These standards apply only to properties located within the Springfield Avenue Special Improvement District. If you are wondering if your property or business is included in the District, contact the Township of Maplewood Tax Assessor’s Office at 973-762-8120 or the Springfield Avenue Partnership at 973-763-6011.

DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION

The term “design standards” for the Springfield Avenue includes the requirements of the township ordinance and the existing municipal codes as the pertain to any physical changes made to a property or structure including, but not limited to, the following: site work, new construction, additions, alterations, exterior restorations, cleaning, lighting, new or replacement signage, painting street furniture and landscaping.

The design standards are recorded in Township Ordinance #2205-03 (“the ordinance”). The ordinance consists of additions to and revisions of the existing zoning ordinance and property maintenance codes, which remain in effect where the standards are silent. Information on permits, the existing zoning ordinance and Township codes are available from the Township of Maplewood Building Department at the Maplewood Municipal Building (973-762-8120). For additional information on the design standards and design review process, contact the Springfield Avenue Partnership at 973-763-6011.

WHEN DO THE STANDARDS APPLY?

The design Standards apply to all exterior work done within the District. This includes all renovations, new construction and repairs, such as painting, replacing or installing a new sign or awning, putting up a banker, installing permanent window graphics, making changes to doors or windows, and installing fencing, landscaping or street furniture.

All such work must be reviewed and approved by the Partnership before a building permit is issued or work is begun.

*Exterior work within the district that requires no building permit or approval by the planning board or zoning board of adjustment must still be approved by the Partnership.

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