Conditional Uses The Planning Board shall grant or deny an application for a conditional use within 95 days of submission of a complete application. Show Less The Planning Board shall grant or deny an application for a conditional use within 95 days of submission of a complete applic... Show More

Building Permit A building permit is required. Show Less Show More Certificate of Occupancy A development permit is required before this certificate is issued. Show Less Show More Certificates as to Approval of Subdivision of Land The administrative officer (Zoning Officer) shall make and issue such certificate pending approval. Show Less Show More Country Club Community A country club community may be permitted in accordance with the regulations herein. Show Less Show More Development Permits Development permits shall hereafter be secured from the administrative officer (Zoning Officer). Show Less Show More Flood Hazard Areas A floodplain encroachment permit is required for any development in a flood hazard area. Show Less Show More Location Survey A location survey drawn by a licensed professional land surveyor shall be furnished to the Construction Official. Show Less Show More Portable Home Storage Units (PODS) A permit is required. Show Less Show More Private Swimming Pools All types of private swimming pools to be located within residential side or rear yards are governed by the requirements contained herein. Show Less All types of private swimming pools to be located within residential side or rear yards are governed by the requirements cont... Show More Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Certification A soil erosion and sediment control plan certification shall be obtained from the Cape Atlantic Area Conservation District. Show Less Show More Street Excavation Permits All developments, upon municipal approval of plans and prior to the issuance of a building permit, shall obtain a street excavation permit. Show Less All developments, upon municipal approval of plans and prior to the issuance of a building permit, shall obtain a street exca... Show More Tidal Wetlands Permit All applicants with wetlands on site are required to obtain a wetlands delineation. Show Less Show More Wireless Telecommunications Equipment and Towers An applicant seeking to construct a telecommunications antenna and/or tower within the City of Northfield shall Show Less Show More

Effect of Pending and New Applications After the effective date of the ordinance adopting this chapter, all new applications for development shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter. Show Less After the effective date of the ordinance adopting this chapter, all new applications for development shall be subject to the... Show More Records A record of all applications and all actions shall be kept by the administrative officer. Show Less Show More

Final Plat of Major Site Plan Prior to issuance of a certificate of completeness or scheduling of a final plat of a major site plan for public hearing, the administrative officer (Planning Board Secretary) shall determine that the required documents have been submitted in proper form. Show Less Prior to issuance of a certificate of completeness or scheduling of a final plat of a major site plan for public hearing, the... Show More Final Plat of Major Subdivision Prior to issuance of a certificate of completeness or scheduling of a final plat of a major subdivision for public hearing, the administrative officer (Planning Board Secretary) shall determine that the required documents have been submitted in proper form: Show Less Prior to issuance of a certificate of completeness or scheduling of a final plat of a major subdivision for public hearing, t... Show More Preliminary Plat of Major Site Plan Prior to issuance of a certificate of completeness, the administrative officer shall determine that the required documents have been submitted in proper form. Show Less Prior to issuance of a certificate of completeness, the administrative officer shall determine that the required documents ha... Show More Preliminary Plat of Major Subdivision Prior to issuance of a certificate of completeness, the administrative officer (Planning Board Secretary) shall determine that the required documents have been submitted in proper form. Show Less Prior to issuance of a certificate of completeness, the administrative officer (Planning Board Secretary) shall determine tha... Show More

Off-Street Parking Spaces The municipal agency may require a staged development plan for off-street parking spaces that may not be needed immediately. Show Less Show More

Historic Structures All proposed applications for development for any lands which contain an historic building, place, or structure, established within the City, shall be referred to the City of Northfield Planning Board. Show Less All proposed applications for development for any lands which contain an historic building, place, or structure, established ... Show More

Abandonment The Zoning Officer may issue a notice of abandonment to the owner. Show Less Show More Permitting The Zoning Officer may issue a notice of abandonment to the owner. Show Less Show More

Sign Permits All signs and advertising displays, other than those expressly excluded herein, shall require a sign permit. Show Less Show More New Road Frontage A permit issued by the Zoning Officer for the City of Northfield shall be required. Show Less Show More

