Township of Medford

Accommodations for owners, caretakers or watchmen and their families

Affordable age-restricted and disabled housing

AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
A development included in the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, and includes, but is not limited to, an inclusionary development, a municipal construction project or a 100% affordable development.

AGE-RESTRICTED UNIT
A housing unit designed to meet the needs of, and exclusively for, the residents of an age-restricted segment of the population such that:

1. All the residents of the development where the unit is situated are 62 years of age or older; or
2. At least 80% of the units are occupied by one person that is 55 years of age or older; or
3. The development has been designated by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as "housing for older persons" as defined in Section 807(b)(2) of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3607.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: PPE

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
This housing type is located north of Union Street between Main Street and Jones Road, in accordance with the standards set forth in § DR-409H of this section. A PPE District with a Community Services (CS) Overlay is located west of County Route 541 at Church Road. The CS Overlay accommodates and manages the planned expansion of permitted PPE uses.

Affordable age-restricted and disabled housing shall comply with the regulations of the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) and the Uniform Housing Affordability Controls of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA), including, but not limited to, controls on affordability, affirmative marketing, and income eligibility. "Age-restricted housing" shall be defined as housing that meets COAH's definition of "age-restricted housing." "Disabled housing" shall mean housing accessible to a "disabled person," as that phrase is defined by the New Jersey Fair Housing Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301 et seq.

See § DR-409H for complete, detailed information.

Age Restricted Cluster

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: HM

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Development Requirements:
1. The following standards shall apply to single-family detached dwelling and patio homes which are the permitted uses in Age-Restricted Cluster developments. See § DR-410BK.1 for a table of dimensional standards.

2. All sheds shall meet the setback standard for accessory structures unless located to the rear of all walls/parts/features/decks, etc. of the principal building, i.e., the point on the structure farthest from the street line. If a shed is so located, it may be placed within five feet of any property line. For a corner lot, the reduced setback standard above will apply to both street frontages, provided however, that sheds along common property lines shall be placed to the rear of the front facade of the principal structure on the adjoining lot or 50 feet from the street on which frontage is shared, whichever is greater.

HM Zone:
With 60% Open Space Requirement, subject to the provisions included in Subsection K, above, and only within the area of the HM District outside of the jurisdiction of the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP).

Age-restricted single-family detached dwelling units

AGE-RESTRICTED UNIT
A housing unit designed to meet the needs of, and exclusively for, the residents of an age-restricted segment of the population such that:

1. All the residents of the development where the unit is situated are 62 years of age or older; or
2. At least 80% of the units are occupied by one person that is 55 years of age or older; or
3. The development has been designated by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as "housing for older persons" as defined in Section 807(b)(2) of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3607.

Age-restricted townhouse dwelling units

AGE-RESTRICTED UNIT
A housing unit designed to meet the needs of, and exclusively for, the residents of an age-restricted segment of the population such that:

1. All the residents of the development where the unit is situated are 62 years of age or older; or
2. At least 80% of the units are occupied by one person that is 55 years of age or older; or
3. The development has been designated by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as "housing for older persons" as defined in Section 807(b)(2) of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3607.

Agricultural Commercial Establishments

A retail sales establishment primarily intended to sell agricultural products produced in the Pinelands Area. An agricultural commercial establishment may be seasonal or year-round, and may or may not be associated directly with an Agricultural/Horticultural Use; however, it does not include supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants and other establishments which coincidentally sell agricultural products, nor does it include agricultural production facilities such as an Agricultural/Horticultural Use itself, nor does it include facilities which are solely processing facilities.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: APA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Excluding supermarkets, restaurants and convenience stores, provided that:

a. The principal goods or products available for sale were produced in the Pinelands.
b. The sales area of the establishment does not exceed 5,000 square feet.

Agricultural Employee Housing

A facility designed, constructed and operated for the express purpose of processing agricultural/horticultural products grown in the Pinelands Area, including the washing, grading and packaging of those products.

Agricultural Products Processing Facilities

A facility designed, constructed and operated for the express purpose of processing agricultural/horticultural products grown in the Pinelands Area, including the washing, grading and packaging of those products.

Agriculture/Horticulture

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE USES

PRINCIPAL USES — Any production of plants or animals useful to man including, but not limited to: forages or sod crops; grains and feed crops; dairy animals and dairy products; poultry and poultry products; livestock, including beef cattle, sheep, swine, horses, ponies, mules or goats and including the breeding and grazing of any or all such animals; bees and apiary products; fur animals; trees and forest products; fruits of all kinds, including grapes, nuts and berries; vegetables; nursery, floral, ornamental and greenhouse products; or any land devoted to and meeting the requirements and qualifications for payments or other compensation pursuant to a soil conservation program under an agency of the federal government.

ACCESSORY USES — Any structure, excluding residential dwellings, used for storing agricultural equipment or farm produce, housing livestock or poultry or processing dairy products.

Airport Hazard Area

An Airport Hazard Area shall be established for each runway at an airport and shall consist of a Runway Subzone, two Runway End Subzones and two Clear Zones. The overall Airport Hazard Area for an airport is geometrically constructed by defining and locating the Runway Subzone and Runway End Subzones for each runway open to the public on an airport open to the public. The outermost borders of the subzones comprise the outermost boundary of the Airport Hazard Area. The area within those outermost boundaries is that area regulated by the provisions of this ordinance and is the Airport Hazard Area for an airport.

Airports

Any area of land or water, or both, designed and set aside for the landing and taking-off of fixed wing aircraft, utilized or to be utilized by the general public for such purposes, publicly or privately owned, and licensed by the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation as a public use airport or landing strip.

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Development Requirements:
A. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance subsection is to comply with the regulations contained in N.J.A.C. 16:62 and promulgated by the New Jersey Department of Transportation under authority of the "Air Safety and Hazardous Zoning Act of 1983," P.L. 1983, c.260.

B. Airports.

1. For purposes of this ordinance, and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 16:62, an "airport" is any area of land or water, or both, designed and set aside for the landing and taking-off of fixed wing aircraft, utilized or to be utilized by the general public for such purposes, publicly or privately owned, and licensed by the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation as a public use airport or landing strip.

2. Airport facilities shall be permitted to include runways, taxiways, a heliport, hangars for the inside shelter, service and repair of aircraft, tie-down areas for the securing of aircraft outdoors, a fueling area, a retail shop for selling items relating to aviation, offices necessary for the operation of the airport and ancillary aviation services, a waiting room, and dining facilities.

3. The minimum lot area devoted to an airport shall be 50 acres and the minimum lot frontage shall be 200 feet.

4. All existing development on the subject airport lands shall be permitted to remain and shall be deemed conforming, notwithstanding any other provision of this ordinance.

5. Any and all development on the subject airport lands occurring after the date of adoption of these regulations shall conform to the following:

a. No building, structure, pavement or parking area shall be located within 50 feet of any property line.

b. No building shall be closer than 25 feet to another building; provided that in any case sufficient distance between buildings shall be provided to permit adequate access for fire fighting and other emergency vehicles.

c. The maximum floor area ratio for all buildings shall be 0.10 and the maximum lot coverage (buildings plus all other impervious surfaces) shall be 40%.

d. No building or structure shall exceed 2 1/2 stories and 35 feet in height; however, if a lower height limit is required by State or Federal regulations, then no building or structure shall exceed such lower height limit.

e. Each individual use shall provide off-street parking according to the following minimum provisions; the total number of required parking spaces shall be obtained by computing individually the parking requirements for each different activity and adding the resulting numbers together:

(1) One space for every 250 square feet of net habitable floor area used for permitted offices, waiting room areas, and all other net habitable floor area not utilized as a hangar or dining facility.
(2) One space for every three seats within a dining facility.
(3) One space for every 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof of gross floor area utilized as a hangar.

f. Airports may have one free-standing sign not exceeding 75 square feet in area to identify the airport. No sign shall interfere with the flight of aircraft and all signs shall conform to all provisions herein and shall be set back from all street and property lines at least 50 feet and shall not exceed 15 feet in height. For each specific activity occupying at least 750 square feet of segregated area having direct access from the outside, a sign not exceeding eight square feet in area identifying the name of the activity also shall be permitted, attached flat against the building at the entrance.

g. All areas of the property not utilized by building(s) or paved surfaces shall be landscaped as approved by the Planning Board in order to lessen the visual impact of the facility and to prevent erosion and drainage problems.

Amateur Radio Antennas and Support Structures

AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNA
The arrangement of wires or metal rods used in the sending and receiving of electromagnetic waves.

AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNA SUPPORT STRUCTURE
Any structure, mast, pole, tripod or tower utilized for the purpose of supporting an antenna or antennas for the purpose of transmission or reception of electromagnetic waves (by federally licensed amateur radio operators).

Development Requirements:
A. Antenna support structures of amateur radio operators licensed by the Federal Communications Commission may, as of right, have a height not exceeding 100 feet above grade, subject to the provisions of this section. The height shall be measured vertically and shall include the height of any building upon which the antenna support structure is mounted. Every antenna and antenna support structure shall be located in conformity with this section, as same may be amended and supplemented, and, in any case, to the rear of the front line (or extended front line) of the main building on the same lot. In addition, no antenna support structure or antenna shall be located between any principal building and the street line. Every antenna and antenna support structure shall be set back at least 20 feet from side and rear property lines. In order to obtain a building permit for the structure, the applicant shall provide a copy of his or her valid Federal amateur radio operating license.

B. Antenna may be located above the antenna support structure as reasonably necessary for effective radio communications.

Arbors

Assisted Living Housing Projects

A facility licensed by the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:36 which is designed and operated to provide apartment style housing and congregate dining while assuring that a coordinated array of supportive personal and health services are available, as needed to four or more adult persons unrelated to the proprietor.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: HM

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Development Requirements:
Subject to the provisions included in § DR-410BL herein, and located on tracts with at least three acres.

Assisted Living Facility.
1. A minimum lot size: three acres.
2. Minimum lot frontage on a public or private street: 200 feet.
3. The adult assisted living facility may be owned and operated by a for-profit or a non-profit entity or organization.
4. The assisted living residence, licensed by the State of New Jersey, shall be agerestricted as per State regulations.
5. Outdoor areas suitable for sitting and limited walking shall be provided for the residents.
6. The maximum permitted density shall be eight units per acre. The maximum density may increase to up to 15 units per acre with the use of Pinelands Development Credits (PDC), with 1/4 of a PDC required per bed.
7. Area and Bulk Requirements.

a. Minimum front yard setback:

(1) County or State right-of-way: 100 feet.
(2) Local or private right-of-way: 50 feet.

b. Minimum side yard setback: 50 feet.
c. Minimum rear yard setback: 50 feet.
d. Minimum lot width: 200 feet.
e. Minimum lot depth: 250 feet.
f. Maximum Floor Area Ratio: 0.15.
g. Maximum Lot Coverage: 0.40.
h. Maximum height limitation: 45 feet.
i. Minimum parking setbacks:

(1) From any county right-of-way: 35 feet.
(2) From any private or local right-of-way: 25 feet.
(3) From any side property line: 25 feet.
(4) From any rear property line: 25 feet.

Automobile Sales through franchised new car dealers.

The use of any building, land area or other premises for the display and sale of new or used automobiles, panel trucks or vans, trailers, or recreation vehicles, and including any warranty repair work and other repair service conducted as an accessory use.

Banks

Beekeeping

Berry Agriculture

AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE USES

PRINCIPAL USES — Any production of plants or animals useful to man including, but not limited to: forages or sod crops; grains and feed crops; dairy animals and dairy products; poultry and poultry products; livestock, including beef cattle, sheep, swine, horses, ponies, mules or goats and including the breeding and grazing of any or all such animals; bees and apiary products; fur animals; trees and forest products; fruits of all kinds, including grapes, nuts and berries; vegetables; nursery, floral, ornamental and greenhouse products; or any land devoted to and meeting the requirements and qualifications for payments or other compensation pursuant to a soil conservation program under an agency of the federal government.

ACCESSORY USES — Any structure, excluding residential dwellings, used for storing agricultural equipment or farm produce, housing livestock or poultry or processing dairy products.

Bicycle Lanes/Paths

Building Materials Storage Yards and Lumberyards

Campgrounds

CAMPSITE
A place used or suitable for camping, on which temporary shelter such as a tent or camper may be placed and occupied on a temporary and seasonal basis.

Car Washes

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted as a Conditional Use: HC-1, HC-2, HM

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
As Conditional Uses under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-67 (see § 602 for standards) provided that the minimum required lot frontage is met on Route 70.

1. An application for a car wash shall satisfy all procedural requirements and standards for site plan review and also shall include appropriate off-tract information to permit the Planning Board to make an informed decision as to whether the requirements set forth in Subsection 2 and 3 hereinbelow have been met.

2. The Planning Board shall be satisfied that the proposed development will be in harmony with adjacent activities and land uses. The proposed development also shall be compatible with the Master Plan of Medford Township and specific studies contained therein relating to site design both on and off the tract.

3. The Planning Board shall be satisfied that the off-tract circulation is adequate for the movement of people and goods, whether in vehicles or pedestrian or by bicycle or other means. The Planning Board must make a specific determination that the access to and from the tract is adequate, and that the adjacent road system is capable of accommodating the proposed traffic load, particularly during peak hours.

4. The Planning Board shall be satisfied that the applicant has taken into consideration the physical constraints of the tract, including topography, drainage, soil conditions and existing vegetation.

5. The Planning Board shall be satisfied that on-tract circulation is adequate, safe and efficient for all users and vehicles, including pedestrians, automobiles, delivery vehicles, emergency vehicles and service vehicles.

6. A car wash shall satisfy the following requirements in addition to requirements otherwise applicable in the zoning district:

a. The minimum lot size for car washes shall comply with the minimum lot size for the subject zoning district, and the minimum frontage shall be 200 feet. Rear and side yard setbacks shall be a minimum of 30 feet.

b. The front yard setback shall be 100 feet. No structure or activity shall be permitted within the required front yard setback except for access drives. Landscaping shall be provided in the front yard area equal to at least 25% of the front yard area, and such landscaping shall be reasonably distributed throughout the entire front yard area.

c. All mechanical activities must be conducted within a totally enclosed building, other than individual car vacuums. No merchandise, products or other equipment or objects shall be displayed or stored outside.

d. Off-street parking.

(1) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the following schedule:

(a) Three access lanes for each mechanized car wash entrance, with each lane having a minimum capacity for 12 vehicles;
(b) One separate space for each waxing, upholstery cleaning or similar specialized service area; and
(c) One space for each employee.

(2) All vehicle entrances shall be from the rear of the building, and all parked and waiting vehicles must be accommodated on the lot.

e. Two spaces for every mechanized car wash entrance shall be provided for existing vehicles outside the building for drying purposes and customer pickup. Such spaces shall not interfere with any required or necessary exit lanes.

f. A landscaped buffer shall be provided along the rear and side lot lines.

g. No motor vehicle, trailer or similar equipment or part thereof shall be displayed or parked on the premises for the purpose of display, sale, storage or the like.

h. The building facade shall not consist of metal siding. Long expanses of building facades shall be broken up with variations in architectural design and landscaping.

i. One sign shall be permitted, either freestanding or attached, not exceeding an area equivalent to 5% of the first floor portion of the front facade or 75 square feet, whichever is smaller. Freestanding signs shall be set back at least 25 feet from all street and lot lines.

7. All of the other area, yard, building coverage, height and general requirements of the respective zone and other applicable requirements of this ordinance must be met.

Carports

A roofed structure providing space for the parking or storage of motor vehicles and enclosed on not more than three sides.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted an an Accessroy Use: APA, AR, FD, GD, GMN, GMS, HVR, PD, RGD-1, RGD-2, RS-1, RS-2, SAPA, VRD

Vehicle Parking:
See § DR-402E for detailed parking requirements.
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for more detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Garages and Carports in Residential Districts.
Garages and carports for not more than three vehicles may be constructed on a single lot. Not more than one commercial registered vehicle owned or used by the resident shall be permitted in a residential zone. This provision shall not be deemed to limit the number of commercial cars or trucks used in conjunction with a permitted agricultural use. A garage shall not be used for commercial purposes. Regardless of capacity, only one private garage, whether attached or unattached, shall be permitted per residential dwelling on properties less than five acres, and no more than two garages or equivalent capacity on properties of five acres or more.

Cemeteries

A cemetery shall be that which is defined as such under the provisions of the New Jersey Cemetery Act, 2003, N.J.S.A. 45:27-1, et seq., and the regulations adopted pursuant to this legislation, or any successor, or replacement law.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted as a Conditional Use: PI

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Development Requirements:
Definitions, regulations and procedures as provided in the New Jersey Cemetery Act shall apply.
The hours of operation shall be limited to sunrise to sunset.
Appropriate fencing or other screening shall be provided around the perimeter of the site used as a cemetery.

See § DR-412I for detailed information on bulk standards.

Child Care Centers

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: CC, HC-1, HC-2, HM, RC, RHC Districts where use is permitted as a Conditional Use: HVC, PI, RHO

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
RC, CC Districts, HM Zone and RHC District:

Includes nursery or preschools.

1. All child care centers shall be located on the first floor of a building and may be extended to the second floor of a building; basements and cellars may only be used for ancillary storage of equipment and materials.

2. A minimum of 100 square feet per child of outdoor space adjacent the center shall be provided and shall be adequately fenced or otherwise protected from hazards, traffic and driveways.

3. The hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

4. Child care centers shall provide one parking space per employee plus one additional parking space for every eight children. Adequate space shall be provided for the loading and unloading of children which shall take place on-site and not in the public right-of-way.

