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artments that participate in the application review process. The remaining copies shall be retained by the Department of Planning and Development and the Planning Board members or Zoning Board members, and shall be made available for review and comment. e. The environmental impact statement shall consist of written and graphic materials which will clearly present the information that is required. The scale of all maps shall be one (1) inch equals fifty (50) feet, unless the Planning Director and/or Board agree to another scale. Contours, when required, shall be provided at two (2) foot intervals for slopes of less than ten (10%) percent and at five (5) foot intervals for slopes ten (10%) percent or greater. (Ord. No. 904-88 § 25-5.7B) 25-13.3 Applicability. a. All proposals for development shall obtain all required approvals and permits pertaining to environmental protection from the Township of West Orange, County of Essex, State of New Jersey and other entities, including, but not limited to, regulations for air quality, floodplains, natural features and habitats, soil conservation and protection, steep slopes, stormwater, stream corridors, sewage, and wetlands, and address all applicable environmental requirements of the development application procedures in Section 24-51 and the application checklists.b. All preliminary and final major subdivision applications and preliminary and final site plan applications, consisting of five (5) acres or more, shall be accompanied by an environmental impact statement. The information required shall be determined by the Planning Board or Zoning Board in consultation with the Planning Director. 51

c. Any application requiring a variance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d may be required, at the discretion of the Zoning Board, to be accompanied by an environmental impact statement. The information required shall be determined by the Zoning Board in consultation with the Planning Director. (Ord. No. 904-88 § 25-5.7C) 25-13.4 Format. When an environmental impact statement is required, the following format shall be utilized and the information requested shall be provided. a. Project Description. Indicate the purpose and scope of the proposed project. Enumerate the benefits to the public which will result from the proposed project and describe the suitability of the site for the intended use. A description of the proposed project shall be presented to indicate the extent to which the site must be altered, the kinds of facilities to be constructed, how they are to be considered and the uses intended. The resident population, working population and visitor population shall be estimated. The compatibility or incompatibility of the proposed project shall be described in relation to the following: 1. Township Master Plan 2. Master Plan of any adjacent municipality located within 500 feet of the proposed project 3. Essex County Master Plan b. Site Description and Inventory. Provide a description of environmental conditions on the site which shall include, but not be limited to the following items: 1. Types of Soils. List and description of each soil type located on the site. Relative to the type of project proposed, a complete mapping of all soil types on the site shall be required indicating where those moderate and severe limitations exist. 2. Topography. Description of the topographic conditions within the site and extending two hundred (200) feet beyond the property lines. When fifteen (15%) percent or more of the proposed area of land disturbance encompasses slopes in excess of ten (10%) percent, the following slope ranges shall be mapped for the entire site: ten (10) to fifteen (15%) percent; fifteen (15) to twenty (20%) percent; twenty (20%) percent and up. 3. Geology. Description of the geologic formations and features associated with the site as well

percent; fifteen (15) to twenty (20%) percent; twenty (20%) percent and up. 3. Geology. Description of the geologic formations and features associated with the site as well as depth to bedrock conditions. Delineation of those areas where bedrock is in close proximity to the surface, within two (2) feet of the surface as well as major bedrock outcroppings. 4. Vegetation. Description of the existing vegetation on the site. When required, sketch the location of major vegetation grouping such as woodland, open field and wetland. 5. Surface Water. Description of existing watercourses and water bodies that are partially or totally on the site and their relationship to the area of land disturbance. Existing surface runoff from the site shall be calculated using methods approved by the Township Engineer. When the natural drainage pattern will be significantly altered, an analysis shall be conducted which will investigate flow, depth, capacity and water quality of receiving waters. When required, floodplain areas shall be mapped in consultation with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Existing drainage structures shall be mapped and the capacity of the drainage network shall be determined. 6. Subsurface Water. Description of the subsurface water conditions on the site, in terms of depth to ground water shall be provided. 52

