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No lot in any R-1, R-2, or R-3 Zone shall have erected upon it more than one single-family residential building with attached accessory buildings. No yard or other open space provided around any building for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this chapter shall be considered to provide a yard or open space for any other building. No accessory building in any R-1, R-2, or R-3 Residential Zone shall be detached, except one used as a dollhouse, greenhouse, toolshed, wellhouse or doghouse and which shall conform to Subsection N.

All lots requiring reverse frontage shall have a minimum of 20 feet of depth above the requirements of this chapter. Ten feet of this depth adjacent and parallel to the street line, to be known as a "reverse planting strip," will be planted by the developer in evergreen trees or shrubs to provide a visual screen at least six feet in height and covering 50% of the frontage of the property by the end of three growing seasons. These 10 feet shall not be included in determining the required rear yard space of that lot. Reverse planting strips may contain only ornamental plantings, and no fence, driveway, accessory building or structure of any kind, whether attached or detached, is permitted therein.

Every principal building shall be built upon a lot with frontage upon a public street improved to meet the Township's requirements or for which such improvements have been ensured by the posting of a performance guarantee pursuant to Chapter 205, Land Subdivision and Site Plan Review, of the Code of the Township of Willingboro, unless relief has been granted by the Board of Adjustment under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70. However, in the case of the attached townhouses only, where a building lot does not front upon a public street, no such building lot shall be located further than 150 feet from a public street.

Where a building lot has frontage on a street which the Development Plan or the Official Map of the Township indicates is proposed for right-of-way widening, the required front yard area shall be measured from such proposed right-of-way line.

All construction of commercial or business uses, wherever authorized by this chapter, is requested to be an approved colonial or early American architectural design or an equivalent mode which is satisfactory to the Planning Board of Willingboro Township.

Business structures or uses shall not display goods for sale purposes or coin-operated vending machines of any type in any location which would infringe upon the required yard areas specified in this chapter.

All yards, open spaces, off-street parking, and landscaping as required by this chapter and the schedule must be contained within the zone in which the primary use to which they are requirements is permitted.

On any corner lot, no wall or fence, and no hedge, tree, shrub, or other growth, shall be maintained which may cause danger to traffic on a street by obscuring the view, as determined by the Chief Police Officer of the Township.

Whenever any street, alley or other public way is vacated by official action of the Township Council, the zoning district shall be automatically extended to the center of such vacated public way, and all areas included in the vacated area in question shall be subject to all appropriate regulations of the extended district.

For the purpose of regulating the locations of principal and permitted accessory buildings on corner lots, and on lots extending through between two parallel streets, all portions of a corner lot or a through lot which fronts on a public street shall be subject to the front yard requirements of the zone district in which the corner lot or through lot is located.

When a new lot is formed so as to include within its boundaries any part of a former lot on which there is an existing building or use, the subdivision must be carried out in such a manner as will not infringe upon any of the provisions of this chapter either with respect to any existing structures or use and any proposed structures or use.

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to customary local utility distribution or collection lines for water, gas, telephone, sewer, or electric service. All facilities such as repeater stations and electric substations which require a structure above grade shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter with respect to other uses requiring a conditional use permit application as indicated in each of the respective districts and subject to §§ 370-78 through 370-88 of this chapter.

See § 370-13: Additional regulations for complete, detailed information.
Driveways
No more than two driveways each of not less than 20 feet nor more than 30 feet in all shall be used as a means of ingress and egress for each nonresidential use, except where deviation in the number of or width of such driveway may be deemed necessary by the Planning Board because of traffic safety conditions. No driveway shall be located closer than 50 feet to the intersection of any two streets or within 10 feet of any side lot line, provided that sufficient distance will always remain for all required radii for the driveway. The distance from the driveway to the intersection shall be measured by extending the curbline of the intersecting street until it intersects the curbline, extended if necessary, of the driveway in question. In addition, there shall be a minimum distance of 20 feet between two driveways located on one frontage.

