Official traffic signs and any other signs required by law.

Temporary nonilluminated real estate signs advertising the sale, lease or rental of the property on which such signs are located, provided that:

Temporary nonilluminated real estate signs pertaining to the sale of homes or home sites within a development of five or more lots and pertaining to sponsors and/or supporting agencies for publicly funded projects, provided that:

Temporary signs of architects, engineers, contractors, mechanics, tradesmen or others engaged in construction work, provided that:

Identification signs for public and semipublic uses such as churches, schools, parks and recreational areas, provided that:

Identification signs for permitted professional offices, provided that:

Project identification signs for a residential development of five or more units, provided that:

Identification signs for a permitted business or industry, provided that:

Identification signs for shopping centers, office buildings or professional office centers, provided that:

Identification signs for industrial parks, provided that:

Identification signs for service stations, provided that:

Banners.

Temporary signs and banners. The requirements below apply to temporary signs requiring a permit.

Political signs.

The following provisions shall pertain to all permitted signs:

Off-site advertising signs (billboards). No sign may be attached to a building or erected independently for any purpose other than to advertise a permitted use conducted on the same premises.

Signs using mechanical or electrical devices to revolve, flash or display movement or the illusion of movement.

Signs with red, green or blue illumination in a beam, beacon or flashing form, resembling an emergency light in any direction.

Pennants and spinners.

Portable signs of any type.

Signs pained on the exterior walls of buildings having the physical characteristics of billboards, whether or not they relate to the business transacted on the premises.

No sign shall be erected, constructed, altered or replaced except as provided in this section.

No sign shall be erected which will obstruct free and clear vision on any street or obstruct the view of or be confused with any traffic sign, signal or device.

No sign shall be attached to trees, fenceposts, stumps, utility poles, light standards, bridges or any part of an official traffic sign or device.

No sign shall extend over any sidewalk or public right-of-way, nor shall any sign extend beyond any property line. Minor deviations may be permitted to the extent necessary to attach a sign to the front of a building, which building fronts a public sidewalk. Such deviations shall be granted on a case-by-case basis after review and consideration by the Municipal Planning Board.

Illumination. All sign lighting shall be designed and directed to protect the adjoining properties and streets from glare. No signs shall be illuminated with flashing lights. Reflectors and lights permitted in conjunction with signs will be equipped with restraining hoods or shields to concentrate the illumination of the sign.

All signs shall require the issuance of a zoning permit. Applications to erect or construct a sign shall be part of a site plan review or shall be directed to the Zoning Officer for an existing use. The application shall include sufficient information and sketches to indicate compliance with this section.

Maintenance. All signs, together with their supports, braces, guys and anchors, shall be maintained in good condition. Whenever a sign is deemed to be dilapidated or structurally unsafe, the Zoning Officer shall order the owner, in writing, to repair said sign or remove it. The owner shall comply with the order within 10 days or be subject to the penalties stipulated in this Part 3.

Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, one freestanding portable sign shall be permitted for each retail business selling merchandise within the Borough of Woodstown.

Such portable sign shall be displayed in front of the retail premise in a location that will not interfere with traffic or pedestrian travel.

No such portable sign shall be higher than four feet above the sidewalk or top of the curbline. It may be no greater than eight square feet per side and have only two sides for advertising information.

Signs permitted in this subsection may only be displayed during normal business hours of the subject retail business. Signs must be removed at the end of the business day and may not be replaced until the commencement of normal business hours on the following day.

With consent of the property owner or tenant, signs advertising nonprofit events such as a blood drive, public tour or other community event may be displayed on or adjacent to a retail or residential premises. Such community signs need not be removed during hours when the adjacent retail business is closed but must be removed no later than 24 hours after the advertised event.

Fences shall not encroach upon public rights-of-way or adjacent properties unless a written agreement exists between abutting property owners.

All fencing shall be in conformance with the requirements for visibility at intersections and driveways listed in §§ 67-52 and 67-53.

