ACCESSORY USE OR BUILDING . A subordinate use or building, the purpose of which is incidental to that of a main use or building on the same lot. Where an accessory structure is attached to a principal structure in a substantial manner by a wall or roof, such accessory structure shall be considered part of the principal structure. The permitted accessory uses set forth in the RR-M, RC-1 and RC-2 Redevelopment Districts shall be deemed to comply with this definition.
ADDITION . For purposes of historic preservation, the construction of a new improvement as part of an existing improvement when such new improvement changes the exterior appearance of any designated historic sites.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER . The Township Clerk unless a different municipal official or officials are designated by this chapter.
ALTERATION . For purposes of historic preservation, any work done on any improvement which:
(a) Is not an addition to the improvement; and
(b) Changes the appearance of the exterior surface of any improvement.
ALTERATIONS OR ADDITIONS, STRUCTURAL . Any change in supporting members of the building or additions to a structure requiring walls, foundations, footings, columns, beams, girders, posts, pilasters or piers, or buttresses. Non-load-bearing internal walls, used to partition interior space, are not considered "structural alterations."
AMUSEMENT CENTER . Any indoor place or enclosure that contains three or more amusement devices of any description, including but not limited to pinball amusement games, computer amusement games and/or games of chance for the public amusement, patronage or recreation.
APARTMENT . A dwelling unit in a building having two or more dwelling units where entranceways, hallways, basements, attics, heating systems, yards and similar services in the building are shared in common, singularly or in combination.
APPLICANT . A developer submitting an application for development.
APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT . The application form and all accompanying documents required by ordinance for approval of a subdivision plat, site plan, planned development, conditional use, zoning variance or direction of the issuance of a permit pursuant to this chapter or other law.
APPROVING AUTHORITY . The Planning Board or the Board of Adjustment of the township, exercising subdivision or site plan review authority pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., Chapter 2 of the Teaneck Township Code and Section 33-5 hereof.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY . A facility licensed by the State of New Jersey to provide apartment-style housing and congregate dining for elderly persons with no more than two persons per unit, such persons either being related or otherwise consensual as to the living arrangement. Each living unit at a minimum shall consist of one unfurnished room, a private bathroom, a kitchenette and a lockable entrance door.
AUCTION MARKET . Any place where goods, wares or merchandise of any description whatsoever are offered for sale to the highest bidder.
AWNING . An architectural projection that provides weather protection, identity and/or decoration; is wholly supported by the building to which it is affixed; and is comprised of a lightweight, rigid or retractable skeleton structure over which a fabric cover is attached.
BASEMENT . That portion of a building which is partially below and partially above grade and has at least one-half (1/2) or more of its height above grade.
BLOCK . The area enclosed by intersecting streets, watercourses, railroads or parks [except, however, the special definition of "block" in Section 33-23(f)(1)].
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT . The Board established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-69 and Chapter 2 of the Township Code.
BUILDING . A combination of materials to form a construction adapted to permanent, temporary or continuous occupancy, or for the purpose of parking or storing physical objects, and having a roof.
BUILDING AREA . The total of areas of outside dimensions projected vertically on a horizontal plane at ground level of the principal building and all accessory buildings, but excluding such structural features as window wells, basement stairs, parking ramps and all other such structures which extend beyond the periphery of the building foundation.
BUILDING COVERAGE . That area of a lot covered by buildings measured on a horizontal plane around the periphery of the foundation(s) and including the area under the roof of any structure supported by columns, but not having walls, as measured around the extremities of the roof above the columns.
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BUILDING HEIGHT . Height in feet shall be measured as follows, except in the RR-M, RC-1, RC-2 and RC-3 Redevelopment Districts and the H Hospital District, which shall be measured as set forth in Section 33-24 herein. For all buildings, "building height" shall be the vertical distance from the average ground elevation around the foundation to the building's highest point, exclusive of chimney, mechanical equipment, elevator tower and flagpole, which shall not exceed the height of the existing building by more than twelve (12) feet, but in no event shall it exceed the maximum "building height" specified for a particular zone by more than eight (8) feet.