See § 370-75: General parking requirements for complete, detailed information.
Height
The height limitations of this chapter shall not apply to silos, church spires, belfries, cupolas, and domes not used for human occupancy, nor to chimneys, ventilators, skylights, water tanks, similar features, and necessary mechanical appurtenances usually carried above the roof level. Such features, however, shall be erected only to such height as is necessary to accomplish the purpose they are to serve. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to prevent the erection above the building height limit of a parapet wall or cornice for ornament (and without windows) extending above such height limit not more than five feet. Public buildings, schools, and churches shall increase the front, rear and side yards by one foot for each foot by which such building exceeds the height limit herein established for such zone in which it is located, and further provided that in no case shall any building have a height greater than 50 feet unless explicitly permitted by the schedule of this chapter.
Irregularly Shaped Lots
In the case of irregularly shaped lots, the minimum lot frontage specified in the schedule, measured at the street line, may be reduced to not less than 50% of the minimum lot width requirement. The side yard width at the building line shall not be less than the required minimum side yard width set forth in the schedule.
Landscaping
General requirements.
Landscaping consisting of attractive trees, shrubs, plants and grass lawns shall be required and planted in accordance with the site plans.

Administrative, business and industrial uses or zones.
A. Special buffer planting shall be provided along the side and rear property lines of all administrative, business and industrial uses or zones so as to provide protection to adjacent properties where such lot lines abut residential uses or zones. Such buffer planting shall consist of massed evergreens as set forth in § 370-72C(2) and shall be at least 10 feet in depth and as otherwise specified in § 370-54A.

B. In addition to such buffer planting, the owner of a business use shall erect on the buffer area a fence of at least six and not exceeding eight feet in height for the purpose of protecting residential property from litter, debris, and light glare and other such nuisances that would disturb peaceful possession. Such fence shall contain no more than 15% open space and shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 155, Fences, of the Code of the Township of Willingboro. The responsibility of maintenance of the business property referred to herein shall be borne by the owner of the property or any other tenants who are in possession thereof.

C. Such fencing referred to above shall be located only as shown on the site plan approved by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Nonconforming Uses
Continuance.
Except as otherwise provided in this article, the lawful use of land or buildings existing at the date of the adoption of this chapter may be continued, although such use of a building does not conform to the regulations specified by this chapter for the zone in which such land or building is located; provided, however:
A. That no nonconforming lot shall be further reduced in size.
B. That no nonconforming building shall be enlarged, extended or increased, unless such enlargement would tend to reduce the degree of nonconformance.
C. That no nonconforming use may be expanded.

Abandonment.
A nonconforming use shall be adjudged as abandoned when there occurs a cessation of any use or activity by an apparent act or failure to act on the part of the tenant or owners to reinstate such use within a period of one year from the date of cessation or discontinuance.

Restoration.
If any nonconforming building shall be destroyed by reason of windstorm, fire, explosion or act of God or the public enemy to an extent of less than 75% of the recorded true valuation, then such destruction shall be deemed partial destruction and may be rebuilt, restored or repaired. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition any wall, floor or roof which has been declared unsafe by the Building Inspector.

Reversion.
No nonconforming use shall, if once changed into a conforming use, be changed back again to a nonconforming use.

Alterations.
A nonconforming building may be reconstructed but not enlarged or extended, unless the building is changed to a building conforming or more nearly conforming to the requirements of this chapter.

Effect on prior approvals.
Nothing herein contained shall require any change in plans, construction or designated use of a building for which a building permit has been heretofore issued and the construction of which shall have been diligently prosecuted within three months of the date of such permit, and the ground story framework of which, including the second tier of beams, which have been completed within six months of the date of the permit, and which entire building shall be completed according to such plans as filed within one year from June 29, 1965.

District changes.
Whenever the boundaries of a district shall be changed so as to transfer an area from one district to another of a different classification, the foregoing provisions shall also apply to any nonconforming uses existing therein or created thereby.

