Ridgefield Park City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VI
Supplementary Requirements for Permitted Uses
§ 96-6.1 Site plan approval required.
Multifamily residential uses, commercial, industrial and institutional uses shall be required to obtain site plan approval, including approval for water and sewer service.
A.
Each overall development shall have a compatible architectural and landscaping theme with variations in design to provide attractiveness to the development. Each project shall specify how each of the following considerations has been incorporated into the overall plans: landscaping techniques, building orientation to the site and to other structures, topography, natural features such as wooded areas, drainage courses, soil conditions and topographic relief, and building design features such as varying unit widths, staggering unit setbacks, providing different exterior materials, changing rooflines and roof designs, altering building heights and changing types of windows, shutters, doors, porches, colors and vertical or horizontal orientation of the facades, singularly or in combination.
B.
All required open space and recreation areas shall be improved for the purpose intended as shown on the plan. For any development in excess of 10 dwelling units, a minimum of 15% of the total land area shall be set aside and developed for usable recreation area or landscaped area with benches. Such area shall be in one usable tract not exceeding 5% in slope in any direction. The requirement for such area to be in one tract may be varied, subject to showing that there would be a greater benefit in having separate sections for outdoor living or to provide a more desirable building setting. Regulations governing swimming pools shall be in accordance with § 96-11.3.
C.
The location of recreational facilities shall consider the proximity of structures, type of recreational facility, noise level and evening illumination which may create nuisances for residents, and pedestrian and bicycle traffic across major interior roads or driveways. The periphery of any recreation area shall be no closer to a residential structure than the minimum yard setback for that structure.
§ 96-6.2 Townhouse requirements.
A.
The maximum gross density permitted for townhouse development shall be not greater than seven dwelling units per acre.
B.
Area and bulk requirements shall be complied with as set forth in Schedule 2.
D.
No townhouse shall be less than 20 feet in width.
E.
No less than three townhouse units and no more than six units shall be in one building.
F.
Attached raised decks shall not extend beyond the building by eight feet. Patios shall not be placed within 20 feet of the side or rear property lines and are not permitted in the front yard.
G.
Any accessory buildings and structures shall be located in the side or rear yards only in accordance with § 96-5.13.
H.
Off-street parking shall be in conformance with New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards, NJAC 5:21 et. seq.
I.
Townhouse development adjacent to single- or two-family structures or the R-1 or R-2 Zones shall provide a buffer of 20 feet from the adjacent residential properties and zones. Buffers shall be landscaped in accordance with § 96-9.
J.
Building plans and elevations shall show a variation in design to be achieved by types of roofs, heights of eaves and peaks, building materials and architectural treatment of the building facade.
K.
Minimum floor area. Each townhouse dwelling unit shall have a minimum floor area, exclusive of attic, basement and cellar floors, of 600 square feet, plus 200 square feet for each habitable room other than the living, dining and kitchen rooms.
§ 96-6.3 Apartment requirements.
A.
Area and bulk requirements for apartments shall be established in the R-3 and R-4 Zones as set forth in Schedule 1.
B.
Configuration of structures.
(1)
The configuration of apartment structures may be any alignment that meets the yard and other bulk requirements of this chapter and does not exceed the following overall or component building lengths:
(2)
Any passageway between two structures which has a roof attached to both structures shall be included in calculating these lengths. No apartment building shall be located closer to a one- or two-family dwelling than 50 feet in an R-4 District and 40 feet in an R-3 District.
C.
All required open space and recreation areas shall be improved for the purpose intended as shown on the plan. For any development in excess of 10 dwelling units, a minimum of 15% of the total land area shall be set aside and developed for usable recreation area or landscaped area with benches. Such area shall be in one usable tract not exceeding 5% in slope in any direction. The requirement for such area to be in one tract may be varied, subject to showing that there would be a greater benefit in having separate sections for outdoor living or to provide a more desirable building setting. Regulations governing swimming pools shall be in accordance with § 96-11.3.
D.
The location of recreational facilities shall consider the proximity of structures, type of recreational facility, noise level and evening illumination which may create nuisances for residents, and pedestrian and bicycle traffic across major interior roads or driveways. The periphery of any recreation area shall be no closer to a residential structure than the minimum yard setback for that structure.
E.
Buffer requirements. There shall be established along the line of any property line that is contiguous to any single- or two-family use or any residential zone, a buffer area of at least 20 feet in width. The buffer area shall be well landscaped and may include fencing as required to provide appropriate screening of parking areas and buildings from the adjoining residential district. No building or impervious surface shall be permitted within the buffer area. Existing vegetation should be preserved in the buffer area where possible.
§ 96-6.4 Supplementary requirements in C-1(H) Zone.
A.
All applications for building permits involving the exteriors of buildings with commercial uses in the C-1(H) Zone visible from a public street and, even where not requiring a building permit, exterior alterations, including painting and signs, shall be referred by the Construction Official to the Historic Preservation Commission for a written report, which shall be made within 45 days. The Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission may act in the place of the full Commission for purposes of this section.
B.
If, within the forty-five-day period, the Historic Preservation Commission, the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, recommends to the Construction Official against the proposed building change or recommends conditions, the Administrative Officer shall deny issuance of the permit or other approval or include the conditions, as the case may be. Failure to report within the forty-five-day period shall be deemed to constitute a report in favor of the issuance of the permit or approval and without the recommendation of conditions in the permit or approval.
C.
The review criteria shall be the "Building Design Guidelines for the Ridgefield Park Central Business Historic District," which shall be maintained in the office of the Village Construction Code Official. Said criteria shall be made part of this chapter.
D.
Destruction of historic and architecturally significant buildings and structures shall be discouraged. Demolition or removal may be forbidden or postponed for a period of six months, after a public hearing granted to the applicant, if requested, and the Historic Preservation Commission shall consult civic groups and public agencies to ascertain how the Village may preserve the building or structure. The Historic Preservation Commission is empowered to work out with the owner feasible plans for the preservation of buildings and structures. Moving of such buildings and structures shall be encouraged as an alternative to destruction. If no feasible alternative is reached, demolition or removal shall be permitted.