(a) The average ground elevation shall be calculated by measuring the ground elevation at ten-foot intervals around the perimeter of the foundation.
(b) At no point around the perimeter of the building shall the height of the building, exclusive of chimney, mechanical equipment, elevator tower and flagpole, exceed by more than five (5) feet the maximum allowed in the zoning district.
(c) Where soil or rock removal lowers the ground elevation around the perimeter of the foundation, the "building height" shall be based on the lowered elevation.
(d) Where fill raises the ground elevation around the perimeter of the foundation, "building height" shall be based on the elevation as it existed prior to the use of fill.
BUILDING LINE . A line formed by the intersection of a horizontal plane at average grade level and a vertical plane that coincides with the exterior surface of the building on any side. In case of a cantilevered or projected section of a building or roof, the vertical plane will coincide with the most projected surface over three (3) feet in height above the grade, except that a roof overhang of no more than three and one-half (3 1/2) feet is permitted in the front yard and rear yard, and a roof overhang of no more than one and one-half(1 1/2) feet is permitted in any side yard.
BUSINESS OR TRADE SCHOOL . A teaching facility which instructs in a business, trade or skill, whether or not it is the primary use of the premises.
CANOPY . An architectural projection that provides weather protection, identity and/or decoration; is ground supported and supported by the building to which it is affixed; and is comprised of a lightweight, rigid or retractable skeleton structure over which a fabric cover is attached.
CELLAR . That portion of a building which is partly or completely below grade and having at least one-half (1/2) its height below grade.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS . A document issued by the Historic Preservation Commission, following the review procedures set forth herein, certifying that the proposed activity under review is acceptable in terms of the design criteria set forth herein.
CHILD-CARE CENTER . Every private child-care center, day nursery, nursery school, boarding school or other establishment of similar character for the care of children, in which any tuition fee, board or other form of compensation for the care of children is charged and in which more than five (5) children over the age of two (2) years and under the age of five (5) years are cared for, but which shall not include:
(a) The State Board of Child Welfare of the Department of Institutions and Agencies;
(b) Any aid society of a properly organized and accredited church or fraternal society organized for aid and relief of its members;
(c) Any children's home, orphan asylum, children's aid society or society for the prevention of cruelty to children incorporated under the laws of this state and subject to visitation or supervision by the State Department of Institutions and Agencies, except in the conduct of a philanthropic day nursery; or
(d) Any other public agency operated by a county, city, municipality or school district.
CIRCULATION . Systems, structures and physical improvements for the movement of people, goods, water, air, sewage or power by such means as streets, highways, railways, waterways, towers, airways, pipes and conduits, and the handling of people and goods by such means as terminals, stations, warehouses and other storage buildings or transshipment points.
COMMON OPEN SPACE . An open space area within or related to a site designated as a development and designed and intended for the use or enjoyment of residents and owners of the development. "Common open space" may contain such complementary structures and improvements as are necessary and appropriate for the use or enjoyment of residents and owners of the development.
CONDITIONAL USE . A use permitted in a particular zoning district only upon a showing that such use in a specified location will comply with the conditions and standards for the location or operation of such use as contained in this chapter and upon the issuance of an authorization therefor by the Planning Board.
CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL . The person appointed by the Township Manager pursuant to the State Uniform Construction Code Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.
CONVENTIONAL . Development other than planned development.
COUNTY PLANNING BOARD . The Planning Board of the County of Bergen.
COURT . An open, uncovered and unoccupied space on the same lot with a building.
COURT, INNER . Any court other than an outer court.
COURT, OUTER . A court extending to and opening upon a street, public alley or other approved open space, not less than fifteen (15) feet wide, or upon a required yard.
DAY-CARE FACILITY . A privately operated establishment where five (5) or fewer children under six (6) years of age are cared for during the day.
DAYS . Calendar days.
DEMOLITION . The razing of any improvement or the obliteration of any natural feature of a structure or historic site.
