Why is the township pursuing this change to the zoning code, and is it a positive for prospective restaurants seeking to open in Millburn?

The goal of this ordinance is to reduce the barrier of entry for restaurants seeking to open in the downtown. Currently, a restaurant attempting to open within the same property as a previous restaurant must go before the Planning Board or the Zoning Board. This process becomes costly, as they generally incur legal and other professional expenses as well as delays to the opening of the business. Changing restaurants from a conditional to a principal use will reduce the burden on prospective restaurant owners seeking to open in the downtown.

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1. Why is the township pursuing this change to the zoning code, and is it a positive for prospective restaurants seeking to open in Millburn?
2. What is meant by the elimination of the 125-foot setback requirement?
3. Are there other municipalities that include restaurants as a permitted principal use within their zoning code?
4. Are restaurants exempt from other aspects of the Township’s zoning code?
5. Does this permit drive-thru windows for food establishments in the downtown?