition, shared use of parking spaces for different demand time uses, e.g., theater use would use parking spaces in the evening that would be available to a commuter use during the daytime, shall be encouraged, and shared parking spaces shall be counted for each such use in determining compliance with the parking space requirements in E5 districts in accordance with accepted standards and methodology for shared parking analysis. These methodologies consist in applying a percent presence ratio for each critical time period to the respective parking and zoning ratio of each proposed use. Applicant shall produce a matrix showing this calculation for each use and each typical critical time period. The total parking demand for the time period with the highest sum of the parking demands for each use shall be used as the required parking supply. The shared parking methodology can also be used for a single proposed use whereby the applicant can demonstrate that for certain critical time periods for that use there is a guaranteed supply of available parking spaces in nearby parking facilities.
Commuter parking shall be provided within the E5 zone in the borough or in the AET zone in Princeton Township on parcels held in common ownership within a multi-lot project or on lots adjacent thereto, and consistent with any then existing agreements between the property owner and the rail service operator. Train stations for rail service to/from Princeton Junction shall have within 1,000 feet thereof a minimum of 180 parking spaces for monthly permit, daily metered, and partial-day users within the project parcel or lots adjacent, which spaces shall be considered and shared parking provisions of this section after 7:00 p.m. and on weekends. Special provisions shall provide for twenty-four-hour, forty-eight-hour, and seventy-two-hour overnight permits. Parking spaces for kiss-and-ride users shall be provided adjacent to the rail station and shall not be used to satisfy the minimum 180 space requirement.
§ B17A-354.28 Educational uses.
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At the time of any application for a zoning permit, every higher educational institution shall certify to the development enforcement officer the number of additional employees (faculty and staff) and students to be accommodated in the proposed structure and the aggregate number of all employees and students by category, i.e., employees (permanent and contract), graduate students, student research fellows, and other students projected to be employed by or enrolled in the educational institution after the proposed structure is constructed and occupied. Parking spaces shall be provided in campus facilities or adjoining municipalities in accordance with the standards for higher education institution parking set forth in section B17A-342.
§ B17A-354.29 Other nonresidential buildings and uses.
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At least one separate or shared parking space for each | |
|---|---|
Libraries and other public buildings | 200 square feet of floor area, but not less than one space for each 5 seats, where provided |
Philanthropic institutions, galleries and museums | 820 square feet of floor area |
Theatres and dining halls | 5 seats |
Service/retail | 475 square feet |
Restaurants, cafes and pubs | 400 square feet |
Office buildings | 370 square feet |
For any other permitted buildings and uses for which no requirements are set forth above, appropriate and comparable off-street parking requirements shall be determined by the planning board, taking into consideration Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) or other industry statistics and standards, the likelihood of all day or short term use of parking spaces, the location and availability of other means of access and other factors affecting the need for parking.
The total number of parking spaces determined to be required for the uses set forth in this section 354.29 shall be reduced by the number of parking spaces provided for those employees of any such use who are employees of a higher educational institution, who have been provided parking spaces elsewhere in accordance with the calculation of parking space requirements pursuant to section B17A-354.28, above.
§ B17A-354.30 Required loading for nonresidential uses.
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Subject to section B17A-354.27, accessory loading berths, open or enclosed, shall be provided for non-residential uses, except churches, as follows:
(a)
Educational uses on more than one acre: zero berth.
(b)
For floor area of zero to 10,000 square feet: zero berth.
(c)
For floor area of 10,001 to 100,000 square feet: one berth.
(d)
For each additional 75,000 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof: one additional berth.
In a comprehensive multi-lot development shared and/or common loading berths may be provided to serve one or more uses, including off-site loading areas with below ground connection to one or more uses.
§ B17A-354.31 Signage - Generally.
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In E5 districts section B17A-367 through section B17A-372 shall apply subject to the exceptions and/or modifications set forth below:
(a)
Educational and Arts Uses.
(1)
One facade sign is permitted for each face of each above ground building mass fronting on a public street. Signs on educational use buildings that name the building or do not face a public street are exempt from section B17A-368.
(2)
Facade signs on educational use buildings may have an area of not more than 24 square feet.
(3)
Marquee signs, wall-mounted program signs, kiosks and temporary banners for community, theater and arts events are encouraged to promote an active public sense of place, and may include video and electronic components providing information and schedules regarding programs, events, performances and the like. Each marquee or wall mounted program sign shall not exceed 100 square feet, and, each kiosk shall not exceed a total volume of 800 cubic feet. Banners shall be a minimum of eight feet above finish grade.
(b)
Transportation uses. Transportation facilities may have:
(c)
Retail and other nonresidential uses. Main business signs, signs on windows, doors and awnings, directory signs, special signs are permitted as set forth in section B17A-368, hereof.
(d)
Wayfinding signs. Wayfinding signs are important due to the gateway nature of Alexander Road and the concentration of arts, educational and transportation uses. Wayfinding signs for educational and arts uses shall be permitted consistent with the wayfinding signage throughout the campus of the educational institution. Wayfinding signs for transportation uses shall be encouraged at strategic street and driveway locations, and throughout any train station project site to guide automobiles, pedestrians and bicyclists to the train station, parking areas, services, entrances and exits.
§ B17A-354.32 Public access.
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The applicant shall provide an easement with dimensions and at a location acceptable to the municipal engineer permitting public pedestrian access from University Place to the rail station, if relocated.
§ B17A-354.33 Amendment of Zoning Map.
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The "Official Map for the Borough of Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey" adopted and codified in section B17A-124, is hereby amended to incorporate the changes shown on attachment A and such amendment shall be incorporated into the Official Map for the Borough of Princeton.