Nutley proposal: No front-yard fences

Nutley Revenue and Finance Commissioner Thomas Evans has introduced municipal ordinances that would restrict fences and building use, the latter where parking is inadequate.

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Nutley Revenue and Finance Commissioner Thomas Evans proposes a prohibition on fences in front yards.

An amended township code would prohibit any type of fence in a front yard. In addition, the ordinance details requirements for side and rear fences.

Evans also introduced an ordinance prohibiting certain building or premises use unless there is onsite parking.

This would include family dwellings, restaurants, retail stores, offices, hospitals and warehouses, according to the ordinance.

A two-family dwelling should have a minimum of four parking spaces, with at least one space being a garage. Restaurants and bars would be required to have a minimum of one parking space for each 10 seats, the ordinance states. Offices would need a minimum of one parking space for each 300 square feet of floor area.

Public hearings on the ordinances are slated for Tuesday, Aug. 20.

The Nutley Board of Commissioners approved a bond ordinance for capital improvements.

Sponsored by Evans, the ordinance appropriates an aggregated amount of $1.48 million. The amount also authorizes "the issuance of $1.4 million bonds or notes of the township for financing part of the cost."

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Nutley proposal: No front-yard fences