5. Location of access driveways, landscaping, signage and general site plan design shall be compatible with the neighborhood in which it is to be located. The location of any child care center shall be appropriately situated in relation to the use or area it is intended to serve.

6. Where a child care center is provided as an accessory use to a principal use located on the same lot, regardless of whether the child care center is situated as part of a principal building or as the entire use of an accessory building, the gross floor area devoted to the child care center shall be considered "common area" for purposes of determining the maximum permitted floor area ratio and lot coverage. The floor area occupied by the child care center shall be excluded in calculating any parking requirement for the principal use and the permitted square footage of the principal use provided, however, that the parking requirements for child care centers are in addition to the parking requirements of the principal use.

7. Where a child care center is provided as a principal use as permitted in this ordinance, the following area and yard requirements shall apply: See table of area and yard requirements and associated notes.

8. Adequate landscape screening shall be provided along lot lines common with residential uses or districts, where applicable.

9. One unlighted sign not exceeding 30 square feet in area and 10 feet in height is permitted. The sign shall be set back at least 25 feet from all street and property lines.

10. No outside area designated for play or utilized by the children as a "waiting" area shall be within the one-hundred-year floodplain, wetlands, or wetlands buffer.

11. Any child care center shall comply with all State standards and licensing requirements.

12. All other applicable requirements of this ordinance shall apply.

RHO District:
Includes conversions, permitted in the HVC Historic Village Commercial District specified in § DR-413A of this ordinance with site plan approval, but only where at least 50% of a building or site is used as a residence for the owner or lessee of the commercial business or use operated on the site. If no commercial use is proposed, the provisions and requirements of the HVR Historic Village Residential District shall apply as specified in § 414: HVR Historic Village Residential of this ordinance in its entirety.

Clubs or Lodges

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: CC, HC-1, HC-2, HM, HVC, RC, RHO

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
RC, CC Districts and HM Zone:
Organized for fraternal or social purposes, provided that the chief activity shall not be one which is customarily carried on as a business.

RHO District:
Includes conversions, permitted in the HVC Historic Village Commercial District specified in § DR-413A of this ordinance with site plan approval, but only where at least 50% of a building or site is used as a residence for the owner or lessee of the commercial business or use operated on the site. If no commercial use is proposed, the provisions and requirements of the HVR Historic Village Residential District shall apply as specified in § 414: HVR Historic Village Residential of this ordinance in its entirety.

Combination Office Service and/or Retail Sales

Office, service and retail uses as described in the respective zone, in any combination, subject to controls including specified and limited overnight parking of service or delivery vehicles or trucks parked in assigned spaces obscured from public view, and limited outdoor storage of materials. These uses are not to include contractor's office and yard operations involving the parking/storage of trucks and heavy equipment and construction materials as found with general, electrical and plumbing contractors, for example.

Commercial nursery and/or landscape contracting

Commercial recreational and/or civic uses

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: RS-1, RS-2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
RS-1 and RS-2 Districts:
So long as said uses have direct access either to Route 70, or to Branin Road, Skeet Road, Chairville Road, or such other arterial or secondary road which shall allow direct access to the use.

Community Residences for Persons with Head Injuries

Any community resident facility licensed pursuant to P.L. 1977, c.448 (N.J.S.A. 30:11B-1 et seq.) providing food, shelter and personal guidance, under such supervision as required, to not more than 15 persons with head injuries, who require assistance, temporarily or permanently, in order to live in the community, and shall include, but not be limited to: group homes, halfway houses, supervised apartment living arrangements, and hostels. Such a residence shall not be considered a health care facility within the meaning of the Health Care Facilities Planning Act, P.L. 1971, c. 136 (N.J.S.A. 26:2H-1 et seq.).

Community Residences for the Developmentally Disabled

Any community residential facility licensed pursuant to P.L. 1977, c.448 (N.J.S.A. 30:11B-1 et seq.) providing food, shelter and personal guidance, under such supervision as required, to not more than 15 developmentally disabled or mentally ill persons, who require assistance, temporarily or permanently, in order to live in the community, and shall include, but not be limited to: group homes, half-way houses, intermediate care facilities, supervised apartment living arrangements, and hostels. Such a residence shall not be considered a health care facility, within the meaning of the "Health Care Facilities Planning Act," P.L. 1971, c.136 (N.J.S.A. 26:2H-1 et seq.). In the case of a community residence housing mentally ill persons, such residence shall have been approved for a purchase of service contract or an affiliate agreement pursuant to such procedures as shall be established by regulation of the Division of Mental Health and Hospitals of the Department of Human Services. "Developmentally Disabled Person" means a person who is developmentally disabled as defined in § 2 of P.L. 1971, c.136 (N.J.S.A. 26:2H-1 et seq.). In the case of a community residence housing mentally ill persons, such residence shall have been approved for a purchase of service contract or an affiliate agreement pursuant to such procedures as shall be established by regulation of the Division of Mental Health and Hospitals of the Department of Human Services. "Developmentally Disabled Person" means a person who is developmentally disabled as defined in § 2 of P.L. 1977, c.488 (N.J.S.A. 30:11B-2). "Mentally Ill Person" means a person who is afflicted with a mental illness as defined in N.J.S.A. 30:4-23, but shall not include a person who has been committed after having been found guilty of a criminal offense by reason of insanity or having been found unfit to be tried on a criminal charge.

Community Residences for the Terminally III

Any community resident facility operated as a hospice program providing food, shelter, personal guidance and health care services, under such supervision as required, to not more than 15 terminally ill persons.

Community Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence

Any shelter approved for a purchase of a service contract and certified pursuant to standards and procedures established by regulation of the Department of Human Services pursuant to P.L. 1979, c.337 (N.J.S.A. 30:40-1-14) providing food, shelter, medical care, legal assistance, personal guidance, and other services to not more than 15 persons who have been victims of domestic violence, including any children of such victims, who temporarily require shelter and assistance in order to protect their physical or psychological welfare.

Conference Facilities

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted an an Accessroy Use: PPE

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
As an accessory use to an existing "Quasi-Public Campground Activity" permitted in the PPE District and consisting of at least 500 acres in area, as a Conditional Use under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-67.

1. "Conference Facilities" shall only be permitted as an accessory use to an existing "Quasi-Public Campground Activity" permitted in the PPE District and consisting of at least 500 acres in area. The specific land area meeting this criteria in Medford Township at this time is the YMCA Camp Ockanickon which primarily consists of Lot 1 in Block 5101.01 (approximately 509.3 acres) as indicated on the Township Tax Assessment Maps.

2. Only that portion of the YMCA Camp Ockanickon noted on Detail #4 on the Township Zoning Map as "Area #1" may contain the "Conference Facilities."

3. "Conference Facilities" may include facilities for meetings, conferences and seminars as well as related facilities for sleeping, eating and recreation.

4. The "Conference Facilities" and all other facilities generating wastewater within "Area #1" indicated on Detail #4 on the Zoning Map shall be served by a public wastewater treatment plant and collection system in accordance with § 524.A of this ordinance. No such sewer service shall be permitted until and unless all of the requirements for "Conference Facilities" as specified in this ordinance are met.

5. All existing and proposed facilities within "Area #2" indicated on Detail #4 on the Zoning Map shall be served by individual on-site septic wastewater treatment systems in accordance with Subsection 521.M.2.b(4) of this ordinance. No public sanitary sewer shall be permitted to service any facilities within "Area #2" except as provided for in Subsection 521.M.2.b(2) of this ordinance.

6. No newly proposed building or parking area shall be located closer than 150 feet from any tract boundary line.

7. No newly proposed building and no addition to an existing building shall exceed 35 feet and 2 1/2 stories in height.

8. The maximum floor area ratio (F.A.R.) of all buildings on the total tract (i.e., "Area #1" and "Area #2") shall not exceed 0.015, and the maximum aggregate amount of the total tract covered by buildings, structures, parking areas and driveways shall not exceed 5% of the total tract's area.

9. The "Minimum Off-Street Parking" and "Permitted Signs" provisions otherwise specified in § 409 for uses within the PPE District shall apply.

10. Lighting on-site shall be minimal and shall be provided primarily for safety purposes.

11. The existing vegetation on-site shall be maintained to the greatest extent practical and, additionally, the Planning Board may require new plantings for purposes of screening areas of the tract from adjacent properties where such areas contain structures or are used for activities which could have an adverse impact upon the adjacent properties.

12. All other applicable requirements of this ordinance shall be met.

Conservation Areas

Construction Trailer

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted an an Accessroy Use: AR, CC, GD, GMN, GMN-AR, GMS, HC-1, HC-2, HM, HVC, HVR, PI, PPE, RC, RGD-1, RGD-2, RHC, RHO, RS-1, RS-2, VRD

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
For major subdivisions only, one temporary Construction Trailer and one temporary Sales Trailer, each not exceeding 750 square feet in area, plus one sign not exceeding 50 square feet in area and advertising the names of the prime contractor, architect, subcontractor(s), financing institution and similar information. For major site plans, only the aforesaid one temporary Construction Trailer plus the aforesaid one temporary sign shall be permitted. Any permitted temporary trailer(s) and sign shall be located on the site where construction is taking place and shall be set back at least 10 feet from all street and lot lines. The temporary trailer(s) and sign shall be permitted for the period of construction beginning with the issuance of a construction permit and concluding with the issuance of the last Certificate of Occupancy or two years, whichever is less, provided that up to three one-year extensions may be granted by the Board.

GMN-AR District:
In the developer's discretion, up to four temporary construction/storage trailers and one temporary sales trailer per project, each not exceeding 1,000 square feet in area, plus signs not exceeding 50 square feet in area and advertising the names of the prime contractor, architect, subcontractor(s), financing institution and similar information.

a. Any permitted temporary trailer(s) and/or sign shall be located on the site where construction is taking place and shall be set back at least 10 feet from all street and lot lines.

b. The temporary trailer(s) and/or sign shall be permitted for the period of construction beginning with the issuance of a construction permit and concluding with the issuance of the last certificate of occupancy or two years, whichever is less, provided that up to three one-year extensions may be granted by the Board.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)

A development of residential living units exclusively for persons who are 55 years of age or older or for couples, one of whom is at least 55 years of age, which provides a continuum of accommodations and care including independent living units, nursing care units and assisted living units which provide continuing care as an integral part of the residential development.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: GMN, HM

Vehicle Parking:
See § DR-410BJ.3 for detailed information on parking requirements.
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for more detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
HM Zone:
Permitted and Accessory Uses.

a. In the CCRC, the following mix of principal uses shall be permitted uses provided they meet the standards of Subsection J.2 of this section:

(1) Independent Living Units, including:

(a) Single-family detached dwelling.
(b) Two-family semi-detached dwelling.
(c) Townhouse dwelling.
(d) Single-family attached dwelling.
(e) Apartment dwellings.

(2) Nursing Care Units.
(3) Assisted Living Units.

b. In the CCRC, the following uses are permitted when used in conjunction with a Permitted Use and conforming to the standards of Subsection J.2 of this section.

(1) Administrative Offices.
(2) Healthcare and health maintenance facilities.
(3) Child-Care Facilities for employees and non-employees.
(4) Entertainment, library, computer and arts and crafts facilities.
(5) Facilities of religious activities.
(6) Fitness facilities.
(7) Aquatic facilities.
(8) Other accessory uses which primarily support the principal permitted uses and are incidental to the principal permitted use, including commercial activities, e.g. retail or banking services.
(9) Community rooms integrated into a residential building or center in a separate building for the common use of residents.
(10) Outdoor recreational facilities, including tennis or other court sports for the common use of residents.
(11) Congregate dining facility.
(12) An on-site security and maintenance service system may be provided for a CCRC, including an entrance gatehouse, fences, walls and supportive service buildings.

Bulk and Area Regulations for the CCRC Developments. See § DR-410BJ.2.

As planned developments, in accordance with the provisions specified in § DR-608F of this ordinance, on tracts of land at least 150 acres in area served by public water and sewage treatment facilities.

Convalescent facilities and medical centers

Decks

Detached dwelling units

DETACHED, SINGLE-FAMILY — A building physically detached from other buildings or portions of buildings which is occupied or intended to be occupied for residence purposes by one housekeeping unit which has its own sleeping, sanitary and general living facilities.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted as a Conditional Use: FD, RGD-2, RS-2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Development Requirements:
RGD-2 and RS-2 Districts:
On lots of one acre or more as Conditional Uses under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-67 (see § DR-602O.2 for standards), as follows:

Rural Development Area.
Single-family detached dwellings on lots of one acre or more existing as of January 14, 1981 shall be permitted in the RGD-2 and RS-2 Districts, provided that:

a. The owner of the lot proposed for development acquires sufficient vacant contiguous or non-contiguous land which, when combined with the acreage of the lot proposed for development, equals at least 3.2 acres if development is proposed in the RGD-2 District and at least six acres if development is proposed in the RS-2 District;

b. All lands acquired pursuant to Subsection a above, which may or may not be developable, are located within the same district where development is proposed; and

c. The requirements of Subsections § DR-602O.1.c, § DR-602O.1.d and § DR-602O.1.e are met.

FD District:
On lots of one acre or more as Conditional Uses under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-67 (see § DR-602O.1 for standards), as follows:

Forest Area. Single-family detached dwellings on lots of one acre or more existing as of January 14, 1981 shall be permitted in the FD District, provided that:

a. The owner of the lot proposed for development acquires sufficient vacant contiguous or non-contiguous land which, when combined with the acreage of the lot proposed for development, equals at least 39 acres;

b. All lands acquired pursuant to Subsection a above, which may or may not be developable, are located within the FD District;

c. All noncontiguous lands acquired pursuant to § a and b above shall be permanently protected through recordation of a deed of restriction in accordance with the following requirements:

(1) The deed of restriction shall permit the parcel to be managed for:

(a) Low-intensity recreation, ecological management and forestry, provided that no more than 5% of the land may be cleared, no more than 1% of the land may be covered with impervious surfaces, and any such uses or activities are approved and conducted in accordance with the requirements of this ordinance;

(b) Where agricultural use exists on a parcel proposed to be protected, the following standards shall apply:

i. For those agricultural uses in existence as of April 6, 2009, the deed of restriction may provide for the continuation of agricultural uses and the expansion of the area of agricultural use by up to 50%;

ii. For those agricultural uses established after April 6, 2009, the deed of restriction may provide for the continuation of agricultural uses, provided the agricultural use has been in existence for a period of at least five years prior to submission of an application for density transfer;

iii. For those agricultural uses established after April 6, 2009, which do not meet the standards of Subsection ii above, the deed of restriction shall permit the land to be managed only in accordance with Subsection a above and shall not provide for continuation of any agricultural use on the parcel; and

iv. The deed of restriction to be recorded pursuant to Subsections i or ii above shall authorize agricultural uses and provide that impervious surface may not exceed that which currently exists or 3%, whichever is greater, unless a resource management system plan has been prepared. Before these impervious surface limits may be exceeded, evidence of Pinelands Commission approval of the resource management system plan shall be provided. If the deed of restriction is in favor of Burlington County or the State Agricultural Development Committee, evidence of their approval shall also be provided.

(2) The deed of restriction shall be in favor of the parcel to be developed and the Township or another public agency or nonprofit conservation organization. In all cases, such restriction shall be expressly enforceable by the Pinelands Commission. The deed restriction shall be in a form to be approved by the Township Attorney and the Pinelands Commission.

d. Tax assessments for the acquired non-contiguous lands are combined and assigned to the land to be developed; and

e. The lot proposed for development otherwise meets the minimum standards of SECTION 500: General Provisions and Design Standards and § 611: Wetlands of this ordinance.

Early Childhood Education Centers

Easttown Planned Developments

EASTTOWN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT — An area to be developed as a single entity according to a plan, containing and integrating residential dwelling units and commercial uses along with a number of appurtenant public and quasi-public uses and areas in such ranges or ratios as specified in this ordinance, and in a manner to create a community offering a broad range of housing types including a set-aside of below market cost housing units, employment opportunities, basic services and shopping for residents as well as for those residents in the surrounding areas of the Township; all accomplished according to a planning design reflecting the character of historical small towns and villages in New Jersey, especially Medford Village.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: VRD

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
In accordance with the provisions specified in § DR-608D of this ordinance, on tracts of land at least 130 acres in area served by public water and sewage treatment facilities and only on that portion of the VRD District specifically indicated on the Zoning Map.

1. Purposes. In order to encourage the sound utilization of land and other natural resources, the efficient provision of public services, a broader range of housing, accessible services and employment opportunities, a compatible mix of residential, commercial and recreational land uses which will improve traffic circulation and reduce traffic congestion and which will promote a strong sense of neighborhood and community pride, the Easttown Planned Development ordinance provisions are enacted for the following purposes:

a. To facilitate the planning, design and construction of a traditional village community, reflecting the character of historical small towns and villages in New Jersey;

b. To create a mixed-use village environment which emphasizes pedestrian circulation, attractive civic spaces, squares, greens and parks, with a special sense of community and identity;

c. To reduce dependence of the automobile by providing living, shopping, employment and recreational opportunities within walking distance in the village;

d. To encourage a village core or central area which is a relatively compact, mixed-use, pedestrian oriented environment;

e. To encourage architectural themes which reflect the scale, details, ornamentation and mix of uses characteristic of traditional villages, especially Medford Village;

f. To facilitate residential neighborhoods within and surrounding the commercial village core, containing a variety of housing types typically found in traditional villages, including single-family detached dwellings, townhouses, apartments and residential flats above retail shops and/or offices;

g. To encourage the creation of a "Main Street," with broad sidewalks and public spaces for a variety of pedestrian activities;

h. To encourage dispersed parking spaces, the sharing of parking between residential and nonresidential land uses, and to discourage large parking lots;

i. To encourage a village-wide pedestrian pathway system, linking the major elements of the community;
j. To utilize, where possible, stormwater management retention ponds as attractive water features; and

k. To provide 60 dwelling units made affordable to "low" and "moderate" income households as required by the New Jersey Council On Affordable Housing.

