N.J. Admin. Code § 19:4-8.8

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

Section 19:4-8.8 - Open space

(a) General requirements for open space are as follows:

1. Open space shall be required on all developed sites in the District in accordance with the bulk regulations of the applicable zone in which the property is located.

2. An open space plan shall be submitted in conjunction with all applications for new construction, additions and site improvements, or as otherwise required by these regulations, in accordance with of N.J.A.C. 19:4-4.4.

3. The following areas shall fulfill open space requirements:

i. Landscaped and natural areas at grade level which meet the minimum open space dimensions, in accordance with the following:

(1) Open space areas that have a minimum dimension of five feet in any direction and a minimum area of 50 square feet.

(2) Landscaped safety islands within parking lots equal or greater than five feet dimension in any direction;

ii. Hardscape areas at grade level having a minimum of 20 percent of the total hardscape area planted, inclusive of permanent landscaped planters;

iii. Stormwater management areas that are at least 50 percent vegetated; and

iv. Sidewalks provided within an open space area.

4. The following areas shall not fulfill open space requirements:

i. The overhang area for parking stalls in accordance with N.J.A.C. 19:4-8.2(c)10; and

ii. Vehicular use areas including all parking, loading, access drives, accessory trailer parking; outdoor storage; tower foundations; refuse and recycling areas; and foundations for satellite antennas exceeding a diameter of six feet.

(b) Open space plan requirements are as follows:

1. The open space plan shall indicate the location and area of open space proposed on a site with hatch patterns.

2. An open space summary table shall be included on the open space plan indicating the total area of the lot, open space, and vehicular use areas.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:4-8.8