The height of a fence on a property line in a residential area shall not exceed four feet in the front and side yards and six feet in the rear yard. Fences which need to exceed the height (tennis courts, swimming pools, dog runs) shall meet the required yard setbacks. Security fences around commercial, industrial or institutional uses shall not exceed 10 feet.

All fences shall be permanent construction and shall withstand a wind load of 15 pounds per square foot.

Fences shall not be erected of barbed wire, topped with metal spikes nor constructed in any manner which may be dangerous to persons or animals, except that these provisions shall not apply to a farm and except, further, that fences around commercial and industrial uses may be topped by a protective barrier.

All fences shall be maintained in sound condition. Whenever a fence or portion thereof is determined to be structurally unsafe, the Zoning Officer shall order the owner, in writing, to repair said fence or remove it within 10 days or be subject to the penalties stipulated in this Part 3.

For corner lots, a straight line joining points located on said line a distance of one foot for each mile of allowed speed limit from the intersection of the street lines.

For a driveway entering a public street, a straight line joining points located a distance of one foot for each mile of allowed speed limit along the street line and a point a distance of 15 feet along the driveway line from the intersection of the street and driveway lines.

For lots contained on the inside of a curve, a straight line joining points located a distance of one foot for each mile of allowed speed limit from the intersection of the side yard boundary lines and the edge of the street for the lot in question.

A key map showing the location of the project and how it relates to the surrounding region affected thereby.

A description of the project, specifying, in the form of maps, drawings, graphs or similar visual aids and also by narrative, what is to be done and how it is to be done during and after construction of the project, including information and technical data adequate to permit a careful assessment of the environmental impact of the project.

Existing environmental conditions:

A listing of all licenses, permits or other approvals required by municipal, county or state law, the status of each and proof that the applicant has contacted officials of any federal, state, county or municipal agency affected by the proposed project.

An assessment of the probable impact of the project upon all of the topics listed in Subsection A(3) above.

A listing and evaluation of adverse environmental impacts which cannot be avoided, with particular emphasis upon air or water pollution, increases in noise during and after construction, damage to plant, tree and wildlife systems, damage to natural resources, displacement of people and businesses, increases in sedimentation and saltation, flooding, potential stormwater runoff damage, both on and off site, increases in municipal services and the health, safety and well-being of the public. Off-site impact shall also be set forth and evaluated. Development applications for property located within the CR or CONS Zone shall not be approved if the environmental impact statement or worksheet discloses an adverse environmental impact.

A thorough description of the steps to be taken to minimize adverse environmental impact before, during and after construction of the project, both at the project site and in the surrounding region affected thereby, such description to be accompanied by necessary maps, schedules and other explanatory data as may be needed to clarify and explain the actions to be taken.

An irreversible and irretrievable commitment of resources which would be involved in the proposed action shall be identified and described.

A statement of alternatives to the proposed project which might avoid some or all of the adverse environmental effects, including a no-action alternative, with an objective evaluation of each alternative, including the no-action alternative.

A reference list of available pertinent, published information relating to the project, the project site and the surrounding region affected thereby.

Installation of rooftop and building-mounted solar collectors shall require a zoning permit from the Zoning Officer and a building permit from the Construction Office prior to installation.

Solar panels may extend a maximum of six inches above the roof; further provided that the panels follow the pitch of the roof and do not exceed the maximum permitted height of the prevailing zone.

No part of the solar panels or solar energy system shall extend beyond the edge of the roof.

All visible solar collector parts, including frames and support structures shall be nonreflective.

A rooftop and building-mounted solar collection system shall be no larger than 1,200 square feet on a residential structure.

See Subsection Q for zoning permit application requirements.

Rooftop installations must not interfere with any operation of plumbing fixtures protruding from the rooftop level, as required by the New Jersey Plumbing Codes.

