N.J. Admin. Code § 19:66-5.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 19:66-5.5 - Outdoor seating areas

(a) Accessory outdoor seating areas shall be permitted in every zoning district when provided in accordance with the following:

1. The outdoor seating area for restaurants shall not exceed the maximum interior seating capacity, not including bar and lounge seating.

2. The outdoor seating area for all other uses shall not exceed 15 percent of the floor area of the principal use.

3. Outdoor seating areas do not require compliance with any stipulated building setbacks, however, a minimum pedestrian accessway of five feet shall be maintained at all times.

4. Outdoor seating areas shall not be located in required parking and/or loading areas.

(b) Street furnishings, bus stops, and outdoor seating areas used for passive recreational purposes shall be exempt from this section.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:66-5.5

Adopted by 50 N.J.R. 217(a), effective 1/2/2018