Uses permitted as conditional uses subject to planning board approval under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-67, are as follows: Neighborhood commercial uses as listed in the C-1 district, subject to the following conditions:

(1) Area and yard requirements of the LI-2 district; and

(2) Direct access to an arterial roadway and located not more than 600 feet from that roadway. (Code 1988, § 175-97(B); Ord. No. 70-97, § 175-97(B, 12-2-1997)

Accessory uses permitted in the LI-2 light industrial/office/research district are accessory uses customarily incidental to uses permitted. (Code 1988, § 175-97(C))

The maximum height for all buildings in the LI-2 light industrial/office/research district shall not exceed 50 feet, except as modified under area and yard requirements in section 62-1510 and except as provided for in this chapter. (Code 1988, § 175-97(D); Ord. No. 55-06, § I, 8-22-2006)

(a) In the LI-2 light industrial/office/research district, the minimum lot size shall be two acres. Lots with frontage on a dual highway shall have a minimum lot width of 300 feet and minimum lot depth of 250 feet. Lots which do not have frontage on a dual highway shall have a minimum lot width of 200 feet and a minimum lot depth of 300 feet.

(b) There shall be a minimum front yard setback of 100 feet from the street line to the main foundation line of the nearest building or structure.

(c) The minimum side yard shall be 25 feet, but in no event shall either side yard be less than the height of the building or structure. The minimum rear yard shall be 50 feet.

(d) Total building and structure coverage shall not exceed 40 percent of the lot area. Total lot coverage (buildings, structures, paving, sidewalks and driveways, etc.) shall not exceed 75 percent, except that in industrial parks total building and structure shall not exceed 70 percent.

(e) No building shall be located within 100 feet of a residential district boundary line.

(f) Tracts of 25 acres or larger may be developed in industrial parks with the following development provisions:

(1) The average lot size in the industrial park shall not be less than two acres.

(2) The minimum lot size shall be 60,000 square feet.

**Webmasters Note: The previous sections, 62-1473 through 62-1510(f)(2), have been amended as per Supplement No. 7.

(3) No lots of less than two acres may be subdivided until a sufficient number of lots in excess of two acres have been subdivided to maintain average lot size of two acres.

(4) At the request of the subdivider, those lots in excess of two acres which are to be counted as a credit toward the development of lots less than two acres in size shall be restricted from further subdivision, which request shall be duly noted on the tax maps of the township.

(5) No lots of less than two acres shall be permitted to front on a state or federal highway or a primary arterial street, as indicated on the adopted street plan phase of the township master plan.

(6) The minimum lot width for parcels less than two acres shall be 200 feet.

(7) All other area and yard requirements shall be the same as described in this subsection.

(g) Stormwater detention ponds may be required by the planning board in order to reduce the effect of increased stormwater runoff on downstream areas. The detention facilities shall be designed to limit the developed runoff from the site to a rate which will not exceed the undeveloped stormwater runoff from the site. The design of the detention facilities shall be reviewed and approved by the township engineer. The detention facilities, when completed, shall be maintained by the property owner in order to ensure proper operation of the facilities. (Code 1988, § 175-97(E))

In the LI-2 light industrial/office/research district, no principal building or structure shall contain less than 2,500 square feet of floor area. (Code 1988, § 175-97(F))

Off-street parking in the LI-2 light industrial/office/research district shall be provided as follows:

(1) Only ten percent of the parking shall be permitted in the front yard behind the front yard setback. All other parking shall be located in the side or rear yard. For every additional ten percent permitted in the front yard, the setback shall be increased by 25 percent. Any parking in the front yard shall be screened with evergreens densely planted, at a minimum of five feet in height at the time of planting, or screened by the use of earth berms or by the use of both berms and planting, at the discretion of the planning board.

(2) The provisions of division 6 of this article shall apply. (Code 1988, § 175-97(G))

For signs in the LI-2 light industrial/office/research district, the provisions of division 7 of this article shall apply, (Code 1988, § 175-97(H))

Offstreet loading in the LI-2 light industrial/office/research district shall take place at the side or rear of the building or structure. Where offstreet loading is located at the side of the building or structure, a buffer strip, consisting of decorative pierced concrete block or massed conifers, which would properly shield the loading area from the street, shall be created. The buffer shall be a minimum of five feet in height. (Code 1988, § 175-97(I))

The intent of the LI-4 light industrial district is to permit the delivery of certain types of industrial facilities in the area so designated on the township zone map. The area is recognized as a transition area impacted by increased industrial growth and expanded roadways in the immediate area. It is further recognized that the area is unsewered over an aquifer recharge area. Therefore, uses permitted shall be limited to those with low water usage in order to limit effluent, and stormwater recharge facilities shall be provided on site. (Code 1988, § 175-99(A))

The following uses are permitted in the LI-4 light industrial district:

(1) Wholesale distribution centers.

(2) Warehousing or storage of goods, provided that such activities and inventories are conducted within an enclosed structure.

(3) Light industry, as defined in this chapter. (Code 1988, § 175-99(B))

For the LI-4 light industrial district, uses listed in section 62-1587 shall further be limited to only those which consume less than 500 gallons of water per acre per day, averaged annually. Such consumption shall be calculated on the basis of the total acreage of the building lot. This section shall not be applicable if the structures are connected to the public sanitary sewer system. (Code 1988, § 175-99(C))

Uses permitted as conditional uses subject to planning board approval under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-67 are not applicable in the LI-4 light industrial district. (Code 1988, § 175-99(D))

(a) Accessory uses permitted in the LI-4 light industrial district shall include offices as auxiliary uses to the primary uses permitted in section 62-1587.

