A.
Every principal building or structure shall be built
upon a lot with at least the minimum required frontage upon an improved
and approved street.
B.
The minimum lot width shall be measured at the required
front yard setback line. However, in cases of irregularly shaped lots
whose sides are not parallel, the lot width may be measured at either
the required front yard setback or front lot line, as follows:
(1)
In cases of irregularly shaped lots whose sides are
not parallel and the lot width is measured at the required front yard
setback, the street frontage shall not be less than 60% of the minimum
lot width required, provided that the lot width measured at the front
yard setback line shall conform to the minimum width specified in
the zoning schedule for the district in which the lot is contained.
(2)
In cases of irregularly shaped lots whose sides are
not parallel, the lot width may be measured at the front lot line,
provided that the width of the lot measured at the required front
yard setback line shall not be less than 85% of the required lot width
measured at the front lot line.
C.
Corner lots shall have a required front yard along
each street line and one required rear yard opposite a front yard,
as illustrated in the sketch maps in the appendix.[1] The rear yard shall be identified in the following manner:
[Amended 8-14-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-17]
(1)
A corner lot that has an existing dwelling shall identify
its rear yard in a manner consistent with the dwelling's orientation
and rear facade.
(2)
A corner lot that is vacant or is the subject of a
development application before either the Planning Board or Zoning
Board of Adjustment shall identify its rear lot as that which is opposite
from the site's wider front yard width.
[1]
Editor's Note: The sketch maps are included
as Diagrams 1 through 4 at the end of this chapter.
D.
Within any sight triangle, no grade, vegetation, sign
or other object shall be allowed to exceed a height of 30 inches above
the adjacent roadway or be placed in such manner as to limit or obstruct
the sight distance of motorists entering or leaving the intersection.
Said triangle shall be formed by the street lines of such lot and
a line drawn between points along such street lines 25 feet distant
from their point of intersection.
E.
Where a single lot under individual ownership extends
from one street to another, it is defined herein as a "through lot"
with street frontage on two different streets. Such lots are now prohibited
as legal lots in the Borough of Park Ridge.
[Amended 9-13-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-19]
F.
In all cases where a lot is divided by one or more
district boundary lines, regulations for the less-restricted portions
of such lot shall not extend into the more-restricted portion.
G.
Street front regulation. In all lots in all districts,
except for lots in the NB Neighborhood Business Zone District, the
minimum street frontage required shall be 75% of the minimum lot width
as provided in each district, and in no case shall a lot have less
than 75 feet of street frontage.
[Added 9-13-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-19; amended 5-25-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-17]
A.
General regulations.
B.
Projections into required yards; general exceptions.
(1)
The ordinary projection of parapets, windowsills,
doorposts, rainwater leaders and similar ornamental or structural
fixtures may project a maximum distance of six inches into required
yards.
(2)
Cornices, canopies, eaves, bay windows, balconies
and necessary landings and other similar architectural features may
project a maximum distance of two feet into required yards. Front
steps may project a maximum distance of four feet into a required
front yard.
(3)
Chimneys or flues may project a maximum distance of
three feet into required yards.
(4)
Patios and decks may be located in any rear yard and
must conform to the building side yard setbacks in all zones.
[Amended 6-13-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-12]
C.
Front yard requirements affected by Master Plan or
Official Map. Where any lot fronts upon a street right-of-way which
is proposed to be widened as indicated on an Official Map or an adopted
Master Plan of the Borough of Park Ridge, the front yard shall be
measured from such proposed future right-of-way line.
D.
Front yard and area requirements affected by future
widening. Where any lot fronts upon a street right-of-way which is
proposed to be widened by means of a proposed dedication of land for
a right-of-way widening or proposed easement for road-widening purposes,
the front yard and lot area shall be measured from such proposed future
right-of-way or easement line.
[Amended 12-26-1991 by Ord. No. 91-18]
[Amended 3-11-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-02]
A.
No building or structure shall have a greater number
of feet than are permitted in the district where such building is
located.
B.
Chimneys, flues, church spires, belfries, cupolas,
parapet walls, flagpoles, fire towers, water towers and all other
necessary mechanical appurtenances and similar features, but excluding
telegraph, radio and television transmission or other antennas, shall
be exempt from the height provisions of this chapter, provided that:
(1)
In the ORL Zone, the height of each such feature,
except parapet walls, shall not exceed 18 feet and 1 1/2 stories
above the level of such roof, whichever is less. Parapet walls shall
not extend more than four feet above the height of the building.
