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25-13.3 Applicability. ............................................................................................... 51 25-13.4 Format. .......................................................................................................... 52 25-14 LIGHTING. ............................................................................................................. 54 25-14.1 Scope and Details of Site Lighting. ........................................................ 54 25-14.2 Minimum Levels of Illumination. ........................................................... 54 SECTIONS 15-27 ..................................................................................................................... 56 25-15 SIGNS. .................................................................................................................... 56 25-15.1 Findings. ....................................................................................................... 56 25-15.2 General Signage Objectives. .................................................................... 56 25-15.3 Allowed Signage. ......................................................................................... 56 25-15.4 General Regulations. ................................................................................. 61 25-15.5 Permits. ......................................................................................................... 63 25-15.6 Nonconforming Signs. ............................................................................... 64 25-15.7 Design and Site Location Review. .......................................................... 64 25-15.8 Exceptions. ................................................................................................... 64 25-16 FACADE DESIGN STANDARDS. ..................................................................... 64 25-16.1 Statement of Purpose. .............................................................................. 65 25-16.2 Identity. ....................................................................................................... 65 25-16.3 Cooperative Spirit. .................................................................................... 65 25-16.4 Aesthetics.

............................................. 65 25-16.3 Cooperative Spirit. .................................................................................... 65 25-16.4 Aesthetics. ................................................................................................... 65 25-16.5 Usage of Standards. .................................................................................. 65 25-16.6 Rehabilitation and New Construction. ................................................ 65 25-16.7 Design Criteria. .......................................................................................... 66 25-16.8 Historic Respect......................................................................................... 69 25-16.9 Contrast. ...................................................................................................... 69 25-16.10 Exterior-Interior Relationship. .............................................................. 69 25-16.11 Preferred Materials and Finishes. ........................................................ 69 25-16.12 Inappropriate Materials. ......................................................................... 69 25-16.13 Appropriate Materials. ............................................................................. 70 25-16.14 Inappropriate Finishes. ........................................................................... 71 25-16.15 Appropriate Finishes. ............................................................................... 71 25-16.16 General Rules. ............................................................................................ 72 25-16.17 Applicability of Standards throughout the Township. .................... 73 25-16.18 Security Enclosures. ................................................................................. 73 25-17 MISCELLANEOUS DESIGN STANDARDS AND SUBDIVISION CONTROLS. ........................................................................................................... 73 * 25-18 AFFORDABLE HOUSING; LOW/MODERATE HOUSING PROVISIONS. 73 25-18.1 Municipal Fair Share

* 25-18 AFFORDABLE HOUSING; LOW/MODERATE HOUSING PROVISIONS. 73 25-18.1 Municipal Fair Share Obligation. ....................................................... 73 25-18.2 Definitions. ............................................................................................... 74 25-18.3 Affordable Housing Program. .............................................................. 75 iii

25-18.4 Rehabilitation. ........................................................................................ 75 25-18.5 Phasing Schedule for Zoning. .............................................................. 76 25-18.6 New Construction. .................................................................................. 76 25-18.7 Utilities. .................................................................................................... 78 25-18.8 Occupancy Standards. ........................................................................... 78 25-18.9 Control Periods for Ownership Units and Enforcement Mechanisms. ................................................................................................................ 79 25-18.10 Price Restrictions for Ownership Units, Homeowner Association Fees, and Resale Prices. ........................................................................................... 79 25-18.11 Buyer Income Eligibility....................................................................... 80 25-18.12 Control Period for Rental Units.......................................................... 80 25-18.13 Price Restrictions for Rental Units and Rent Increases; Leases.80 25-18.14 Tenant Income Eligibility Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1. ............ 81 25-18.15 Municipal Housing Liaison. ................................................................. 81 25-18.16 Administrative Agent for West Orange's Affordable Housing Units. ..................................................................................................................... 82 25-18.17 Affirmative Marketing........................................................................... 83 25-18.18 Household Certification and Referral; Related Project Information.................................................................................................................. 84 25-18.19 Enforcement of Affordable Housing Regulations. .......................... 84 25-18.20 Appeals. ..................................................................................................... 85 25-18.21 Accessory Apartments. .......................................................................... 85 25-18.22 Development Fees.

