West Amwell Township City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
PART 1
General Provisions
Sections
- Article I Short Title; Purpose
- Article II Definitions
PART 2
Fees, Inspections, Guarantees and Off-Tract Improvements
Sections
- Article III Application and Review Fees
- Article IV Engineering Inspection Fees
- Article V Improvement Guarantees
- Article VI Off-Tract Improvements
- Article VII Development Fees
- § 109-22 Authority; purpose.
- § 109-23 COAH approval required.
- § 109-24 Definitions.
- § 109-25 Residential development fees.
- § 109-26 Nonresidential development fees.
- § 109-27 Collection procedures.
- § 109-28 Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
- § 109-29 Use of funds.
- § 109-30 Monitoring.
- § 109-30.1 Ongoing collection of fees.
PART 3
Administration
Sections
- Article VIII Planning Board
- § 109-31 Establishment; composition.
- § 109-32 Terms of office; powers of alternate members.
- § 109-33 Vacancies and removals.
- § 109-34 Officers.
- § 109-35 Planning Board Attorney.
- § 109-36 Experts and staff.
- § 109-37 Rules and regulations.
- § 109-38 Powers and duties generally.
- § 109-39 Time period for grant or denial of application.
- § 109-40 Citizens' Advisory Committee.
- Article IX Zoning Board of Adjustment
- Article X Provisions Applicable to Planning Board
PART 4
Zoning
Sections
- Article XI Zoning Districts and Zoning Map
- § 109-61 Purpose.
- § 109-62 Provisions applicable to all zones.
- § 109-63 Effect of zoning.
- § 109-64 Right to farm. [1]
- § 109-65 Grandfather provision.
- § 109-66 Subdivision or resubdivision of lots.
- § 109-67 Customary public utilities and public uses.
- § 109-68 Height exceptions.
- § 109-69 Use of yards and open space limited.
- § 109-70 Topsoil removal.
- § 109-71 Number of principal residential buildings limited.
- § 109-72 Home occupations.
- § 109-73 Prohibited uses and activities.
- § 109-74 Nature and extent of uses.
- § 109-75 Construction.
- § 109-76 Uses permitted in all zones.
- § 109-77 Establishment of zoning districts.
- § 109-78 Establishment, interpretation and amendment of Zoning Map.
- Article XII District Regulations
- § 109-79 Residential Districts, excluding the R-1A District. [1]
- § 109-80 R-1A Zone.
- § 109-81 NC Neighborhood Commercial Zone.
- § 109-82 LI Light Industrial District.
- § 109-83 HC Highway Commercial Zone.
- § 109-84 LHC Limited Highway Commercial Zone.
- § 109-85 Historic District Overlay Zone.
- § 109-90 Schedule of area, height and building requirements.
- Article XIII Nonconforming Lots, Uses and Structures
- Article XIV Conditional Use Requirements
- § 109-94 Utilities.
- § 109-95 Wireless telecommunications facilities.
- § 109-96 Riding academy.
- § 109-97 Bed-and-breakfast.
- § 109-98 Contractor's yard or facility.
- § 109-99 Schools, public and private.
- § 109-100 Motor fuel service station.
- § 109-101 Day-care, children and adult.
- § 109-102 Hotels and motels.
- § 109-103 Multifamily housing.
- § 109-104 Houses of worship.
- § 109-105 Solar energy systems and wind energy systems.
- § 109-106 Accessory dwellings.
- § 109-107 Cemetery.
- § 109-108 Medical office.
- Article XV Requirements For Certain Principal Uses
- Article XVI Accessory Uses and Structures
- § 109-116 Accessory apartments for affordable housing.
- § 109-117 Accessory buildings.
- § 109-118 Fences and walls.
- § 109-119 Retaining walls.
- § 109-120 Swimming pools.
- § 109-121 (Reserved) [1]
- § 109-122 Other accessory structures.
- § 109-123 Exceptions, modifications and development alternatives; ECHO units.
- Article XVII Signs
- Article XVIII Requirements for Certain Uses
- Article XIX Monuments
- Article XX In-Ground Water Storage Tanks
- Article XXI Environmental Features
- Article XXIII Residential Development Options
- Article XXIV Performance Standards for Industrial Uses
PART 5
Design and Improvement Standards
Sections
- Article XXV General Design Guidelines and Standards
- Article XXVI Subdivision Design Standards
- Article XXVII Site Plan Design Standards
- Article XXIX Roads and Intersections
- § 109-172 Purpose.