2. Principal Permitted Uses on the Land and in Buildings. The total gross acreage of the Easttown Planned Development which is included in the subject application shall specifically be apportioned among the following five principal uses (residential dwelling units; commercial uses; a country inn; civic uses; and open space). For purposes of density and floor area calculations only, the land area apportioned to the open space use may be further apportioned among the other four principal uses.

a. Residential Dwelling Units - see § DR-608D.2.a.
b. Commercial Uses - see § DR-608D.2.b.
c. Country Inn - see § DR-608D.2.c.
d. Civic Uses - see § DR-608D.2.d.

3. Accessory Uses Permitted. See § DR-608D.3.
4. Maximum Building Height. see § DR-608D.4.
5. Area and Distance Requirements. See § DR-608D.5
6. Minimum Off-Street Parking. See § DR-608D.6.
7. Minimum Off-Street Loading. See § DR-608D.7.
8. Permitted Signs. See § DR-608D.8.
9. "Mt. Laurel" Housing Requirements. See § DR-608D.9.
10. General Requirements.

a. The Easttown Planned Development shall be conceived, designed, subdivided, site planned and approved by the Planning Board as a single entity. All uses shall be developed in a planned and orderly sequence as approved by the Board, with the residential uses generally developed prior to the commercial uses.

b. Wherever practical, the Easttown Planned Development shall be developed with a common architectural theme which shall be subject to site plan approval by the Planning Board; the architectural theme shall include buildings, signing, fencing, lighting, paving, curbing, and landscaping.

c. Each building within the Easttown Planned Development shall have a gable, hip or gambrel roof with soffit(s) and facia(s) included as part of the building design; no flat or shed (lean-to) roofs within the public view shall be permitted.

d. All portions of the Easttown Planned Development shall be linked via a continuous pedestrian pathway network consisting of sidewalks and off street walkways as approved by the Planning Board; the Easttown Planned Development shall be pedestrian oriented; with a design that enables and encourages the greatest amount of pedestrian circulation and the least amount of vehicular circulation within the development.

Sidewalks with decorative paving of granite or Belgian block and/or accents of such decorated paving are encouraged throughout the development, and all major pedestrian crosswalks at street intersections shall be constructed of such decorative paving or at least marked with two parallel strips of such decorative paving.

e. Except within sight traffic easements, all road frontage of the Easttown Planned Development along Eayrestown Road and Chairville Road shall be landscaped with a combination of evergreen and deciduous plantings atop a series of kidney-shaped berms.

f. All roadways, driveways, parking areas, aisles and vehicular accessways shall be curbed with either Belgian block or granite.

g. All developed portions of the Easttown Planned Development shall be provided with appropriate active and passive recreational facilities in appropriate locations.

h. Street requirements specific to a "Easttown Planned Development" shall be as follows, in addition to and in certain instances different from the general requirements for streets specified in § 528 of this ordinance. For purposes of street width requirements, streets within an Easttown Planned Development not otherwise specified in the Traffic Circulation Plan Element of the Township Master Plan shall ordinarily be considered "Local" streets, except for the major streets within the development expected to carry relatively significant volumes of traffic which shall be considered "Collector" streets, and except further for "Alley" streets; all in accordance with the following: see street requirements table and associated notes.

11. Requirements For Pineland Development Credits. If the total number of dwelling units (single-family detached, townhouses, apartments and residential flats) within the Easttown Planned Development exceeds 352 dwelling units, 1/4 Pineland Development Credit shall be required for each dwelling unit in excess of the 352 number.

Educational and Recreational Activities

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: PPE

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Includies the operation of public and private elementary school facilities and quasi-public campground activities, as well as municipal buildings, churches, libraries and open space, parks and parkland and municipal infrastructure.

Employee Cafeterias

Expansion of Intensive Recreational Uses

Any recreational facility which is not a low intensive recreational facility, including but not limited to golf courses, marinas, amusement parks, hotels and motels.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: APA, FD, PD, RGD-1, RGD-2, RS-1, RS-2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
RGD-1, RGD-2, RS-1, RS-2, FD, PD and APA Districts:
Provided that:

a. The intensive recreational use was in existence on February 7, 1979 and the capacity of the use will not exceed two times the capacity of the use on February 7, 1979;

b. The use is necessary to achieve recreational use of a particular element of the existing Pinelands environment; and

c. The use is environmentally and aesthetically compatible with the character of the Pinelands Forest Area and the characteristics of the particular basin in which the use is to be located, taking into consideration the proportion of cleared and developed land, ambient water quality, ecologically sensitive areas and unique resources, and will not unduly burden public services.

Fast Food Restaurants

A commercial establishment where foods and drink, prepared for immediate consumption, are purchased at a counter and either eaten on the premises, in the purchaser's automobile, or off the premises. Those restaurants where a majority of prepared food is consumed only at tables on the premises and served by waiters or waitresses at said tables shall not be deemed "fast-food restaurants." Any restaurant with drive-through window service shall be considered a "fast-food restaurant." "Fast-food restaurants" shall not include those retail stores where food is primarily sold for preparation and consumption elsewhere, such as a supermarket, or stores where, as a secondary use of the premises, prepared foods may also be sold over the counter for immediate consumption, such as a delicatessen.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted as a Conditional Use: CC, HC-1, HC-2, HM, RC

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
HC-1, HC-2, RC, CC Districts and HM Zone:
As Conditional Uses under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-67.

A fast-food restaurant shall satisfy the following requirements in addition to requirements otherwise applicable in the subject zoning district:

a. The minimum lot size shall be two acres, with no drive-through window, and 2 1/2 acres for fast food restaurants with a drive-through window. The minimum frontage shall be 300 feet;
b. One parking space shall be provided for every 30 square feet of gross floor area, together with adequate employee parking; and
c. The lot coverage shall not exceed 60%.

See § DR-602D for complete, detailed information.

Fences and Walls

FENCE
An artificially constructed barrier of wood, masonry, stone, wire, metal or any other manufactured material or combination of materials, erected for the enclosure or partial enclosure, screen or partial screen or separation of areas.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted an an Accessroy Use: APA, AR, CC, FD, GD, GMN, GMN-AR, GMS, HC-1, HC-2, HM, HVC, HVR, PD, PI, PPE, RC, RGD-1, RGD-2, RHC, RHO, RS-1, RS-2, SAPA, VRD

Development Requirements:
A fence or wall shall be defined, for the purposes of this ordinance, as an artificially constructed barrier of wood, masonry, stone, wire, metal or any other manufactured material or combination of materials, erected for the enclosure or partial enclosure of land and/or dividing one piece of land from another. For the purposes of this ordinance, gates shall be considered a fence, whether freestanding or attached to a fence, wall, or other structure.

Any deed restrictions affecting the property on which the fence or wall is to be erected or constructed shall not be superseded by this section. Moreover, no fence or wall shall be located within a conservation easement, natural buffer area, or deed-restricted area unless the language of such easement, buffer, or deed-restricted area explicitly permits such fence or wall. Notwithstanding the foregoing, wood split-rail fences or post-and-rail fences (both with wire mesh, if needed for safety of children or animals) or similar type open-style wood fences may be erected at property boundary lines within these restricted areas. In no event shall picket-style fences or metal or other fencing made of manufactured materials be constructed as similar to or the equivalent of an open-style wood split-rail or post-and-rail fence.

1. Any legal nonconforming fences of any type in place in a conservation easement, natural buffer area or deed-restricted area as of December 31, 2007, shall be considered legal nonconforming structures. Replacement in kind (same location, material and style) for such fences shall be permitted with any necessary permits. Any change in location, material or fence style in conformance with the subsection above shall be permitted under a typical permit procedure. Any change in location, material, or fence style which is not in conformance with the subsection above shall be subject to denial of a zoning permit and possible consideration of a waiver request before the Planning Board at a fully noticed public hearing.

All fences and walls shall be of durable quality materials and installed in a good workmanlike manner. All fences and walls shall be maintained by the owner.

The following fences shall be exempt from the requirements of this section relative to permit, fees, construction or materials:

1. Fences accessory to farm operations, except that said exemption shall not extend to that percentage of farm property set aside for residential purposes as delineated upon the property record cards of the Township.
2. Fences on any Township, county or state facility, park, playground or school premises.
3. Fences approved as part of a subdivision or site plan application.

Regulations for residential fences and walls in residential districts are as follows:

1. Fences shall be no closer than one foot to the street line.
2. Fences not exceeding 48 inches in height above ground level may be erected in front of a yard, as defined.

a. Front yard fences shall be of a nonsolid construction having an opacity of not more than 50% and shall be of wood construction (preferably split-rail) and may not be chain-link or metal picket fencing.
b. Synthetic fence materials that simulate wood fence members, including PVC, wood-plastic composites, and other similar materials, are also acceptable.
c. Vehicular access gates, as defined, are not permitted within a front yard.

3. Fences not exceeding six feet in height above the ground level may be erected in a rear yard, and in side yards behind the actual front building setback line, as defined.
4. Fences on corner properties shall not be constructed of materials that would block the view of vehicular traffic at the intersection.
5. Barbed and/or electrified wire fences are prohibited, except in conjunction with an agricultural use.
6. A tennis court area, located in the rear yard areas only, may be surrounded by a fence a maximum of 15 feet in height; said fence is to be set back from any lot line the distance required for accessory buildings in the zoning district in accordance with SECTION 400: District Regulations or SECTION 600: Exceptions, Modifications, Conditional Uses and Planned Developments.
7. Fences for Reverse Frontage Lots. Reverse frontage lots technically have front yards on both a primary street, i.e., a street from which access is gained and a secondary street, i.e., a street from which access is restricted. Typical front yard fence restrictions as in Subsection 2 above shall not apply to the rear/back yard of reverse frontage yards.

a. The purpose of this section is to permit fences in the rear or back yards of these lots, which are greater than four feet in height, of solid or open construction and made of wood or other materials. While permitting other types of fences, these regulations continue to seek to avoid the negative aesthetic impact of imposing fences located close to the travelway of a street. Fences up to six feet in height are permitted in such areas to provide separation, screening or buffering from the adjoining streets. The installation must be in accordance with the following standards:

(1) The minimum setback from the secondary street in all cases shall be no less than the required front yard setback for the district, except that the setback shall not be less than 25 feet from the street right-of-way.
(2) If an approved buffer area or other protected or preserved or landscaped area is located along the secondary street, the fence must be located outside of this area and on the developed or potentially developable side of the buffer. The fence must be set back as provided in Subsection (1) above. If the lot is subject to other restrictions affecting the location of fences, those restrictions shall also be met.
(3) If the secondary street frontage adjoins a lot or lots with direct frontage on the street, i.e., a lot which is not a reverse frontage lot, the minimum setback for the fence shall be no less than the setback of the front facade of the existing principal building which is the greatest distance from the street line, plus 10 feet, but no less than the minimum front yard setback for the district, plus 10 feet.
(4) Landscaping requirement. Any solid fence, board-on-board fence or other fence with picket spacing less than three inches and more than four feet in height and closer to the right-of-way line than 50 feet shall be buffered by landscaping on the street side with at least one evergreen tree, (four feet or more in height at planting) and one large evergreen shrub (four feet or more at maturity) for each 15 feet of fence or part thereof. This standard shall not apply to locations already provided with a landscaped buffer area if the existing buffering exceeds the standards outlined above. The Planning and Zoning Official may approve substitute landscaping schemes if the alternate design meets the intent of the above listed standards.

8. Deer Fences. See § DR-513F.8 for details.

Regulations for fences and walls for nonresidential uses are as follows:

1. Fences or walls shall be no closer than one foot to the street line.
2. Fences shall not be less than four feet nor more than eight feet in height.
3. Fences or walls may not be located in such a manner as to impede required sight distance areas for driveways or roadways, for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles.
4. No fence or wall shall be erected to restrict or otherwise alter the vehicular traffic flow unless approved by the Planning Board.
5. Nonresidential fences and walls shall require review and approval by the Planning Board.

Upon discovery of an alleged violation of this section, the Zoning Officer shall serve written notice, either by personal service or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the owner of the fence or wall and/or the owner or lessee of the property where the fence or wall is located, ordering the fence or wall to be brought into conformity with the provisions of this ordinance, or its removal, within 30 days of the date of said notice. The notice shall include notification that if the fence or wall is not brought into conformity or removed within such time, a summons and/or complaint will be issued by the Zoning Officer.

Fire Stations

Fish and wildlife management

The changing of the characteristics and interactions of fish and wildlife populations and their habitats in order to promote, protect and enhance the ecological integrity of those populations.

Food Service Establishments

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: CC, HC-1, HC-2, HM, HVC, RC, RHO

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
RC, CC Districts, HM Zone and HVC District:
Includes sit-down restaurants, cocktail lounges, coffee shops and cafes, catering service, bakery, pastry, candy, confectionery or ice cream shops, provided that no distribution activities, other than personal grocery or pharmaceutical delivery, shall be permitted.

RHO District:
Includes conversions, permitted in the HVC Historic Village Commercial District specified in § DR-413A of this ordinance with site plan approval, but only where at least 50% of a building or site is used as a residence for the owner or lessee of the commercial business or use operated on the site. If no commercial use is proposed, the provisions and requirements of the HVR Historic Village Residential District shall apply as specified in § 414: HVR Historic Village Residential of this ordinance in its entirety.

Forestry

The planting, cultivating and harvesting of trees for the production of wood products, including firewood or for forest health. It includes such practices as reforestation, site preparation and other silvicultural practices, including but not limited to artificial regeneration, bedding, broadcast scarification, clearcutting, coppicing, disking, drum chopping, group selection, individual selection, natural regeneration, root raking, seed tree cut, shelterwood cut and thinning. For purposes of this ordinance, the following activities shall not be defined as forestry:

A. Removal of trees located on a parcel of land one acre or less on which a dwelling has been constructed;

B. Horticultural activities involving the planting, cultivating or harvesting of nursery stock or Christmas trees;

C. Removal of trees necessitated by the development of the parcel as otherwise authorized by this ordinance;

D. Removal of trees necessary for the maintenance of utility or public rights-of-way;

E. Removal or planting of trees for the personal use of the parcel owner; and

F. Removal of trees for public safety.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: APA, FD, PD, RGD-1, RGD-2, RS-1, RS-2, SAPA Districts where use is permitted as a Conditional Use: AR, HC-1, HC-2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Forestry Standards. Forestry operations shall be approved only if the applicant can demonstrate that the standards set forth below are met:

1. All forestry activities shall serve to maintain Pinelands native forest types, including those which are locally characteristic, except in those stands where other forest types exist.

2. Any newly developed access to lands proposed for harvesting shall avoid wetland areas except as absolutely necessary to harvest wetlands species or to otherwise gain access to a harvesting site.

3. The following actions shall be required to encourage the establishment, restoration or regeneration of Atlantic white cedar in cedar and hardwood swamps:

a. Clearcutting cedar and managing slash;
b. Controlling competition by other plant species;
c. Utilizing fencing and other retardants, where necessary, to protect cedar from overbrowsing;
d. Utilizing existing streams as cutting boundaries, where practical;
e. Harvesting during dry periods or when the ground is frozen; and
f. Utilizing the least-intrusive harvesting techniques, including the use of winches, corduroy roads and helicopters, where practical.

4. All forestry activities and practices shall be designed and carried out so as to comply with the standards set forth in § 511. The species accounts provided in the "Recommended Forestry Management Practices Report," Appendix I, Endangered Animals, dated March 2006, as amended and supplemented and available at the principal office of the Commission or at www.nj.gov/pinelands, may be utilized as a guide for meeting these standards.

5. All forestry activities and practices shall be designed and carried out so as to comply with the standards for the land application of waste set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:50-6.79, except as expressly authorized in this section.

6. All forestry activities and practices shall be designed and carried out so as to comply with the standards for the protection of historic, archaeological and cultural resources set forth in § 515: Historic, Archaeological and Cultural Preservation in the Pinelands.

7. A vegetated streamside management zone shall be maintained or established adjacent to streams, ponds, lakes and marshes, except that no streamside management zone shall be required when Atlantic white cedar is proposed to be harvested, established, restored or regenerated. The streamside management zone shall be at least 25 feet in width. Where soils are severely erodible, slopes exceed 10% or streamside vegetation is not vigorous, the streamside management zone shall be increased up to a maximum of 70 feet to buffer the water body from adjacent forestry activities.

8. Stream crossings, access roads, timber harvesting, skid trails, log decks, portable sawmill sites, site preparation, and reforestation shall be designed and carried out so as to:

a. Minimize changes to surface water and groundwater hydrology;
b. Minimize changes to temperature and other existing surface water quality and conditions;
c. Prevent unnecessary soil erosion, siltation and sedimentation; and
d. Minimize unnecessary disturbances to aquatic and forest habitats.