Conditional Approvals In the event that a developer submits an application for development proposing a development that is barred or prevented. Show Less Show More Decisions; Timing Each decision on any application for development shall be reduced to writing and shall include findings of facts and conclusions based thereon. Show Less Each decision on any application for development shall be reduced to writing and shall include findings of facts and conclusi... Show More Enforcement Zoning Officer is responsible for enforcement of provisions. Show Less Show More Fees The developer shall, at the time of filing an application, pay a nonrefundable fee to the City of Northfield. Show Less Show More Hearings The Planning Board shall hold a hearing on each application for development. Show Less Show More Notice Requirements for Hearings Whenever public notice of a hearing is required on an application for development, the applicant shall give notice thereof at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing. Show Less Whenever public notice of a hearing is required on an application for development, the applicant shall give notice thereof at... Show More Payment of Taxes Every application for development submitted to the Planning Board shall be accompanied by proof that no taxes or assessments for local improvements are due or delinquent on the property Show Less Every application for development submitted to the Planning Board shall be accompanied by proof that no taxes or assessments ... Show More Separation of Applications A developer may elect to submit a separate application requesting the variance or direction of the issuance of a permit. Show Less Show More Tolling of Running of Period of Approval The running of the period of approval may be suspended for a period of time. Show Less Show More Violations and Penalties Any violation may be subject to a fine. Show Less Show More

Architectural and Building Site Design Standards The following standards and guidelines contained herein shall apply to all applications for site plan approval containing proposed new buildings and structures or alterations or modifications to existing structures. Show Less The following standards and guidelines contained herein shall apply to all applications for site plan approval containing pro... Show More Environmental Impact Report An environmental impact report shall accompany all applications for preliminary major subdivision and preliminary site plan approval for all projects that meet certain criteria. Show Less An environmental impact report shall accompany all applications for preliminary major subdivision and preliminary site plan a... Show More General Design Standards All site plan and subdivision plats shall conform to design standards that will encourage desirable development patterns within the City. Show Less All site plan and subdivision plats shall conform to design standards that will encourage desirable development patterns with... Show More General Improvement Standards All improvements shall be installed in complete accordance with the standards of this chapter. Show Less Show More Guidelines for General Improvements All improvements referred to in this section shall be subject to inspection and approval by the City Engineer Show Less Show More Landscaping and Shade Trees All areas not devoted to structures, parking areas, or other required uses shall be appropriately graded, landscaped and maintained in accordance with the landscaping plan approved by the municipal agency and the City Engineer. Show Less All areas not devoted to structures, parking areas, or other required uses shall be appropriately graded, landscaped and main... Show More Public Open Space and Common Open Space The City or other municipal agency may, from time to time, accept the dedication of land or any interest therein for public use and maintenance. Show Less The City or other municipal agency may, from time to time, accept the dedication of land or any interest therein for public u... Show More

Nonconforming Uses, Lots and Buildings May be continued although such use or building does not conform to the regulations. Show Less Show More

Amendments Shall be adopted according to New Jersey provisions. Show Less Show More Filing of Regulations and Amendments with County Planning Board City Clerk shall file a copy of this chapter and any amendments thereto with the Atlantic County Planning Board. Show Less Show More

Collection Procedures The zoning officer official is responsible for coordinating with the State Construction Office. Show Less Show More Nonresidential Development Fees Within all zoning districts, nonresidential developers shall pay a fee equal to 2.5% of the equalized assessed value, except for exempted developments herein. Show Less Within all zoning districts, nonresidential developers shall pay a fee equal to 2.5% of the equalized assessed value, except ... Show More Residential Development Fees Within the City of Northfield, all residential developers shall pay a fee of 1.5% of the equalized assessed value for all new residential development, except for exempted developments herein. Show Less Within the City of Northfield, all residential developers shall pay a fee of 1.5% of the equalized assessed value for all ne... Show More

Application and Inspection Fees Following is the schedule of fees for various applications. Show Less Show More Duration of Permits Permits shall run with the land, and shall remain in force and effect for the following periods of time, and not thereafter. Show Less Show More Enforcement; Violations and Penalties The appropriately appointed or assigned City official(s) or its Zoning Officer shall enforce the provisions of this article. Show Less Show More Fees; Tree Bank Applications made for permits, shall be accompanied with the payment of a fee. Show Less Show More Inspection Prior to taking final action upon any application for tree removal and protection, an inspection of the site shall be done. Show Less Show More Permit and Plan Approval The time for approval shall be governed by the time requirements applicable to major subdivision, minor subdivision or site plans. Show Less The time for approval shall be governed by the time requirements applicable to major subdivision, minor subdivision or site p... Show More Requirements for Major and Minor Subdivisions and Site Plans Every application to the City for approval of a major subdivision, minor subdivision, or any site plan that requires the removal of trees of DPM of eight inches or greater shall be accompanied by a tree preservation plan. Show Less Every application to the City for approval of a major subdivision, minor subdivision, or any site plan that requires the remo... Show More Residential Lots (Excluding Major and Minor Subdivisions) An application for a tree removal/protection permit may be required and submitted to Zoning Officer. Show Less Show More Review Standards A tree removal permit may be granted for the following reasons and under the following terms and conditions. Show Less Show More Tree Bank Fund Management Tree Bank funds shall be allocated and expended with the following priorities. Show Less Show More Tree Removal Permit Required; Notice of Clearing No tree shall be cut or otherwise removed from any lands in the City, including the right-of-way of any street or easement, without a tree removal permit. Show Less No tree shall be cut or otherwise removed from any lands in the City, including the right-of-way of any street or easement, w... Show More

