[Ord. 97-34]
The regulations intended to guide development in each district
are set forth in the Schedule of District Regulations and in the following
sections and schedules which are supplemented by other sections of
this ordinance.
Except as hereinafter provided:
a.
No land or building shall hereafter be used, occupied, erected, moved
or altered unless in conformity with the regulations hereinafter specified
for the district in which it is located.
b.
No part of a yard or other open space required about any building
shall be included as part of a yard or other open space similarly
required for another building.
[Ord. 97; 97-16; 97-31;
amended 8-16-2021 by Ord. No. 21-02]
a.
Any use
not designated as a principal permitted use, a permitted accessory
use, or a conditional use is specifically prohibited from any zoning
district in the Borough of Roosevelt. Farming, as defined in this
chapter, shall be prohibited in all zones other than R-AG/400
b.
The operation
of cannabis cultivators, cannabis distributors, cannabis manufacturers,
cannabis wholesalers, cannabis retailers, medical cannabis alternative
treatment centers, medical cannabis cultivators, medical cannabis
dispensaries, and medical cannabis manufacturers are prohibited uses
in all zones within the Borough of Roosevelt.
[Ord. 97; 97-12]
No construction of a building or structure used for a principal
use in any zoning district, other than the R-AG district, shall be
undertaken in the Borough of Roosevelt unless provision has been made
for said building or structure to be connected to the Borough public
water and sewerage systems. Buildings or structures in the R-AG zoning
district on tracts of land conforming to the standards of that district
may utilize on-site water and sewerage systems.
[Ord. No. 16-005; Ord. No. 16-012]
a.
Rentals Less than 30 Days Prohibited. All rentals of residential
structures, in whole or part, or individual residences, in whole or
part, in the R-40, R-100 and the R-AG 400 Districts for periods of
less than 30 days are prohibited.
c.
Enforcement. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any
of the provisions of this section, in addition to any other penalties
for violations of other applicable Code provisions, shall, upon conviction,
be punished in accordance with Section 11.700.
[Added 6-22-2020 by Ord.
No. 20-07]
a.
Definitions. "Portable storage container" refers to any portable
temporary storage container ("POD"), trailer, storage unit, or portable
structure; with or without axles or wheels; without a foundation;
designed and used for storage.
b.
Placement. In the R-40, R-100 and the R-AG 400 Districts, a portable
storage container may only be placed on an existing off-street driveway,
at the location furthest from the street as practicable. The portable
storage container may not be placed in the front yard, except on a
driveway or on the public right-of-way. The portable storage container
must be in good repair and must be kept weed-free around its perimeter.
In the event that the driveway does not accommodate a portable storage
container of any size available, the Zoning Officer may approve a
location contiguous to the driveway or in another location as far
from the street as practicable.
c.
Permitted size. No portable storage container may exceed a maximum
height of 10 feet or maximum width of eight feet or maximum length
of 20 feet.
d.
Fees and permits. To place a portable storage container in the R-40,
R-100 or R-AG 400 Districts, an application form must be completed
before the portable storage container can be placed. A fee of $25
must be paid, with an additional $25 due if the permit is renewed
for an additional 30 days. For portable storage containers used in
conjunction with active construction, the fee is $25 for the six-month
term, with an additional $25 paid for a one-month extension.
e.
Time. Once the application for a zoning permit is filed and the fee
is paid, the portable storage container may be in place for 30 days,
unless such portable storage container is in conjunction with a building
permit for the principal building. Its placement can be renewed for
an additional 30 days with the approval of the Zoning Officer. Portable
storage containers used in conjunction with an active building permit
may be placed for six months, with a possible renewal of one additional
month with approval of the Zoning Officer.
f.
Enforcement. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any
of the provisions of this section, in addition to any other penalties
for violations of other applicable Code provisions, shall, upon conviction,
be punished in accordance with § 11.700.
This section sets forth use and density regulations by zone
district.
DISTRICT R-40 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
[Ord. 97-17; 97-18; 97-19] |
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Purpose: The purpose of this district is to provide
for the orderly development and maintenance of established residential
areas; to prevent overcrowding of the land; to regulate those uses
which are not compatible with residential neighborhoods or the greenbelt
principles of the area's original design; and to create conditions
which are otherwise conducive to carrying out the purposes of this
ordinance.
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Principal Permitted Uses:
[Ord. 97; 97-17; 97-39] |
Detached dwellings on individual lots.
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Parks and playgrounds.
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Permitted Accessory Uses:
[Ord. 97; 97-17] |
Private garages, storage buildings, swimming pools,
tennis courts, and similar facilities pursuant to Section 5.400.
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Signs pursuant to Section 6.300.
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Home occupations pursuant to Section 6.400
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Conditional Uses:
[Ord. 97; 97-17; 97-19;
97-40] |
Garages or storage buildings in excess of maximum
dimensions set forth in Section 7.430.
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Separate buildings used as workshop or studio.