9. The following standards shall apply to silvicultural practices for site preparation, either before or after harvesting:

a. In areas with slopes of greater than 10%, an undisturbed buffer strip of at least 25 feet in width shall be maintained along roads during site preparation to catch soil particles;

b. Herbicide treatments shall be permitted, provided that:

(1) The proposed treatment is identified in the forestry application submitted to the Zoning Officer pursuant to Subsection § DR-612B.2.j;
(2) Control of competitive plant species is clearly necessary;
(3) Control of competitive plant species by other, nonchemical means is not practical;
(4) All chemicals shall be expressly labeled for forestry use and shall be used and mixed in a manner that is consistent with relevant state and federal requirements; and
(5) In pine-shrub oak native forest types, herbicide treatments shall only be permitted as a method to temporarily suppress shrub-oak understory in order to facilitate pine regeneration. All such herbicide treatments shall be applied in a targeted manner so that there will be no significant reduction in tree or shrub-oak resprouting outside those areas subject to the herbicide treatment;

c. Broadcast scarification and mechanical weeding shall be permitted in all Pinelands native forest types;
d. Disking shall be permitted, provided that:

(1) It shall not be permitted in pine plains native forest types;
(2) Disking shall only be permitted in pine-shrub oak native forest types as a method to temporarily suppress shrub-oak understory in order to facilitate pine regeneration and shall be limited as follows:

(a) Disking may occur one time during the first year of the establishment of a stand to assure the successful growth of pine seedlings and may be repeated one time during the second year of the growth of the stand only in areas where pine seedling establishment has not successfully occurred; and
(b) Only single-pass disking, which penetrates the soil no deeper than six inches, shall be permitted;

(3) It shall not occur in wetlands, except as may be necessary to establish, restore or regenerate Atlantic white cedar. When so used, disking shall be limited to shrub-dominated parcels and recently abandoned agricultural lands; and

(4) It shall follow land contours when slopes are discernible;

e. Root raking shall be permitted, provided that:

(1) It shall not be permitted in pine-shrub oak native forest types or pine plains native forest types;
(2) When used to establish, restore or regenerate Atlantic white cedar, root raking shall be limited to shrub-dominated parcels and recently abandoned agricultural lands; and
(3) Root raking debris shall not be piled in wetlands;

f. Bedding shall be permitted only in recently abandoned, cultivated wetlands where there are no established Pinelands native forest types; and

g. Drum chopping shall be permitted, provided that:

(1) It shall not be permitted in pine plains native forest types except to create road shoulder fuelbreaks, which shall be limited to 25 feet in width, or to create scattered early successional habitats under two acres in size;
(2) It shall not be permitted in wetlands, except as may be necessary to establish, restore or regenerate Atlantic white cedar. When so used, drum chopping shall be limited to shrub-dominated parcels and recently abandoned agricultural lands; and
(3) It shall adhere to the following procedures:

(a) No more than two passes shall be permitted except to create scattered early successional habitats under two acres in size;
(b) Drums shall remain unfilled when used during the dormant season;
(c) Chop up and down the slope on a parcel so the depressions made by the cleats and chopper blades run parallel to the contour of the land to help reduce the occurrence of channeled surface erosion;
(d) Chop so the depressions made by the cleats and chopper blades run parallel to a wetland or water body; and
(e) Avoid short-radius, one-hundred-eighty-degree turns at the end of each straight pass.

10. The following standards shall apply to silvicultural practices for harvesting:

a. Clearcutting shall be permitted, provided that:

(1) It shall not be permitted in pine plains native forest types;
(2) It shall be limited to 300 acres or 5% of a parcel, whichever is greater, during any permit period;
(3) A fifty-foot-wide buffer strip, in which only periodic pruning and thinning may occur, shall be maintained between any clearcut and the parcel boundaries;
(4) A buffer strip, in which only periodic pruning and thinning may occur, shall also be maintained to separate each twenty-five-acre or larger clearcut from other twenty-five-acre or larger clearcuts, coppice cuts and seed tree cuts that occur within a fifteen-year period. The buffer strip separating two twenty-five-acre harvests shall be 50 feet in width and, for a larger harvest, shall increase in width by one foot for each acre of that harvest above 25, to a maximum of 300 feet in width;
(5) Where present on a parcel, a minimum of 18 dead snags per acre of at least 10 inches' diameter at breast height (DBH) and six feet in height shall be left on the parcel for a minimum of five years; and
(6) The area of the parcel subject to the clearcut shall have contoured edges, unless the boundary of the clearcut serves as a firebreak, in which case straight edges may be used;

b. Coppicing shall be permitted in all Pinelands native forest types, provided that:

(1) It shall be limited to 500 acres in size or 10% of a parcel, whichever is greater, during any permit period;
(2) A fifty-foot-wide buffer strip, in which only periodic pruning and thinning may occur, shall be maintained between any coppice cut and the parcel boundaries;
(3) A buffer strip, in which only periodic pruning and thinning may occur, shall also be maintained to separate each twenty-five-acre or larger coppice cut from other twenty-five-acre or larger clearcuts, coppice cuts and seed tree cuts that occur within a fifteen-year period. The buffer strip separating two twenty-five-acre harvests shall be 50 feet in width and, for a larger harvest, shall increase in width by one foot for each acre of that harvest above 25, to a maximum of 300 feet in width;
(4) Where present on a parcel, a minimum of 18 dead snags per acre of at least 10 inches' DBH and six feet in height shall be left on the parcel for a minimum of five years; and
(5) The area of the parcel subject to the coppice cut shall have contoured edges, unless the boundary of the coppice cut serves as a firebreak, in which case straight edges may be used;

c. Seed tree cutting shall be permitted in all Pinelands native forest types, provided that:

(1) It shall be limited to 500 acres in size or 10% of a parcel, whichever is greater, during any permit period;
(2) A fifty-foot-wide buffer strip, in which only periodic pruning and thinning may occur, shall be maintained between any seed tree cut and the parcel boundaries;
(3) A buffer strip, in which only periodic pruning and thinning may occur, shall also be maintained to separate each twenty-five-acre or larger seed tree cut from other twenty-five-acre or larger clearcuts, coppice cuts and seed tree cuts that occur within a fifteen-year period. The buffer strip separating two twenty-five-acre harvests shall be 50 feet in width and, for a larger harvest, shall increase in width by one foot for each acre of that harvest above 25, to a maximum of 300 feet in width;
(4) Where present on a parcel, a minimum of 18 dead snags per acre of at least 10 inches' DBH and six feet in height shall be left on the parcel for a minimum of five years;
(5) The area of the parcel subject to the seed tree cut shall have contoured edges, unless the boundary of the seed tree cut serves as a firebreak, in which case straight edges may be used;
(6) Dominant residual seed trees shall be retained at a distribution of at least seven trees per acre; and
(7) Residual seed trees shall be distributed evenly throughout the parcel; and

d. Shelterwood cutting, group selection and individual selection shall be permitted in all Pinelands native forest types.

11. The following standards shall apply to silvicultural practices for forest regeneration:

a. Natural regeneration shall be permitted in all Pinelands native forest types and shall be required in the pine plains native forest type, except as provided in Subsection C.11.b below; and
b. Artificial regeneration shall be permitted in all Pinelands native forest types, provided that:

(1) The use of nonnative cuttings, seedlings or seeds shall not be permitted;
(2) The use of hybrid cuttings, seedlings or seeds shall be permitted if it can be demonstrated that the cutting is from a locally native, naturally occurring hybrid which will be planted within its natural range and habitat;
(3) Cuttings, seedlings or seeds shall be collected and utilized so as to ensure genetic diversity; and
(4) When used in pine plains native forest types, artificial regeneration shall only be permitted to restore drastically disturbed sites if seeds or seedlings from the immediate vicinity have been collected from local, genetically similar sources.

12. Following site preparation and harvesting activities, slash shall either be retained in piles on the parcel, distributed throughout the parcel, removed from the parcel or burned.

13. Thinning shall be permitted in all Pinelands native forest types, including that which serves to maintain an understory of native plants and/or manage stand composition, density, growth and spatial heterogeneity.

14. A copy of the approved municipal forestry permit shall be conspicuously posted on the parcel which is the site of the forestry activity.

Funeral homes/parlors

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: CC, HC-1, HC-2, HM, HVC, RC, RHO

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
RHO District:
Includes conversions, permitted in the HVC Historic Village Commercial District specified in § DR-413A of this ordinance with site plan approval, but only where at least 50% of a building or site is used as a residence for the owner or lessee of the commercial business or use operated on the site. If no commercial use is proposed, the provisions and requirements of the HVR Historic Village Residential District shall apply as specified in § 414: HVR Historic Village Residential of this ordinance in its entirety.

Garden marts

General offices and office buildings

OFFICE
A place for the transaction of business where reports are prepared, records kept and services rendered, but where no retail sales, except in connection with professional services, are offered and where no manufacturing, assembly or fabricating takes place.

OFFICE COMPLEX (aka "PARK")
Any tract(s) of land that is/are developed and operated as a coordinated and integrated facility, in separate buildings or one building, for a number of separate office uses. These sites often contain shared open space, with consideration for circulation, parking, signage, and utility needs.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: CC, HC-1, HC-2, HM, HVC, RC, RHO

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
RHO District:
Includes conversions, permitted in the HVC Historic Village Commercial District specified in § DR-413A of this ordinance with site plan approval, but only where at least 50% of a building or site is used as a residence for the owner or lessee of the commercial business or use operated on the site. If no commercial use is proposed, the provisions and requirements of the HVR Historic Village Residential District shall apply as specified in § 414: HVR Historic Village Residential of this ordinance in its entirety.

General services or repair shops

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: CC, HC-1, HC-2, HM, HVC, RC, RHO

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
RC, CC Districts and HM Zone:
For watches, clocks, jewelry, radio, computer, telephone (including cellular and digital), television, home appliances and other similar services and repair shops in the CC District only.

HVC District:
For watches, clocks, jewelry, radios, televisions, home appliances and other similar services.
This permitted use shall be interpreted under the principle of "ejusdem generis" (of the same kind or class).

RHO District:
Includes conversions, permitted in the HVC Historic Village Commercial District specified in § DR-413A of this ordinance with site plan approval, but only where at least 50% of a building or site is used as a residence for the owner or lessee of the commercial business or use operated on the site. If no commercial use is proposed, the provisions and requirements of the HVR Historic Village Residential District shall apply as specified in § 414: HVR Historic Village Residential of this ordinance in its entirety.

Hardware Services

Home Occupations

An activity for economic gain, carried out in a residential dwelling or accessory structure thereto, in which an occupant of the residence and not more than one additional individual is employed, which activity is clearly secondary to the use of the residence as a dwelling, and which meets the requirements specified in § 602: Conditional Uses of this ordinance.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted as a Conditional Use: APA, AR, FD, GD, GMN, GMS, HVR, PD, RGD-1, RGD-2, RHC, RS-1, RS-2, SAPA, VRD

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Home Occupations as Conditional Uses under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-67.

1. The following are the only permitted home occupations:

a. Professional office of a physician, dentist, chiropractor, chiropodist, optometrist, attorney, minister, accountant, psychologist, architect or engineer.
b. Artist.
c. Seamstress.
d. Salesperson, provided that products are not stored within the residential area.
e. Tutor in academic studies.
f. Manufacturing representative, provided that no products are stored on-site.
g. "Family Day Care Homes" shall be deemed to be a home occupation in any residential district in which home occupations are a permitted accessory use and shall be subject to the same restrictions applicable to all other home occupations stated herein.

2. If permitted, home occupations shall meet all of the following standards and conditions:

a. The owner or user shall submit to the administrative officer, prior to any use being made of the premises, a signed written statement setting forth:

(1) The name and address of the user.
(2) The proposed use or occupation.
(3) An acknowledgment of receipt of a copy of this section, an agreement by the user to comply with all provisions of this ordinance, and a consent to periodic inspection by the Township to ensure compliance with the provisions hereof.

b. Signs (as defined and permitted in § 526: Signs).
c. No more than one person, who must be a resident of the home in which the business is being conducted, shall conduct any business on the site. In the case of a professional office permitted by Subsection 1.a hereinabove, the professional may have one additional employee, such as a secretary, nurse or telephone receptionist/operator.
d. The permitted home occupation shall be conducted entirely within two rooms or 25% of the total gross habitable floor area of the home, whichever is less.
e. No mechanical equipment shall be sold on the premises in connection with a home occupation.
f. No more than one client, customer, patient or visitor to the business shall be seen at any one time. There shall be adequate off-street parking for any such clients, customers, etc., and any employee permitted pursuant to Subsection c hereinabove.

3. It is the intent of the Home Occupations Subsection F.1 and 2 to regulate a formal business operating at a home in conjunction with the homeowner's residential use of the property, not an individual working remotely at home.

4. Nothing herein shall be deemed or interpreted to prevent, prohibit or require any approval for an individual working from home with a "virtual office", provided that:

a. The individual is a resident of the home.
b. There is no sign or other identification of a business being operated in the home or on the property.
c. There is no employee at the home other than the individual working remotely.
d. No customer, client or other visitor can be met at the home or on the property or parked on the property in conjunction with the individual working from home.
e. No business equipment, business vehicles, or other business material shall be stored or kept outside at the home and there is no visible evidence of a business being operated at the home or property.

Horticulture of native plants

Industrial Park Complexes

Institutional Uses

Any land used for the following public or private purposes: educational facilities including universities, colleges, elementary and secondary and vocational schools, kindergartens and nurseries; cultural facilities such as libraries, galleries, museums, concert halls, theaters and the like; churches; public office buildings; hospitals, including such educational, clinical, research and convalescent facilities as are integral to the operation of the hospital; medical and health service facilities, including nursing homes, rehabilitation therapy centers and public health facilities; law enforcement facilities; military facilities; and other similar facilities. For purposes of this ordinance, institutional use shall not include medical offices which are not associated with hospitals or other medical or health service facilities, nor shall it include assisted living facilities.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted as a Conditional Use: FD, RGD-1, RGD-2, RS-1, RS-2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
RGD-1, RGD-2, RS-1, RS-2 and FD Districts:
As Conditional Uses under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-67.

1. The applicant shall follow all procedures, requirements and standards for major site plan approval specified in SECTION 800: Development Application Review Procedures of this ordinance.

2. In order to approve an application for an institutional use, the Planning Board must conclude that:

a. The use does not require or will not generate subsidiary or satellite development in the Forest District;
b. The applicant has demonstrated that adequate public service infrastructure will be available to serve the use; and
c. The use is primarily designed to serve the needs of the Forest District in which the use is to be located.

3. All other applicable requirements of this ordinance shall apply.

Job Printing and Newspaper or Book Publishers

Limited breweries, restricted breweries (brewpubs), nano- and micro-distilleries

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: HVC, RHO

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Development Requirements:
In accordance with the applicable ABC laws regarding same.

RHO District:
Includes conversions, permitted in the HVC Historic Village Commercial District specified in § DR-413A of this ordinance with site plan approval, but only where at least 50% of a building or site is used as a residence for the owner or lessee of the commercial business or use operated on the site. If no commercial use is proposed, the provisions and requirements of the HVR Historic Village Residential District shall apply as specified in § 414: HVR Historic Village Residential of this ordinance in its entirety.

Limited Manufacturing

Limited retail

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted as a Conditional Use: RHC

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Limited retail uses are those specified for districts, e.g., RHC (Restricted Highway Commercial), planned as transitional areas between "heavier" commercial districts, and residential districts. It is the goal of this section to allow low density nonresidential uses that are compatible with existing neighboring residential development and to prohibit retail uses that generate significant negative impacts, e.g., traffic volumes, sound impacts, or increased lighting intensity, from relatively small structures, i.e., convenience stores that are incompatible with existing neighboring residential development.

Traffic Generation: No site development with retail/service use(s) shall have potential to generate more than average rate of 11 vehicular trips per 1,000 square feet of gross leasable area during any weekday morning, afternoon/evening or weekend peak traffic hour, as evidenced by traffic generation statistics published in the International Transportation Engineers (ITE) Manual.

Uses shall be limited to:

a. Antiques, books, photograph supplies and services, retail food establishments including confections, foodstuffs and baked goods, dry goods, tobacco products, flowers, gifts, watches and jewelry, newspapers and periodicals, stationary, wearing apparel and similar goods. Seating for the on-site consumption of food or drinks at uses not considered restaurants, e.g., a bakery or confectionery store, shall be limited to 12 seats. These uses shall not be considered restaurants for the purpose of determining parking requirements.
b. Retail person services limited to beauty shops, nail salons, barber shops, tailor, shoe repair, dressmaking, photography and millinery.
c. Locations serving food shall be limited to sit-down restaurants with only limited take-out service and which do not have drive-through or outside walk-up (window) service. Pizza restaurants (with or without) seats, fast food restaurants, sandwich shops, coffee shops, donut shops and ice cream or custard stands are examples of food retailers with take-out services that are not permitted.

d. Convenience stores, contract services, and building supply stores are specifically prohibited.

A limited retail use shall satisfy the following requirements in addition to requirements otherwise applicable in the subject zoning district:
a. The maximum number of retail stores on one lot shall be two.
b. The maximum total retail space on one lot shall be 4,000 square feet.
c. One principal building shall be permitted per lot.

Low- and moderate income age-restricted dwelling units

LOW-INCOME UNIT
A restricted unit that is affordable to a low-income household.

MODERATE-INCOME UNIT
A restricted unit that is affordable to a moderate-income household.

AGE-RESTRICTED UNIT
A housing unit designed to meet the needs of, and exclusively for, the residents of an age-restricted segment of the population such that:

1. All the residents of the development where the unit is situated are 62 years of age or older; or
2. At least 80% of the units are occupied by one person that is 55 years of age or older; or
3. The development has been designated by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as "housing for older persons" as defined in Section 807(b)(2) of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3607.

