N.J. Admin. Code § 19:4-5.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 19:4-5.7 - Outdoor seating areas

(a) Accessory outdoor seating areas shall be permitted in every zone when provided in accordance with the following:

1. The outdoor seating area for restaurants shall not exceed 15 percent of the number of seats in the interior seating area, not including bar and lounge seating.

2. The outdoor seating area for all other uses shall not exceed 15 percent of the floor area of the principal use.

3. Outdoor seating areas shall maintain all required setbacks from yards in the applicable zone, or a minimum front yard setback of 25 feet and minimum side and rear yard setbacks of 10 feet, whichever is less restrictive.

4. Outdoor seating areas shall not be located in required parking and/or loading areas and shall not impede pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

(b) Street furnishings, bus stops, and outdoor seating areas used for passive recreational purposes shall be exempt from this section.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:4-5.7