Appeals Appeals are to be made to a court of competent jurisdiction. Show Less Show More Development Regulations The Planning Board shall make and transmit to the City a report regarding the Master Plan. Show Less Show More Periodic Reexamination The City Council shall, for the extent and frequency required by law, provide for a general reexamination of the Northfield Master Plan and development regulations by the Planning Board. Show Less The City Council shall, for the extent and frequency required by law, provide for a general reexamination of the Northfield M... Show More Review in Lieu of Board of Adjustment The Planning Board shall grant or deny approval of the application. Show Less Show More Simultaneous Review The Planning Board shall have the power to review and approve or deny conditional uses or site plans Show Less Show More Variances The Planning Board will review applications with variances. Show Less Show More

Approval of Performance Guarantees Officials involved in the approval of performance guarantees. Show Less Show More Assignment of Interest The developer must notify the administrative officer and supply required detailed information. Show Less Show More Guarantees Required, Surety and Release A developer shall file a performance guarantee with the City. Show Less Show More Improvements Required Prior to Issuance of Certificate of Compliance Required improvements must be done to obtain this certificate. Show Less Show More Improvements Required Prior to Issuance of Temporary Certificate of Occupancy No permanent certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any use or building until all required improvements are installed and approved by the City Engineer or other appropriate authority. Show Less No permanent certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any use or building until all required improvements are installed a... Show More Inspection Requirements Inspection, testing and engineering administration fees are required. Show Less Show More Maintenance Guarantee A maintenance guarantee shall be posted with the City Council by the developer for a period not to exceed two years after final acceptance of the improvement. Show Less A maintenance guarantee shall be posted with the City Council by the developer for a period not to exceed two years after fin... Show More Off-Tract Improvements Where the municipal agency determines that off-tract improvements are necessary for the proper development and utilization of the proposed site or subdivision. Show Less Where the municipal agency determines that off-tract improvements are necessary for the proper development and utilization of... Show More Site Maintenance During Construction It shall be the responsibility of the developer to maintain the entire site or subdivision in a safe and orderly condition during construction. Show Less It shall be the responsibility of the developer to maintain the entire site or subdivision in a safe and orderly condition du... Show More Supervision Contractors, builders or developers must be continually supervised by a competent, English-speaking supervisor acceptable to the City Engineer. Show Less Contractors, builders or developers must be continually supervised by a competent, English-speaking supervisor acceptable to ... Show More

Application for Development Permit In all cases, application shall first be made to the administrative officer (Zoning Officer) for issuance of a development permit. Show Less In all cases, application shall first be made to the administrative officer (Zoning Officer) for issuance of a development pe... Show More Applications for Development Requiring Planning Board Action All applications for development requiring Planning Board action shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements set forth herein. Show Less All applications for development requiring Planning Board action shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements set f... Show More Approval Required Certain documents are required before approval. Show Less Show More Exempt Development Required documents shall be submitted in proper form. Show Less Show More Informal Review The Planning Board shall grant an informal review of a concept plan. Show Less Show More Minor Site Plans Prior to issuance of a certificate of completeness, the administrative officer (Planning Board) shall determine that the required documents have been submitted in proper form. Show Less Prior to issuance of a certificate of completeness, the administrative officer (Planning Board) shall determine that the requ... Show More Minor Subdivisions The required documents must be submitted before a certificate of completeness is issued. Show Less Show More Recreation Impact Fee The Planning/Zoning Board shall require all minor and major subdivisions and site plans for residential development to post an off-tract assessment. Show Less The Planning/Zoning Board shall require all minor and major subdivisions and site plans for residential development to post a... Show More Variances Prior to issuance of a certificate of completeness, the administrative officer (Planning Board Secretary) shall determine that the required documents have been submitted in proper form. Show Less Prior to issuance of a certificate of completeness, the administrative officer (Planning Board Secretary) shall determine tha... Show More