Shamong Township City Zoning Code
§ 110-119
Division into areas; Zoning Map; prohibited uses; uses permitted in all zones.
A.
For the purpose of this chapter, the Township of Shamong is divided into areas as designated by the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan. Within those areas there may be several zones or districts with in which different types of uses are permitted. The criteria for each area and zone or district within the area, if applicable, and the permitted uses allowed therein are set forth below. Any use not specifically permitted is prohibited.
B.
The boundaries of all areas, districts or zones are hereby established as shown on the map entitled "Zoning Map of Shamong Township" revised to August 1997, annexed to this chapter and hereby made a part hereof.[1]
[Amended 4-3-1990 by Ord. No. 1990-1; 9-4-1997 by Ord. No. 1997-8]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Zoning Map is included at the end of this chapter.
C.
Prohibited uses.
[Amended 5-6-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-2]
(1)
All uses not expressly permitted in this chapter are prohibited.
(2)
No building or structure may be erected, altered or used, and no lot or premises may be used, for any use which is likely to create conditions of hazards, smoke, fumes, noise, odor or dust or other noxious or offensive conditions detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the surrounding area. All uses shall be subject to such fire-safety conditions as are approved by the Fire Official. In determining whether a proposed use is noxious, hazardous or offensive, the following standards shall apply. The proposed use, facility or operations shall not:
(a)
Constitute a public nuisance beyond the boundary of the site on which the use is located, by reason of dissemination of noxious, toxic or corrosive fumes, smoke, odor or dust.
(b)
Result in noise or vibration exceeding the average intensity of noise or vibration occurring from other causes at the boundary line of the site on which the use is located.
(c)
Endanger surrounding areas by reason of fire or explosion.
(d)
Produce objectionable heat or glare.
(e)
Result in electrical disturbances in nearby residences.
(f)
Contribute to the pollution of waters.
(g)
Create an objectionable traffic condition on the street or in an adjacent area.
(h)
Create any other objectionable condition in an adjoining area which will endanger public health and safety or be detrimental to the proper use of the surrounding area.
(3)
The following uses are expressly prohibited in all zones, areas and districts:
(a)
Junkyards and junk business or automobile junkyards or wrecking yards.
(b)
Sanitary landfills, garbage dumps, refuse dumps, disposal sites for solid and liquid materials and dumps for hazardous wastes.
(c)
Acetylene manufacture or warehouse storage.
(d)
Asphalt or coal tar manufacture or refining.
(e)
Creosote manufacture or treatment.
(f)
Celluloid manufacture or storage or rubber manufacture.
(g)
Fat rendering, soap, tallow, grease or lard manufacture or refining.
(h)
Abattoir or stockyards.
(i)
Animal black, lamp black or bone black manufacture.
(j)
Crematory.
(k)
Oilcloth or linoleum manufacture.
(l)
Potash works.
(m)
Gas manufacture or storage in excess of 10,000 cubic feet.
(n)
Match manufacture.
(o)
Tanning, curing or storage of raw hides.
(p)
Tar distillation or manufacture.
(q)
Petroleum refining or processing.
(r)
Storage of gasoline or petroleum products in excess of 10,000 gallons above ground.
(s)
Fertilizer manufacture.
(t)
Explosive manufacture or storage, including, but not limited to, gunpowder, fireworks, etc.
(u)
Manufacture or warehouse storage of combustible, inflammable or volatile materials; those uses which may be noxious or offensive by reason of the emission of odor, gas, smoke, dust, vibration or noise; and those uses which constitute an unusual fire or explosive hazard.
(v)
Storage or use of motor vehicle, trailer or other type of vehicle for residential or commercial purposes on vacant lot or unoccupied lot or portion thereof, except temporarily (15 days) on a lot used for temporary parking of automobiles.
(w)
No trailer or recreational vehicle shall be used for residential purposes either on a temporary or permanent basis. This provision shall not be construed to prohibit mobile homes in a duly authorized mobile home park or which have been previously permitted by law. No truck, trailer, tractor trailer, containerized unit or similar structure, device or vehicle shall be used for storage purposes unless totally enclosed within a building appropriate for the use and which has received site plan approval as a storage facility or warehouse.
(x)
Storage of materials, including but not limited to wood, in such a manner that it would attract vermin.
D.
Uses permitted in all zones, areas, and districts: Temporary construction trailers during the period of construction beginning with the issuance of a building permit or the first building permit if multiple building permits are involved, and ending when construction is completed or one year, whichever is less, provided that said trailer is set back at least 15 feet from the street or lot lines.
[Added 3-2-1993 by Ord. No. 1993-3]