N.J. Admin. Code § 19:4-8.15

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 19:4-8.15 - Site service improvements

(a) Outdoor storage, where permitted, shall be located to provide minimal visual impact from within and outside the site. Screening and fencing shall be provided in accordance with 19:4-8.9(d)6 iv and 8.10.

(b) Distribution and service lines for telephone, electricity and any other utility cables to buildings and sites shall be placed underground wherever technologically possible. All utility lines remaining aboveground shall be located to minimize adverse visual impacts.

(c) Requirements for wireless communication antennas and unmanned equipment structures are as follows:

1. All wireless communication antennas shall comply with the applicable regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

2. Wireless communication antennas and unmanned equipment rooms shall comply with the following:

i. All wireless communication antennas and equipment structures shall meet the applicable setback requirements.

ii. Wireless communication antennas are permitted to be roof mounted or affixed to the face of buildings.

iii. Wireless communication antennas may be located on a ground or roof mounted monopole or tower. Any approval of a monopole or tower shall be contingent upon the monopole or tower owner permitting the future co-location of additional cellular antennas, regardless of ownership if space for such additional future installations by others is available on the monopole or tower. The maximum height of the monopole or tower shall be the minimum height necessary to accommodate the proposed wireless communication antennas and one future array of antennas.

iv. The height of wireless communication antennas shall be established at the minimum height necessary to effectively transmit and receive radio signals.

v. Equipment buildings, whether located on a roof or at grade, shall be constructed in such a manner as to be compatible with the architectural design, color, and materials of the existing structures on the site.

vi. The color of wireless communication antennas mounted on the face of a building shall match the color of the building. The color of all other antennas shall be as unobtrusive as possible.

vii. Monopoles or towers, if approved, shall be located as to minimize impacts on adjacent property owners. These structures shall be designed and constructed to minimize any adverse visual impact from the public ROW.

viii. The applicant shall demonstrate that there is adequate on-site parking to accommodate maintenance vehicles.

(d) Requirements for satellite or dish antennas are as follows:

1. All satellite or dish antennas shall comply with the applicable regulations of the FCC.

2. All satellite or dish antennas shall comply with the following:

i. Such antennas shall be located on the same lot as the principal use and shall be considered accessory thereto.

ii. No antenna shall be located in the front yard. All antennas shall be screened from the public ROW and adjacent properties in accordance with 19:4-8.9(d)6 iv and 8.10.

iii. There shall be a minimum setback of 10 feet from the antenna and its foundation to the side and rear property lines.

iv. All satellite antennas shall be located to minimize motor noise from the public ROW's and adjacent properties.

v. An antenna mounted on the ground shall not exceed 15 feet in height above the ground level. An antenna mounted on a building or roof shall not exceed 15 feet in height above the roof. An antenna shall not project above the peak or highest point of the roof line in the Low density residential zone. The height of an antenna shall be measured from the bottom of its base to the highest point of the antenna when in its most vertical position.

vi. The diameter or maximum dimension of the antenna shall be:

(1) A maximum of six feet in the Low Density Residential zone;

(2) A maximum of 12 feet in all other zones;

(3) Where a sender/receiver antenna or dish is proposed with a diameter or any dimension larger than 12 feet, it shall be considered a special exception use and shall be set back from side and rear property lines a minimum of one foot for every foot of height of the antenna.

vii. The color of all antennas shall be as unobtrusive as possible and shall not have brightly colored or reflective surfaces.

(e) Requirements for mechanical equipment are as follows:

1. Mechanical equipment, such as transformer compounds, external heating and cooling equipment, and other utility improvements shall be located to minimize adverse visual impacts from within and outside the site. Screening shall be provided in accordance with 19:4-8.9(d)6 iv and 8.10, and shall be designed to allow adequate access to the equipment for maintenance.

2. Mechanical equipment located on the building shall be concealed by structures that are integrally designed with the building or are otherwise rendered not visible from adjoining lots and public ROWs.

3. Rooftop HVAC units and similar accessory rooftop mechanical equipment less than eight feet in height shall be exempt from zoning certificate requirements, except where the property abuts a residential use or residential zone.

(f) Requirements for accessory recycling and refuse areas are as follows:

1. Recycling and refuse areas shall be provided as follows:

i. A recycling area for the collection and storage, but not processing, of site generated Class A recyclable materials shall be provided in accordance with the New Jersey Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act, N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99 et seq.

ii. All refuse shall be placed in covered containers and/or dumpsters and placed in designated refuse areas for collection.

iii. All refuse and recycling areas shall be used for the collection and storage of waste generated on-site only.

2. The dimensions of recycling or refuse areas shall be sufficient to accommodate containers of adequate size and number consistent with anticipated usage and current methods of collection.