7. Unique, Scenic and/or Historic Features. Description and a map of those portions of the site that can be considered to have unique, scenic and/or historic qualities. 8. Existing Development Features. Description of any existing features on the site that are not considered to be part of the natural environment. This may include, but not necessarily be limited to, roads, housing units, accessory structures, and utility lines. 9. Miscellaneous. When warranted, an analysis shall be conducted of existing air quality and noise levels as prescribed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection or the West Orange Health Department. c. Area and Regional Description. A description of the surrounding environs shall be provided as well as the existing land use pattern. When required, the existing infrastructure, with respect to the drainage and transportation network, as well as any central sewerage and water supply facilities shall be described in detail. An appropriate regional analysis relative to the proposed subject shall be included. d. Impact. Discuss the negative and the positive on- and-off-site impacts as they affect the items listed in paragraphs b. and c. above. Indicate those negative impacts that are unavoidable. Indicate those resources affected by the proposal which will be irretrievably lost and those resources which are renewable. The specific concerns that shall be considered include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Soil erosion and sedimentation resulting from surface runoff. 2. Flooding and floodplain disruption. 3. Degradation of surface water quality. 4. Groundwater pollution. 5. Sewage disposal. 6. Solid waste disposal. 7. Destruction of vegetation. 8. Disruption of wildlife habitats. 9. Destruction of scenic and historic features. 10. Air quality degradation. 11. Noise levels. 12. Energy utilization. 13. Neighborhood deterioration. 14. Effect on public services, such as schools, fire police. 15. Traffic congestion. 16. Health, safety and welfare of existing residents. 17. Regional development policies. e. Recommendation to Mitigate Adverse Environmental Impact. Describe in detail what measures will be

6. Health, safety and welfare of existing residents. 17. Regional development policies. e. Recommendation to Mitigate Adverse Environmental Impact. Describe in detail what measures will be employed during the planning, construction and operation phases which will minimize or eliminate negative impacts on and off-site that could result from the proposed project. Of specific interest are: 1. Drainage plans which shall include, but not be limited to, soil erosion and sedimentation controls. Every effort should be made to limit off-site runoff to predevelopment levels. 2. Sewage disposal techniques. 53

3. Water supply and water conservation proposals. 4. Site design techniques sensitive to the natural environment which should include innovative landscape, building and circulation design. 5. Energy conservation measures. 6. Noise reduction techniques. 7. Construction schedule. 8. Miscellaneous on-site and off-site public improvements. f. Alternatives. Discuss what alternatives were considered both in terms of site design and project location. Indicate why an alternative was rejected if it would have resulted in less of a negative impact than the subject proposal. g. Licenses, Permits and Other Approvals Required by Law. The applicant shall list all known licenses, permits and other forms of approval required by law for the construction and operation of the proposed project. This list shall include, but will not be limited to approval required by the Township, as well as agencies of the County, State and Federal governments. Where approvals have been granted, copies of such approvals shall be attached. Where approvals are pending, a note shall be made to that effect. h. Documentation. All publications, file reports, manuscripts or other written sources of information related to the project, the project site and the Township which were consulted and employed in compilation of the environmental impact statement shall be listed. (Ord. No. 904-88 § 25-5.7D) 25-14 LIGHTING. 25-14.1 Scope and Details of Site Lighting. All areas of the site as depicted on the site plan shall be identified as to the minimum level of illumination in compliance with subsection 25-14.2. The fixture spacing, type mounting height, wattage, photometric pattern shall be shown and calculated for each type of fixture used. A plot of the minimum design illumination shall show the location of each fixture by a symbol and the limits of the isolux/isocandela trace. The lighting for off-street parking shall be designed to direct light downward towards the parking areas. Shields or cutoffs when necessary shall be installed to prevent spillover of light onto residential areas and public streets. (Ord. No. 904-88 § 25-5.8A) 25-14.2 Minimum Levels of Illumination. Minimum Levels of Pedestrian Parking Streets Illumination Walkways Areas RG