DEVELOPER . The legal or beneficial owner or owners of a lot or of any land proposed to be included in a proposed development, including the holder of an option or contract to purchase, or other person having an enforceable proprietary interest in such land.
DEVELOPMENT . The division of a parcel of land into two or more parcels; the construction, reconstruction, conversion, structural alteration, relocation or enlargement of any building or other structure, or of any mining, excavation or landfill; and any use or change in the use of any building or other structure or land or extension of use of land for which permission may be required pursuant to this chapter.
DEVELOPMENT REGULATION . A zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, site plan ordinance, official map ordinance or other municipal regulation of the use and development of land, or amendment thereto, adopted and filed pursuant to law.
DORMITORIES . Buildings, or a space in a building, which provide sleeping owned by or incidental to a school, college or university within the township, and including fraternity and sorority houses.
DRAINAGE . The removal of surface water or groundwater from land by drains, grading or other means and includes control of runoff to minimize erosion and during and after construction or development and means necessary for water supply preservation or prevention or alleviation of flooding.
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA . As defined in N.J.S.A. 24:21-46.
DWELLING, MULTI-FAMILY . A building containing more than two (2) dwelling units.
DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY . A detached building containing one (1) dwelling unit.
DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED . A building containing three (3) or more dwelling units with each dwelling unit extending from the ground to the roof and having individual outside access and no interior rooms or hallways shared with the other dwelling units, typically a townhouse unit or row house unit.
DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY . A detached building containing two (2) dwelling units, having individual outside access and no interior rooms or hallways shared with the other dwelling unit
DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY DUPLEX . Two (2) dwelling units contained in one (1)building located in a single lot, regardless of configuration. Dwelling, two-family semidetached Two (2) dwelling units contained in one-building, with each dwelling unit located in a separate lot typically configured side by side.
DWELLING UNIT . A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one (1) or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, Cooking and sanitation.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION . The Teaneck Environmental Commission created pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 et seq.
EROSION . The detachment and movement of soil or rock fragments by water, wind, ice and gravity.
FAMILY . Persons living together as a single, nonprofit, housekeeping unit whose relationship is of a permanent and domestic character, as distinguished from fraternities and sororities, societies, clubs, associations, lodges, halfway houses, shelters and other forms of specialized housing of a transient nature.
FENCE . Any structure or partition erected for the purpose of enclosing a piece of land, or to divide a piece of land into two portions, or to separate two contiguous lots.
FINAL LAND APPROVAL . The official action of the approving authority taken on a preliminary approved major subdivision or site plan after all conditions, engineering plans and other requirements have been completed or fulfilled and the required improvements have been installed or guaranties properly posted for their completion, or approval conditioned upon the posting of such guaranties.
FLOOD . A general and temporary condition of partial or complete of normally dry land areas from the overflow of inland or tidal waters and/or the unusual and rapid accumulation of runoff of surface waters from any source.
FLOODPLAIN . The areas adjoining a river, stream, canal, ocean, lake or other body of standing water that have been or may be covered by floodwater.
FLOOR AREA RATIO . The ratio of gross floor area to the lot area.
GOVERNING BODY . The township council.
GROSS FLOOR AREA . The area of all floors computed by using the inside dimensions of the exterior walls of a building. "Gross floor area" shall exclude areas having a ceiling height of less than four (4) feet and shall exclude unoccupied cellars, basements, garage space and accessory buildings; provided, however, that with respect to RC-1, RC-2 and RC-3 Redevelopment Districts, the definition of "gross floor area" contained therein shall apply.
GROUP-CARE HOUSING . A residential facility in a single-family dwelling providing food, shelter and personal guidance to elderly, developmentally disabled or mentally ill persons, living together as a single, nonprofit, housekeeping unit, under such supervision as required. "Elderly" shall mean a person who has attained age sixty-two (62) or over.
HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL . A physician, dentist, osteopath, chiropractor, chiropodist, psychologist and similar providers of health care licensed by the State of New Jersey.
HISTORIC DISTRICT . One (1) or more historic sites and intervening or surrounding property significantly affecting or affected by the quality and character of the historic site or sites.