E.
When it is necessary to move a historic or architecturally significant building or structure to another site within the Village of Ridgefield Park in order to preserve it, upon approval of relocation plans by the Historic Preservation Commission, said building or structure may be relocated, provided that it fulfills the area regulations of said zone as to lot size, setback and yard area. If, however, relocation is within or adjacent to the C-1(H) Central Business Historic District Zone, it may be in the public interest to grant a variance from normal yard requirements, and where it is deemed by the Historic Preservation Commission that such a variance will not adversely affect neighboring properties and will maintain the historic appearance of the site, the Historic Preservation Commission may recommend to the Board of Adjustment or the Planning Board that such variance from normal yard requirements be made.
F.
Nothing in this section shall prohibit the repair or rebuilding of any historic building or structure in order to maintain or return said building or structure to its original condition prior to its deterioration or destruction nor to prevent the alteration, repair or demolition of any recent building, structure or addition out of keeping with the architectural character of said area. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent ordinary maintenance or repair of an exterior architectural feature now or hereafter in the C-1(H) Central Business Historic District Zone which involves no change in design, material, color or outward appearance thereof, nor shall anything in this section be construed to prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration or destruction of any such feature which the Construction Official shall determine is required by public health, safety and general welfare because of an unsafe or dangerous condition.
G.
Design criteria for retail buildings in the C-1(H) Zone. The following standards are design guidelines that are strongly encouraged for use the C-1(H) Zone. All portions of a site not developed with buildings, parking lots, or walks should be suitably landscaped.
(1)
Building facade wall area.
(a)
All work performed within the C-1(H) District should be visually compatible with the existing streetscape and be constructed from the same, similar or complementary materials.
(b)
Massing of new buildings and additions to existing buildings should appear to be balanced. Buildings should be in proportion to and of a similar scale to existing buildings.
(c)
Buildings with expansive blank exterior walls are discouraged. Windows and other architectural devices should give each wall detail and interest.
(d)
Colors employed on new buildings and additions to existing buildings should be visually compatible with the overall streetscape of the zone.
(e)
Architectural detailing. All proposed building facades of each building should have a coordinated architectural design and style. The architectural detailing of buildings shall be true to the architectural style or theme selected for the development. The architectural elevations should provide some differentiation from building to building on a tract to create variety and interest but should not be so dissimilar as to detract from the overall architectural composition of the development.
(f)
For each primary building frontage, at least 30% of the area between three feet and 10 feet in height should be clear/non-tinted window glass permitting a view of the building's interior.
(2)
Streetscape.
(a)
Streetscape. The development shall include a cohesive thematic streetscape design, consistent and compatible with previously installed streetscape designs on the same side or opposite side of the street block, if any, that includes such items as sidewalk pavement design, stylized street lighting and thematic street tree planting. Developer proposed improvements to be planted, installed or constructed within public rights-of-way shall be approved by the governing body prior to construction or installation. The streetscape shall include the following elements:
(b)
Sidewalk areas should include creative use of stylized brick or concrete pavers, colored and stamped concrete or decoratively scored concrete.
(c)
Street lighting should incorporate the use of stylized light fixtures that complement the proposed building architecture. The following standards shall apply.
[1]
Light fixtures should incorporate sufficient photometric controls which shield the source of lighting from adjacent buildings or properties.
[2]
Height of the street lighting fixtures should be residential in scale and should not exceed a twelve-foot mounting height.
[3]
Lighting levels proposed should conform to all applicable ordinance standards provided herein.
(d)
Pedestrian crossings of roadways should be accentuated through the use of differential pavement crossings.
(e)
Shade trees. Shade trees shall be provided for all streets and parking areas and shall be in accordance with the following standards:
[1]
Shade tree planting layout should complement the overall theme for the development as a whole.
[2]
Spacing between trees shall be determined based upon species and the desired theme. The spacing should range between 25 feet to 35 feet on center. There shall be a minimum of one shade tree per 10 parking spaces within all parking lots.
[3]
There should be several species of shade trees incorporated into the design of the overall project to avoid problems associated with a monoculture.
[4]
Choice of tree species should be based on form and on site conditions and shall be subject to the approval of the Shade Tree Committee.
[5]
Shade trees shall be a minimum of three inches in caliper.
H.
Residential apartments above permitted C-1(H) uses are permitted accessory uses. The following requirements apply to such apartments in this zone:
(1)
Residential apartments are only permitted above C-1(H) uses that front on Main Street and Mt. Vernon Street.
(2)
The implementation of residential apartments shall conform to the C-1(H) area and bulk requirements as set forth in Schedule 2.
(5)
Apartments shall comply with all building code and subcode requirements.
(6)
Off-street parking may be waived by the Planning Board if it can be demonstrated that sufficient off-street parking is available within the C-1(H) Zone area. This may include using public parking lots or entering into an agreement with other property owners for parking. This provision is only available for development on Main Street properties.
(7)
Mt. Vernon Street properties shall comply with the New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards for off-street parking, which must be made available on site or off site.
I.
Buffer requirements in the C-1(H) zone.
(1)
Buffer requirements. There shall be established along the line of any property line that is contiguous to any single- or two-family use or any residential zone, a buffer area of at least 10 feet in width. The buffer area shall be well landscaped and may include fencing as required to provide appropriate screening of parking areas and buildings from the adjoining residential district. No building or impervious surface shall be permitted within the buffer area. Existing vegetation should be preserved in the buffer area where possible.
J.
Off-street parking requirements.
(1)
In the C-1(H) Zone, the development of a lot of 5,000 square feet or less shall not be subject to the off-street parking requirements in Article VIII.