(b) The following accessory uses are permitted in the LI-4 light industrial district:

(1) Accessory uses customarily incidental to uses permitted.

(2) Storage buildings for materials, liquids, chemicals, and similar items not permitted within the main building under Fire Underwriters' standards, provided that they are not closer than 50 feet to any side or rear lot line and provided, further, that no danger to life, limb or property will exist beyond the boundaries of the property involved.

(3) Stores or showrooms for the limited sale of products to employees* only, provided that:

a. Floor plans submitted to the zoning officer indicate:

1. The floor area of such showroom or store shall not exceed the lesser of one percent of the gross floor area of the principal structure or 1,500 square feet.

2. The area to be used for such a showroom or store shall be an integral part of the principal structure.

b. Only those products produced or customarily marketed by the company and/or items for the personal convenience of employees of the company may be sold in the showroom or store.

c. Signage advertising the employees' store or showroom is prohibited.

d. Outdoor storage and display are prohibited.

(4) Occasional inventory or stock clearance sales to the general public, provided that:

a. Five copies of floor plans are submitted showing that no more than ten percent or 3,000 square feet of the principle structure, whichever is lesser, is to be used for the sale. The sake area shall be an integral part of the principal structure.

b. Five copies of a parking and traffic control plan are submitted showing:

1. Adequate parking is available to meet the anticipated demand.

2. Adequate temporary signage or other measures are provided to maintain safe vehicular and pedestrian circulation.

c. No more than four sales are permitted per calendar year, with a maximum duration of ten days per sale. For purposes of this subsection, a calendar year is defined as the months of January through December, inclusive.

d. Only those products produced or customarily marketed by the company may be sold.

e. Outdoor storage and display are prohibited.

f. Permanent signage related to the sale is prohibited.

g. Offsite signage is prohibited unless approved by the traffic safety officer. Signage must be removed within two business days after the end of the sale.

h. Temporary structures related to the sale, such as tents or balloons, are prohibited.

i. One temporary ground or facade sign up to 25 square feet is permitted to advertise the sale and shall be installed no sooner than ten days prior to the sale and removed no later than two days after the sale. A sketch of the proposed sign, indicating its size, shape and location, must be submitted to the zoning officer for approval prior to installation.

j. A permit has been issued by the director of planning, annually, upon compliance with the provisions set forth in this subsection and payment of a permit fee in the amount of $100.00. The director of planning shall be notified, in writing, of each sale at least ten business days in advance of the commencement of each sale. (Code 1988, § 175-99(E))

The maximum height for all buildings in the LI-4 light industrial district shall not exceed 50 feet, except as modified under area and yard requirements in section 62-1592 and except as provided in this chapter. (Code 1988, § 175-99(F); Ord. No. 55-06, § I, 8-22-2006)

(a) In the LI-4 light industrial district, the minimum lot size shall be five acres. Lots shall have a minimum lot width of 400 feet and a minimum lot depth of 400 feet.

**Webmasters Note: The previous sections, 62-1588 through 62-1592(a), have been amended as per Supplement No. 7.

(b) No building or structure located on a lot fronting on any road shall be closer than 100 feet to the street.

(c) The minimum side yard shall be 25 feet, but in no event shall either side yard be less than the height of the building or structure. The minimum rear yard shall be 50 feet.

(d) The total building and structure coverage shall not exceed 40 percent of the lot area. Total lot coverage (buildings, structures, paving, sidewalks and driveways, etc.) shall not exceed 60 percent.

(e) Reserved.

(f) A buffer area shall be provided at least 100 feet from any property line of a lot in a residential zone or any property line of a lot on which a residential use is located and in accordance with section 62-1846. (Code 1988, § 175-99(G); Ord. No. 2007-16, § I, 3-27-2007)

In the LI-4 light industrial district, no principal building shall contain less than 2,500 square feet of floor area. (Code 1988, § 175-99(H))

(a) Off-street parking in the LI-4 light industrial district shall be provided as follows: Only ten percent of the parking shall be permitted in the front yard behind the front yard setback. All other parking shall be located in the side or rear yard. For every additional ten percent permitted in the front yard, the setback shall be increased by 25 percent. Any parking in the front yard shall be screened with evergreens densely planted, at a minimum of five feet in height at the time of planting, or screened by the use of earth berms or by the use of both berms and planting, at the discretion of the planning board.

(b) All off-street parking shall be designed to comply with the standards set forth in division 6 of this article. (Code 1988, § 175-99(I); Ord. No. 18-00, § 2, 4-18-2000)

Signs in the LI-4 light industrial district shall be as regulated in this chapter. (Code 1988, § 175-99(J))

Offstreet loading in the LI-4 light industrial district shall take place at the side or rear of the building or structure. Where offstreet loading is located at the side of the building or structure, a buffer strip, consisting of decorative pierced concrete block or massed conifers, which would properly shield the loading area from the street, shall be created. The buffer shall be a minimum of five feet in height. (Code 1988, § 175-99(K))

The intent of the LI-4/C light industrial/commercial district is to recognize the increased need for commercial facilities in the vicinity of the warehouses, offices and industrial uses that have developed, and are expected to develop, within the township and its environs east of the New Jersey Turnpike, to serve employees in the area and the traveling public. (Ord. No. 30-95, § 3(175-99.2(A)), 5-16-1995)