Administration.
See Chapter 60, Planning and Zoning Boards, Articles II, III and IV, generally
Parking, General
Off-street parking space shall be provided as further specified in this chapter and shall be furnished with necessary passageways and driveways. All such space shall be deemed to be required space on the lot on which it is situated and shall not be encroached upon or reduced in any manner. All parking areas, passageways, and driveways shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, providing proper surfacing, marking and drainage, as appropriate, all subject to the approval of the Township Engineer.

None of the off-street facilities that are required in this chapter shall be required for any existing building or use, unless the building or use shall be enlarged, in which case the provisions of this chapter shall apply only to the enlarged portion of the building or use.

Parking areas shall be located in any yard space for nonresidential or administrative offices but shall not be located closer than 25 feet to any street line in a B-1 or B-2 Zone or 15 feet in any B-3 or A-1 Zone. Parking areas may abut side and rear yard lines except where the intended commercial or administrative offices abut residential zones or uses. In such instances, no parking shall be permitted within 10 feet of any property line. In any zone where a parking area of four or more spaces is created within or adjacent to or across the street from a residential zone, buffering shall be provided between the parking area and the property line so related to the residential area, in accordance with the standards of Article XV of this chapter.

The collective provision of off-street parking areas by two or more buildings or uses located on adjacent lots is permitted, provided that the total of such facilities shall not be less than the sum required of the various buildings or uses computed separately, and further provided that the land upon which the collective facilities are located is owned or leased by one or more of the collective users. This provision only applies to commercial zones.

All parking areas and appurtenant passageways and driveways serving commercial uses shall be illuminated adequately during the hours between sunset and sunrise when the use is in operation. Whenever outdoor night illuminations are used on any property, adequate shielding shall be provided to exclude such illumination from surrounding residential properties.

Off-street parking areas located in commercial zones and which provide parking for 20 or more vehicles shall be provided with shade trees of a type approved by the Township Engineer and located as shown on the approved site plan.

See § 370-75: General parking requirements for complete, detailed information.
Parking, Outdoor
(1) No vehicle other than passenger automobiles shall be parked out of doors on the street except for service or delivery purposes in any residential zone, and not more than one commercial vehicle of not more than three-quarters-ton manufacturer's rated capacity may be parked in the driveway on each lot in a residential zone. No display vehicles, trailers of any type, trailer devices, cappers, towed vehicles, boats or boat trailers may be parked on any street located in a residential district except where actively engaged in loading or unloading operations. In the I-1 Zone District, trailers or trailer devices may remain for a period not exceeding 72 hours if the same are actively engaged in loading or unloading operations, or may be parked at any time, with the prior written permission of the owner of the property on which the trailer or trailer device shall be parked. No commercial vehicle of more than three-quarters of a ton manufacturer's rated capacity may be parked out of doors overnight in any zone except in the I-1 Zone.

(2) In the B-1, B-2 and B-3 Zones, vehicles, trailers of any type, trailer devices, campers, towed vehicles, boats or boat trailers displaying advertisements shall not be located in any parking lot therein for the purpose of advertising, except for the purpose of loading or unloading or being serviced on the premises of a motor vehicle service station. [See also § 370-83C(3).]

See § 370-75: General parking requirements for complete, detailed information.
Preservation of Natural Features
A. No structure shall be built within 50 feet of the bed of a stream carrying water on an average of six months of the year. No building shall be constructed on land subject to periodic overflow or on land which has an average water table within two feet of the ground surface.

B. No persons, firm or corporation shall strip, excavate, or otherwise remove any topsoil for sale, nor remove or cause topsoil to be removed from Willingboro Township for any purpose whatever.