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DISTRICT R-100 RESIDENTIAL/CONSERVATION DISTRICT
[Ord. 97-2] |
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Purpose: The purpose of this district is to provide
for the careful and orderly development of environmentally sensitive
lands and watercourses at the fringe of established residential areas;
to protect watersheds, drainage ways, stands of developed trees and
other environmentally sensitive areas; to employ where appropriate,
transfer of development and other suitable techniques to preserve
environmentally sensitive open space and the town's historic greenbelt
pattern while maintaining average density; to regulate those uses
which are not compatible with the purpose of this district; and to
create conditions which are otherwise conducive to carrying out the
purposes of this ordinance.
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Principal Permitted Uses:
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One family dwellings on separate lots.
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Permitted Accessory Uses:
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Same as R-40.
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Conditional Uses:
[Ord. 97-2; 97-19] |
Private noncommercial recreation facilities such
as tennis and swim clubs.
[Ord. 97-19] |
Garages or storage buildings in excess of maximum
dimensions set forth in Section 7.430.
[Ord. 97-19] |
Separate buildings used as workshop or studio.
[Ord. 97-19] |
Note: Tax Lot 1, Tax Block 6 was zoned R-100 with the following
conditions:
[Ord. 97-11] | |
a.
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All habitable structures shall be connected to the Borough
public water and sewerage systems;
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b.
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The location of all structures shall be in conformity with the
Zoning Ordinance of the Borough, particularly as it applies to environmental
constraint such as stream corridor protection.
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DISTRICT AH AFFORDABLE HOUSING DISTRICT
[Ord. 97-34] |
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Purpose: The purpose of this district is to provide
for the orderly development of affordable housing for low and moderate-income
housing as provided for in the Roosevelt Borough Housing and Fair
Share Plans and in accordance with the New Jersey Council on Affordable
Housing Rules, N.J.A.C. 5:92, 5:93, 5:94 and 5:95.
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Principal Permitted Uses:
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All housing units within the AH zoning district
shall be rental units that:
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a. Shall be occupied only by persons or households
that are of low or moderate income, as defined in the "Fair Housing
Act" and rules of the Council on Affordable Housing, and
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b. Shall be affordable to such persons or households
in accordance with rental rate standards adopted by the Council on
Affordable Housing.
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Permitted Uses:
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Group homes for the developmentally disabled licensed
by the New Jersey Department of Human Services.
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Low and moderate income residential housing.
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Permitted Accessory Uses:
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Off-street parking, loading and unloading in accordance
with Section 6.200.
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Private garages, storage and maintenance buildings
and similar facilities pursuant to Section 5.400.
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Signs pursuant to Section 6.300.
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Conditional Uses:
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Garages or storage buildings in excess of maximum
dimensions set forth in Section 7.430.
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DISTRICT C-40 RETAIL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
[Ord. 97; 97-17; 97-40] |
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Purpose: The purpose of this district is to provide
suitable locations for commercial activities providing goods and/or
services which meet the needs of the resident population, to minimize
traffic congestion and incompatible activities in residential districts
and to otherwise further the general purposes of this ordinance.
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Permitted Principal Uses.
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Retail stores
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Business and professional offices
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Business and personal services, including but not
limited to banks, real estate offices, barbershops or beauty parlors,
laundry or dry cleaning establishments
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Public buildings
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Permitted Accessory Uses.
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Uses customarily incident to a principal permitted
use and on the same lot.
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Signs pursuant to Section 6.300
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Conditional Uses.
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Establishments serving food for consumption on premises.
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Service stations pursuant to Section 7.420.
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DISTRICT I-80 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
[Ord. 97; 97-17; 97-29] |
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Purpose: The purpose of this district is to facilitate
the opportunity for employment of local residents, to strengthen the
economic base of the municipality and to otherwise further the general
purposes of this ordinance.
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Principal Permitted Uses:
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Wholesale and accessory use storage establishments
conducted in completely enclosed buildings except that open storage
is permitted if enclosed by an opaque fence or wall or appropriate
planting of evergreens at least eight feet in height.
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Light industrial activities or businesses of a kindred
nature engaged in the manufacture, assemblage, treatment or packaging
of products when conducted without public hazard or which by reason
of odor, noise, dust, smoke or traffic generation constitute a nuisance.
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Buildings for the conduct of office, research, and
administrative activities.
[Ord. 97-17] |
Municipal facilities.
[Ord. 97-29] |
Permitted Accessory Uses:
[Ord. 97; 97-39] |
Accessory uses customarily incidental to a principal
permitted use and on the same lot.
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Off-street parking, loading and unloading in accordance
with Section 6.200
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Signs in accordance with Section 6.300
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DISTRICT R-AG 400 RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
[Ord. 97; 97-19] |
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Purpose: The purpose of this district is to facilitate
the continuation of traditional agricultural lands for productive
farming purposes in accordance with the original plan and design of
Jersey Homesteads and the Roosevelt National Historical District;
to minimize residential sprawl; to encourage the perpetuation of the
Borough's agro-industrial design so long as it may be appropriate
and to otherwise further the general purposes of this ordinance.