(2)
Development of lots where buildings on adjacent lots are at the side property lines shall not have driveways or curb cuts.
(3)
Applicants for development in the C-1(H) zone that are not proposing off-street parking shall provide an analysis of the capacity of on-street or off-street parking in the immediate area.
§ 96-6.5 Supplementary requirements in the C-2 Zone.
A.
The C-2 Zone is intended to encourage commercial land uses that are associated with highway development. Uses such as hotels, restaurants and offices are encouraged together with service stations and auto related uses. The intent of these regulations is also to reduce the impact of the commercial uses on the adjacent residential zone. Preexisting residential single- and two-family uses are permitted uses but are not encouraged. New residential uses are not encouraged or permitted.
B.
All areas on any lot not utilized for building and off-street parking shall be suitably landscaped.
C.
All lots within the C-2 Zone must provide for adequate access in accordance with engineering standards and New Jersey Department of Transportation criteria.
D.
Buffer requirements. There shall be established along the line of any property line that is contiguous to any single- or two-family use or any residential zone, a buffer area of at least five feet in width. The buffer area shall be well landscaped and may include fencing as required to provide appropriate screening of parking areas and buildings from the adjoining residential district. No building or impervious surface shall be permitted within the buffer area. Existing vegetation should be preserved in the buffer area where possible.
F.
Building height. The building height in the C-2 Zone is limited to 35 feet/three stories. However, the building height can be increased to 45 feet/four stories if the subject property is not adjacent to residential uses or a residential zone.
§ 96-6.6 Supplemental requirements for drive-through facilities.
A.
Purpose. The intent of this section is to regulate the location and design of drive-through facilities in the C-2 District. Drive-through facilities are restricted to areas of the C-2 Zone for sites not adjacent to residential uses and neighborhoods. Bank and restaurant drive-through uses create an extraordinary environmental impact on adjacent residential areas and therefore, these provisions are enacted to alleviate these impacts as described below.
B.
Definition. A drive-through facility shall be defined as a component of a business, particularly a restaurant, where service is rendered through a window to customers in their vehicles. Ordering is done through an outdoor menu board and the order is picked up at the drive-up window without the customer leaving their vehicle.
C.
Permitted use. Drive-through facilities shall be a permitted use in the C-2 Neighborhood Commercial District, subject to the requirements set forth herein:
(1)
Residential zones and uses. No Drive-Through Facility shall be permitted if the property is adjacent to existing residential uses or zones.
(2)
Minimum lot size. The minimum lot size for Drive-Through Facilities shall be one acre.
(3)
Buffer requirements. There shall be established along the line of any side and rear property line a buffer area of at least 10 feet in width. A landscaped area of 15 feet shall be provided along the access roadway frontage. The buffer area shall be well landscaped and may include fencing as required to provide appropriate screening of parking areas to adjacent uses. No building or impervious surface shall be permitted within the buffer area. Existing vegetation should be preserved in the buffer area where possible.
D.
Other design standards.
(1)
Adequate vehicle stacking shall be provided for Drive-Through Facilities and escape aisles shall be created to mitigate congestion.
(2)
All areas on any lot not utilized for building and off-street parking shall be suitably landscaped.
(3)
All drive-through facilities shall provide for adequate roadway access in accordance with engineering standards and New Jersey Department of Transportation criteria.
§ 96-6.7 Supplemental requirements in the industrial zones (I-1, I-2, and I-3).
A.
Within the I-1, I-2 and I-3 Industrial Zones, not more than one building shall be erected upon any industrial plot, except for accessory buildings. The principal building or property may be so designed as to be used by more than one permitted use, provided that multiple uses comply with the following criteria:
(1)
The proposed use is a permitted use, not a conditional use. Outdoor storage uses (principal and accessory use) shall not be governed by these criteria but shall require submission of an appropriate application to the Planning Board.
(2)
Required off-street parking is provided for all uses (§ 96-8). Parking shall be calculated for each tenant or use in the building and the total parking required for the site shall be determined by adding the parking required for each use.
(3)
Impervious coverage does not exceed 75%.
(4)
Buffer and landscape requirements are adhered to as per § 96-9 of this chapter.
B.
Request for additional uses in a building shall be made to the Village Building Department. If the proposed use is not permitted or does not comply with the requirements above in § 96-6.7A, application shall be made to the appropriate board for use and site plan approval. Otherwise, the Building Department may issue a zoning permit for the use.
C.
Within the industrial zones, no use shall be established, maintained or conducted so that the same will cause any:
(1)
Dissemination of smoke, fumes, gas, dust, odor or any other atmospheric pollutant beyond the boundaries of the lot occupied by said use;
(2)
Noise audible beyond the boundaries of the lot where the use is conducted;
(3)
Discharge of any waste matter whatsoever into any watercourse.
(4)
Dissemination of glare or vibration beyond the immediate site on which said use is conducted.
(5)
Any undue increase in total traffic or any undue increase in commercial-vehicle traffic on any street primarily serving a residential district.
(6)
Physical hazard by reason of fire, explosion, noise, vibration, radiation or other similar cause to adjoining property.
(7)
The same will not, by its appearance, have the effect of reducing property values in the industrial zone where it is located or in any other zone adjoining the zone in which it is located.
(8)
That the lot upon which the industrial use is to be made is so landscaped as to be in harmony with the character of the borough and it or any part of it may be fenced with appropriate fencing material to a height not to exceed eight feet.
D.
Buffer requirements.
(1)
In the I-1 and I-2 Zones, there shall be established along any property line that is contiguous to any single- or two-family use or any residential zone, a buffer area of at least 25 feet in width. The buffer area shall be landscaped and may include fencing as required to provide appropriate screening of parking areas and buildings from the adjoining residential district or use. No building or impervious surface shall be permitted within the buffer area. Existing vegetation should be preserved in the buffer area where possible.