C. Existing natural features, such as clusters of trees, brooks, and drainage channels, shall be retained whenever practicable. To this end, in areas zoned as R-1, R-2 and R-3, there shall be no clearance of the land until the Planning Board has approved a site plan outlining the location of all existing natural features and which of these features shall be retained.
Prohibited Uses
Any use not specifically permitted in a zoning district established by this chapter is hereby expressly prohibited from that district, and it is further provided that the following uses and activities shall be specifically prohibited in any zone in the Township of Willingboro:
(1) Auction markets.
(2) Miniature golf courses, golf driving ranges, drive-in theaters, trampoline centers, and amusement arcades.
(3) Junkyards; automobile wrecking or disassembly yards; the sorting or baling of scrap metal, paper, rags, or other scrap or waste material.
(4) The keeping of wild or poisonous reptiles, insects or animals. Household pets, such as dogs or cats, and other tame and nonpoisonous animals approved by the Zoning Officer and Code Enforcement Officer of the Township are permitted.
(5) Trailer courts, trailer coaches used as a dwelling or commercial activities related to the outdoor storage or display of trailer coaches.
(6) Privately operated dumps for the disposal of garbage, trash, junk, refuse, and similar materials.
(7) Any use which emits excessive and objectionable amounts of dust, fumes, noise, odor, smoke, vibration, glare or waste products.
(8) Uncovered lots for the rental, sale or storage of new or used motor vehicles or utility trailers, trailer coaches and vans, except as permitted in § 370-83 (as to rental or sale).
(9) Drive-in restaurants.
(10) Major repairs of automobiles where disassembly is involved, unless such repairs are done indoors.
(11) All signs commonly referred to as "A-frame" or "sandwich-type signs" and which, for descriptive purposes, are usually located at ground level. The fact that such signs may be elevated or permanently fixed shall not validate their use in any zone.
(12) Carports, as defined in Subsection N.
Recycling in Multifamily Developments
Findings.
The Township of Willingboro finds that reducing the amount of solid waste and conservation of recyclable materials is an important public concern and is necessary to implement the requirements of the SWMA and the county plan. Areas for the collection of recyclables on residential properties should be designed to effectuate collection of material in a safe and sanitary manner and should be sized to meet current industry standards for volumes and containers.

See § 370-96: Definitions for associated terms.

Design of containment areas for designated recyclable materials on residential sites.
A. Design standards for common area recycling storage locations.
(1) In accordance with §§ 314-1 through 314-15 and Article VI, Recycling, of Chapter 314 of the Code of the Township of Willingboro, as amended, every multifamily and qualified private community within the Township of Willingboro shall be required to provide, for the use of its residents, centralized and common locations on its property for the storage, prior to collection, of source-separated recyclables generated by the residents of the property.

(2) Each common area recycling storage location shall, at a minimum, conform to the following standards:
(a) The dimensions of the recycling storage location shall be sufficient to accommodate recycling containers which are of size and number as required by the DSW and which are consistent with current methods of collection utilized by the Burlington County Regional Program or the private collection company being utilized. The following tables indicate the minimum container capacity requirements for weekly recycling service and common container dimensions: see § 370-97A(2)(a) for detailed information.

(b) Unless expressly prohibited by a municipality, or not feasible due to existing site constraints, recycling containers for all Class A designated recyclables shall be co-located at all solid waste collection areas within the complex.

(c) The recycling storage locations shall be conveniently located for the residential disposition of source-separated recyclable materials, preferably co-located, but clearly separated from, refuse containers.

(d) Outdoor recycling storage locations shall include a concrete pad of the size as specified herein. The dimensions of the recycling storage location shall provide sufficient area for the required container(s).
 

(e) The recycling storage locations shall be well lit and shall be safely and easily accessible by recycling personnel and vehicles. Collection vehicles shall be able to access the recycling areas without interference from parked cars or other obstacles. The following turning template can be used to plan vehicular accessibility to recycling storage locations:
 
 

(f) Reasonable measures shall be taken to protect the recycling areas and the bins or containers placed therein against theft of recyclable materials or the bins or containers themselves.

(g) Signs as approved by the DSW clearly identifying the recycling areas and the materials accepted therein shall be posted adjacent to all points of access to the recycling areas.

(h) Each recycling area shall be enclosed on three sides by a solid fence or masonry enclosure six feet in height and shall be surrounded by landscaping. A durable closable access gate on the fourth side should be provided.