(2)
In all other zones, the height of each such feature,
except parapet walls, shall not exceed 10 feet above the level of
such roof. Parapet walls shall not extend more than four feet above
the height of the building.
(3)
The aggregate area covered by all such features, but
excluding solar heating features, shall not exceed 15% of the area
of the roof of the building of which they are a part.
(4)
The exterior treatment of all such mechanical penthouses
and other projections permitted herein shall be of materials substantially
similar to the facade of the building itself and shall be similarly
designed so as to be architecturally an integral part of the structure.
The determination of compliance with all aspects of this section shall
be by the approving authority as a function of site plan approval.
C.
In addition to all other applicable height limitations
contained in this chapter, no exterior facade of a building or structure
shall have a height greater than 32 feet. For purposes of this section
alone, the exterior facade of a structure includes all building facades
which abut finished grade, and shall include any parallel facade constructed
within six feet of that exterior facade.[1]
[Amended 4-26-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-014]
(1)
The
height of the exterior facade of the building or structure is measured
from finished grade adjacent to that portion of the facade measured
six feet out from any portion of said facade, to the highest point
on that building facade.
(2)
Measurements
shall be taken from grade level measured upward on the same plane
as the facade to the highest point of the structure located on that
same plane or any parallel facade constructed within six feet of said
facade.
[1]
Editor's Note: See e.g., the maximum building
height measurement diagrams, elevation and plan views, included at
the end of this chapter.
D.
The minimum roof slope for all buildings located in
residential zone districts is 5/12.
A.
The maximum lot coverage for each lot shall not be
greater than is permitted in the district where such buildings and
structures are located.
B.
The maximum improved lot coverage for each lot shall
not be greater than is permitted in the district where such buildings,
structures and other improvements are located.
[Added 4-26-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-013; amended 11-29-2011 by Ord. No.
2011-035]
B.
In order to qualify for the permitted increase in floor area ratio,
the following items shall be submitted for review by the Borough's
professionals:
(1)
For a green building strategies bonus, all of the following items
shall be submitted:
(a)
Certification of compliance from a licensed architect.
(b)
LEED homes project checklist detailing sufficient points to
achieve certified status in the following categories: water efficiency,
energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental
quality.
(c)
Details for all design components identified on the LEED checklist
shall be included on the signed and sealed architectural plans.
(2)
For an architectural guidelines bonus, all of the following items
shall be submitted:
C.
Applications that do not require public hearings before the Planning
Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment shall be reviewed by the Borough
Planner. No building permit shall be issued prior to the completion
of the Borough Planner's review.
D.
Green building strategies. If a developer incorporates green building
strategies, which result in the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design) certification of the development, the property may be developed
with an additional two-percent floor area ratio over the maximum.
The development may incorporate such elements as pervious paving materials,
green architecture, indigenous landscaping, gray water reuse, and
solar energy use.
E.
Architectural guidelines. A structure must meet both of the criteria in Subsection E(1) and (2) below to be deemed in compliance with this section. If the structure does meet both the criteria below, an additional four-percent floor area ratio over the maximum for a residential structure shall be permitted.
(1)
Facade vertical articulation. Each building facade facing a public
right-of-way must have elements of vertical articulation comprised
of columns, recessed or projecting window features, entry designs,
overhangs, ornamental projection of the molding, or recession or protrusion
of the main surface of the wall itself. The vertical articulations
shall be designed in accordance with the following:
(a)
Each vertical articulation must be a minimum of one foot deep.
(b)
Each projection may extend into the required front yard a maximum
of two feet in depth.
(c)
The total width of the building facade projections, identified in § 101-19E(1), must occupy between 20% and 60% of the total facade width.
(2)
Building materials. Exterior building materials shall be classified
as either primary, secondary or accent materials. The facade must
be designed in accordance with the following:
(a)
Primary materials are materials that shall cover at least 80%
of the facade of the building.
(b)
Secondary materials are materials that shall cover not more
than 20% of the facade.
(c)
Accent materials may include door and window frames, lintels,
cornices and other elements and may cover no more than 10% of the
facade.
[2]
Editor's Note: Schedule IV-2 is included at the end of this chapter.