(2)
In the I-1 and I-2 Zones, there shall be established along any property line contiguous to a commercial or industrial use, a buffer of at least 10 feet. The buffer area shall be landscaped and may include fencing as required to provide appropriate screening of parking areas and buildings from the adjoining residential district or use. No building or impervious surface shall be permitted within the buffer area. Existing vegetation should be preserved in the buffer area where possible.
(3)
In the I-3 Zone, there shall be established along any property line that is contiguous to any single- or two-family use or any residential zone, a buffer area of at least 10 feet in width. The buffer area shall be landscaped and may include fencing as required to provide appropriate screening of parking areas and buildings from the adjoining residential district or use. No building or impervious surface shall be permitted within the buffer area. Existing vegetation should be preserved in the buffer area where possible.
E.
Riverfront buffer requirements.
(1)
Hackensack River. Properties situated along the Hackensack River shall provide a twenty-five-foot buffer from the top of the existing river bank into the property. Such buffer shall be improved to permit the placement of a riverfront walkway and path along the river. The reviewing board may also require a pedestrian easement from any adjacent roadway to access the walkway.
(2)
Overpeck Creek. Properties situated along the Overpeck Creek shall provide a twenty-five-foot buffer from the top of the existing river bank into the property. Such buffer shall be improved to permit the placement of a riverfront walkway and path along the creek. The reviewing board may also require a pedestrian easement from any adjacent roadway to access the walkway.
(3)
The above buffer areas shall be graded, and landscaped with a walkway constructed such that it establishes an open space area along the riverfront. The site plan for the development of lots along the two waterways shall include a design for the riverfront walkway.
§ 96-6.8 Requirements for OP-1 Zone development.
A.
Maximum height in the OP-1 Zone. There shall be no maximum building height.
B.
Area, yard and bulk regulations.
(1)
The minimum lot size shall be 80,000 square feet.
(2)
The floor area ratio shall not exceed 2.5, except the floor area ratio may be increased in accordance with the following schedule, provided that no other violations of this chapter are created in the process: For each 1,000 square feet of lot area that is landscaped, as approved on the site plan, an additional 1,000 square feet of gross floor area may be added to the building; for each lot that is larger than three acres, the floor area ratio may be increased 0.05 of each multiple of 40,000 square feet of lot area (fractional lot area are not permitted). The floor area ratio shall not be increased by more than 0.5 to a maximum of 4.0 through the application of these exceptions.
(3)
No structure shall be closer to any street right-of-way line or to any property line than 30 feet for buildings not in excess of 150 feet in height. For buildings in excess of 150 feet, the setback requirement shall be increased by one foot for each additional foot of building height.
(4)
The maximum building coverage shall be as follows:
Maximum Building Coverage (percent) | Lot Coverage (percent) |
|---|---|
40 | 75 |
(5)
The maximum impervious lot coverage (building plus paving plus parking lots and parking garages and other impervious surfaces) shall not exceed 75%. The remaining 25% shall consist of landscaped areas.
E.
Buffer requirements.
(1)
Hackensack River. Properties situated along the Hackensack River shall provide a twenty-five-foot buffer from the top of the existing river bank into the property. Such buffer shall be improved to permit the placement of a riverfront walkway and path along the river. The reviewing board may also require an pedestrian easement from any adjacent roadway to access the walkway.
(2)
Overpeck Creek. Properties situated along the Overpeck Creek shall provide a twenty-five-foot buffer from the top of the existing river bank into the property. Such buffer shall be improved to permit the placement of a riverfront walkway and path along the creek. The reviewing board may also require a pedestrian easement from any adjacent roadway to access the walkway.
(3)
The above buffer areas shall be graded and landscaped walkway constructed such that it establishes an open space area along the riverfront. The site plan for the development of lots along the two waterways shall include a design for the riverfront walkway.
F.
Restaurants in OP-1 Zone.
(1)
Sit-down restaurants shall be permitted as part of the office complex of several buildings, provided that the following criteria are met:
(a)
The total number of restaurants in the overall office complex shall not exceed the equivalent of one restaurant per office building.
(b)
The restaurants shall be designed as a contingent part of either the interior of the office building or as part of an attached parking garage, except that one freestanding restaurant shall be permitted in the OP Office Park District; provided, however, that such freestanding restaurant shall be located on a single parcel of land of no less than two contiguous acres.
(c)
No restaurant(s) may have drive-through or drive-up window service. All restaurants shall be of a type and design intended to primarily service the tenants and occupants as well as other permitted users of the complex; specifically, the employees and tenants of the complex as well as evening and weekend patrons of the complex.
§ 96-6.9 Requirements for Warehouse Distribution (WD-1) Zone.
A.
The intent of the Warehouse Distribution Zone is to encourage large scale warehousing, distribution centers, fulfillment centers, bus garages and high cube and automated warehousing. The area of the zone is the Lincoln Paper property (aka Skymark) which includes the area between the N.J. Turnpike and Overpeck Creek south of Route 46.
(1)
Subdivision. Any proposed subdivision within the WD-1 Zone shall be accompanied by the following:
(a)
An environmental impact report discussing the effects on the community.
(b)
A traffic report and plan detailing the amount of truck and vehicle traffic and a traffic and truck routing plan.
(c)
A fiscal impact analysis showing the cost benefit results to the Village.
(d)
A subdivision plan showing the area of lots to be developed, the rights-of-way for internal roadways and sidewalks and utility areas. All utilities shall be underground.
(e)
A plan showing the location of sidewalks, utilities, bicycle lanes, crosswalks and transit stops.
(f)
An open space plan showing the areas that are to remain in their natural state such as the Eagle's Nest area and buffer areas to the major roadways and to Overpeck Creek as well as a street tree plan for establishing shade trees along the proposed roadways.
(2)
No off-street parking or loading shall be located within 25 feet of the front property lines. The area between the street and the 25 feet shall be landscaped in accordance with a comprehensive landscape plan for the site.