B. Recycling container storage design standards; new residential construction. In order to facilitate recycling in all new construction, and to avoid the creation of unhealthful or cramped storage situations, sufficient storage shall be available for recycling containers within all new construction of residential housing.
(1) Recycling storage locations. Curbside recycling container storage locations shall not include basements that require the negotiation of stairs, or any location either above or below finished grade. Locations shall be on a hard-wearing, smooth continuous surface with access to a path with a width no less than three feet and headroom of not less than seven feet.

(2) Single-family and two-family dwellings. Each residential dwelling unit shall be designed to provide a curbside recycling storage container storage location containing, at a minimum, dimensions (l x w x h) of no less than 36 inches by 32 inches by 84 inches per unit. The location shall be clearly marked as such on floor plans of the dwelling unit if to be located inside the dwelling unit. If to be located outside the dwelling unit, adequate storage space for the container shall be identified on the property survey. This shall be done at the time of subdivision approval, if applicable, or at the time of zoning or building permit application.

(3) Multifamily and condominium complex dwellings. Curbside recycling container storage locations shall be provided for each multifamily and condominium complex dwelling where common area recycling storage locations are not otherwise provided. Each multifamily and condominium complex dwelling unit shall be designed to provide a curbside recycling container storage location containing, at a minimum, dimensions (l x w x h) of no less than 36 inches by 32 inches by 84 inches per unit. The location shall be clearly marked as such on floor plans of the dwelling unit if to be located inside the dwelling unit. If to be located outside the dwelling unit, adequate storage space for the container shall be identified on the site plans or subdivision plans.
 
See Article XVIII: Recycling in Multifamily Developments for complete, detailed information.
Subdivision and Site Plan Requirements
See Chapter 205, Land Subdivision and Site Plan Review, of the Code of the Township of Willingboro generally.
Town Center Option
A. Purpose. In order to encourage the sound redevelopment of the Township's U.S. Route 130 frontage and the creation of a town center to serve as a diverse economic anchor for revitalizing the Township's redevelopment area, the following special provisions shall apply to parcels having at least 50 contiguous acres in area which abut U.S. Route 130.

B. Permitted uses:
(1) All permitted uses enumerated in § 370-50.
(2) Residential dwellings:
(a) Apartments and condominium units in second and third stories over commercial and office establishments.
(b) Apartments and condominium units in individual buildings attached to commercial, office, apartment and condominium buildings.
(c) Apartments and condominium units in individual, detached buildings, provided that the units are developed in conjunction with the primary commercial uses permitted in the zoning district and constitute not more than 20% of the total developed floor area.
 
C. Permitted accessory buildings and structures. The provisions set forth in § 370-51 shall apply to this subsection.

D. Prohibited uses. The following uses are prohibited in any town center development:
(1) Motor vehicle service stations and gasoline stations.
(2) Indoor or covered automobile sales rooms.

E. Maximum intensities for permitted and conditional uses. All permitted uses, subject to Subsection B(1), above, and conditional uses, subject to Subsection B(2), above, shall comply with the maximum intensity requirements set forth below:
(1) Floor area ratio. "Floor area ratio (FAR)" is defined as the sum of the area of all floors of buildings or structures compared to the total area of the site. The maximum FAR for all permitted and conditional uses combined shall be 0.50.
 
(a) Maximum permitted floor area ratio by permitted use:
 
Permitted Use FAR
Commercial/service 0.20
Office 0.10
Light industrial 0.20
Residential 0.06
 
(2) Density. "Density" is defined as the permitted number of dwelling units per gross area of land to be developed.
(a) The maximum density for permitted residential dwellings, subject to Subsection B(2) of this section, shall be three dwelling units per gross acre.
(b) The maximum density for conditional use senior housing shall be subject to §§ 370-53E and 370-78 through 370-88.

(3) Apartment and condominium bedroom mix. For all apartments and condominiums, the bedroom mix shall be:
(a) Studio and one bedroom: at least 50%.
(b) Two bedrooms: no more than 25%.
(c) Three or more bedrooms are prohibited.