Low-Intensity Recreational Uses

A facility or area which complies with the standards of N.J.A.C. 7:50-5, Part II, utilizes and depends on the natural environment of the Pinelands and requires no significant modifications of that environment other than to provide access, and which has an insignificant impact on surrounding uses or on the environmental integrity of the area. It permits such low intensity uses as hiking, hunting, trapping, fishing, canoeing, nature study, orienteering, horseback riding and bicycling.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: APA, FD, PD, RGD-1, RGD-2, RS-1, RS-2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
RGD-1, RGD-2, RS-1, RS-2, FD, PD and APA Districts:
Provided that:

a. The parcel proposed for low-intensity recreational use has an area of at least 50 acres.
b. The recreational use does not involve the use of motorized vehicles except for necessary transportation.
c. Access to bodies of water is limited to no more than 15 linear feet of frontage per 1,000 feet of water body frontage.
d. Clearing of vegetation, including ground cover and soil disturbance, does not exceed 5% of the parcel.
e. No more than 1% of the parcel will be covered with impervious surfaces.

Mailbox structures

Medical, professional and general offices

Model Homes

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: GMN-AR

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Construction permits shall be available for three model homes in each development within the GMN-AR Zoning District prior to construction of roads within such development; provided, however, that the developer of such development has demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the Fire Marshal, that reasonable emergency access is available to each model home for which a construction permit is sought.

Motels or Hotels

A building or group of buildings consisting of individual sleeping units designed for transient travelers and not for permanent residency, except that up to 3% of the total units may be provided for the sole use of resident employees.

Newspaper or Job Printing Establishments

Offices for administrative, executive, professional sales or similar uses

OFFICE
A place for the transaction of business where reports are prepared, records kept and services rendered, but where no retail sales, except in connection with professional services, are offered and where no manufacturing, assembly or fabricating takes place.

Offices of doctors, dentists and veterinarians

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: HVC, RHO

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Development Requirements:
RHO District:
Includes conversions, permitted in the HVC Historic Village Commercial District specified in § DR-413A of this ordinance with site plan approval, but only where at least 50% of a building or site is used as a residence for the owner or lessee of the commercial business or use operated on the site. If no commercial use is proposed, the provisions and requirements of the HVR Historic Village Residential District shall apply as specified in § 414: HVR Historic Village Residential of this ordinance in its entirety.

Off-Street Parking

Open Spaces

Any parcel or land area or water, essentially unimproved and set aside, dedicated, designated or reserved for public or private use or enjoyment, or for the use and enjoyment of owners and occupants of land adjoining or neighboring such open space; provided that such areas may be improved with only those buildings, structures, streets, off-street parking and other improvements that are designed to be incidental to the natural openness of the land, and provided further that no portion of the required open space shall include any yard or setback distance stipulated in this ordinance and any street right-of-way.

Paint and Wall Hanging Services

Parking lots

Parks

Parochial, Private Or Public Schools

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted as a Conditional Use: HVC, PI, RHO

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Development Requirements:
1. For purposes of this ordinance, "Parochial, Private Or Public Schools" may include institutions of higher learning, but shall not include trade or business schools.

2. The applicant shall follow all procedures, requirements and standards for major site plan approval specified in SECTION 800: Development Application Review Procedures of this ordinance.
3. The applicant shall submit a statement which shall indicate the grade levels of the pupils to be housed in the building or buildings, the planned pupil capacity of such building or buildings and the contemplated eventual enrollment of the school.

4. Elementary schools shall provide parking at the ratio of two spaces for each classroom, but not less than one space for each teacher and staff; intermediate schools shall provide parking at the ratio of 1.5 spaces for each classroom, but not less than one space for each teacher and staff; and secondary schools shall provide parking at the ratio of 2.5 spaces for each classroom, but not less than two spaces for each teacher and staff.

These requirements may be increased if, in the judgment of the Planning Board, the unavailability of bus service, the particular location of the subject property, and/or the relatively high percentage of pupils driving or anticipated to be driving cars to the school make such increased requirements desirable.

5. No driveways shall open onto a public street within 75 feet of an intersection of such street with another public street.
6. Illumination for night athletic activities shall be shielded from illuminating adjoining streets and residential areas.

RHO District:
Includes conversions, permitted in the HVC Historic Village Commercial District specified in § DR-413A of this ordinance with site plan approval, but only where at least 50% of a building or site is used as a residence for the owner or lessee of the commercial business or use operated on the site. If no commercial use is proposed, the provisions and requirements of the HVR Historic Village Residential District shall apply as specified in § 414: HVR Historic Village Residential of this ordinance in its entirety.

Patio Homes

PATIO HOME
A single-family dwelling on an individual lot which may be attached to a second single-family dwelling on an adjacent lot.

See also the definition for "Dwelling Unit in § 203: Definitions Applicable Throughout Medford Township.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: GD, GMN, GMS, HVR, VRD

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Includes public sewer and water.
No building or structure shall be erected, reconstructed, demolished, altered or restored and no use shall be made of any land in the HVR District until approval has been granted in accordance with the provisions of § 806: Preservation of Structures and Sites. of this ordinance.

Patios

Personal service shops

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: CC, HC-1, HC-2, HM, HVC, RC, RHO

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
RC, CC Districts, HM Zone and HVC District:
Dealing directly with customers in the CC District only, including beauty shops, barbershops, clothes cleaning or pressing (not to include cleaning and dyeing plant), shoe repair, dressmaking, millinery, self-service laundry and other similar uses.

This permitted use in the HVC District shall be interpreted under the principle of "ejusdem generis" (of the same kind or class).

RHO District:
Includes conversions, permitted in the HVC Historic Village Commercial District specified in § DR-413A of this ordinance with site plan approval, but only where at least 50% of a building or site is used as a residence for the owner or lessee of the commercial business or use operated on the site. If no commercial use is proposed, the provisions and requirements of the HVR Historic Village Residential District shall apply as specified in § 414: HVR Historic Village Residential of this ordinance in its entirety.

Philanthropic, Eleemosynary Uses or Hospitals

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: HM Districts where use is permitted as a Conditional Use: CC, HC-1, HC-2, PI, RC

Vehicle Parking:
Off-street parking shall be provided at the ratio of 1.5 spaces for every bed.
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for more detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Operated by members of the owner organization solely for local charitable, educational, cultural or similar purposes, and not for rent or lease, as Conditional Uses under N.J.S.A. 40A:55D-67.

Hospitals, Philanthropic or Eleemosynary Uses.

The property proposed to be occupied by the use shall have a minimum lot area of five acres; minimum front, rear and side yard areas each shall be 100 feet; and the maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 25% of the lot.

Off-street parking shall be provided at the ratio of 1.5 spaces for every bed.

All other applicable requirements of this ordinance shall apply.

Pinelands Development Credits

A use right allocated to certain lands within the Township pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:50-5.43 that can be used to secure a residential density bonus on other lands within the Township or in other municipalities which have Pinelands regional growth areas.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: APA, PD, SAPA

Development Requirements:
A. Purpose. Land within certain zoning districts within Medford Township may be developed at increased densities than otherwise permitted based upon the Pinelands Development program established herein and in the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP).

B. Description of Development Credit. Except for land which is owned by a public agency on January 14, 1981, land which is thereafter purchased by the State for conservation purposes, or land which is subject to an easement limiting the use of land to nonresidential uses, or land otherwise excluded from entitlement in Subsection 607.C hereinbelow, every parcel of land in the PD, APA or SAPA Districts shall have a use right known as "Pinelands Development Credits" (PDCs) that may be used in association with residential development for lands located in the GMS, GD, HM, RHO, VRD, RGD-1, or HVR Districts. Pinelands Development Credits may also be allocated to certain properties in the Township by the Pinelands Commission pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:50-4.61 et seq.

Pinelands Resource-Related Use

Any use which is based on resources which are indigenous to the Pinelands including, but not limited to, forest products, berry agriculture and sand, gravel, clay or ilmenite.

Places of Worship

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted as a Conditional Use: CC, GD, GMN, GMS, HC-1, HC-2, HM, HVC, HVR, PI, RC, RGD-1, RGD-2, RHO, VRD

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
1. The applicant shall follow all procedures, requirements and standards for major site plan approval specified in SECTION 800: Development Application Review Procedures of this ordinance.

2. The proposed use is a bona fide nonprofit religious use.

3. The proposed use in the proposed location will not adversely affect the safe and comfortable enjoyment of property rights; that the design of any structure(s) to be erected in connection with such use are in keeping with the general character of the residential area; and that sufficient landscaping, including trees, shrubs and lawn, are provided to appropriately buffer the said use from adjoining residential properties and to ensure an attractive appearance for the use.

4. The buildings will not occupy more than 25% of the lot area, that all of the requirements as set forth in this ordinance for the zone in which it is to be located are observed, that such use will not be a substantial detriment to the surrounding property values, and that the structure or use proposed will serve a useful purpose to the general welfare of the Township.

5. Off-street parking shall be provided at the ratio of one space for every three seats.

HVR District:
No building or structure shall be erected, reconstructed, demolished, altered or restored and no use shall be made of any land in the HVR District until approval has been granted in accordance with the provisions of § 806: Preservation of Structures and Sites of this ordinance.

RHO District:
Includes conversions, permitted in the HVC Historic Village Commercial District specified in § DR-413A of this ordinance with site plan approval, but only where at least 50% of a building or site is used as a residence for the owner or lessee of the commercial business or use operated on the site. If no commercial use is proposed, the provisions and requirements of the HVR Historic Village Residential District shall apply as specified in § 414: HVR Historic Village Residential of this ordinance in its entirety.

Porches

A roofed, open structure projecting from the front, side or rear wall of a building and having no enclosed features of glass, wood or other material more than 30 inches above the floor thereof, except the necessary columns to support the roof.

Private educational service centers

Private Residential Garages

A structure which is associated with a residential building and which is used for the parking and storage of vehicles owned and operated by the residents thereof, and which is not a separate commercial enterprise available to the general public. A private residential garage shall have capacity for not more than three motor vehicles, shall not exceed a width of 45 feet, and shall not exceed a depth of 24 feet. Additionally, a detached private residential garage shall not exceed a height of 20 feet.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted an an Accessroy Use: APA, AR, CC, FD, GD, GMN, GMN-AR, GMS, HC-1, HC-2, HM, HVC, HVR, PD, RC, RGD-1, RGD-2, RHC, RHO, RS-1, RS-2, SAPA, VRD

Vehicle Parking:
See § DR-402E for detailed parking requirements.
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for more detailed parking information.

Development Requirements:
Garages and Carports in Residential Districts.
Garages and carports for not more than three vehicles may be constructed on a single lot. Not more than one commercial registered vehicle owned or used by the resident shall be permitted in a residential zone. This provision shall not be deemed to limit the number of commercial cars or trucks used in conjunction with a permitted agricultural use. A garage shall not be used for commercial purposes. Regardless of capacity, only one private garage, whether attached or unattached, shall be permitted per residential dwelling on properties less than five acres, and no more than two garages or equivalent capacity on properties of five acres or more.

Private Residential Sheds

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted an an Accessroy Use: APA, AR, FD, GD, GMN, GMS, HVR, PD, RGD-1, RGD-2, RS-1, RS-2, SAPA, VRD

Development Requirements:
For storage (other than for vehicles) and other customary residential accessory structures, e.g., gazebos, cabanas, etc., owned by the residents of the property and each not exceeding 15 feet in height, and not exceeding 168 square feet in gross floor area. One such structure is permitted on lots less than one acre. Two accessory structures (each not exceeding 168 square feet) are permitted on lots between one and two acres. Lots two acres or greater in size are permitted to have up to three such structures.

Private Residential Swimming Pools

A facility constructed above or below the ground, having a depth of more than two feet and/or water surface of 100 square feet or more, and designed and maintained for swimming purposes.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted an an Accessroy Use: APA, AR, FD, GD, GMN, GMS, HVR, PD, RGD-1, RGD-2, RS-1, RS-2, SAPA, VRD

Development Requirements:
See § 529: Swimming Pools for standards and other usual recreational facilities customarily associated with residential dwelling units, as follows:

A. No private swimming pool shall be installed on any lot unless said lot shall contain a residence and said pool shall be accessory to the residence and meet the setback requirements for accessory buildings in the district in which it is located, except that if the pool is located in the front yard, the pool shall be set back at least the same distance from the street line as required for the principal building. There shall be no minimum distance requirement between the pool and principal building.

B. In accordance with the requirements of the most current edition of the "BOCA National Building Code," an outdoor private swimming pool, including an in-ground, above-ground or on-ground pool, hot tub or spa shall be provided with a barrier (i.e., a fence, a wall, a building wall or a combination thereof which completely surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool).

See also § DR-501B for details on location requirements.

Public Garages

A building or portion thereof, other than a private nonresidential garage or private residential garage, used primarily for the parking and storage of vehicles and available to the general public.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: HC-1, HC-2 Districts where use is permitted an an Accessroy Use: PI, PPE

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
PPE, HC-1, HC-2, RC, CC Districts and HM Zone:
In addition, in the case of preexisting nonconforming residential uses, any legally preexisting garages and storage buildings or residential accessory buildings, including sheds, may be maintained or replaced with a structure having the same or smaller length, width and height dimensions, and which maintain the existing, or greater, setbacks from all property lines.

Public Purpose Uses

The use of land or buildings by the governing body of Medford Township or any officially created authority or agency thereof.

Public Service Infrastructure

Sewer service, gas, electricity, water, telephone, cable television and other public utilities developed linearly, roads and streets and other similar services provided or maintained by any public or private entity.

Public Utilities

PUBLIC SERVICES
Sewer service, gas, electricity, water, telephone, television and other similar services provided or maintained by any public or private entity.

UTILITIES
Those services customarily rendered by corporations or the municipality, under the review of the Public Utilities Commission, for public service, such as electricity, gas, telephone, water and sewerage, including the appurtenances used in connection with the supplying of such services.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted as a Conditional Use: CC, GD, GMN, GMN-AR, GMS, HC-1, HC-2, HM, HVR, PI, RC, RGD-1, RGD-2, VRD

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
1. For purposes of this ordinance, the term "Public Utilities" shall include such uses as telephone dial equipment centers, power substations and other utilities serving the public such as sewage treatment plants, but shall exclude dumps, sanitary landfills, service yards and storage yards.

2. The proposed installation in a specified location must be reasonably necessary for the satisfactory provision of service by the utility to the neighborhood or area in which the particular use is located.

3. The design of any building in connection with such facilities must not adversely affect the safe, comfortable enjoyment of property rights in the surrounding area.

4. Adequate fences and other safety devices must be provided as may be required. Fences, when used to enclose public utility facilities such as electrical power substations, shall be built in accordance with the applicable requirements of the New Jersey Board of Public Utility Commissioners and the National Electrical Code in effect at the time of construction.

5. Landscaping, including shrubs, trees and lawns, shall be provided and maintained.

6. Off-street parking shall be provided as determined by the Planning Board during site plan review.

HVR District:
No building or structure shall be erected, reconstructed, demolished, altered or restored and no use shall be made of any land in the HVR District until approval has been granted in accordance with the provisions of § 806: Preservation of Structures and Sites of this ordinance.

Quasi-Public and Recreational Buildings

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted as a Conditional Use: CC, GD, GMN, GMS, HC-1, HC-2, HM, HVC, HVR, PI, RC, RGD-1, RGD-2, RHO, VRD

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
1. For purposes of this ordinance, the term "Quasi-Public And Recreational Buildings" shall include and be limited to clubhouses, playgrounds, swimming pools, tennis courts and other such activities operated by nonprofit membership organizations.

2. The applicant shall follow all procedures, requirements and standards for minor site plan approval specified in SECTION 800: Development Application Review Procedures of this ordinance.

3. A statement setting forth the need for the operation of the use and a complete list of the charter membership, including names and resident addresses, shall be filed with the Planning Board.

4. No buildings, structures or active recreation facilities shall be located within 100 feet of an adjacent residential property line.

5. In order to approve an application for a quasi-public and recreational building, the Planning Board must conclude that:

a. The proposed use is a bona fide nonprofit organization operated solely for the recreation and enjoyment of the members of said organization; and
b. The proposed use in the proposed location will not adversely affect the safe and comfortable enjoyment of property rights or otherwise adversely affect the value of adjacent properties; the design of any structures erected in connection with such use are in keeping with the general character of the residential area; and sufficient landscaping, including trees, shrubs and lawn, are provided to serve as a buffer between said use and adjoining residential properties.

HVR District:
No building or structure shall be erected, reconstructed, demolished, altered or restored and no use shall be made of any land in the HVR District until approval has been granted in accordance with the provisions of § 806: Preservation of Structures and Sites of this ordinance.

RHO District:
Includes conversions, permitted in the HVC Historic Village Commercial District specified in § DR-413A of this ordinance with site plan approval, but only where at least 50% of a building or site is used as a residence for the owner or lessee of the commercial business or use operated on the site. If no commercial use is proposed, the provisions and requirements of the HVR Historic Village Residential District shall apply as specified in § 414: HVR Historic Village Residential of this ordinance in its entirety.

Recreational Facilities

RECREATIONAL FACILITY, INTENSIVE
Any recreational facility which is not a low intensive recreational facility, including but not limited to golf courses, marinas, amusement parks, hotels and motels.

RECREATIONAL FACILITY, LOW INTENSIVE
A facility or area which complies with the standards of N.J.A.C. 7:50-5, Part II, utilizes and depends on the natural environment of the Pinelands and requires no significant modifications of that environment other than to provide access, and which has an insignificant impact on surrounding uses or on the environmental integrity of the area. It permits such low intensity uses as hiking, hunting, trapping, fishing, canoeing, nature study, orienteering, horseback riding and bicycling.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted an an Accessroy Use: CC, GMN-AR, HC-1, HC-2, PPE, RC

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
GMN-AR District:
Includes club houses, tennis courts, swimming pools and other recreation equipment and landscaping features, such as trellises and gazebos, all as customarily associated with age-restricted residential developments.

