Toms River City Zoning Code
§ 348-9.6
Public utilities.
[Amended 10-10-2017 by Ord. No. 4558-17]
Public utility uses, such as water towers, pumping stations, electric substations, radio towers, transmission lines and switching stations, which must be provided aboveground, are permitted as a conditional use in those zones specified, subject to the following standards:
A.
A statement is submitted setting forth the reasons that the proposed installation must be provided aboveground in a specific location and why it is necessary and convenient for the efficiency of the public utility system or for the satisfactory and convenient provision of service by the utility to the neighborhood or area in which the particular use is to be located.
B.
The design of any building in connection with such facility conforms to the general character of the area.
C.
Adequate and attractive fences and other safety devices will be provided.
D.
Sufficient landscaping and buffering are provided.
E.
All of the setback and building coverage requirements of the respective zone will be met, except that no setback (front, side or rear) of any structure shall be less than 125% of the height of the structure.
F.
The proposed use shall be located on a lot of not less than 20,000 square feet, except that in those zoning districts that have a minimum lot area of less than 20,000 square feet, the minimum lot area shall adhere to the standard of the zoning district.