The apron is the area between the street pavement and the back edge of the sidewalk or the street right-of-way.

A. Materials.

Materials shall conform to the N.J.D.O.T. Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction in effect at the time of construction.

1. Thickness for residential uses.

The concrete shall be six (6) inches thick with a 6" x 6" #4 wire mesh over an approved subbase for aprons leading to residential uses.

2. Thickness for non-residential uses.

The concrete shall be eight (8) inches thick with a 6" x 6" #4 wire mesh over a subbase of four (4) inches of stone for aprons leading to non-residential uses.

[Amended 8-25-97 by Ord. No. 97-25]

For residential development these standards are superseded by Residential Site Improvement Standards (N.J.A.C., Title 5, Chapter 21)

A. Requirement.

Separate bicycle paths shall be required if paths have been specified as part of the adopted Master Plan. At the discretion of the Board, bikeways or easements for future installation thereof shall be required, depending upon factors such as the location of the development in relationship to other populated areas or its location with respect to other bikeways within the Township, whether existing or proposed, and adopted by the Planning Board or reflected on the Master Plan.

1. Bicycle Paths.

Bicycle paths shall not exceed a grade of six percent (6%), except for short distances, and shall be not less than five (5) feet wide for one-way travel and eight 18) feet wide for two-way travel. Bicycle paths shall be constructed with a base consisting of a minimum of four (4) inches of gravel, crushed stone or slag on the subgrade and a surface course of three (3) inches of FABC-1. Where separate bike paths intersect streets, the curbing shall be ramped for bicycle access to the street grade. Bicycle-safe inlet grates shall be used in the construction of all residential streets.

A. Materials.

Buffering may consist of fencing, combinations of plant material that are effective in all seasons, berms, rocks, boulders, significant indigenous existing vegetation, mounds or combinations to achieve the stated design objectives.

B. Requirement.

Where a nonresidential use abuts a residential zone or use, where a mufti-family development abuts a single-family development or single-family zoning district, where reverse frontage design is required, or along all residential lot lines abutting an arterial or collector road the following buffer area and landscaping requirements shall apply:

A.strip of land in no case less than twenty-five (25) feet in width.

Buffer areas shall be uniform in width and continuous.

C. Design.

Arrangement of planting in buffers shall provide maximum protection between adjacent properties and avoid damage to existing plant material. The design shall be aesthetically pleasing by mixing masses of appropriate evergreen and deciduous material highlighting color, texture, size and seasonal interest. Indigenous material shall be used to achieve design objectives where appropriate. Buffers shall promote succession of plant material.

D. Planting Specifications.

All plantings shall be installed according to accepted horticultural standards.

E. Screening.

Parking areas, garbage collection and utility areas, and loading and unloading areas shall be screened around their perimeter by a buffer strip a minimum of five (5) feet wide.

F. Prohibition.

No structure, storage of materials or parking of vehicles shall be permitted in the buffer area, except access drives from public streets and permitted signs.

G. Maintenance.

Buffer areas shall be maintained and kept clean of all debris, rubbish, weeds, tall grass and dead trees by the owner. Any fences and screen planting shall be maintained permanently, and any plant material which does not live shall be replaced within one (1) year. Access shall be provided for maintenance purposes.

All non-residential buildings shall have a finished architectural facade on all sides.

All clearing, excavation and embankment construction shall be in accordance with the approved plan and applicable requirements of the NJDOT Standard Specifications, approved Soil Erosion and Siltation Control Plan and N.J.D.E.P. Rules and Regulations. No excavated material may be removed from or added to a site except in accordance with an approved site plan, subdivision or soil removal plan.

In all developments the following critical areas shall be preserved as undeveloped open space: wetlands as defined by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, field verified by an on-site inspection; significant trees defined as the largest known individual trees of each species in New Jersey as listed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Bureau of Forestry and large trees which are 90% or more of the diameter of the known largest tree; lands in the floodplain as defined in NJDEP in its Stream Encroachment Manual; steep slopes in excess of twenty-five (25%) percent as measured over a 10-foot interval unless appropriate engineering measures concerning slope stability, erosion, and resident safety are taken to the satisfaction of the Township Engineer; habitats of rare, threatened or endangered vegetation and wildlife species as identified on federal or state lists; and historically significant structures and sites as listed on the federal or New Jersey Registers of Historic Places.

All site plans, subdivisions and general development plans shall comply with the following requirements:

1. Each development plan shall identify and map on-site critical areas. Such mapping shall depict the location of each critical area in relation to the proposed development. Each critical area shall be distinguished graphically and the total acreage of each critical area within each lot shall be noted.

2. Critical areas shall be delineated as follows:

a. Tidal wetlands as defined by N.J.S.A. 13:9A-1 et. seq. and as delineated in the field with the delineation boundary verified in writing by NJDEP.

b. Freshwater wetlands as defined by N.J.S.A. 13:913-1 et. seq. and as delineated in the field with the delineation boundary verified by N.J.D.E.P. through a Letter of Interpretation, presence/absence letter or other written communication.

c. Buffer or transition areas for tidal and freshwater wetlands as required by N.J.D.E.P.

d. Location of significant trees as determined by field survey indicating by notes the diameter at four feet and tree species.

e. Location of the I 00 year floodplain boundary and floodway.

f. Areas of slope exceeding 25% as measured over a 10 foot vertical change in grade.

g. The presence of potential habitat on 'the property of concern or adjoining properties within 200 feet of rare, endangered or threatened vegetation and wildlife based on written communication with the New Jersey Natural Heritage Program. The project site shall be indicated on USGS topographic quadrangle map by the applicant and the map forwarded to the Natural Heritage Program requesting information on the potential presence of habitat for rare, threatened or endangered vegetation and wildlife species.

