300 The American Rd Morris Plains, NJ 07950-2460

Helistops. Notwithstanding any other, provisions of this chapter, a private helistop shall be permitted as an accessory use in the L-1 and L-2 Research Laboratory Zone and the I Limited Industrial Zone, but not in any portion of an overlay zone intended for hotels and other specified uses, subject to the determination by the Planning Board that all of the following conditions have been met in addition to all other applicable codes and ordinances. [Amended 12-18-2003 by Ord. No. 26-2003 ] (1) An application for the use of a property for a helistop shall be considered and approved by the Planning Board prior to any approval by the New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics regulating such use. [ Ord. No. 03-2013 ] (2) A site plan shall be submitted to the Planning Board pursuant to Article 5, showing such additional information as may be reasonably necessary for the Planning Board to make a determination that all conditions set forth in this section will be met, including, but not limited to: (2.1) Approach and departure paths. (2.2) Obstructions, together with distances to and heights of such obstructions. (2.3) A statement setting forth the type of helicopters to be used and the frequency and hours of operation. (2.4) Documentation that will demonstrate that all reasonable measures will be taken to minimize the noise level of craft using the facilities. (2.5) Such other maps and documents as may be needed to determine compliance with all requirements herein. (3) It shall be determined by the Planning Board that the particular helistop is reasonably necessary and its operation will not result in a significant adverse effect on the character of the neighborhood in terms of noise, wind (downdraft), fumes and safety. [ Ord. No. 03-2013 ] (4) The landing and takeoff area shall comply with the requirements of the New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics. [ Ord. No. 03-2013 ] (5) Only one helistop shall be permitted per lot. [ Ord. No. 03-2013 ] (6) Area and bulk requirements. (6.1) Any property containing a helistop shall satisfy the minimum lot size requirements of the L-1 and L-2 Research Laboratory Zone and the I Limited Industrial Zone. [Amended 12-18-2003 by Ord. No. 26-2003 ; Ord. No. 03-2013 ] (6.2) No helistop shall be located within 225 feet of a property line, nor within 500 feet of a residential zone boundary. These setback requirements shall apply to property lines and zone boundary lines located in adjoining municipalities as well as in the Borough of Morris Plains.