F. Area and bulk requirements.
(1) Town center. In order to foster the creation of a town center and allow for the development of the town center to respond to market conditions, area and bulk requirements must be flexible. The following area and bulk requirements shall apply to the town center portion of the development:
(a) The entire area of the town center shall not exceed 12% of the gross site area. The town center portion of the site shall be so designated on all site plans and subdivision maps of the proposed development.
(b) The minimum lot area within the town center shall be 1,600 square feet, with a minimum frontage of 20 feet.
(c) The minimum front and side yard setbacks shall be zero feet; the minimum rear yard setback shall be 20 feet.
(d) The layout and arrangement of all buildings and improvements in the town center shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Board.
 
(2) Portions of the site excluding the town center. All portions of the site excluding the town center shall comply with and be subject to the area and bulk requirements provided in § 370-52.

G. Open space.
(1) At least 10% of the total area of the site shall be preserved as permanent open space landscaped pursuant to Article XV: Landscaping Regulations of this chapter.

(2) At least 10% of the town center area shall be preserved as permanent open space developed as a formal, passive recreational park, i.e., town square.
 
H. Other provisions and requirements. The provisions set forth in § 370-54 shall apply to this subsection.
(1) Town center design.
(a) Designs of prototypes showing the relationship of the street, sidewalk, street amenities (i.e., street trees, lighting, benches, trash receptacles, etc.) and building frontages shall be developed and subject to the approval by the Planning Board.
(b) On-street parking opposite commercial buildings and establishments shall be permitted. The minimum width of the sidewalk shall be eight feet.
Trailers or Boats
In any residential district, a trailer or a boat may be parked in a side yard of the premises adjacent to the residential structure itself, if and when the following conditions are met:
(1) The full width of the side yard, together with any existing drainage swale, could be maintained after an eight-foot-wide concrete paved area would be constructed.

(2) The trailer or boat were parked only on the eight-foot-wide concrete paved area.

(3) The eight-foot-wide concrete paved area referred to above is screened from any adjacent residential structure by a living fence, which shall have a minimum height of four feet.

(4) The paved area shall not extend beyond the front or rear of the residential structure on which it is located, including any approved structural additions to that side of the structure.

(5) The paved area shall not be permitted on the open side of any corner lot.

(6) The eight-foot-wide concrete paved area may not be constructed or installed without obtaining a permit therefor as otherwise provided herein.

(7) The eight-foot-wide concrete paved area shall be installed on the garage side of the residential structure only.

See § 370-75: General parking requirements for complete, detailed information.
See also § 370-13E for more information.
Undersize Lots of Record
(1) Any parcel of land within any residential zone with an area or width less than that prescribed for a residential lot in the zone in which such lot is located may be used for the construction of a residence permitted within that zone, provided that:
(a) The parcel has existed as a nonconforming lot since June 29, 1965.
(b) Any person owning the parcel on or at any time since June 29, 1965, has not simultaneously owned additional contiguous land.
(c) The parcel contains a minimum area of 5,000 square feet.
(d) The width of the parcel (lot width) is at least 50 feet.
(e) A minimum side yard of five feet on each side shall be observed.
(f) The setback prescribed for the zone in which the parcel is situated shall be met.
(g) A rear yard of not less than 75% of the rear yard required in the zone in which the parcel is situated shall be provided.
(h) All requirements for the zone in which the parcel is situated regulating detached accessory structures, building height, maximum lot coverage, and minimum floor area shall be met.
 
(2) Upon approval of the Planning Board, residences permitted in the zone in which such a parcel is located also may be constructed upon lots which were included in a subdivision plat which was either duly approved under the Municipal Planning Act of 1953 prior to June 29, 1965, but subsequent to January 1, 1954 (the effective date of the act), or which subdivision was granted tentative approval under the Act prior to June 29, 1965, and granted final approval subsequent to June 29, 1965, but within three years from the date of tentative approval, provided that, in either instance, the final subdivision plat has been recorded in the office of the County Clerk within the time prescribed by law.