HC-1 District:
Usual Recreational Facilities for motels and hotels only.

Recreational Uses, Indoor and Outdoor

RECREATION AREAS
Any lots wholly or partially set aside for passive or active recreation that exist within the development at the time of major or minor subdivision approval, or are proposed as part of the development itself.

Recreational Uses, Indoor and Outdoor Active, Large

RECREATION AREAS
Any lots wholly or partially set aside for passive or active recreation that exist within the development at the time of major or minor subdivision approval, or are proposed as part of the development itself.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: CC, HC-1, HC-2, HM, RC

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
RC, CC Districts and HM Zone:
Includes health spas, gyms, tennis and racquetball courts and similar uses, as permitted uses in the CC District only, provided said use existed as of June 1, 1992. The requirements specified in this § 411: RC Restricted Commercial; CC Community Commercial of this ordinance shall apply.

Indoor active recreational uses within areas of 6,000 square feet or less, including martial arts, dance, educational play, aerobics, exercise rooms, weight and power lifting, and sports rooms, including indoor batting cages, pitching areas, basketball courts, wrestling rooms and similar sports training facilities as permitted in the CC District only. Paintball ranges are expressly prohibited. Adequate parking shall be provided in accordance with § DR-411F.

Repair Garages

Any building, premises and land in which or upon which a business, service or industry involving the maintenance, servicing, repair or painting of vehicles is conducted or rendered.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: PI

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
The following provisions shall apply to service stations and repair garages as defined herein.

A. All pits, lifts and working areas shall be within an enclosed building. All lubrication, repair or similar activities shall be performed in an enclosed building; however, minor repair work may be performed at an island or pump location. All storage areas and trash facilities shall be enclosed with a fence or similar permanent structure and shall be screened from public view. Nothing herein shall be deemed to prohibit temporary road service on an inoperative motor vehicle.

B. All structures, gasoline pumps and islands upon which pumps are normally located shall be set back from all street and property lines at least 40 feet, except that canopy structures may be located as close as 25 feet to a street line. A minimum of 25 feet shall exist between any two islands and between any island and the service station, auto repair or auto body building.

C. It is intended that service stations and repair garages be designed compatibly with other permitted commercial and industrial uses in the district in which they are located and that they may be located within shopping centers and industrial complexes as an integral part of the overall design. Ingress and egress shall recognize the internal circulation needs and all turning movements to be generated. The access points shall be coordinated with the access point required for the nearby uses and nearby intersecting side streets to minimize left turns off collector and arterial streets and to maintain building setbacks and landscaping.

D. The exterior display and parking of equipment for rental purposes shall be permitted, provided that the area devoted to this purpose does not exceed 20% of the lot area, the maximum permitted sign area is not exceeded, and the location of the rental area does not interfere with the required off-street parking and traffic circulation required for the use.

E. Floor drains shall not be connected to the sanitary sewer system or to an individual on-site septic system. Provisions shall be made for the separation of grease from any disposal to the public sanitary sewer system. All disposal of floor-drain waste, grease, oil and the like shall be in accordance with the appropriate state, county and local regulations.

F. No automobile or motor vehicle which is unregistered or any motor vehicle, whether registered or not, that is in a junked, inoperable or other condition such that it is unfit for use on any public highway, shall be stored on the premises of any service station or repair garage for a period in excess of 90 days. All such vehicles stored overnight on the premises outside the main building shall be screened from public view by a fence or other permanent structure or a landscaped buffer approved by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, as the case may be, in accordance with the landscaping standards specified in § 516: Landscaping and Street Trees of this ordinance.

G. In addition to the signs otherwise permitted service stations and repair garages specified in SECTION 400: District Regulations of this ordinance for the subject district, service stations and repair garages offering the sale of gasoline and other fuel products may:
1. Increase the size of the otherwise permitted freestanding sign by 1/3 for the listing of the names) and/or symbol(s) of the principal fuel(s) available, or in the alternative, an attachment to the freestanding sign is permitted, listing the principal fuel(s) available, said attachment not to exceed 1/3 of the area of the base sign.

2. Have an attachment to the freestanding sign up to 1/2 of the base area for the display of price information.

Residential Clusters

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: AR, GD, GMN, GMS, HC-1, HC-2, HVR, RGD-1, RGD-2, RS-1

Vehicle Parking:
Two and one-half spaces per dwelling unit. Each garage space and the driveway leading to the garage space shall, together, be considered one parking space.
No parking area or driveway shall be located within five feet of any property line.
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for more detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
In accordance with the provisions specified in § 608: Planned Developments of this ordinance, as follows:

Purpose. The basic purpose of permitting the development of Residential Clusters is to provide a method of developing land which creates desirable open space, conservation areas, floodplains, school sites, recreation areas and parks by permitting the reduction of lot sizes without increasing the number of residential lots otherwise permitted and feasible to be developed.

Permitted Uses on the Land and in Buildings.

a. Detached dwelling units.
b. "Open Space" and "Public Purpose Uses" as defined in § 203: Definitions Applicable Throughout Medford Township. of this ordinance.
c. Public Utility uses as conditional uses under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-67 (See § 602: Conditional Uses for standards).
d. Accessory Uses Permitted in the GMS Growth Management South District specified in § DR-403B of this ordinance.

Area and Yard Requirements for Individual Lots in a Residential Cluster Development. See § DR-608C.4 for details.

Recreational Facilities and Open Space Requirements.

a. Land equal to a minimum of 30% of the tract of land proposed for the Residential Cluster shall be specifically set aside for conservation, open space, floodplain, recreation and/or other open space. Land utilized for street rights-of-way, detention or retention basins shall not be included as part of the above 30%, and no more than 1/2 of the minimum 30% land area may be wetlands, wetlands buffer and/or one-hundred-year floodplain lands. Moreover, within the non-wetlands, non-wetlands buffer and non-one-hundred-year floodplain open space, at least one contiguous area shall be large enough to have inscribed within it a circle with a diameter of 250 feet, which diameter shall not pass over any detention or retention basin or street right-of-way.

b. See § 609: Recreational Facilities and Open Space of this ordinance for additional standards, requirements and guidelines.

GMN, GMS, GD, RGD-1, RGD-2, RS-1, RS-2, AR and HVR Districts:
Residential clusters in accordance with the provisions specified in § 608: Planned Developments of this ordinance.

Residential dwelling units (40 acres)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: APA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Development Requirements:
Residential dwelling units at a gross density of one unit per 40 acres, provided that:

a. The units shall be clustered on one acre lots;
b. The remainder of the parcel, including all contiguous lands in common ownership, which is not assigned to individual residential lots shall be permanently dedicated for agricultural uses through recordation of a restriction on the deed to the parcel; and
c. The restriction on the deed to the parcel, including any rights to be redeemed for future residential development, shall be done in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:50-5, Part IV, so as to sever any Pinelands Development Credits allocated to the parcel.

Residential flats

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: CC, HC-1, HC-2, HM, HVC, RC, RHO

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Development Requirements:
RC, CC Districts and HM Zone:
Where said dwelling unit is located on the second floor only and only if said floor is limited to the residential use. Such residential flat shall be no less than 750 square feet in floor area for a one bedroom or 900 square feet for a two bedroom dwelling unit.

HVC District:
In connection with a business where said dwelling unit is located on the second floor only and only if said floor is limited to the residential use. Such residential flats shall be no less than 750 square feet in floor area for a one-bedroom or 900 square feet for a two- or more bedroom dwelling unit.

RHO District:
Includes conversions, permitted in the HVC Historic Village Commercial District specified in § DR-413A of this ordinance with site plan approval, but only where at least 50% of a building or site is used as a residence for the owner or lessee of the commercial business or use operated on the site. If no commercial use is proposed, the provisions and requirements of the HVR Historic Village Residential District shall apply as specified in § 414: HVR Historic Village Residential of this ordinance in its entirety.

Resource Extraction

The dredging, digging, extraction, mining and quarrying of sand, gravel clay, or ilmenite for commercial purposes, not including, however, the private or agricultural extraction and use of extracted material by a landowner.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted as a Conditional Use: PD, PI

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Continuation of Existing Resource Extraction as Conditional Uses under N.J.A.C. 7:50-6.63.
No nonresidential structure shall be located on a parcel of less than one acre in size.

Except as otherwise authorized in this ordinance, the extraction of mineral resources other than sand, gravel, clay and ilmenite is prohibited. New resource extraction operations shall be permitted only in the PI Planned Industrial District. Resource extraction operations that were in operation on August 8, 1980 may be continued if said operation obtained development approval from the Pinelands Commission on or before February 20, 1981.

See § DR-602N for information on applications, approvals and required plans regarding operations.

Right to Farm

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: APA, AR, CC, FD, GD, GMN, GMN-AR, GMS, HC-1, HC-2, HM, HVC, HVR, PD, PI, PPE, RC, RGD-1, RGD-2, RHC, RHO, RS-1, RS-2, SAPA, VRD

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
A. The right to farm land is hereby recognized to exist in the Township of Medford, in the County of Burlington, and is hereby declared a permitted use in all zones of this Township, where an agricultural use is pre-existing, and a permitted use in the following zones under any circumstances: Agricultural Production Area (APA), Special Agricultural Production Area (SAPA), Growth Management Area North (GMN), Growth Management Area South (GMS), Growth District (GD), Agricultural Retention (AR), Forest District (FD), and Highway Commercial Zone-2 (HC-2). This right to farm includes, but not by way of limitation:

1. Production of agricultural and horticultural crops, trees and forest products, livestock and poultry and other commodities as described in the Standard Industrial Classification for agriculture, forestry, fishing and trapping.
2. Housing and employment of necessary farm laborers.
3. Erection of necessary agricultural buildings ancillary to agricultural and horticultural production.
4. The grazing of animals and use of range for fowl.
5. Construction of fences for livestock and fowl, as well as to control depredation by wildlife.
6. The operation and transportation of large, slow-moving equipment over roads within the Township of Medford.
7. Control of pests, predators and diseases of plants and animals.
8. Conduction of agriculture-related education and farm-based recreational activities, provided that the activities are related to marketing the agricultural or horticultural output of the commercial farm and permission of the farm owner and lessee is obtained.
9. Use of irrigation pumps and equipment, aerial and ground seeding and spraying, tractors, harvest aides and other equipment.
10. Processing and packaging of the agricultural output of the commercial farm.
11. The operation of a farm market, including the construction of business and parking areas in conformance with Medford Township standards.
12. The operation of a pick-your-own operation, meaning a direct marketing alternative wherein retail or wholesale customers are invited onto a commercial farm in order to harvest agricultural, floriculture or horticultural products.
13. Replenishment of soil nutrients and improvement of soil filth.
14. Clearing of woodlands using open burning and other techniques, installation and maintenance of vegetative and terrain alterations and other physical facilities for water and soil conversation and surface water control in wetland areas.
15. On-site disposal of organic agricultural wastes.
16. The application of manure and chemical fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.
17. Agricultural-related educational and farm-based recreational activities, provided that the activities are related to marketing the agricultural or horticultural output of the farm, including, but not limited to equestrian activities, including the boarding of horses and riding instructions.

B. The foregoing activities must be in conformance with applicable Federal and State law.

C. The foregoing practices and activities may occur on holidays, weekdays weekends by day or night and shall include the attendant or incidental noise, odors, dust and fumes associated with these practices.

D. It is hereby determined that whatever nuisance may be caused to others by these uses and activities is more than offset by the benefits of farming to the neighborhood community and society in general.

E. Any person aggrieved by the operation of a commercial farm shall file a complaint with the applicable county agriculture development board or the State Agriculture Development Committee in counties where no county board exists prior to filing an action in Court.

F. An additional purpose of this ordinance is to promote a good neighbor policy by advising purchasers and users of property within 500 feet from the lot line of any agricultural operation of the potential discomforts associated with such purchase or residence. It is intended that, through mandatory disclosures, purchasers and users will better understand the impacts of living near agricultural operations and be prepared to accept attendant conditions as the natural result of living in or near land actively devoted to commercial agriculture (or in an Agricultural Development Area, meaning an area identified by a County Agriculture Development Board pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 41C-18, and certified by the State Agriculture Development Committee). The disclosure required by this subsection is set forth in the disclosure form attached hereto and made a part hereof.

Sales Trailer

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: VRD Districts where use is permitted an an Accessroy Use: AR, GD, GMN, GMS, RGD-1, RGD-2, RS-1, RS-2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
For major subdivisions only, one temporary Construction Trailer and one temporary Sales Trailer, each not exceeding 750 square feet in area, plus one sign not exceeding 50 square feet in area and advertising the names of the prime contractor, architect, subcontractor(s), financing institution and similar information. For major site plans, only the aforesaid one temporary Construction Trailer plus the aforesaid one temporary sign shall be permitted. Any permitted temporary trailer(s) and sign shall be located on the site where construction is taking place and shall be set back at least 10 feet from all street and lot lines. The temporary trailer(s) and sign shall be permitted for the period of construction beginning with the issuance of a construction permit and concluding with the issuance of the last Certificate of Occupancy or two years, whichever is less, provided that up to three one-year extensions may be granted by the Board.

Satellite Dish Antennas

Any apparatus or structure constructed or installed out of doors with the purpose of receiving television, radio or similar waves, but excluding, however, conventional television antennas.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted an an Accessroy Use: APA, AR, CC, FD, GD, GMN, GMN-AR, GMS, HC-1, HC-2, HM, HVC, HVR, PD, PI, PPE, RC, RGD-1, RGD-2, RHC, RHO, RS-1, RS-2, SAPA, VRD

Development Requirements:
1. For purposes hereof, a satellite dish antenna is defined above and includes but is not limited to such structures commonly known as "home video earth stations," "satellite dishes" or "satellite earth stations."

2. Satellite dish antennas are hereby permitted only as an accessory use to an otherwise permitted use in the Township, subject to the following conditions:

a. Maximum number of satellite dish antennas per lot shall be one and the maximum height shall be 12 feet.

b. Any satellite dish antenna shall be ground mounted, except for dishes less than one meter in diameter, which may be roof mounted.

c. Minimum setback from all property lines shall be the same as for other accessory buildings and structures, in accordance with SECTION 400: District Regulations.

d. Each satellite dish antenna shall be screened from view such that the dish shall not be visible from any street or adjoining or adjacent property at ground level.

e. There shall be one satellite dish antenna permitted for each apartment complex, townhouse complex, shopping center or other multi-family or multi-tenant residential or nonresidential property or complex. In the case of such property or complex, the one permitted satellite dish antenna may be placed in any common area or association property, subject to the other provisions of this ordinance.

3. No satellite dish antenna shall be constructed, erected or installed except in conformance with all provisions of this ordinance and only after a zoning permit is obtained from the Township's Department of Planning and Enforcement and a construction permit is obtained from the Construction Official. Regarding the zoning permit, the application of said permit shall be on such form as prepared by the Department of Planning and Enforcement and shall include the following information:

a. The owner and the address of the property where the satellite dish antenna is to be constructed.
b. The name and address of the company or person installing the dish.
c. A sketch or plan of the satellite dish antenna.
d. A plot plan or survey of the property showing the proposed location of the dish and the screening details as required by Subsection 2 e. hereinabove.

4. Notwithstanding any provision herein, the approving authority shall not impose on, or prevent, reception of satellite delivered signals by such antenna or impose costs on the users of such antenna that are excessive in light of the purchase and installation costs of the equipment. The approving authority shall consider the necessity of a direct "line-of-sight" between the satellite and the antenna in its deliberations.

Senior Citizen Planned Developments

SENIOR CITIZEN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT — An area to be developed with a mixture of single family detached dwellings, a retail commercial shopping center, and housing for senior citizens, including a set-aside of below market cost housing units and an Assisted Care Facility for the senior citizens.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: AR, HC-1, HC-2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
AR, HC-1 and HC-2 Districts:
In accordance with the provisions specified in § DR-608E of this ordinance, on tracts of land at least 100 acres in area served by public water and sewage treatment facilities and only on that portion of the AR District specifically indicated on the Zoning Map.

1. Purposes. The purposes of permitting the Senior Citizen Planned Development is to provide for the controlled development of a planned mixture of retail commercial uses and residential dwelling units served by public water and public sewage treatment facilities, with the residential units including single-family detached dwellings, housing units for senior citizens, an "Assisted Care Facility" for senior citizens, and the specific provision of a minimum 17 units made affordable to "low" and "moderate" income "Senior Citizen" households as required by the New Jersey Council On Affordable Housing.