Installation of ground-mounted arrays and freestanding solar collectors shall require a zoning permit from the Zoning Officer and a building permit from the Construction Office prior to installation.

The total surface area of all ground-mounted and freestanding solar collectors on the lot shall not exceed 1,200 square feet.

Locate ground-mounted arrays of solar panels and solar devices at a site in the rear or side yard if the arrays are not visible from the public streets and do not detract from other major character-defining aspects of the site. The location of detached solar arrays should also consider visibility from adjacent properties, which shall be reduced to the extent possible while still maintaining solar access.

All ground-mounted systems must be set back at least 50 feet from the boundary lines.

Ground-mounted arrays shall not exceed 10 feet in height when oriented at maximum tilt.

All visible solar collector parts, including frames and support structures, shall be nonreflective.

Ground-mounted arrays shall be excluded from the calculation of the lot (impervious) coverage if mounted on a lawn or a vegetated area.

Submission of a plot plan that shows the location of the proposed ground-mounted array and freestanding solar collectors. A minor site plan shall be required if the total surface area of all ground-mounted and freestanding solar collectors on the lot exceeds 1,200 square feet.

See Subsection Q for zoning permit application requirements.

Solar panels on roof surfaces shall not be visible from a public right-of-way. However, solar shingles may be added to a roof surface visible from a public way if low- or nonreflective shingles are used.

Set solar panels and solar devices back from the edge of a flat roof to minimize visibility. Panels and devices may be set at a pitch and elevated, if not visible from public streets.

Select solar panels, solar devices, mechanical equipment and mounting structures with nonreflective finishes such as an anodized finish.

Paint mechanical equipment attached to the building fascia the same color as the fascia in order to blend into the building.

Locate detached arrays of solar panels and solar devices at an historic site in the rear or side yard if the arrays are not visible from the public streets and do not detract from other major character-defining aspects of the site. The location of detached solar arrays should also consider visibility from adjacent properties, which shall be reduced to the extent possible while still maintaining solar access.

Use solar devices in nonhistoric windows, walls, siding or shutters which do not face public streets.

For new structures within the Historic District, include building-integrated solar panels and other solar devices into the initial design.

Use solar panels and solar devices that are similar in color to roof materials.

The installation of solar arrays and collectors shall not be permitted if it results in the removal of historic roofing materials in order to add solar panels; disturbing the original roofline, dormers, chimneys or other original features to add solar panels; and alters the character defining elements such as historic windows, walls, siding or shutters which face public streets or contribute to the character of the building.

A zoning permit shall be required for the installation of a solar energy system.

Structural engineering information and data for rooftop and ground-mounted arrays from a licensed NJ engineer.

The zoning permit application shall be accompanied by a plot plan which includes the following, as applicable:

Fee. The application for a zoning permit for a solar energy system must be accompanied by the zoning permit fee. The fee for such a permit shall be $100.

Expiration. A permit issued pursuant to this subsection shall expire if:

Decommissioning shall include the removal of the entire solar panel array and all associated facilities and equipment connected thereto from the premises and the cleaning and restoration of the area to a preinstallation condition.

If said decommissioning has not been completed within the requisite six-month period, then the Borough's Zoning Officer shall provide written notice by certified mail to the landowner requiring that decommissioning be completed within 30 days of the receipt of said notice.

If the decommissioning has not been completed within 30 days of the receipt of said notice, the Borough may either undertake the decommissioning and charge the landowner and/or facility owner and operator for all of the costs and expenses thereof, including reasonable attorney's fees, or take appropriate legal action to compel the decommissioning. All costs incurred by the Borough shall be billed to the landowner and if not paid within 60 days of billing, shall become a lien against the property in the same manner that unpaid taxes would become a lien pursuant to the laws of the State of New Jersey.