- § 109-173 Functional street classification.
- § 109-174 Street arrangement.
- § 109-175 Street hierarchy.
- § 109-176 Residential access streets.
- § 109-177 Residential subcollectors.
- § 109-178 Collector streets.
- § 109-179 Local roads.
- § 109-180 Street intersections.
- § 109-181 Utilities.
- § 109-182 Traffic signing and pavement markings.
- § 109-183 Sidewalks.
- § 109-184 Driveways.
- Article XXX Open Space and Recreation
- Article XXXI Landscaping
- Article XXXII Water and Sewer
- Article XXXIII Inspections and Approvals
PART 6
Affordable Housing
Sections
PART 7
Procedures
Sections
- Article XXXV General Provisions
- Article XXXVI Minor Subdivision Procedure
- Article XXXVII Major Subdivision and Site Plan Procedure
- Article XXXVIII Petition for Review
- Article XXXIX General Development Plans
- § 109-232 Applicability; preliminary approval phases.
- § 109-233 Purpose.
- § 109-234 Approval procedure.
- § 109-235 Planning Board action.
- § 109-236 Duration of approvals.
- § 109-237 Timing, schedule and modification.
- § 109-238 Mandatory hearings on modifications.
- § 109-239 Modifications allowed.
- § 109-240 Completion and certification of plan.
- § 109-241 Completion of development.
- § 109-242 Checklists.
PART 8
Enforcement and Penalties
Sections
- Article XL Enforcement
- Article XLI Violations and Penalties
PART 9
Stormwater Management
Sections
- Article XLII Stormwater Control
- § 109-251 Scope; purpose; effect on other regulations.
- § 109-252 Definitions and word usage.
- § 109-253 Design and performance standards for stormwater management measures.
- § 109-254 Stormwater management requirements for major development.
- § 109-255 Calculation of stormwater runoff and groundwater recharge.
- § 109-256 Standards for structural stormwater management measures.
- § 109-257 Sources for technical guidance.
- § 109-258 Solids and floatable materials control standards.
- § 109-259 Safety standards for stormwater management basins.
- § 109-260 Requirements for site development stormwater plan.
- § 109-261 Maintenance and repair.
- § 109-262 Enforcement.
- § 109-263 Violations and penalties.
- § 109-263.1 Severability.
- § 109-263.2 When effective.
PART 10
Cannabis
Sections
- Article XLIII Cannabis-Related Businesses
- § 109-264 Definitions.
- § 109-265 Permitted locations.
- § 109-266 Requirements applicable to all cannabis businesses.
- § 109-267 Requirements applicable to cannabis cultivation centers and manufacturing facilities only.
- § 109-268 Requirements applicable to cannabis dispensaries/retailers only.
- § 109-269 Cannabis consumption areas.
- § 109-270 Prevention of emissions and disposal of materials.
- § 109-271 Compliance with other codes.
- § 109-272 No harm to public health, safety or welfare.
- § 109-273 Additional requirements.
- § 109-273.1 Penalty for violation.
- § 109-273.2 Relationship to Township Zoning and site plan standards.
PART 11
Environmental Quality Review
Sections
- Article XLIV Environmental Review Procedures
PART 12
Redevelopment Plans
Sections
- Article XLV Adopted Plans
Additional Zoning
Details
Sections
- Attachment 1 - Schedule One, Schedule of Area, Height and Building Requirements for Residential Zones
- Attachment 2 - Schedule Two, Schedule of Area, Height and Building Requirements for Nonresidential Zones
- Attachment 3 - Schedule Three, Schedule of Permitted Uses
- Attachment 4 - Appendix A, Escrow Agreement
- Attachment 5 - Appendix B, Memorandum of Understanding
- Attachment 5 - Appendix C, Forest Stand Data Sample Sheet
- Attachment 5 - Appendix D, Woodlands Conservation Easement
- Attachment 6 - Exhibit 3, Typical Road Cross Sections and Cul-de-Sac
- Attachment 7 - Exhibit 4, Average Daily Trip (ADT) for Residential Uses
- Attachment 8 - Exhibit 5, Driveway Entrances
- Attachment 9 - Checklist No- 1
- Attachment 10 - Checklist No- 2
- Attachment 11 - Checklist No- 3
- Attachment 12 - Checklist No- 4
- Attachment 13 - Checklist No- 5
- Attachment 14 - Checklist No- 6
- Attachment 15 - Checklist No- 7
- Attachment 16 - Checklist No- 8
- Attachment 17 - Zoning Map