What is the Chatham Road exception and why was an exception made?

The Chatham Road commercial district was exempt under the current code with language that stated, “This Section 606.61d shall apply only to lots abutting on primary and secondary roadways as shown in the Traffic Circulation Plan Element of the Master Plan.”  Unlike the B-3 on Upper Millburn Avenue and the B-2 and B-3 zones on Morris Turnpike, elimination of that language would have had restaurants be a permitted use on Chatham Road.  The omission would have created an unintended consequence as none of the commercial buildings are within 125ft. of a single family dwelling property line.  

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1. What does it mean that a restaurant is now a permitted use in the B-2, B-3 and B-4 zones?
2. What happens to the 125ft. conditional use protection for residents under this new ordinance?
3. Will I still be notified if an application is made to the Planning Board?
4. What is the Chatham Road exception and why was an exception made?
5. What is the rationale behind making this change?
6. What is a Brewpub?
7. What is the definition of “fast food”? Will this ordinance promote fast food chains to relocate here?
8. What else is changing in the introduced ordinance?
9. Where can I see a copy of the Township’s Zoning Map?