HISTORIC SITE . Any real property, man-made structure, natural object or configuration or any portion or group of the foregoing which have been formally designated in the Master Plan and by ordinance, pursuant to Section 33-21.2(e) hereof, as being of historical, archaeological, cultural, scenic or architectural significance.
HOME OCCUPATION . The use by a resident of his or her home to engage in any of the following occupations: day-care facility, dressmaker, tailor, typist, tutor or teacher, provided that any such tutoring or teaching shall be limited to individualized instruction and not group instruction; or any occupation which does not involve more than three (3) business invitees, deliveries or shipments to or from the home more than two (2) times a calendar week by vehicles whose maximum cargo load may not exceed five thousand (5,000) pounds (i.e., cube vans or box vans) and does not employ any person other than the resident.
HOME PROFESSIONAL OFFICE . The office or studio in a home occupied as a residence by any of the following professionals licensed by the State of New Jersey: physician, lawyer, dentist, nurse, architect, planner, engineer, land surveyor, psychologist, marriage counselor, osteopath, podiatrist, chiropodist, optometrist, chiropractor, physical therapist, occupational therapist or accountant. All other licensed professions are excluded. A biological or other medical testing laboratory that is not owned and operated by a resident physician or dentist, incidental to a home professional office, is excluded.
HOSPITAL . A state-accredited institution where persons are given inpatient and/or outpatient medical and surgical care.
HOTEL . A building or buildings used primarily to provide shelter for overnight and resident guests for compensation.
IMPROVEMENT . Any structure or part thereof constructed or installed upon real property by human endeavor and intended to be kept at the location of such construction or installation for a period of not less than sixty (60) contiguous days.
INTERESTED PARTY . Any person, whether residing within or without the municipality, whose right to use, acquire or enjoy property is or may be affected by any action taken under this chapter or whose rights to use, acquire or enjoy property under this chapter or under any state or federal law have been denied, violated or infringed upon by any action or failure to act under this chapter.
LAND . Includes improvements and fixtures on, above or below the surface.
LOADING SPACE . An off-street berth on the same lot with a building or group of buildings for the temporary parking of a vehicle while loading or unloading.
LOT . A designated parcel, tract or area of land established by a plat or otherwise as permitted by law and to be used, developed or built upon as a unit.
LOT AREA . The area contained within the lot lines but not including any portion of a street. The minimum "lot area" of a lot fronting on a street proposed to be widened in the adopted Master Plan shall be the minimum area required for the district in which it is located, plus the additional area needed for widening of the street.
LOT, CORNER . A lot with two (2) adjacent sides at the junction of and having frontage on two (2) or more intersecting streets; or a lot bounded on two (2) or more sides by the same street.
LOT COVERAGE . The area of a lot covered by buildings, paved surfaces and accessory uses.
LOT DEPTH . The shortest horizontal distance between the front lot line and a line drawn parallel to the front line through the midpoint of the rear lot line.
LOT FRONTAGE . The horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured along the street lines. Special rules for determining the front of a lot bounded by two (2) or more streets are set forth in Article V hereof.
LOT LINE . A line dividing one lot from another or from a street or any public place. "Lot lines" extend vertically in both directions from ground level.
LOT WIDTH . The straight and horizontal distance between side lot lines measured at the minimum building setback from the street line.
MAINTENANCE GUARANTY . Any security, other than cash, which may be accepted by the township for the maintenance of any improvements required by this chapter.
MAJOR SUBDIVISION . Any subdivision not classified as a minor subdivision.
MASTER PLAN . A composite of one (1) or more written or graphic proposals for the development of the township, as set forth in and adopted pursuant to law.
MINOR SUBDIVISION . A subdivision of land for the creation of no more than three (3) lots, provided that such subdivision does not involve a planned development, any new street or the extension of any off-tract improvement, the cost of which is to be prorated pursuant to Section 33-20 of this Code.
MOTEL . A building or group of buildings used primarily to provide overnight shelter for transient automobile travelers for compensation.
MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE STATION . A building or premises or portion thereof where gasoline or other flammable fuel for operating motor vehicles is offered for sale at retail to the public and/or in which the general business of repairing motor vehicles may be conducted, but not including body or fender work, frame straightening, rebuilding and painting in such repairs.
MUNICIPAL AGENCY . The Planning Board, Board of Adjustment or Township Council of the Township of Teaneck, when acting pursuant to this chapter.
NONCONFORMING LOT . A lot the area, dimension or location of which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision or amendment of this chapter but which fails to conform to the requirements of the zoning district in which it is located by reason of such adoption, revision or amendment.
NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE . A structure the size, dimension or location of which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision or amendment of this chapter but which fails to conform to the requirements of the zoning district in which it is located by reason of such adoption, revision or amendment.
NONCONFORMING USE . A use or activity which was lawful prior to the adoption, revision or amendment of this chapter but which fails to conform to the requirements of the zoning district in which it is located by reason of such adoption, revision or amendment.
NURSING HOME . A privately operated establishment devoted to the care of four (4) or more persons, which persons require nursing care because of advanced age or illness. Such term shall not be construed to imply or permit the practice of general hospital functions, medical or dental clinics or the rendering of service beyond nursing care.
OFFICE . A place for the transaction of business where reports are prepared, records kept or services rendered but where no retail sales are offered and where no manufacturing, assembling or fabricating takes place.
OFFICIAL MAP . A map adopted by ordinance pursuant to N.J.S.A.. 40:55D-32.
OFF-SITE . Located outside the lot lines of the lot in question. but within the property (of which the lot is a part) which is the subject of a development application, or contiguous portions of a street or right-of-way.
OFF-TRACT . Not located on the property which is the subject of a development application nor on a contiguous portion of a street or right-of-way.
ON-SITE . Located on the lot or lots in question.
ON-TRACT . Located on the property which is the subject of a development application or on a contiguous portion of a street or right-of-way.
OPEN SPACE . Any parcel or area of land or water essentially unimproved and set aside, dedicated. designated or reserved for public or private use or enjoyment or for the use and enjoyment of owners and occupants of land adjoining or neighboring such open space, provided that such areas may be improved with only those buildings. structures, streets and other improvements that am designed to be incidental to the natural openness of the land; provided. however, that with respect to the RR-M. RC-1, RC-2, and RC-3 redevelopment districts, the term "open space" shall be defined as set forth therein.
PARKING SPACE . An area either within a structure or in the open for the parking of a motor vehicle. The width and length of each space shall be measured perpendicular to each other regardless of the angle of the parking space to the access aisle or driveway. The area of a "Parking spaces it shall be a minimum of nine feet wide and eighteen feet long, exclusive of driveways appurtenant thereto.
PERFORMANCE GUARANTY . Any security, which may be accepted by the township, including cash. provided that the township shall not require more than ten percent of the total performance guaranty in cash.
PLANNED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT . An site of fifteen or more contiguous acres to be developed according to a plan as a single entity, containing one or more structures with appurtenant common areas to accommodate commercial or office uses or both and any other uses incidental to the predominant use.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AREA . An area with a specified minimum contiguous acreage of ten (10) acres or more to be developed as a single entity according to a plan containing one or more residential clusters or planned unit residential developments and one or more public, quasi-public, commercial or industrial areas in such ranges of ratios of nonresidential uses to residential uses as an specified herein.
PLANNED UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT . An area with a minimum contiguous acreage of five acres or won to be developed as a single entity according to a plan. containing one or more residential clusters, which may include appropriate public or quasi-public uses WI primarily for the benefit of the residential development
PLANNING BOARD . The Teaneck Planning Board established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-23 and Chapter 2 of the Township Code.
PLAT . A map or maps of a subdivision or site plan.
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL . The conferral of certain rights pursuant to law prior to final approval, after specific elements of a development plan have been agreed upon by the approving authority and applicant.
PRELIMINARY FLOOR PLANS AND ELEVATIONS . Architectural drawings prepared during early and introductory stages of the design of a project, illustrating in a schematic form its scope, scale and relationship to its site and immediate environs.