3. No recycling or refuse areas shall be located in a front yard, except where front yard loading is a pre-existing nonconformity or other yards are not adequate.

4. The surface of all recycling and refuse facilities shall be concrete.

5. Recycling and refuse areas shall not be located in posted fire lanes, as determined by the municipal fire official.

6. The following setbacks shall apply:

i. Refuse and recycling areas shall be located in accordance with the provisions of the NJ UFC; however, such areas shall not be located within five feet of a combustible wall and shall have a minimum setback of five feet from all side and rear property lines. The location shall not conflict with the provisions of the NJ UFC, as determined by the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission.

ii. Refuse and recycling areas shall be located and designed to avoid adverse impacts to adjacent waterways and/or drainage facilities. A minimum setback of 25 feet shall be provided, where feasible.

7. Recycling and refuse areas shall be placed adjacent to each other and loading areas, where feasible. Their location shall provide safe, clean, and efficient servicing. No containers shall be stored outside of the defined area at any time.

8. Recycling and refuse areas shall be screened from adjacent properties and public ROWs, and from within the site, where feasible. Screening and fencing shall be provided in accordance with 19:4-8.9(d)6 iv and 8.10. No element of these areas, including materials contained therein, shall be higher than the surrounding screening, and in no case greater than eight feet.

9. The recycling and refuse areas shall be well lit, and shall be safely and easily accessed by users of the site and collection vehicles.

10. Where regular access to recycling or refuse areas by residents or users of the site is required, walkways shall be provided to these areas.

11. Signs clearly identifying the recycling and refuse areas and the materials accepted therein shall be posted adjacent to all points of access to the area.

12. The recycling and refuse areas and the containers therein shall be designed to provide protection against adverse environmental conditions. All containers shall have lids.

(g) An accessory area for the temporary storage of equipment and materials related to snow and ice removal shall be permitted pursuant to an approved site plan, in accordance with the following:

1. General requirements are as follows:

i. Such area shall be permitted to be utilized only between the months of November and April. The area shall remain vacant at all other times.

ii. Such area may include temporary outdoor storage of snow removal and de-icing equipment and materials, including salt and sand.

iii. Such area shall be utilized only in conjunction with the treatment or removal of snow and ice on-site or within a development where properties are under common ownership. The storage of equipment and materials related to such operations on other properties is prohibited.

2. Location requirements are as follows:

i. Such area shall meet all applicable setbacks for the zone in which it is located to the extent practicable, as determined by the Chief Engineer.

ii. Such area shall be located in the rear yard to the extent practicable. Where this is not feasible due to technical reasons related to site layout, such area may be located in a side yard. In no case shall such area shall be located in a front yard.

iii. Such area shall not be located within a required parking area.

3. Design requirements are as follows:

i. The surface of such area shall be paved and adequate drainage and water quality measures shall be implemented in order to prevent infiltration and contamination of surrounding areas.

ii. Such area shall be screened in accordance with 19:4-8.9 and should be located in a water-tight, weather resistant structure.

iii. Materials within such area shall be stored no higher than 8 feet, and shall be covered with a tarp or otherwise protected from adverse environmental conditions.

iv. Such area shall not exceed 100 square feet per acre of property or development serviced, and in no case shall the total area exceed one-half acre.

v. Such areas should be located at a distance of at least 50 feet from storm drains and other stormwater management facilities.

4. Zoning certificates for accessory areas for the temporary storage of equipment and materials related to snow and ice removal may be renewed annually in accordance with the following, provided that there are no changes to the approved site plan:

i. Submission of an application to the NJMC for an annual renewal certificate;

ii. Submission of the required fee for an annual renewal certificate in accordance with 19:4-11.2(a)20; and

iii. A renewal certificate may be issued annually for up to five years from the date of issuance of the original zoning certificate.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:4-8.15

Amended by R.2009 d.40, effective 1/20/2009.
See: 40 N.J.R. 4696(a), 41 N.J.R. 624(b).
In the introductory paragraph of (f), inserted "accessory"; added (f)1iii and (f)6iii; in (f)2, deleted the former first sentence and substituted "recycling or refuse" for "such"; in (f)3, substituted "or" for "and" following "nonconformity"; in (g)2i, inserted "to the extent practicable, as determined by the Chief Engineer"; in (g)3ii, inserted "and should be located in a water-tight, weather resistant structure"; and added (g)3v.
Amended by R.2011 d.118, effective 4/18/2011.
See: 42 N.J.R. 2938(a), 43 N.J.R. 1044(a).
In (d)2vi, inserted "or maximum dimension"; in (d)2vi(1), deleted "and" from the end; in (d)2vi(2), substituted a semicolon for a period at the end; added (d)2vi(3) and (e)3; rewrote (f)6i; deleted former (f)6ii; recodified former (f)6iii as (f)6ii; and added (g)4.