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Wantage Township City Zoning Code

§ 13-7.12

Other Standards and Conditions of General Applicability.

a. 
Utility lines. All electric, gas and telephone utility lines shall be installed underground. Prior to the issuance of building permits, written certification from each serving utility will be required which will evidence full compliance with the provisions of this requirement.
b. 
Water and sewer service. Water and sewer services shall be constructed in accordance with applicable regulations of the Public Utilities Commission and in accordance with all State, county and municipal regulations. In the event of conflict between the various codes and requirements of the entities, the more restrictive regulation shall govern.
1. 
Central sewage disposal plat. Sewage disposal shall be by means of a central sewage disposal plant. Such disposal plant shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Environmental Protection of the State of New Jersey and county and municipal board of health requirements, if any. Such disposal plant shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Health, the county sewer authority, and the township board of health and shall be subject to their regulation and approval.
2. 
Central water system. Potable water shall be provided by means of a central water system. Such water system shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Environmental Protection of the State of New Jersey and county and municipal board of health requirements, if any. Such central water systems shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Health, county sewer authority, and of the township board of health and shall be subject to their regulations and approval.
3. 
Approval of water and sewage systems. The proposed water and sewer system shall be approved by the township board of health before any building permit shall be issued, notwithstanding approval of any other agency whether State or county, unless the township board of health shall certify that the approval of such other approving agency is sufficient in its opinion that no further approval by the municipal board is required.
4. 
Fire hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be provided in such a manner so that no apartment building or townhouse cluster is further than 60 feet from a hydrant from its furthest point and fire hydrants shall be provided in such a manner as to provide protection in accordance with generally recognized standards in conjunction with all other structures. The fire hydrants shall be serviced by a system to be determined in accordance with the recommendations of the township engineer, said system at least meeting the minimum requirements of the fire underwriters for fire protection, for the type of construction anticipated; taking into consideration location of various structures, topography and general layout and design. The recommendations of the township engineer shall be made to the planning board.
c. 
Streets and blocks. Streets and blocks within the M-R development shall conform to the provisions of the subdivision ordinance of the township and any amendments thereto.
d. 
Landscaping and screening.
1. 
All M-R development shall be provided with liberal and functional landscaping schemes. Roads and pedestrian walks shall be provided with shade trees which are of minimum size and character as designated by the township. Open space adjacent to buildings, malls between buildings to be utilized by residents, border strips along the side of pedestrian walks shall be graded and seeded to provide a thick stand of grass or trees and shrubs. Areas not used for buildings, terraces, drives and parking spaces shall be seeded and landscaped, and shall be maintained in a stable and well kept condition. Screening or buffers, consisting of planting strips and fences shall be required around any other similar area; along property lines, between different designated uses and around all parking areas in order to provide for shielding from unsightly, disturbing or light glaring areas. Clothes drying areas shall not be permitted out of doors. Refuse disposal areas shall be completely enclosed.
2. 
The developer shall furnish, along with the plans and specifications required under this chapter, landscaping plans drawn by a recognized landscaper, which shall include plans for lighting the grounds, roads, drives, walks, parking areas and building entrances as well as the plantings and other landscaping intended.
e. 
Refuse disposal. Sufficient refuse pick-up areas shall be provided and shall be located for the occupants convenience.
f. 
Outside lighting. Adequate lighting shall be provided to minimize hazards to pedestrians and motor vehicles along interior streets, roads and driveways, in parking areas, near exterior and interior dwelling entrances, and along pedestrian walks.