PRINCIPAL USE . The main purpose for which any lot and/or building is used.
PRIVATE GARAGE . A building or covered space used for the storage of one or more motor vehicles without exacting compensation therefor
PRIVATE SCHOOL . An institution of education whose general course work is comparable to the public school System and whose curriculum in approved by the Now Jersey Department of Education or the Now Jersey Department of Higher Education.
PUBLIC AREAS .
(a) Public parks, playgrounds, trails, paths and other recreational areas.
(b) Other public open spaces.
(c) Scenic and historic site.
(d) Sites for schools and other public buildings and structures.
PUBLIC DRAINAGEWAY . The lands required to be reserved or dedicated for the installation of stormwater drains or drainage ditches or required along a natural stream or watercourse for preserving the channel and providing for the flow of water to safeguard the public against flood damage, sedimentation and erosion.
PUBLIC GARAGE . A building or covered space used for the storage of motor vehicles and offered to the general public subject to uniform conditions, such as the payment of charges and availability of space, and where no repair facilities are maintained and no motor vehicle repairs are conducted.
PUBLIC NURSERY SCHOOL . A preschool educational facility established by the Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:44-1 et seq. A private preschool facility is designated herein as a "child-care center."
PUBLIC OPEN SPACE . An open space area conveyed or otherwise dedicated to the township, a municipal agency, the Environmental Commission, the Board of Education, any state or county agency or other public body for recreational or conservational uses.
PUBLIC PURPOSE . The use of land by a municipal, county, state or federal agency or authority.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE . A transportation structure, self-propelled or capable of being towed by a passenger car, station wagon or small pickup truck, of such size and weight as not to require any special highway movement permits and primarily designed or constructed to provide temporary, movable, livable quarters for recreational, camping or travel use, or to carry such equipment, but not for profit or commercial use. Included as "recreational vehicles," but not to the exclusion of any other types not herein mentioned, are trailers, trailer coaches, camping trailers, motor homes, pickup (slide-in) campers, chassis mounts, converted vans, chopped vans, mini-motor homes, fifth-wheel trailers of "recreational vehicle" construction, design and intent (as opposed to commercial fifth wheel trailers), boats and boat trailers, snowmobiles and snowmobile trailers and truck caps.
REPAIR . Any work done on any improvement which:
(a)
Is not an addition to the improvement; and
Does not change the appearance of the exterior surface of any improvement.
REPLACEMENT . Repairs, when a building permit is required for the same.
RESIDENTIAL CLUSTER . An area to be developed as a single entity according to a plan containing residential housing units which have a common or public open space area as an appurtenance.
RESIDENTIAL DENSITY . The number of dwelling units per gross acre of residential land area, including streets, easements and open space portions of a development.
RESTAURANT . A commercial establishment where food and drink are prepared, served and consumed. As used in this chapter, a "restaurant" shall not include a fast-food restaurant as defined herein.
RESTAURANT, FAST-FOOD . An eating establishment, excluding bakeries and delicatessens, where the majority of service is available from a counter-type installation and from which quickly prepared or unprepared foods are taken away by the customer, whether or not interior seating facilities are provided.
RESUBDIVISION . The further division or relocation of lot lines of any lot or lots within a subdivision previously made and approved or recorded according to law or the alteration of any streets or the establishment of any new streets within any subdivision previously made and approved or recorded according to law, but does not include conveyances so as to combine existing lots by deed or other instrument.
RETAINING WALL . Any structure that is not laterally supported at the top and is designed and erected to resist lateral soil load.
RIGHT-OF-WAY . The total width and length of the course of a street, watercourse, utility alignment or other way and within which all improvements and rights of access are confined.
ROADWAY . The hard or paved surface portion of a street customarily used by vehicles in their regular course of travel. Where there are curbs, the "roadway" includes only that portion between the curbs. Where there are no curbs, the "roadway" is that portion between the edges of the paved width.
SATELLITE ANTENNA . An apparatus which is designed for the purpose of receiving and/or transmitting television, radio, microwave, satellite or similar signals, commonly referred to as a "dish" antenna. Conventional television antennas are excluded from this definition.