....................................................... 85 25-18.21 Accessory Apartments. .......................................................................... 85 25-18.22 Development Fees. ................................................................................. 86 25-19 - 25-23 RESERVED. .............................................................................................. 92 25-24 EXCEPTIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS. ................................................ 92 25-24.1 Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Lots. ......................................... 92 25-24.2 Conditional Uses. ........................................................................................ 93 25-24.3 Reserved. .................................................................................................... 112 25-24.4 Other Exceptions and Special Provisions. ......................................... 112 25-24.5 Prohibited Uses. ........................................................................................ 112 25-24.6 Off-Site Improvements and Other Pro-Rata Costs. .......................... 113 25-24.7 Filming. ....................................................................................................... 113 25-25 RESERVED. ........................................................................................................ 116 25-26 CONSERVATION DISTRICT........................................................................... 116 25-26.1 Creation and Purpose............................................................................. 116 25-26.2 Public Lands within the Conservation District. .............................. 117 25-26.3 Permitted Principal Uses in the Conservation District. ................ 117 25-26.4 Accessory Uses. ........................................................................................ 118 25-26.5 Yards. .......................................................................................................... 118 25-26.6 Height of Buildings and Structures in Conservation District. ..... 118 25-26.7 Off-Street Parking. .................................................................................. 118 25-26.8 Coverage. ................................................................................................... 118

................................................... 118 25-26.8 Coverage. ................................................................................................... 118 iv

25-26.9 Interpretation of Restrictions. ............................................................. 118 25-26.10 Periodic Review. ...................................................................................... 118 25-26.11 Amendments. ............................................................................................ 118 25-26.12 Resolutions Affecting Land in the Conservation District. ............ 118 25-26.13 Schedule I. ................................................................................................. 118 25-27 TREE PROTECTION AND REMOVAL.......................................................... 120 25-27.1 Title. ......................................................................................................... 120 25-27.2 Findings and Purpose. ........................................................................ 121 25-27.3 Definitions. ............................................................................................. 122 25-27.4 Permit Required; Prohibitions and Exemptions. ......................... 123 25-27.5 Application Procedure. ....................................................................... 124 25-27.6 Fees. ......................................................................................................... 124 25-27.7 Procedures, Factors and Standards for Application Review and Approval. 124 25-27.8 Approval of a Permit and Tree Replacement Requirement. ...... 126 25-27.9 Protection of Existing Trees. ............................................................. 127 25-27.10 Administration and Enforcement. .................................................... 127 25-27.11 Violations and Penalties. .................................................................... 128 25-27.12 Severability. ........................................................................................... 128 25-27.13 Repeal of Inconsistent Ordinances. ................................................. 128 25-27.14 Effective Date. ....................................................................................... 128 SECTIONS 28-44

nces. ................................................. 128 25-27.14 Effective Date. ....................................................................................... 128 SECTIONS 28-44 ................................................................................................................... 129 25-28 STEEP SLOPE AND NATURAL FEATURES ORDINANCE. .................... 129 25-28.1 Background. ............................................................................................... 129 25-28.2 Statement of Purpose. ............................................................................. 129 25-28.3 Definitions. ................................................................................................. 129 25-28.4 Applicability. ............................................................................................. 130 25-28.5 Exceptions to Section 28. ........................................................................ 130 25-28.6 Initial Procedure. ..................................................................................... 131 25-28.7 Information Required. ............................................................................ 131 25-28.8 Limitations on Development in Steep Slope Areas. ......................... 132 25-28.9 Adequate Contiguous Area..................................................................... 134 25-28.10 Variances. ................................................................................................. 134 25-29 STORMWATER CONTROL. ............................................................................. 134 25-29.1 Purpose. ..................................................................................................... 134 25-29.2 Definitions. ................................................................................................ 135 25-29.3 General Standards. ................................................................................. 138 25-29.4 Stormwater Management Requirements for Major Development.138 25-29.5 Calculation of Stormwater Runoff and Groundwater Recharge. 145 25-29.6 Standards for Structural Stormwater Management Measures. ... 146 25-29.7 Sources for Technical Guidance.

25-29.5 Calculation of Stormwater Runoff and Groundwater Recharge. 145 25-29.6 Standards for Structural Stormwater Management Measures. ... 146 25-29.7 Sources for Technical Guidance. ......................................................... 147 v

25-29.8 Safety Standards for Stormwater Management Basins. ................ 147 25-29.9 Requirements for a Site Development Stormwater Plan. ............. 149 25-29.10 Maintenance and Repair. ...................................................................... 151 25-29.11 Severability. .............................................................................................. 152 25-29.12 Repealer. .................................................................................................... 152 25-29.13 Effective Date. .......................................................................................... 152 25-30 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION............................................... 152 25-30.1 General Provisions. .................................................................................. 152 25-30.2 Historic Preservation Commission. ..................................................... 153 25-30.3 Historic District and Landmark Designation. ................................... 157 25-30.4 Review by Historic Preservation Commission. ................................. 159 25-30.5 Professional Qualification Standards. ................................................ 168 25-31 RESIDENTIAL ZONE R-3AH. ......................................................................... 169 25-32 SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. ........................................................ 170 25-32.1 Policy. ......................................................................................................... 170 25-32.2 Definitions. ................................................................................................ 170 25-32.3 Findings. .................................................................................................... 170 25-32.4 Creation of the Special Improvement District. ................................ 171 25-32.5 Assessment. ............................................................................................... 172 25-32.6 The Designated District Management Corporation. ....................... 172 25-32.7 Membership. ............................................................................................. 172 25-32.8 Annual Budget, Hearing