N.J. Admin. Code § 19:66-7.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 19:66-7.1 - General provisions

(a) All standards specified in this subchapter are the minimum allowed.

(b) No structure shall be constructed, moved, or altered unless the minimum required site improvements as outlined in this subchapter are provided.

(c) No structure shall be constructed, moved, or altered, nor site improvements undertaken, unless all of the minimum required barrier free improvements are provided in accordance with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, Barrier Free Subcode, N.J.A.C. 5:23-7.

(d) Permitted uses in the Open Space Zone and public parks in all zoning districts are exempt from the design standards of this subchapter, but shall be designed in consultation with the Authority.

(e) Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, site plan approval is required for all residential uses with three or more units and all non-residential development.

(f) All proposed site plans shall consider and shall be reviewed in accordance with the following elements:

1. Lighting, landscaping, and parking;

2. The surrounding environment and adjacent property;

3. Natural features and ecology;

4. Scenic, cultural, historical, archeological, or landmark sites;

5. Open space, parks, and recreational facilities;

6. Traffic circulation;

7. Vehicle and pedestrian circulation and safety;

8. Access to public transportation;

9. Availability of utility services, including sanitary sewers and public water;

10. Waste disposal and recycling; and

11. Resiliency.

(g) Compliance with the following performance standards:

1. Electrical interference. All mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment shall be shielded to the extent necessary to prevent electromagnetic or radiological interference with the use of any equipment or process off-site.

2. Glare-light pollution. Exterior lighting shall be designed to prevent escapement of direct light beyond the property lines and onto adjacent property.

3. Hazardous materials storage. All hazardous materials shall be stored in strict compliance with all Federal, State, and local, laws, rules, and regulations.

4. Noise. All noise shall be in compliance with State rules.

5. Odor, fume, dust emission, and particulate matter. Noxious emissions shall not unreasonably impact adjacent property. Dust and other types of air pollution borne by the wind from such sources as storage areas and roads shall be minimized by landscaping, paving, oiling, or other acceptable means.

6. Storage areas. Open storage of lumber, coal, or other combustible materials must be accessible to fire apparatus at any and all times.

7. Toxic gases. Toxic gases or matter shall not be emitted in any quantities that cause damage to the public health, safety, welfare, animals, vegetation, or property, or in any quantities that can cause soiling.

8. Vibration. Vibration must be contained within the property lines.

9. Waste disposal. No organic or inorganic waste materials shall be disposed of or permanently stored or placed on the site with the exception of compost bins or piles, and approved septic systems. Permanent storage or emplacement means a period of greater than six months.

(h) When acting upon applications for site plan approval, the Authority, upon the recommendation of the hearing officer, shall have the power to grant such exceptions or waivers from the requirements under this subchapter as may be reasonable and within the general purpose and intent of the provisions for site plan review and approval adopted pursuant to this subchapter, if literal enforcement of one or more provisions of the subchapter is impracticable or will exact undue hardship because of peculiar conditions pertaining to the land in question.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:66-7.1

Adopted by 50 N.J.R. 217(a), effective 1/2/2018