SEDIMENTATION . The deposition of soil that has been transported from its site of origin by water, ice, wind, gravity or other natural means as a product of erosion.
SETBACK LINE . A line drawn parallel to a street line or lot line and drawn to the point of the building nearest to the street line or lot line beyond which a building does not project. All setbacks from public streets shall be measured from the proposed right-of-way width as shown on the Official Map.
SIGHT TRIANGLE . A triangular area outside the street right-of-way abutting two intersecting streets or a driveway intersecting a street. The "sight triangle" is formed by the sides which are the intersection street lines or the intersecting street line with the exit of a driveway and a line connecting a point on each side line a set distance from the intersection.
SIGN . Any exterior device, structure or object for visual communication that is used for the purpose of bringing the subject thereof to the attention of others, but not including any flag, badge or insignia of any public, quasi-public, civic, charitable or religious group.
SIGN, AREA OF . The area included within the frame or edge of the sign. Where the sign has no such frame or edge, the area shall be the minimum area which can be defined by an enclosed four-sided (straight sides) geometric shape which most closely outlines said sign.
SIGN, POLITICAL . A temporary sign containing a statement about or endorsement of any public issue or candidate for public office. An exterior sign affixed to a political campaign office, identifying the candidates and/or issues which the campaign is promoting from offices on the premises, shall be treated in all respects as a "business sign" and not a "political sign" and shall conform to the criteria of Section 33-18(c)(6)g hereof.
SITE PLAN . A development plan of one or more lots on which is shown:
(a) The existing and proposed conditions of the lot, including but not necessarily limited to topography, vegetation, drainage, floodplains, marshes and waterways.
(b) The location of all existing and proposed buildings, drives, parking spaces, walkways, means of ingress and egress, drainage facilities, utility services, landscaping, structures and signs, lighting and screening devices.
(c) Any other information that may be reasonably required in order to make an informed determination pursuant to this chapter.
SKETCH PLAT . A development plan on which is shown the subdivision of land into two or more lots for purposes of preliminary classification of said subdivision.
STREET . Any street, avenue, boulevard, road, parkway, viaduct, drive or other way which is an existing state, county or township roadway, or which is shown upon a plat heretofore approved pursuant to law, or which is approved by official action as provided by law, or which is shown on a plat duly filed and recorded in the office of the county recording officer prior to the appointment of a Planning Board and the grant to such Board of the power to review plats; and includes the land between the street lines, whether improved or unimproved, and may comprise pavement, shoulders, gutters, curbs, sidewalks, parking areas and other areas within the street lines.
STREET LINE . The edge of the existing or future street right-of-way, whichever would result in the widest right-of-way, as shown on an adopted Master Plan or Official Map, as required by this chapter, forming the dividing line between the street and the lot.
STRUCTURE . A combination of materials to form a construction, the use of which requires location on the ground or attachment to something having location on the ground and includes, among other things: stadiums, platforms, radio towers, sheds, storage bins, parking facilities, fences, outside air-conditioning apparatus and the sidestops and backstops of a tennis court. The word "structure" shall be construed as though followed by the words "or part thereof."
SUBDIVISION . The division of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, tracts, parcels or other divisions of land for sale or development. The following shall not be considered "subdivisions" within the meaning of this chapter if no new streets are created: (1) divisions of land found by the Planning Board or Subdivision Committee thereof appointed by the Chairman to be for agricultural purposes where all resulting parcels are five acres or larger in size; (2) divisions of property by testamentary or intestate provisions; (3) divisions of property upon court order, including but not limited to judgments of foreclosure; (4) consolidation of existing lots by deed or other recorded instrument; and (5) the conveyance of one or more adjoining lots, tracts or parcels of land owned by the same person or persons, and all of which are found and certified by the administrative officer to conform to the requirements of the municipal development regulations and are shown and designated as separate lots, tracts or parcels on the Tax Map of the township. The term "subdivision" shall also include the term "resubdivision."