(3)
On each site a minimum buffer of 15 feet shall be established along the side and rear property lines. The buffer area shall be suitably landscaped in accordance with the landscape plan and shall not be utilized for parking of vehicles or vehicle storage and shall be otherwise not be impervious.
(4)
A fifty-foot-wide buffer area shall be established from the top of bank along Overpeck Creek. This buffer area shall be improved as an open space area and walkway for use by the public. Connections to adjacent open space areas and walkways shall be incorporated into the design.
(5)
Each lot proposed for development shall provide for elements of "green design." This may include elements for on-site storm water management, green building standards, roofing systems to reduce heat generation (green roofs, white roofs and/or solar roof systems).
(6)
Lighting.
(a)
All light sources shall be shielded and positioned to prevent glare from becoming a hazard or a nuisance, or having a negative impact on site users, adjacent properties, or the traveling public.
(b)
All light sources with illumination levels greater than one footcandle shall be arranged to reflect away from adjacent properties.
(c)
The number and spacing or required light pole standards shall be based on the type of fixture, height of pole, number of fixtures on the pole and the lighting level.
(d)
Poles shall not exceed 40 feet in height and shall utilize underground wiring. Poles may exceed if authorized by the Planning Board but shall not exceed 40 feet.
D.
Fences and walls.
(1)
A fence may be erected along the side and rear property lines but shall not extend beyond the front setback line. Such fences may be up to eight feet in height. Gates shall be provided as necessary but shall also not extend beyond the front setback line.
(2)
No fence or wall shall be constructed with metal spikes or topped with concertina or razor wire, broken bottles or similar materials, or constructed in such a manner as to be dangerous to animals or humans.
E.
Performance standards. All development in the WD-1 Zone shall conform to the performance standards as enumerated in § 96-11 of this chapter.
§ 96-6.10 Requirements for public and private bus garages and facilities.
A.
The minimum lot size shall be 10 acres within the WD-1 Zone.
B.
The minimum lot frontage shall be 200 feet and shall be adjoining a public street (existing or proposed).
C.
Bus garages must have a roof design that permits gases to escape through the roof structure. The roof may be flat or pitched, but shall contain roof ventilation that avoids creating unventilated pockets where gases can accumulate. Exhaust fans shall be nonducted (direct exhaust).
D.
Building height - a minimum of 28 feet, maximum of 40 feet.
E.
The proposed facility shall be responsible for its share of constructing the Challenger Road extension from the north side of Route 46 to Bergen Turnpike. This shall include the elevation of Challenger Road over the State Highway.
F.
Facilities may be designed to be "fuel flexible" such that CNG and GH2 fuels can be accommodated on the site.
G.
Maximum improved lot coverage - 80%.
H.
There shall be an area for sidewalk and utilities along all streets. The developer shall provide curbing and sidewalk along all frontages of the property. There shall be a four-foot grassed strip between the curb and sidewalk area for utilities and signs. This area shall also be planted with street trees as per the Village Shade Tree Commission.
I.
There shall also be a twenty-foot buffer along any street from the property line into the project site. This area shall be planted, and a landscape plan shall be provided and implemented by the developer.
J.
There shall also be a ten-foot buffer area along all side and rear property lines which also shall be planted and landscaped in accordance with a submitted landscape plan.
§ 96-6.11 Requirements for Open Space Zone.
A.
The intent of the Open Space Zone District is to protect and preserve critical natural resources in the Village and to foster the continued development of public open spaces and recreation areas. Much of the district is under the ownership of the Village of Ridgefield Park or the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation.
B.
Open space areas must be retained in their natural condition. No land disturbance, filling, agricultural use or impervious surfaces are permitted in the Open Space Zone.
C.
Off-street parking areas, pedestrian paths and areas used for access to the open space areas is a permitted accessory use with the approval of the Planning Board.
§ 96-6.12 Veterinary hospitals and clinics.
Veterinary hospitals and clinics shall be located no closer than 200 feet to any residential zone line. Such facilities shall be maintained in an enclosed structure and shall be of soundproof construction and so operated as to produce no objectionable odors at the property line. Open kennels, exercise pens or runways shall not be located closer than 400 feet to any property line and shall be subject to noise and odor controls established for an enclosed building. Open kennels, pens or runways shall not be located within a wetland area, wetland buffer, flood hazard area or recharge area.
§ 96-6.13 Community buildings, social clubs, lodges, fraternal organizations.
§ 96-6.14 Motels and hotels.
A.
A motel or hotel shall be a principal permitted use within the C-2 and OP-1 Zone Districts.
B.
Such uses shall have a minimum area for each unit of occupancy of 300 square feet and shall include a minimum of one bedroom and a shower or bath, sink and a water closet.
C.
Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be in accordance with the requirements herein. Off-street parking shall not be permitted within 30 feet of any street right-of-way line.
D.
Motels shall be limited to no more than two stories.
§ 96-6.15 Nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
A.
Area, bulk and yard regulations.
(1)
Minimum lot area: 80,000 square feet.
(2)
Minimum lot area per patient bed: 1,000 square feet.
(3)
Minimum lot width: 200 feet.
(4)
Minimum lot depth: 300 feet.
(5)
Maximum lot coverage: 30%.
(6)
Maximum building height: 35 feet/three stories.
(7)
Minimum yard requirements:
Yard | Principal Building (feet) | Accessory Building (feet) |
|---|---|---|
Front | 50 | 50 |
Side, one | 30 | 20 |
Side, both | 60 | 40 |
Rear | 50 | 20 |
B.
Courts. Where a court is provided, it shall have dimensions the minimum of which shall be 40 feet.
C.
Recreational space. There shall be provided on the site of such development an area or areas of not less than 5,000 square feet plus 50 square feet per patient bed which shall be utilized for the recreational use of the patients therein.
§ 96-6.16 Piers and bulkheads.
