Alpine City Zoning Code
§ 220-10
Houses of worship.
[Amended by Ord. No. 501]
A.
Permitted in certain zones. Houses of worship shall be permitted as a conditional use in the following zone districts: R-A, R-AA, R-1, R-2, R-2A and R-2B Residence Zones; R-R Residence-Recreational Zone.
B.
Traffic access. In order to provide for adequate traffic flow and safety, access for all houses of worship shall only be provided from the following streets:
Route 9W (Palisades Boulevard) |
C.
Bulk regulations. Houses of worship shall comply with the following schedule of bulk regulations:
Minimum lot area | 5 acres | |
|---|---|---|
Minimum lot width | 450 feet | |
Minimum lot depth | 450 feet | |
Minimum front yard | 200 feet | |
Minimum side yard | 100 feet each | |
200 feet both | ||
Minimum rear yard | 200 feet | |
Maximum building height | 35 feet (2 1/2 stories) | |
Maximum building coverage | 10% | |
Maximum impervious coverage | 25% |
D.
Buffer strip. A buffer strip of 100 feet in width shall be required in any yard abutting a residential use or a lot used for residential purposes.
(1)
Such buffer area shall be planted in at least two rows of evergreen trees at a minimum height of eight feet to 10 feet in a staggered fashion so that the trees in one row will be placed in a position so as to obstruct vision between the trees in the other row. Whenever there are existing wooded areas within said buffer area, the Board may, in its discretion, waive the requirement for said planting of evergreen trees. Any additional plantings shall avoid disturbance of any existing vegetation on the project site.
(2)
The buffer strip, once installed, shall be properly maintained so that there will be continuance of the landscaping elements originally required.
E.
Accessory uses. Permitted accessory uses to be located within the principal building shall include only storage areas. Accessory structures shall not be permitted.
F.
Signs. Each house of worship shall be permitted one sign not to exceed 12 square feet in area plus customary traffic directional signs, as needed and limited to standard traffic moving instructions such as "stop," "do not enter," "one-way," etc.
G.
Lighting. Any outdoor illumination or lighting of houses of worship or accessory parking or recreation areas shall be subject to Board approval in order to protect adjoining residences from excessive glare.
H.
Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions contained in § 220-17C(5).
I.
Residential use. No person shall reside on the lot where the house of worship use is located.