SWIMMING POOL . Any artificially constructed pool, lake or pond located on the same lot as the dwelling unit and accessory thereto. Pools erected above ground and supported by a structural frame placed or fastened to the ground shall be considered private permanent pools. A wading pool, with a depth of less than 18 inches, shall not be deemed to be a "swimming pool." A "swimming pool" with an area of less than 120 square feet and a water depth of less than 18 inches, temporary in character and constructed of a material other than concrete, masonry or wood, capable of being moved easily from one place to another, shall be deemed to be a "portable swimming pool."
UTILITY . Services, including but not limited to sewage collection and treatment, water supply, gas, electric, telephone and cable television.
YARD . Space unoccupied, except as permitted in this chapter, extending between any building and a lot line or street line. All "yard" dimensions shall be measured horizontally and at right angles to either a straight street line, lot line or building facade or perpendicular to the point of tangent of curved lines and facades. Also see definition of "setback line."
YARD, FRONT . The area extending across the full width of a lot between the street line and a line parallel to the street line through the nearest point of the principal building. See special rules applicable to corner lots in Article V hereof.
YARD, REAR . The area extending across the full width of a lot between the rear lot line and a line parallel to the street line through the nearest point of the principal building to the rear lot line.
YARD, SIDE . The area extending from the front yard to the rear yard and lying between each side lot line and the building.
ZONING OFFICER . The Construction Official of the Township of Teaneck.
ZONING PERMIT . A document signed by the Zoning Officer which is required by ordinance as a condition precedent to the commencement of a use or the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion or installation of a structure or building and which acknowledges that such use, structure or building complies with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance' or variance therefrom.
OUTDOOR CAFE . An accessory use to a restaurant or fast-food restaurant, as defined in Chapter 33 of the Township Code, Section 33-3, where food and other refreshments are served upon the public right-of-way, namely the sidewalk, as defined herein, immediately in front of any such restaurant or where permitted herein on private property.
SIDEWALK . The area of the public right-of-way reserved for pedestrian traffic from the curb to the front property line of the building housing a restaurant.
LINEAR ZONE shall mean both sides of the street on which the proposed development will front, and, if the street terminates less than one thousand feet in either direction, then the linear zone shall include the balance of one thousand feet along the same street course as if it were extended. If the street right-of-way changes course and/or becomes another named street, the linear zone shall continue into the new course or new street for the balance of the linear distance.
PERIMETER ZONE shall mean the area surrounding the proposed development lot and parallel to the lot lines of the proposed development.
ALTERNATIVE TOWER STRUCTURE . Man-made trees, clock towers, bell steeples, light poles and similar alternative-design mounting structures that camouflage or conceal the presence of antennas or towers.
ANTENNA . Any exterior transmitting or receiving device mounted on a tower, building or structure and used in communications that radiate or capture electromagnetic waves, digital signals, analog signals, radio frequencies (excluding radar signals), wireless telecommunications signals or other communication signals. Antennas shall further be classified as whip-type, rectangular- or box-type, metal spine-type or dish-type.
BACKHAUL NETWORK . The lines that connect a provider's towers/cell sites to one or more cellular telephone switching offices, and/or long distance providers or the public switched telephone network.
FAA . The Federal Aviation Administration.
FCC . The Federal Communications Commission.
HEIGHT . When referring to a tower, antenna or other structure, the distance measured from the finished grade of the parcel to the highest point on the tower or other structure, including the base pad and any antenna attached thereto.
PREEXISTING TOWERS AND PREEXISTING ANTENNAS . Any tower or antenna for which a building permit or zoning permit has been properly issued prior to the effective date of this subsection, including permitted towers or antennas that have not yet been constructed so long as such approval is current and not expired.
TOWER . Any structure that is designed and constructed primarily for the purpose of supporting one or more antennas for telephone, radio and similar communications purposes, including but not limited to self-supporting lattice towers, guyed towers or monopole towers. The term also includes radio and television transmission towers, microwave towers, common-carrier towers, cellular telephone towers, alternative tower structures and the like. The term includes the structure and any support thereto.