Private homes, businesses and industries established along navigable waters shall be permitted to construct piers and bulkheads for the purpose of docking boats and filling land so long as they do not interfere with the navigation of craft within the channel which they abut, and provided further that said piers and bulkheads shall have the necessary approval of the New Jersey Bureau of Navigation and state and federal agencies having jurisdiction thereover and site plan approval from the Village.
§ 96-6.17 Self-storage facilities.
A.
For self-storage facilities in the I-1 and I-2 Zones, the following requirements shall be met:
(1)
Said use may include the lease or rental of space for the outdoor storage of privately owned motor homes, campers, trailers, boats and similar recreational vehicles and equipment. The area devoted to such storage shall not exceed 1/2 the ground coverage of buildings.
(2)
All storage buildings and areas shall be enclosed by six-foot-high fencing meeting the requirements of § 96-10.1. No outdoor storage area shall be visible from any street or residential zone. Buffer requirements as established in § 96-9 shall be adhered to.
(3)
There shall be a minimum distance between buildings of 35 feet. When a driveway or parking lane is located between buildings, the minimum distance between buildings shall be 50 feet.
(4)
All other requirements of the zone in which the use is located shall be met.
(5)
Accessory retail sales of boxes and packaging materials shall be permitted on site; however, the rental of trucks or trailers is specifically prohibited.
(6)
Within individual storage units there shall be no storage of flammable, perishable, or hazardous materials of any kind. Further, there shall be no storage of controlled substances, firearms or animals, no operation of any machinery or generation of any operational noise, and no manufacturing process, wholesale operation or retail sales of any kind. Human habitation is also prohibited within individual storage units.
(7)
Self-storage facilities shall not operate or allow tenant access between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
§ 96-6.18 Arts and Cultural Resources Overlay Zone.
A.
Purpose.
(1)
The purpose of this zoning section is to establish an overlay zone that will work concurrently with the existing zone plan to foster the implementation of arts and cultural activities into the zoning scheme of the Village of Ridgefield Park.
(2)
The Arts and Cultural Overlay Zone will allow an arts district that will benefit from a mixed-use environment, where both workspace and living space is available. Mixed-use neighborhoods encourage walkable neighborhood centers and corridors, with a mix of residential and compatible nonresidential uses. Buildings may contain vertical mixed-use as well as single purpose uses designed to provide transitions to adjacent lower density residential areas.
(3)
The intent of the zone is to provide for two levels of development/use intensity that is appropriate: low-intensity mixed art bases uses are integrated into the downtown commercial district (C-1(H) Zone) and a small portion of the R-2 Zone adjacent to the downtown district. Higher intensity art and artisan-based uses are encouraged in the industrial zones (I-2 and I-3). The Open Space Zone District (OS) will permit outdoor art and cultural activities.
(4)
The industrial mixed-use zoning district will encourage the reuse of older industrial buildings where a variety of other nonindustrial uses, such as live/work dwellings and working with certain raw materials such as concrete and steel/iron would be appropriate.
B.
Applicability.
(1)
The boundaries of the overlay zone can generally be described as the along Main and Mt. Vernon Streets in the C-1(H) Zone and the area to the south of Mt. Vernon Street including Lincoln and Spruce Streets as well as the south side of Park Street and the north side of Grove Street from Main Street to Lincoln Avenue. In addition, the properties on the south side of Grove Street from Main Street to Paulison Avenue are included in the overlay zone.
(2)
The second area is the I-3 Zone along Railroad Avenue and the I-3 Zone (proposed) along Bergen Turnpike. Finally, the C-2 zone along Winant Avenue and Ridgefield Avenue are included in the zone.
C. ART GALLERY ARTIST EXCHANGE ARTIST STUDIO-GENERAL ARTS STUDIO-COMMERCIAL CULINARY STUDIO CULTURAL FACILITY FARMERS' MARKET INDUSTRIAL ARTISAN TRADES AND STUDIOS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE PERFORMANCE VENUE LIVE/WORK STUDIO MICRO-BREWERY MICRO-DISTILLERY MOVIE STUDIO MURALS MUSEUMS RECORDING AND REHEARSAL STUDIO TEMPORARY MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT TEMPORARY OPEN-AIR MARKET TEMPORARY OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT VENUES TEMPORARY STOREFRONT GALLERY
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
A commercial establishment that engages in the sale, loan, and/or display of paintings, sculpture, photography, video art, or other works of art. An art gallery does not include uses such as a library, museum, or noncommercial gallery that may also display paintings, sculpture, video art, or other works of art.
Land and structures used as a meeting place, retreat, and exhibition center for the exchange of ideas between artists, members of the professional art community, and the general public, which may provide exhibition space, work space, meeting space, lecture halls, performance space, and sculpture parks, as well as living and dining facilities for the staff, artists, and participants in the centers retreat programs.
A studio for artist activities, such as painting, sculpture, photography, or video art, with little to no outside impacts.
A commercial establishment where an art, type of exercise, or activity is taught, practiced, or studied, such as dance, martial arts, photography, music, painting, gymnastics, or yoga. An arts studio- commercial may have performance space related to the classes taught on site.
A use where kitchen facilities are utilized to test and formulate various food preparation recipes and menus on a moderate scale. Such facilities may sell food prepared to the general public but may not have any facilities to consume food on site. Test kitchens and ghost kitchens are similar uses.
A facility open to the public that provides cultural services and facilities including, but not limited to, museums, cultural centers, historical societies, and libraries operated by a public, private, or nonprofit organization.
A temporary marketplace offering fresh fruits, vegetables, juices, flowers, plants, herbs, and spices produced or grown by vendors, and baked goods, dairy goods, meats, and prepared foods made by vendors, and crafts made by vendors for sale, including vendors that have taken such items on consignment for retail sale.
Artists or artisans that require the use of heavy machinery, welding or industrial materials or require the extensive use of outdoor storage of materials or art works. Metalworking, furniture making and refurbishing and woodworking are examples of such uses. The place where such activities occur is an industrial artisan studio.