3. Each development shall be designed to protect and prevent disturbance of Critical Areas during construction and subsequent use of the property, The following standards shall be adhered to:

a. Principal nonresidential buildings and accessory buildings and structures, including open or enclosed parking, shall be setback at least twenty (20) feet from the boundary of any required freshwater wetland transition area or tidal wetland buffer area.

b. Where any yard of a residential development is within a freshwater wetlands transitional area or tidal wetland buffer area, the required yard setback shall be maintained between the building or structures and the transition areal buffer area boundary.

c All efforts to preserve significant trees are to be made including, as appropriate, site redesign, use of tree wells, and other methods as specified in the landscaping section of this ordinance.

d. Within the 100 year floodplain only activities permitted by N.J.D.E.P. shall be permitted.

e. No development, grading or other alteration or disturbance is permitted in areas with steep slopes in excess of twenty-five (25%) unless such action is approved by the Township Engineer in view of appropriate engineering measures concerning slope stability, erosion and resident safety which are reflected on the site plan.

f. If the presence of potential habitat for rare, threatened or endangered vegetation and/or wildlife species has been identified on-site or on adjoining properties by the New Jersey Natural Heritage program, care should be taken during site design to preserve as much of this habitat as possible and to limit disruptions to habitat on adjoining parcels.

g. Wherever and whenever possible, registered historic structures or sites should be preserved and incorporated into the site design. Alterations should be kept to a minimum.

[Amended 6-10-92 by Ord. No. 92-20; 8-25-97 by Ord. No. 97-25]

For residential development these standards are superseded by Residential Site Improvement Standards (N.J.A.C., Title 5, Chapter 21).

A. Required.

Monolithic concrete, granite (Belgian) block curbs and gutters, or combination concrete curb and gutter, as directed by the approving authority, shall be installed along all edges of pavement.

B. Barrier Free Access.

[Amended 6-10-92 by Ord. No. 92-20]

Curbing abutting sidewalks shall be depressed and shall be designed to provide barrier-free curb ramps constructed in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

C. Size and Specifications.

Size and specifications shall be in accordance with N.J.D.O.T. Standard Specification for Road and Bridge Constructions in effect at the time of construction. (See standard detail on file in the Department of Planning and Engineering.)

D. Timing of Curb Construction.

In areas with bituminous concrete pavement, required curb shall be constructed prior to the construction of the bituminous base courses. Any required repairs to curbs which are not suitable for acceptance shall be made prior to construction of the final pavement wearing course.

A. Residential.

1. Grade.

The maximum grade of a driveway shall not exceed fifteen percent (I 5%) and the minimum grade shall not be less than one percent (1%) unless specifically approved by the Township Engineer.

2. Pavement Specifications.

All driveways within the Township right-of-way shall be paved with material approved by the Township Engineer. Pavement for driveways shall be three inch bituminous stabilized base course and a two inch bituminous surface course of material in conformance with NJDOT standards.

3. Width.

The minimum width for a driveway for single-family dwelling shall be twelve feet (1 2). The minimum width shall be twenty feet (20) for a two car garage.

4. Driveway Depressions.

At each driveway without curb return radii, 'the curb shall be depressed to form a driveway opening. The depression shall be equal in length to the width of the driveway plus three (3) feet on either side.

At driveways with curb return radii, the curb depression shall accommodate the exterior limits of the radii. The depression shall be smoothly formed to maintain a lowered curb face across the depression of at least one (1) inch, but not more than one and one-half (1 ) inches. The bottom of the curb shall be lowered to maintain full curb depth across the depression.

B. Nonresidential.

1. Grade.

The maximum grade of a driveway shall not exceed ten percent (1 0%) and the minimum grade shall not be less than one percent (1%) unless specifically approved by the Township Engineer.

2. Pavement Specifications.

Pavement for driveways shall have five (5) inches bituminous stabilized base and two (2) inches bituminous surface course of material in conformance with N.J.D.O.T. Standard Specification for Road and Bridge Constructions in effect at the time of construction.

3. Width.

Driveways shall provide curb return radii of not less than fifteen (1 5) feet for all right turn movements. Driveway width shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) feet for one-way driveways and twenty-four (24) feet for two-way driveways.

4. Driveway Depressions.

At driveways with curb return radii, the curb depression shall accommodate the exterior limits of the radii. The depression shall be smoothly formed to maintain a lowered curb face across the depression of at least one (1) inch, but not more than one and one-half (1 ) inches. The bottom of the curb shall be lowered to maintain full curb depth across the depression.

A. Location.

Easements for utility and drainage installations shall be along side and/or rear property lines where possible. These easements shall be of sufficient width to accommodate the facilities, including access for maintenance, but shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet in width. Easements with subsurface conduits shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet wide.

B. Mapped.

All easements shall be shown on the plat and site plan and shall be clearly labeled and dimensioned as to permit accurate location of easement limits. The purpose of the easement shall be stated on the map.

C. Internal Grading.

Internal grading of a lot as by swale, berm or other topographical feature designed to intercept or direct waters shall either be designated within an easement on the map to be filed or be dedicated by recorded instrument in such a way as to give notice to future owners of the property and ensure continued maintenance of the drainage feature. No overland swales shall be permitted across adjoining properties.

D. Conveyed by Deed.

All easements shall be conveyed by deed to the Township of East Brunswick or the proper authority and shall be approved by the Township Attorney and Township Engineer or designees.

E. Staked.

The boundary line of any easement shall be monumented at its intersection with all existing or proposed street lines.

F. Conservation Easements.

Easements shall be dimensioned on the plat and site plan according to the limit of the natural conditions or such other configuration appropriate to the area being placed in the easement and the design of the development. Maintenance of conservation easements shall be limited to rubbish and dead trees that pose a safety problem.