2. Principal Permitted Use on the Land and in Buildings. The total gross acreage of the Senior Citizen Planned Development which is included in the subject application shall specifically be apportioned among the following three principal uses (senior citizen housing; single-family detached dwellings; and a shopping center):

a. Senior Citizen Housing, including apartments and/or townhouses and an "Assisted Care Facility" for senior citizens, provided the following:

(1) All housing for senior citizens (including apartments, townhouses and the "Assisted Care Facility") shall be restricted for occupancy to single persons who are 62 years of age or older, or to households with at least one person being 62 years of age or older.
(2) The "Assisted Care Facility" shall be a residential health care facility licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health which contains no more than 50 beds, and which may additionally contain dining and other appurtenant facilities, provided such facilities are used solely by the residents of the "Senior Citizen Housing," including those people who only temporarily reside on the premises for a short time.
(3) The gross acreage of the land area specifically utilized for the "Senior Citizen Housing" shall account for not less than 1/6 of the total gross acreage of the Senior Citizen Planned Development.
(4) The gross density of the portion of the tract specifically utilized for the "Senior Citizen Housing" shall not exceed 7 1/2 dwelling units per acre, with each bed in the "Assisted Care Facility" considered as one unit.
(5) All provisions specified in Subsection 3 hereinbelow for that portion of the tract utilized for the "Senior Citizen Housing" and all other applicable provisions of this Land Development Ordinance shall be met.

b. Single-Family Detached Dwellings, provided the following:

(1) The gross acreage of the land area specifically utilized for the "Single-Family Detached Dwellings" shall account for between 50% and 55% of the total gross acreage of the Senior Citizen Planned Development.
(2) The gross density of the portion of the tract specifically utilized for the "Single-Family Detached Dwellings" shall not exceed 1 1/3 dwelling units per acre, with the allowable number of dwelling units rounded downward to the nearest whole number.
(3) All provisions specified in Subsection 4 hereinbelow for that portion of the tract utilized for the "Single-Family Detached Dwellings" and all other applicable provisions of this Land Development Ordinance shall apply.

c. Shopping Centers, provided the following:

(1) The gross acreage of the land area specifically utilized for the shopping center shall not account for more than 1/3 of the total gross acreage of the Senior Citizen Planned Development.
(2) The portion of the tract specifically utilized for the shopping center shall have primary vehicular access frontage along State Route 70 and shall be governed by the applicable provisions of § 410: HC-1 Highway Commercial Zone-1; HC-2 Highway Commercial Zone-2 of the Land Development Ordinance controlling development of "Shopping Centers" in the HC-1 and HC-2 zoning districts as well as by all other applicable provisions of this Land Development Ordinance.

3. Provisions Applicable to the Senior Citizen Housing.

a. The "Senior Citizen Housing" shall have direct vehicular access from State Route 70 and shall have no direct vehicular access to either Eayrestown Road or New Freedom Road.

b. All buildings, structures and parking areas shall be set back at least 50 feet from all boundary lines of the land area specifically utilized for the "Senior Citizen Housing."

c. The minimum distances between buildings on the subject site shall be measured horizontally in feet and shall be measured away from the front, side and rear of each building. The total minimum separation between buildings shall be the sum of the two abutting distances in accordance with the following:

(1) The minimum distances shall be 15 feet for the front of a building, 10 feet for the side of a building, and 15 feet for the rear of a building.
(2) No portion of any building shall be closer to any portion of any other building than the combined distances of the abutting requirements for each building.

(3) Notwithstanding any provision hereinabove to the contrary, the corner of a building off-set more than a 20° angle from a line drawn parallel to another building shall be considered a "side" of the building.

d. No building shall exceed 35 feet and 2 1/2 stories in height, except that the single building for the "Assisted Care Facility" shall not exceed 38 feet and three stories in height.

e. All buildings shall have a gable, hip or gambrel roof with soffitt(s) and facia(s) included as part of the building design; no flat or shed (lean-to) roof shall be permitted.

f. Accessory uses, including recreational facilities, shall include and be permitted as specifically approved by the Planning Board as part of the site plan application for development.

g. A minimum of 1 1/4 parking spaces shall be provided for each senior citizen apartment and townhouse unit and a minimum of 2/3 parking space shall be provided for each bed in the "Assisted Care Facility."

h. The land area specifically utilized for the "Senior Citizen Housing" shall be permitted one free-standing sign along the access frontage to State Route 70 in accordance with the following:

(1) The sign shall not exceed eight feet in height and 25 square feet in areas;
(2) The sign shall be set back at least 30 feet from any access driveway into the site; and
(3) The sign shall be set back at least 50 feet from all non-street boundary lines of the land area specifically utilized for the "Senior Citizen Housing."

i. The developer of the "Senior Citizen Housing" shall be responsible for providing "low" and moderate income housing as discussed and defined in the "Mt. Laurel II" Supreme Court Decision (So. Burlington Cty. N.A.A.C.P. v. Mt. Laurel Tp., N.J. 158 (1983).
Specifically, at least 20% of the total number of senior citizen apartments and/or townhouses shall be subsidized or otherwise made affordable to "low" and "moderate" income households as required by the New Jersey Council On Affordable Housing, provided that a minimum of 17 such units shall be provided.

j. The credentials of the developer to construct and manage the "Senior Citizen Housing," including the "Assisted Care Facility," shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Board at the time of final site plan review of the portion of the overall Senior Citizen Planned Development to be utilized for the "Senior Citizen Housing."

4. Provisions Applicable to the Single-Family Detached Dwellings. See § DR-608E.4 for detailed information.

5. Approval Process. The Senior Citizen Planned Development shall be conceived, designed, subdivided, site planned and approved by the Planning Board as a single entity. All uses shall be developed in a planned and orderly sequence as approved by the Board.

Service Stations

Any building, land area or other premises, or portion thereof, used or intended to be used for the retail dispensing or sales of vehicular fuels; and including as an accessory use the sale and installation of lubricants, tires, batteries and similar accessories as well as the performance of minor repair services, but where no vehicular painting and/or bodywork is done and where no junked or unregistered motor vehicles are kept or stored.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: HC-1, HC-2, PI

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
The following provisions shall apply to service stations and repair garages as defined herein.

A. All pits, lifts and working areas shall be within an enclosed building. All lubrication, repair or similar activities shall be performed in an enclosed building; however, minor repair work may be performed at an island or pump location. All storage areas and trash facilities shall be enclosed with a fence or similar permanent structure and shall be screened from public view. Nothing herein shall be deemed to prohibit temporary road service on an inoperative motor vehicle.

B. All structures, gasoline pumps and islands upon which pumps are normally located shall be set back from all street and property lines at least 40 feet, except that canopy structures may be located as close as 25 feet to a street line. A minimum of 25 feet shall exist between any two islands and between any island and the service station, auto repair or auto body building.

C. It is intended that service stations and repair garages be designed compatibly with other permitted commercial and industrial uses in the district in which they are located and that they may be located within shopping centers and industrial complexes as an integral part of the overall design. Ingress and egress shall recognize the internal circulation needs and all turning movements to be generated. The access points shall be coordinated with the access point required for the nearby uses and nearby intersecting side streets to minimize left turns off collector and arterial streets and to maintain building setbacks and landscaping.

D. The exterior display and parking of equipment for rental purposes shall be permitted, provided that the area devoted to this purpose does not exceed 20% of the lot area, the maximum permitted sign area is not exceeded, and the location of the rental area does not interfere with the required off-street parking and traffic circulation required for the use.

E. Floor drains shall not be connected to the sanitary sewer system or to an individual on-site septic system. Provisions shall be made for the separation of grease from any disposal to the public sanitary sewer system. All disposal of floor-drain waste, grease, oil and the like shall be in accordance with the appropriate state, county and local regulations.

F. No automobile or motor vehicle which is unregistered or any motor vehicle, whether registered or not, that is in a junked, inoperable or other condition such that it is unfit for use on any public highway, shall be stored on the premises of any service station or repair garage for a period in excess of 90 days. All such vehicles stored overnight on the premises outside the main building shall be screened from public view by a fence or other permanent structure or a landscaped buffer approved by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, as the case may be, in accordance with the landscaping standards specified in § 516: Landscaping and Street Trees of this ordinance.

G. In addition to the signs otherwise permitted service stations and repair garages specified in SECTION 400: District Regulations of this ordinance for the subject district, service stations and repair garages offering the sale of gasoline and other fuel products may:

1. Increase the size of the otherwise permitted freestanding sign by 1/3 for the listing of the names) and/or symbol(s) of the principal fuel(s) available, or in the alternative, an attachment to the freestanding sign is permitted, listing the principal fuel(s) available, said attachment not to exceed 1/3 of the area of the base sign.

2. Have an attachment to the freestanding sign up to 1/2 of the base area for the display of price information.

Sheds

Shopping Centers

Any tract(s) of land that is/are developed and managed as a total entity, in separate buildings or one building, for a number of separate retail sales and service uses. These sites often contain shared open space, with consideration for circulation, parking, loading, signage, and utility needs.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: HC-1, HC-2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Shall be comprised of any of the retail sales of goods and services and offices in § DR-410A; provided said use existed as of January 1, 2004. The redevelopment or renovation of existing shopping centers shall constitute a permitted use.

Shops and Stores for Retail Sales

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: CC, HC-1, HC-2, HM, HVC, RC, RHO

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
RC, CC Districts and HM Zone:
Includes antiques, books, beverages, confections, computers, drugs, dry goods, flowers, foodstuffs, gifts, garden supplies, hardware, household articles and appliances, jewelry, notions, periodicals, stationery, telephones (including cellular and digital phones), tobacco, paint, wearing apparel and other similar goods.

HVC District:
Includes, but not limited to, antiques, books, beverages, confections, drugs, dry goods, flowers, foodstuffs, gifts, garden supplies, hardware, household appliances, jewelry, notions, pets, tools, sporting goods, periodicals, stationery, tobacco, paint, wearing apparel and other similar goods.
This permitted use shall be interpreted under the principle of "ejusdem generis" (of the same kind or class).

RHO District:
Includes conversions, permitted in the HVC Historic Village Commercial District specified in § DR-413A of this ordinance with site plan approval, but only where at least 50% of a building or site is used as a residence for the owner or lessee of the commercial business or use operated on the site. If no commercial use is proposed, the provisions and requirements of the HVR Historic Village Residential District shall apply as specified in § 414: HVR Historic Village Residential of this ordinance in its entirety.

Signs

Any message written, printed, painted or otherwise, placed on a board, plate, banner, or upon any material or object, and/or any device whatsoever, which by reason of its form, color, wording, activity, technique or otherwise, attracts attention to itself, whether used as a means of identification, advertisement or announcement. In addition to the provisions of this ordinance, all signs shall comply with the provisions of the Uniform Construction Code.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted an an Accessroy Use: APA, AR, CC, FD, GD, GMN, GMN-AR, GMS, HC-1, HC-2, HM, HVC, HVR, PD, PI, PPE, RC, RGD-1, RGD-2, RHC, RHO, RS-1, RS-2, SAPA, VRD

Development Requirements:
The purpose of this section is to promote and protect the public health, safety, and welfare by creating a more-visible, yet attractive, residential, commercial, and industrial climate within all areas of the municipality.

This section of the Land Development Ordinance is intended to create a more-attractive business-friendly climate. This section seeks to enhance and protect the physical appearance of all areas by reducing the obstructions and hazards to pedestrian and auto traffic caused by indiscriminate placement and use of signs. The section is intended to consolidate multiple ordinances governing all areas of the community, including the Pinelands Area located south of Route 70. The purpose is to create consolidation and a sign vernacular throughout the community of Medford.

Definitions. See § DR-526C for terms associated with signs.

Substitution Clause and Content Neutrality.

1. Notwithstanding anything contained in this section to the contrary, any sign erected pursuant to the provisions of this section with a commercial message may, at the option of the owner, contain a noncommercial message unrelated to the business located on the premises where the sign is erected. The noncommercial message may occupy the entire sign face or any portion thereof. The sign face may be changed from a commercial to a noncommercial message or from one noncommercial message to another as frequently as desired by the owner of the sign, provided that the sign is not a prohibited sign or sign type, and provided that the size, height, setback and other dimensional criteria contained in this section have been satisfied.

2. Notwithstanding anything in this section to the contrary, no sign or sign structure shall be subject to any limitation upon the content (viewpoint) of the message contained on such sign or displayed on such sign structure.

Applicability.

1. All signs within the Township of Medford shall be subject to the provisions of this section.
2. No sign shall be placed on, or attached to, a building, or erected independently, for any purpose other than to advertise a permitted business or use conducted on the same premises unless specifically permitted herein.
3. Exempt signs requiring notification to the Administrative Officer include the following:

a. Community information signs;
b. Temporary banner, grand opening and sales event signs; and
c. Temporary window signs.

4. Jurisdictional permits may be required from the following agencies, including but not limited to the County of Burlington, New Jersey Department of Transportation, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Pinelands Commission.

General Provisions.

1. No sign other than street, traffic or similar official signs shall be erected within or project over the right-of-way of any public street, sidewalk, or public promenade, except as permitted by the governing body, or as expressly permitted herein.
2. Street signs shall be in conformance with the New Jersey Department of Transportation Standards and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, latest edition. The location of street signs shall be determined by the Township Engineer and shall not create visual obstruction.
3. No sign shall be placed on any property without the consent of the property owner.
4. No sign shall be attached to utility poles, public structures, trees, stumps, fence posts, other signs or sign posts, but shall be freestanding or attached to buildings in accordance with this section, except as otherwise provided herein for warning signs, as defined.
5. In order to protect the public health and safety, signs shall be placed so that there is no visual clutter, conflict or interference with traffic signs or sight triangles.

Exempt Signs. See § DR-526J for details.

General Sign Design Guidelines. These guidelines are formulated to provide guidance to the board of competent jurisdiction, owners of businesses, and professional designers and experts. They are not rules, and they are not required. The below is simply a primer on general sign legibility where providing helpful orientation, reducing distraction, and providing important navigational information are important to economic development.

1. Consistency. All signs should have a consistent sign design for the premises. The design theme would include style of lettering, construction, material, type of pole or standard (wood or metal), masonry, size and lighting. Signs should be a subordinate rather than a predominate feature.

2. Appearance. Sign(s) and/or their structures should be compatible with their surroundings. Signs for businesses in a common building, shopping, office, or industrial center should be compatible with each other using shape, logos, type, mounting style, or mounting hardware as well as consistent sign placement promoting intuitive visual cues. Signs that relate to and complement their surroundings will capture the attention of a pedestrian or motorist better than a poorly designed one, which may give a negative impression of the business and the community as a whole.

3. Materials. Durable, quality materials will ensure that a sign will look attractive, reduce maintenance costs, and last longer. Sign materials and finished textures should complement the building materials. Permanent signs should be made of wood, high-density foam simulating wood, medium-density overlay, finished plastic, Lexan® or similar and finished plywood, mixed metals, brass, copper, or bronze. Generally, signs made of inferior-grade unfinished wood and plastic are inappropriate and discouraged. Matte cotton and mixed fabrics are recommended for awning signs. Plastic and Lexan® materials are recommended for internally illuminated signs, not awnings.

4. Placement. Many buildings have spaces that are specifically designed for signs, such as the area below the second-floor windowsill or on a building or sign fascia. Signs should be integrated with the building without obscuring important architectural details or storefront windows. Signs should be mounted so as to minimize damage to historic materials. Sign supports should be finished with architectural details to complement the sign, such as ornamental metal supports and routed wood or composite posts and edges to provide detail and relief. Window and door signs should avoid cluttering and blocking views. This will help increase customer interest and business visibility, viability, and safety. Freestanding signs shall be placed so as to appear most visible to vehicular traffic. Window signs, suspended signs, and projecting signs shall be placed so as to appear most visible to pedestrian traffic.

5. Letter Heights and Font Style. Lettering and character typefaces should match the scale of the building and size of the sign. Consideration of the adjacent roadway speed limits and whether pedestrians are in the area is a practical way to determine appropriate letter sizing. Where possible, commercial messages applying to the trading entity in words or symbols should be legible from sidewalks and streets and a minimum of four inches high. Taglines and mottos are not required to be legible from sidewalks and streets.

6. Color. Colors influence a sign's legibility, character, and general appearance. The colors should be compatible with the style and color scheme of the building and its neighbors. Color schemes should be kept simple. Signs with a strong color contrast are more legible, such as and only for example a 70% contrast between letters and logos and background or field. Those signs providing a dark background or field with lighter lettering reduce glare and nuisance and provide enhanced readability. Because storefront windows often appear dark, window signs should be completed in light-colored paint or gold leaf.

a. Lighter colors have a higher light reflectance value (LRV), as defined, and the LRV of light colors for sign text should generally not be less than 45. The lighter color minimum must be set at 45 because two very dark colors could theoretically have a high contrast and meet the 70%. The darker background color should be a lower number (below 45). In order to determine the contrast, subtract the lower LRV from the higher LRV. Divide the answer by the higher number. Convert to a percentage.

b. Example:

Light color LRV = 50
Dark color LRV = 15
50-15=35, then 35/50=0.70 (70%)

7. Lighting. Decorative light fixtures, such as gooseneck, hooded, historic reproduction, and alcove fixtures, are encouraged that are complementary to the design of the building, sign, or site. Backlit signs with channel-set letters are encouraged. Signs should be evenly lit with no isolated bright or dark spots. No substantial light or glare may be directed or reflected onto adjacent streets or properties. Internally illuminated signs should use energy-conserving lights, such as compact fluorescent and LED, to the extent feasible, and lettering should be channel-set. Illumination affects letter height and legibility.

8. Energy Conservation. The energy efficiency of lighting and electrical power is recommended to be considered for all sign designs and constructions. Lights (except for security lighting) should be set on timers to reduce glare and conserve energy when businesses are not open.

Minimum Universal Requirements.

1. All height limitations shall be measured from the average surrounding grade to the top or bottom of the sign, as is specified, or its supporting structure.
2. Where any sign such as projecting, suspended, flag, or banner is located over a walkway, sidewalk, pedestrianway, or other public area, the bottom of the sign such as projecting, suspended, flag, or banner shall be at least seven feet above the grade level of the pedestrian area.
3. Signs shall be located outside of sight triangles wherever practicable. If signs must be placed in the sight triangle, they shall not obstruct the area between 30 inches and 120 inches above the center-line grade of the street or driveway and shall not be erected in any public rights-of-way.
4. Freestanding signs shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from side lot lines. Except as otherwise permitted, freestanding signs shall be set back a minimum of five feet from all public rights-of-way.
5. Internally illuminated and backlit signs shall be arranged to reflect the light and glare away from adjoining lots and streets to prevent glare or blinding effects upon motor vehicle or pedestrian traffic and so as not to cause a nuisance to residential properties in the area. All exterior lighted signs shall be shielded or have translucent fixtures to prevent glare. The external light source shall be focused down when the initial output exceeds 200 lumens, not upwards towards the sky.
6. In no instance shall the lighting intensity of any sign exceed 20 footcandles when measured with a standard light meter perpendicular to the face of the sign from a distance measured one foot from the face of the sign.
7. Attached wall signs shall be affixed parallel to the wall to which they are attached, and the face of the sign shall project no more than eight inches from the surface of the wall, building or structure.
8. Wall signs shall not project beyond the roof or sides of the building, except as provided herein.
9. Projecting signs may not project more than six feet from the exterior wall of the building.
10. A suspended sign may not extend farther away from the exterior wall of the building than the structure from which it is supported. In no case shall the suspended sign be greater than six feet from the exterior wall of the building.