Any one or more of any of the following that is performed live by one or more persons, whether or not done for compensation and whether or not admission is charged: musical act, including karaoke, theatrical act, including stand-up comedy, play, revue, dance, magic act, disc jockey, or similar activity. Live entertainment is conducted in conjunction with another use, such as a restaurant or bar, where such other use is open for business even when there are no performances scheduled and/or maintains hours of operation distinct from times of scheduled performances. Live entertainment does not include any form of entertainment related to an adult use or sexually oriented business.
A facility for the presentation of live performances, including musical acts, theatrical plays or acts, including stand-up comedy and magic, dance clubs, and disc jockey performances using vinyl records, compact discs, computers, or digital music players. A live performance venue is only open to the public when a live performance is scheduled and does not include any form of entertainment related to an adult use or sexually oriented business.
A structure combining a dwelling unit with a non-residential use permitted in the zoning district in which the structure is located that is principally used by one or more of the residents. A live/work dwelling may also include the combination of a dwelling unit with arts-related activities, such as painting, photography, sculpture, music, and film, principally used by one or more of the residents.
A facility for the production and packaging of malt beverages of low alcoholic content for wholesale distribution, with a capacity of less than 15,000 barrels per year and may include a tasting room. A tasting room allows customers to taste samples of products manufactured on site and purchase related sales items. Sales of alcohols manufactured outside of the facility are prohibited.
A facility for the production and packaging of alcoholic beverages in quantities not to exceed 12,000 gallons per year and may include a tasting room. A tasting room allows customers to taste samples of products manufactured on site and purchase related sales items. Sales of alcohols manufactured outside of the facility are prohibited. A separate liquor license is required for sales of alcohols manufactured on site.
Facilities for the production of motion pictures and film, including stages, exterior sets, film laboratories, sound recording facilities, construction, repair and storage facilities, caretaker and temporary housing, related commercial vehicles, and accessory fabrication activities.
Painting, sculpture or mosaic that is applied to or affixed on a wall or ceiling, typically large.
An institution devoted to the procurement, care, study and display of objects of lasting interest or value. Such uses are open to the public and may charge a fee for entrance.
A facility for sound recording and mixing and/or rehearsal space.
A vehicle-mounted food establishment, where food preparation and service are housed in a truck or a trailer, typically called a food truck. Such uses are only permitted within temporary open-air markets, entertainment venues and farmers markets.
A temporary outdoor public marketplace where goods are sold, such as flea markets, arts and crafts fairs, and art fairs.
A temporary live entertainment site where entertainment events, such as the performance of live music, revue, or play within an outdoor space take place.
A temporary gallery within storefront windows where artwork is displayed to the public.
D.
Uses in the Arts and Culture Overlay Zone. Properties located in the Arts and Culture Zone are shown on the accompanying map. These zones include portions of the residential zones (R-2 District), business zones (C-1(H) and C-2 Districts) and Industrial zones (I-2 and I-3 Districts).
(1)
Principal art and cultural uses permitted in the R-2/Arts Zone.
(a)
Home-based visual arts including art studios, painting, indoor sculpture, photography, and low impact activities, music arts within an enclosed structure, music instruction, graphic design studios, home-based fashion design, film and animation studios.
(b)
Art galleries in accessory structures.
(c)
Live/Work Studios within in single-family structures (not two-family units) within the principal structure or accessory structure.
(2)
Principal art and cultural uses permitted in the C-1(H)/Arts Zone.
(a)
Commercial art studios, except no industrial artisan trades.
(b)
Art galleries and shops.
(c)
Cultural facilities.
(d)
Theatre art venues and studios.
(e)
Live performance venues.
(f)
Culinary art studios.
(g)
Live/work studios throughout the zone, but only above retail shops on Main Street.
(h)
Farmers markets.
(i)
Museums.
(j)
Temporary open-air markets and store-front galleries.
(k)
Temporary outdoor venues.
(3)
Principal uses permitted in the Industrial District (I-2/Arts and I-3/Arts).
E.
Use standards - live/work studios.
(1)
All uses shall obtain approval of the use and facilities from the Village Planning Board. An application for the use and site shall be filed with the Planning Board office. No occupancy of a live/workspace shall commence without a Planning Board approval and a certificate of occupancy from the Village Building Department.
(2)
Applications for live workspaces in the C-1(H), I-2 and I-3 Art Zones shall include artist or artisan resumes, certificates, licenses and membership in art, artisan or craft organizations. The intent of this section is to ensure that the Village is encouraging artists to advance their professions and to avoid providing studios to people who have art as a hobby.
F.
Performance standards.
(1)
Live/work studios in the R-2 Zone.
(a)
Live/work uses are limited to those areas of the R-2 Zone within the Arts and Cultural Overlay Zone. Live/work studios are not permitted in the R-1 and R-2 Zones outside of the overlay zone.
(b)
Live/work studios are only permitted within single-family homes in the R-2/Arts Zone. Studios are not permitted in two-family homes or in accessory buildings on properties with two-family homes.
(c)
The work component of this use must be located within a fully enclosed principal or accessory building owned or occupied by the resident artist.
(d)
No processes or equipment may be used that creates undue noise, vibration, glare, fumes, or odors detectable off the property. Outdoor storage of materials, equipment and vehicles (as art or restoration projects) is prohibited.
(e)
The maximum floor area of the work component within the dwelling unit may not exceed 40% in the R-2 Zone.
(f)
If the work area is located in an accessory structure the entirety of the first floor of the accessory structure may be used for the art or artisan work area.
(g)
No more than two nonresident employees may be present at any one time during the hours of operation.
(h)
Hours of operation of the work component that are open to the public are limited to the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
(2)
Live/work studios in the C-1(H) Zone.
(a)
Live/work uses are limited to those areas of the C-1(H) Zone within the Arts and Cultural Overlay Zone.