[Ord. 97; 97-31] |
Principal Permitted Uses:
[Ord. 97; 97-19; 97-31] |
Farms for growing of field, vegetable and tree crops
[Ord. 97; 97-19; 97-31] |
Nurseries and greenhouses
[Ord. 97; 97-19; 97-31] |
Single-family detached dwellings
[Ord. 97] |
Group homes for the developmentally disabled license
by the New Jersey Department of Human Services.
[Ord. 97-36] |
Houses of worship subject to the requirements below.
[Ord. 97-36] |
Public and private schools. Public and private schools
shall comply with applicable requirements in accordance with State
law and be subject to the requirements below.
[Ord. 97-36] |
Athletic and recreation facilities ancillary to
a public or private school provided that such facilities shall be
located on the same parcel as the school within the R/Ag-400 Zone
and further provided that such facilities shall not utilize field
lighting, that any scoreboard structures be located a minimum of 500
feet from any off-tract residential use, and that a planted buffer
and landscaping be provided in accordance with the requirements below.
[Ord. 97-36] |
Dormitories for private schools in the R-AG400 Zone
shall conform with the following:
[Ord. 97-36] |
a. Dormitories shall be located on the same property
as the school facility for which the dormitory is providing boarding
services.
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b. Dormitories shall comply with requirements applicable
to dormitories in accordance with State law.
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c. Provisions for affordable housing generated in
accordance with State law shall be provided by private schools.
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d. Parking. Parking shall be provided in accordance
with Section 6.220.
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e. Loading. Loadings bases shall be provided and
designed in accordance with Section 6.230.
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Houses of worship, private and public schools, athletic
fields and dormitories shall provide for the following:
[Ord. 97-36] |
a. A planted buffer of not less than 50 feet in
width shall be provided between a dormitory, school and/or athletic
and recreation field and an adjacent residential structure within
100 feet of the facility in accordance with the standards of Article
5 of Ordinance, 187, Subdivision and Site Plan Ordinance. The length
of a planted buffer shall be sufficient to provide a visual screen
from the residence to the facility or facilities to be developed.
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b. Landscaping in accordance with Article 5 of Ordinance
187, Subdivision and Site Plan Ordinance.
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Permitted Accessory Uses:
[Ord. 97; 97-17; 97-31] |
Buildings and structures incidental to permitted
principal uses, including customary farming accessory uses for farms,
nurseries and greenhouses and customary residential accessory uses.
[Ord. 97; 97-19; 97-36] |
Other accessory uses as permitted in the R-40 district
[Ord. 97; 97-19] |
Signs pursuant to Section 6.300
[Ord. 97-36] |
Parking pursuant to Section 6.200
[Ord. 97-36] |
Conditional Uses:
[Ord. 97; 97-19; 97-28] |
Breeding, raising, training, boarding and/or rehabilitation
of horses provided that there is, at least, one acre of pasture per
horse over the age of seven months and there are no nuisance factors
generated.
[Ord. 97-31] |
Roosevelt Borough
Schedule of District Regulations
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District Lot, Yard, Coverage and Height Regulations
(Ordinance 97; 97-03 (R-100 District); 97-34 (AH District);
97-37A (R-40 District: Height 25 feet)
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District Regulation
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R-40
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R-100
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AH
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C-40
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I-80
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R-Ag 400
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Minimum Lot Area Per Family of Principal Permitted Use
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Without Public Water or Sewer
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100,000 square feet
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60,000 square feet
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10 acres
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With Public Water and Sewer
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40,000 square feet
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100,000 square feet
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60,000 square feet
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40,000 square feet
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80,000 square feet
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Minimum Yards
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Front Yard
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40 feet (1)
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75 feet
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25 feet
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50 feet
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75 feet
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75 feet
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Rear Yard
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40 feet
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50 feet
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25 feet
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30 feet
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50 feet
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50 feet
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Side Yard
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Attached Buildings
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1
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50 feet
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25 feet
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—
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—
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Detached Buildings
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1
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25 feet
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40 feet
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25 feet
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30 feet
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40 feet
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40 feet
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Both
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50 feet
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80 feet
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50 feet
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60 feet
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80 feet
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80 feet
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Minimum Lot Width
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100 feet
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200 feet
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200 feet
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100 feet
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200 feet
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400 feet
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Minimum Lot Depth
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200 feet
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400 feet
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200 feet
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200 feet
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400 feet
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400 feet
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Maximum Coverage
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20%
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30%
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20%(2)
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30%
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30%
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15%
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Maximum Height
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Stories
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2
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2.5
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2
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2
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2
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2.5
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Feet
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25 feet
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30 feet
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35 feet
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30 feet
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30 feet
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35 feet
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ft = feet; s.f = square feet
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Notes:
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(1)
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See Section 5.300, Yard Regulations.
[Ord. 97-34] |
(2)
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Multifamily residential development shall have a maximum 35%
lot coverage.
[Ord. 97-34] |