and public streets. (Ord. No. 904-88 § 25-5.8A) 25-14.2 Minimum Levels of Illumination. Minimum Levels of Pedestrian Parking Streets Illumination Walkways Areas RG 4/0.4 5/0.5 4/0.4 RM 4/0.4 5/0.5 4/0.4 Cluster 4/0.4 5/0.5 4/0.4 PURD 4/0.4 5/0.5 4/0.4 OB-1 6/0.6 16/1.5 6/0.6 OB-2 6/0.6 16/1.5 6/0.6 B-1 10/0.9 20/2.0 13/1.2 B-2 10/0.9 20/2.0 13/1.2 PC 10/0.9 16/1.5 13/1.2 OR 4/0.4 11/1.0 6/.06 54

I 4/0.4 11/1.0 6/.06 Parking Garage* 75/7.5 54 Circulation Aisles 110/10 *Day Con- ditions are listed; Night Conditions 54/5 Lux/Foot Candles The levels shown are measured in lux/foot candles. The minimum standards are based on the level of light that will be available for new lamps and clean luminaries. When by test or other means it has been determined that less than eighty (80%) percent of the light specified in the minimum standards is attained or a significant number of burnouts are evident the owner shall be notified and he will have thirty (30) days in which to correct the lighting level to the minimum standards. (Ord. No. 904-88 § 25-5.8) 55

SECTIONS 15-27 25-15 SIGNS. 25-15.1 Findings. It is hereby determined that the number, location and design of signs in the Township are excessive and unduly distracting to motorists and pedestrians, create a traffic hazard, contribute to the deterioration and need for the rehabilitation of the area, and in some places reduce the effectiveness of signs needed to direct the public. It is also determined that the number of distracting and aesthetically unattractive signs ought to be reduced in order to reduce and eliminate the aforementioned effects. Furthermore, the signs of least value to people within the Township are those which carry commercial messages other than those necessary to advertise any product, service, event, person, institution, or business located on the premises where the sign is located or the sale or rental of such premises. It is also determined that the number, location, and design of signs in the Central Business District of the Township are especially deleterious to the economic and social viability and appearance of the Township as a whole. It is also determined that the regulations contained in this chapter are the minimum amount of regulation necessary to achieve its purpose. (Ord. No. 904-88 § 25-5.9A) 25-15.2 General Signage Objectives. a. To restrict private signs and lights which overload the public's capacity to receive information, which violate privacy, or which increase the probability of accidents by distracting attention or obstructing vision. b. To encourage signing and lighting and other private communications which aid orientation, identify activities, express local history and character, or serve other educational purposes. c. To reduce conflict among private signs and lighting and between the private and public environmental information systems. 25-15.3 Allowed Signage. a. Signs whose subject matter relates exclusively to the premises on which they are located, or to products, accommodations or activities on those premises shall be allowed. b. Signs in Residential Zones. Within these zones, no sign shall be erected or maintained, in whole or in part, unless it complies with the following limitations and regulations: 1. No more than one (1) permanent sign per lot shall be permitted for each use or activity permitted in this zone,

unless it complies with the following limitations and regulations: 1. No more than one (1) permanent sign per lot shall be permitted for each use or activity permitted in this zone, unless otherwise specified herein. 2. A nameplate, situated within the property lines and not exceeding one (1) square foot in area, shall be permitted. 3. A single nonilluminated temporary sign advertising the sale or rental of the premises upon which it is located is permitted provided it shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area and provided that it is maintained in good condition and removed not more than three (3) days after consummation of a lease or sales transaction. 4. Temporary signs announcing or advertising any educational, charitable, civic, professional, religious or like campaign or event, for a consecutive period not to exceed thirty (30) days, in any calendar year, are permitted providing they do not exceed four (4) square feet in size. 5. Nonilluminated temporary signs on new construction sites not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in total area are permitted provided they shall be removed within seven (7) 56