(b)
Work studios are only permitted within the retail spaces on the first floor of buildings in the C-1(H) Zone with the live component located on the second floor. Live/work studios are not permitted above the second floor or within accessory buildings.
(c)
In the C-1(H) Zone, the residential component of the studio may be located on the first floor to the rear of the retail/work portion of the studio if the live/workspace exceeds 1,000 square feet. In this case, no more than 50% of the space may be used for living space.
(d)
No processes or equipment may be used that creates undue noise, vibration, glare, fumes, or odors detectable off the property. Outdoor storage of materials, equipment and vehicles (as art or restoration projects) is prohibited.
(e)
The maximum floor area of the work component within the unit may not exceed 40% of the total live/workspace. The live space shall have a minimum size of 500 square feet and shall include kitchen and bath facilities.
(3)
Live/work studios in the I-2 and I-3 Zones.
(a)
Live/work uses are limited to those areas of the I-2 and I-3 Zones within the Arts and Cultural Overlay Zone.
(b)
Live/work studios are permitted in principal and accessory buildings.
(c)
The maximum floor area of the work component within the live/work studio may not exceed 60% of the total studio space.
(d)
The residential space shall have a minimum size of 500 square feet and shall include kitchen and bath facilities.
(e)
No processes or equipment may be used that creates undue noise, vibration, glare, fumes, or odors detectable off the property.
(f)
Outdoor storage of materials, equipment and vehicles (as art or restoration projects) is permitted within enclosed areas that are visually screened from the street and from adjoining properties.
(4)
Live performance venue.
(a)
Live performance venues must submit the following impact management plans:
[1]
A loading management plan.
[2]
A security and safety plan.
[3]
A noise abatement plan.
[4]
Live performance venues must submit the following operation plan:
[a]
The anticipated hours of operation when performances are scheduled.
[b]
Intended use of amplification and noise attenuating techniques to be used.
[c]
The size of the establishment and the size, location and configuration of the performance area within the establishment.
[d]
Maximum occupancy loads.
[5]
If the live performance venue plans an increase in intensity, such as an expansion of floor area, increase in live performance area, or increase in permitted occupancy, the impact management and operation plans must be updated and resubmitted for approval. Revised impact management plans and operation plans must be approved prior to the issuance of any permits.
(5)
Temporary uses.
(a)
Any temporary use permitted within the Arts and Cultural Overlay Zone shall obtain approval from the Village Planning Board as described above.
(b)
The use shall submit an application for approval which shall include a site plan showing the location of the use, off-street parking and facilities to be used by the public.
(c)
The use shall also submit a management plan detailing the following:
[1]
The on-site presence of a manager during hours of operation who shall direct the operations and all participants (vendors, performers, exhibitors).
[2]
An established set of operating rules addressing the governance structure of the event, hours of operation, maintenance, and security requirements.
[3]
General layout of vendor stalls, performance areas, exhibition areas, visitor facilities, such as seating areas and restrooms, and all ingress and egress points to the site.
[4]
Provision for recycling and waste removal.
[5]
The days and hours of operation, including set-up and take-down times.
[6]
If temporary food establishments (mobile or stationary) are provided, a plan for their location and operation including recycling and waste disposal.
(6)
Temporary mobile food establishments.
(a)
Temporary mobile food establishments are permitted in conjunction with arts and cultural events and venues and for only as long as the event or venue's performances are active.
(b)
Temporary mobile food establishments are not permitted within the public street rights-of-way unless in conjunction with an arts or cultural event.
(c)
Temporary mobile food establishments shall comply with the following.
[1]
All mobile food establishments must be properly licensed by the Village Board of Health, including compliance with all public health regulations.
[2]
The mobile food establishment shall be located on the property of the venue or within proximity of the venue with approval of the Village Building Department.
[3]
Sale of alcohol is prohibited.
[4]
During business hours, the permit holder must provide a trash receptacle for customer use and must keep the area clear of litter and debris at all times.
[5]
Outdoor seating may be provided on the site, but no seating may be permanently installed.
[6]
A permanent water or wastewater connection is prohibited.
[7]
Electrical service may be provided only by temporary service or other connection provided by an electric utility or an on-board generator.
[8]
Drive-through service is prohibited.
(7)
Temporary storefront gallery Temporary storefront gallery is permitted within the C-1(H) Overlay Zone in retail and mixed-use structures. Displays must be internal to the storefront space (i.e., no exterior display of artwork), and requires a temporary storefront use permit. A temporary storefront gallery is subject to a six-month time limitation and may be renewed once for an additional six months.
G.
Procedure for approval of arts use.
(1)
All arts uses shall make an application to the Village Planning Board for approval. The application shall include preparation of the site plan application form as well as preparation of a plan showing:
(a)
A survey of the property.
(b)
Location of the building, accessory buildings, driveways, parking areas.
(c)
Outdoor work location (if any), fencing, screening, storage of materials, etc.
(d)
A description of the work to be performed, hours of operation, number of employees, method of sale of products.
(e)
A resume of the artists or craftsperson showing educational background, experience in the art or craft and the locations of other studios or places of business. The intent of this section is to provide evidence that the applicant is engaged in the art practice as a principal and on-going business as opposed to a hobby. This is particularly relevant to live-work applications where art or crafts should be the applicant's primary source of income.
(2)
The Planning Board shall determine if the site or building is appropriate to accommodate the proposed arts use and that it will not interfere or impact the public health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood.
(3)
The review shall be based on the criteria in this chapter and the Village site plan/development regulations.
(4)
The Planning Board may approve, deny or approve with conditions any arts application.
(5)
The approval of the arts application shall be limited to the particular applicant and art or cultural activity being proposed. Any change in the type of art, intensity of the use or location of the arts space shall be subject to a new application to the Planning Board.
H.
Public notice. Public notice of the use of any property for art space in any zoning district shall be provided by the applicant to all property owners within 200 feet of the subject property proposed for such use.