A minimum of one sign shall be posted near ground level on the interconnection cabinet warning of high voltage. In addition, the following information shall be posted on a label or labels on the interconnection cabinet of the solar energy system:

Should the solar energy system interconnection cabinet be located on the inside of a structure, a sign notifying the existence of a solar energy system shall be placed on the outside of the building, near the electrical and/or gas meter, in order to notify emergency personnel of the solar energy system.

Solar energy system construction shall be in accordance with the appropriate sections of the Basic Building Code, as adopted and as currently amended by the State of New Jersey, and any future amendments and/or revisions to same.

The installation of a solar energy system shall conform to the National Electrical Code, as adopted by the NJDCA and/or any other applicable agency with jurisdiction. The installation of a solar energy system is subject to any and all Atlantic City Electric Company requirements for interconnection, its successors and assigns, and/or those designated by state authority, in perpetuity.

The structural design and fastening details of any solar energy system shall be signed and sealed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of New Jersey, certifying that the structural design complies with all of the standards set forth for safety and stability in all applicable codes then in effect in the State of New Jersey and all sections referred to hereinabove.

The property owner and/or installer of the solar panel installation must receive approvals from any outside agencies having jurisdiction over the project prior to the installation.

At the discretion of the Woodstown Borough Construction Office, the Borough reserves the right to require the applicant to obtain and submit an as-built survey upon completion of the solar energy system, evidencing the exact location and height of the structures to ensure said installation is made in accordance with the requirements of the Borough of Woodstown.

All electric lines/utility wires shall be buried underground, as applicable, and by applicable regulation and/or code. All electric lines/utility wires leading down the side of the structure from rooftop installations shall be placed and tacked as aesthetically as possible.

When a building or cabinet is necessary for storage cells or related mechanical equipment, it must be documented as to the necessity. The building may not exceed 120 square feet in area nor eight feet in height and must be located at least the number of feet equal to the accessory building setback requirements of the zoning district from any property line. Any mechanical equipment associated with and necessary for operation, including any building or cabinet for batteries and storage cells, shall be equipped with a lock, and a small sign shall be posted on the outside of the building or cabinet notifying of the existence of solar energy system batteries and storage cells in order to notify emergency personnel.

A solar energy system shall not add, contribute to or be calculated to cause an increase in the requirements for building coverage of all buildings and/or the maximum lot impervious surface(s) coverage of any lot, parcel and/or property.

Any approval of a solar energy system does not create any actual or inferred solar energy system easement against adjacent property and/or structures. The owner and/or property owner of a solar energy system shall not infer or claim any rights to protective writs to any caused shadows or operating ineffectiveness against future development adjacent to or higher than the property location of the solar energy system. The approval of any solar energy system granted by the Borough of Woodstown under this section shall not create any future liability or infer any vested rights to the owner and/or property owner of the solar energy system on the part of the Borough of Woodstown, or by any other officer or employee thereof, for any future claims against said issuance of approval of the solar energy system that result from reliance on this section or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.

The Atlantic City Electric Company, its successors and assigns, and/or those designated by state authority shall be notified, in writing, of any proposed interface with that company's grid prior to installing such interface and shall conform to any legislated requirements governing installations of solar energy conversion systems so as to comply with the utility tariff specifications. A copy of said notification shall be submitted at time of application.

It is unlawful for any person to construct, install, or operate a solar energy system that is not in compliance with this section.

Solar energy systems installed prior to the adoption of this section are exempt from the requirements of this section, with the exception of Subsections R and T.

Any person who fails to comply with any provision of this section shall be subject to enforcement and penalties as stipulated in this chapter and section.

Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the Borough Council and/or administrative officers of the Borough of Woodstown from using any other lawful means to enforce this section.

This section shall be administered by any Borough of Woodstown official, as designated.

Any Borough official may enter any property for which a permit has been applied for and/or issued under this section to conduct an inspection to determine whether the conditions stated in the permit have been met.

The Borough may issue orders to abate any violation of this section. The Borough may issue a citation for any violation of this section.