Sign Area and Sign Placement.

1. Computation Methodology.

a. Internally Illuminated Signs, Including Incandescent, Compact Fluorescent, LED, Gas Tubing, Neon, or Any Other Form of Lighting Projecting From the Surface. The area of signs shall be expressed/measured as the area of the smallest geometric shape capable of encompassing the entire perimeter of the letters, numbers, symbols, graphics or frame.
b. Nonilluminated, Externally Illuminated or Backlit Reverse-Channel Letter Signs. Where signs consist of individual letters, numbers, symbols or other graphics, the sign area shall be expressed/measured as the sum of the individual areas of the smallest geometric shapes capable of encompassing the perimeters of the individual elements comprising the sign. There is an increased size bonus for utilizing these types of signs.
c. Double-Faced Signs. The sign area as computed above in Subsection 1 or 2 shall be expressed/measured as only one side, provided all faces are identical in size and the signs are back to back. Where signs are not identical in size and the signs are not back to back, the sign area shall be expressed/measured for each side.

2. Sign Placement.

a. Wall Signs. Wall signs shall be placed in the "signable facade area." This is a rectangular, continuous area on the wall of a building, which extends from the top line of windows and doors on the first floor, and the bottom line of the second-floor windows, roof, parapet, or cornice above, in an area that is uninterrupted by windows, architectural details, or openings.
b. A roof-mounted sign violating the standards of "signable facade area" above if the owner or applicant can demonstrate that there is no other location on the building where the wall sign can be located.

Prohibited Signs. See § DR-526N for details.
Public and Quasi-Public Uses. See § DR-526P for details.

All Residential, Agricultural and Preservation Districts (GMN, GMS, RGD-1, RGD-2, RS-1, RS-2, AR, FD, PD, HM, RC, CC, HVC, HVR, VRD, RHO, APA, SAPA, GMN-AR) and Residential and Agricultural Uses Located in Medford, Including the Pinelands and Medford Village. See § DR-526Q for deatiled information.

Commercial and Industrial Uses in the HC-1, HC-2, and HM Zone Districts. See § DR-526R for details.
Commercial and Industrial Uses in the CC, PI, RHC and RC Zones Outside of the Historic Village Commercial (HVC) District. See § DR-526S for details.
Historic Village Commercial. See § DR-526T for detailed information.
Signs for Conditional Uses. Refer to § 602: Conditional Uses for individual sign standards related strictly to conditional uses.
Signs for Nonconforming Uses. See § DR-526V for details.
Nonconforming Signs. See § DR-526W for detailed information.
Maintenance. See § DR-526X for detailed information.

Single-Family Detached Dwelling Units (clustering)

DETACHED, SINGLE-FAMILY — A building physically detached from other buildings or portions of buildings which is occupied or intended to be occupied for residence purposes by one housekeeping unit which has its own sleeping, sanitary and general living facilities.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: FD, RGD-2, RS-2

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Development Requirements:
RGD-2, RS-2 and FD Districts:
Single-family detached dwelling units, provided that in the RGD-2 District, clustering of the permitted dwellings shall be required in accordance with § 614: Pinelands Forest and Rural Development Area Cluster Development whenever two or more units are proposed as part of a residential development.

Single-Family Detached Dwelling Units (septic, sewer or water)

DWELLING UNIT
A room or series of connected rooms designed for permanent residency containing living, cooking, sleeping and sanitary facilities for one housekeeping unit. The dwelling shall be self-contained and shall not require the passing through another dwelling unit or other indirect route(s) to get to any other portion of the dwelling unit, nor shall there be shared facilities with another housekeeping unit.

DETACHED, SINGLE-FAMILY — A building physically detached from other buildings or portions of buildings which is occupied or intended to be occupied for residence purposes by one housekeeping unit which has its own sleeping, sanitary and general living facilities.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: AR, GD, GMN, GMS, HC-1, HC-2, HVR, RGD-1, RHC, RS-1

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
GMN, GMS, GD and HVR Districts:
Includes on-site septic or public sewer.
No building or structure shall be erected, reconstructed, demolished, altered or restored and no use shall be made of any land in the HVR District until approval has been granted in accordance with the provisions of § 806: Preservation of Structures and Sites of this ordinance.

RGD-1 District:
Single-Family Detached Dwelling Units with public water if the tract on which development is proposed is located in the RGD-1 District between Tuckerton Road and Commonwealth Drive (formerly Cedar Run Road) south of the boundary line of the Borough of Medford Lakes as delineated on the Zoning Map, and public water will service the development.

Single-Family Detached Dwelling Units with public sewer if the tract on which development is proposed is located in the RGD-1 District, will be served by public sewer, is adjacent to the Borough of Medford Lakes, and is specifically bordered by Mohawk Trail and Bowker Road to the north, Stokes Road to the east, Highland Trail and Lenapine Trail to the south, and Hiawatha Trail to the west.

RS-1 District:
Single-Family Detached Dwelling Units with public sewer and water if the tract on which development is proposed has frontage on Tuckerton Road and public sewer and water mains physically exist in Tuckerton Road as of the effective date of this ordinance and public sewer and water will service the development.

AR, HC-1 and HC-2 Districts:
With on-site septic, except that Single-Family Detached Dwelling Units within a "Senior Citizen Planned Development" shall be served by public sewage treatment facilities.

RHC District:
Single-family detached dwelling units in existence as of the effective date of this subsection § DR-420A.7.

Single-Family Detached Dwelling Units at a density of one unit per 10 acres

DETACHED, SINGLE-FAMILY — A building physically detached from other buildings or portions of buildings which is occupied or intended to be occupied for residence purposes by one housekeeping unit which has its own sleeping, sanitary and general living facilities.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: APA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Development Requirements:
Single-Family Detached Dwelling Units at a density of one unit per 10 acres, provided that:

a. The dwelling unit is accessory to an active agricultural operation;
b. The dwelling unit is for the operator or employee of the farm who is actively engaged in and essential to the agricultural operation;
c. The dwelling unit is to be located on a lot which is under or qualified for agricultural assessment;
d. The dwelling unit is located on a lot which has an active production history or where a farm management plan has been prepared which demonstrates that the property will be farmed as a unit unto itself or as part of another farm operation in the area; and
e. A residential lot has not been subdivided from the property within the previous five years unless the lot has been subdivided pursuant to § DR-417A.1.
f. No more than one lot may be created for a dwelling unit pursuant to this Subsection at any one time.

Single-Family Detached Dwelling Units on lots of 3.2 acres

DETACHED, SINGLE-FAMILY — A building physically detached from other buildings or portions of buildings which is occupied or intended to be occupied for residence purposes by one housekeeping unit which has its own sleeping, sanitary and general living facilities.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: APA, FD, PD, SAPA

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Development Requirements:
FD, PD, APA and SAPA Districts:
Single-Family Detached Dwelling Units on lots of 3.2 acres, provided that:

a. The dwelling unit will be the principal residence of the property owner or a member of the immediate family of the property owner;
b. The individual whose principal residence the dwelling unit will be has not developed a dwelling unit under this section within the previous five years;
c. The parcel of land on which the dwelling is to be located has been in the continuous ownership since February 7, 1979 of the person whose principal residence the dwelling unit will be, a member of that person's immediate family, or a partnership or corporation in which members of that person's immediate family collectively own more than a majority interest in such partnership or corporation;
d. The person whose principal residence the dwelling unit will be has resided in the Pinelands for at least five years and that person or one or more members of that person's immediate family has resided in the Pinelands for a total of at least 20 different years; and
e. The area and yard requirements for single-family detached dwellings with septic in the GD District are met (see § DR-403D).

Single-Family Detached Dwelling Units on lots of one acre

DETACHED, SINGLE-FAMILY — A building physically detached from other buildings or portions of buildings which is occupied or intended to be occupied for residence purposes by one housekeeping unit which has its own sleeping, sanitary and general living facilities.

Single-Family Detached Dwelling Units on lots of one acre or more

DETACHED, SINGLE-FAMILY — A building physically detached from other buildings or portions of buildings which is occupied or intended to be occupied for residence purposes by one housekeeping unit which has its own sleeping, sanitary and general living facilities.

Single-Family Detached Dwelling Units which are not clustered

DETACHED, SINGLE-FAMILY — A building physically detached from other buildings or portions of buildings which is occupied or intended to be occupied for residence purposes by one housekeeping unit which has its own sleeping, sanitary and general living facilities.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted as a Conditional Use: FD, RGD-2, RS-2

Development Requirements:
RGD-2, RS-2 and FD Districts:
Non-Clustered Single-Family Detached Dwellings. Single-family detached dwellings in the FD, RGD-2 or RS-2 District which are not clustered in accordance with the standards of § 614: Pinelands Forest and Rural Development Area Cluster Development. may be permitted as a conditional use, provided that:

1. The Planning Board finds that:

a. Clustering of the proposed dwellings would be inconsistent with the minimum environmental standards set forth at N.J.A.C. 7:50-6; or
b. Clustering of the proposed dwellings would disrupt the contiguity of the forest ecosystem to a greater degree than nonclustered development.

2. Minimum lot size requirements:

a. FD District: 39.0 acres.
b. RGD-2 District: 3.2 acres.
c. RS-2 District: 6.0 acres.

Storage Buildings

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is permitted an an Accessroy Use: CC, HM, HVC, PI, PPE, RC, RHC, RHO

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Development Requirements:
PPE, HC-1, HC-2, RC, CC Districts and HM Zone:
In addition, in the case of preexisting nonconforming residential uses, any legally preexisting garages and storage buildings or residential accessory buildings, including sheds, may be maintained or replaced with a structure having the same or smaller length, width and height dimensions, and which maintain the existing, or greater, setbacks from all property lines.

Swimming pools (commercial)

A facility constructed above or below the ground, having a depth of more than two feet and/or water surface of 100 square feet or more, and designed and maintained for swimming purposes.

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Development Requirements:
A. No private swimming pool shall be installed on any lot unless said lot shall contain a residence and said pool shall be accessory to the residence and meet the setback requirements for accessory buildings in the district in which it is located, except that if the pool is located in the front yard, the pool shall be set back at least the same distance from the street line as required for the principal building. There shall be no minimum distance requirement between the pool and principal building.

B. In accordance with the requirements of the most current edition of the "BOCA National Building Code," an outdoor private swimming pool, including an in-ground, above-ground or on-ground pool, hot tub or spa shall be provided with a barrier (i.e., a fence, a wall, a building wall or a combination thereof which completely surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool).

See also § DR-501B for details on location requirements.

Taxi or bus stations (excluding terminal)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: HVC, RHO

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Development Requirements:
RHO District:
Includes conversions, permitted in the HVC Historic Village Commercial District specified in § DR-413A of this ordinance with site plan approval, but only where at least 50% of a building or site is used as a residence for the owner or lessee of the commercial business or use operated on the site. If no commercial use is proposed, the provisions and requirements of the HVR Historic Village Residential District shall apply as specified in § 414: HVR Historic Village Residential of this ordinance in its entirety.

Telephone central offices

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: HVC, RHO

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Development Requirements:
RHO District:
Includes conversions, permitted in the HVC Historic Village Commercial District specified in § DR-413A of this ordinance with site plan approval, but only where at least 50% of a building or site is used as a residence for the owner or lessee of the commercial business or use operated on the site. If no commercial use is proposed, the provisions and requirements of the HVR Historic Village Residential District shall apply as specified in § 414: HVR Historic Village Residential of this ordinance in its entirety.

Telephone Exchanges

Townhouses and Apartments

TOWNHOUSE — One building containing at least four connected dwelling units, where each dwelling unit is compatibly designed in relation to all other units, but is distinct by such design features as width, setback, roof design, color, exterior materials, and other features, singularly or in combination. Each dwelling unit may be a maximum of three stories and 35 feet in height, but nothing in the definition shall be construed to allow one dwelling unit over another.

See also the definition for "Dwelling Unit" in § 203: Definitions Applicable Throughout Medford Township.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: GD, GMN, GMS, HVR, VRD

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Merchandise Loading:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed loading requirements.

Development Requirements:
Includes public sewer and water (see § 504: Apartments and Townhouses for general design standards), as follows:

A. Each building and complex of buildings shall have an architectural theme with appropriate variations in design to provide attractiveness to the development; compatible within the development and in its relationship to adjacent land uses. Such variations in design shall result from the use of landscaping and the orientation of buildings to the natural features of the site and to other buildings as well as from varying unit widths, using different exterior materials, changing roof lines and roof designs, varying building heights and changing window types, shutters, doors, porches and exterior colors. Architectural elevations shall be submitted to the Board for review and approval.

B. All dwelling units shall be connected to approved and functioning water and sanitary sewer systems prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

C. All parking facilities shall be on the same site as the building and located within 150 feet of the nearest entrance of the building they are intended to serve. Parking spaces shall be provided in areas designed specifically for parking and there shall be no parallel or diagonal parking along interior streets.

D. No outside area or equipment shall be provided for the hanging of laundry or the outside airing of laundry in any manner; sufficient area and equipment shall be made available within each building for the laundering and artificial drying of the laundry of the occupants of each building.

E. Dwelling units shall have access to a master television antenna system and individual units may not erect individual external television antennas.

F. Each dwelling unit shall have the following minimum net habitable floor areas, except as provided otherwise in this ordinance:

Apartments Townhouses

Efficiency	500 square feet
1 bedroom	700 square feet	1 bedrooms	800 square feet
2 bedrooms	800 square feet	2 bedrooms	900 square feet
3 bedrooms	900 square feet	3 bedrooms	1,000 square feet

G. For each apartment unit, in addition to any storage area contained inside individual dwelling units, there shall be provided for each dwelling unit 250 cubic feet of storage area in a convenient, centrally located area in the cellar, basement or ground floor of the building where personal belongings and effects may be stored without constituting a fire hazard and where said belongings and effects may be kept locked and separated from the belongings of other occupants.

H. No townhouse dwelling unit shall be less than 20 feet wide. No more than eight dwelling units per townhouse building shall be permitted.

I. Fire walls for townhouse units shall be provided in accordance with the definitions and requirements for fire walls specified in the most current edition of the "BOCA National Building Code."

J. For fee simple townhouse lots, no construction permit shall be issued for any townhouse dwelling unit unless the proposed construction is in accordance with the approved site plan; and this condition shall be recited in the deed of the subdivided lot. No application for a construction permit will be accepted for processing unless accompanied by a statement from the homeowners' association that the proposed construction has been approved by the association.

K. Recycling provisions. See § DR-504K for detailed information.

HVR District:
No building or structure shall be erected, reconstructed, demolished, altered or restored and no use shall be made of any land in the HVR District until approval has been granted in accordance with the provisions of § 806: Preservation of Structures and Sites of this ordinance.

Training facilities

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is Permitted by Right: HVC, RHO

Vehicle Parking:
See § 520: Off-Street Parking, Loading Areas and Driveways for detailed parking information.

Development Requirements:
Includes but not limited to, cooking classes, instructional wine making, instructional beer making, photography, arts, crafts, sewing, how-to classes, professional certification classes, safety classes, and other similar training activities.

This permitted use shall be interpreted under the principle of "ejusdem generis" (of the same kind or class).

RHO District:
Includes conversions, permitted in the HVC Historic Village Commercial District specified in § DR-413A of this ordinance with site plan approval, but only where at least 50% of a building or site is used as a residence for the owner or lessee of the commercial business or use operated on the site. If no commercial use is proposed, the provisions and requirements of the HVR Historic Village Residential District shall apply as specified in § 414: HVR Historic Village Residential of this ordinance in its entirety.

Trash enclosures

Trellis

Two-Family Dwelling Units

TWO-FAMILY — A building on one lot containing two dwelling units only, each having entrances on the first floor, intended for the residential occupancy by two housekeeping units, each living independently of each other and each unit with its own sleeping, cooking and sanitary facilities. The dwelling units shall be entirely separated from one another by vertical walls or horizontal floors, except for access to the outside or to a common basement.

See also the definition for "Dwelling Unit" in § 203: Definitions Applicable Throughout Medford Township.

Utility structures and facilities

Those services customarily rendered by corporations or the municipality, under the review of the Public Utilities Commission, for public service, such as electricity, gas, telephone, water and sewerage, including the appurtenances used in connection with the supplying of such services.

Utility Substations

UTILITIES
Those services customarily rendered by corporations or the municipality, under the review of the Public Utilities Commission, for public service, such as electricity, gas, telephone, water and sewerage, including the appurtenances used in connection with the supplying of such services.

Warehousing

Wetlands management

The establishment of a characteristic wetland or the removal of exotic species or phragmites from a wetland in accordance with the standards of N.J.A.C. 7:50-6.10. For purposes of this definition, exotic species are those that are not indigenous to North America.

Wholesale distribution and tastings by limited breweries, restricted breweries (brewpubs), nano- and micro-distilleries

Wholesaling and Distributing Activities

Township of Medford, NJ

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