Are restaurants exempt from other aspects of the Township’s zoning code?

No, restaurants must still comply with the remainder of the zoning code and other permitting requirements. This change solely adjusts their designation from a conditional use to a principal use. For example, the parking requirements for a new restaurant occupying the space of a former non-restaurant use must meet the parking requirements for that lot; if they don’t meet those specifications a Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued, and they must go before the Planning Board.

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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?