Bayonne City Zoning Code
§ 35-4.12
Accessory Buildings and Structures.
[Ord. No. O-95-12 § 33-4.12]
Except as provided by paragraph a2 below, all accessory buildings and structures shall comply with the bulk requirements of subsection 35-5.26, inclusive of area, yard and height provisions.
a.
Residential Districts. Accessory buildings customary and incidental to a principal building shall be permitted provided that the following requirements are met:
1.
That building coverage of the accessory building or structure does not exceed that of the principal structure.
2.
The accessory building may be located in any required side or rear yard, provided that a minimum setback of three feet is maintained to any property line.
3.
No accessory building or structure on a corner shall interfere with safe sight distance for vehicular traffic at an intersection.
4.
No accessory building or structure shall be erected on a lot not containing a principal building or structure.
5.
No accessory building structure or part thereof, shall be used for dwelling purposes.
b.
Nonresidential Districts. Accessory buildings and structures shall be permitted provided that the following requirements are met:
1.
No accessory building shall be located in a required yard setback.
2.
Accessory buildings on corner lots shall not be closer than the building line of the adjacent principal structure, nor interfere with safe sight distance for vehicular traffic at an intersection.
3.
No accessory building or structure shall be erected on a lot not containing a principal building or structure.
4.
No accessory structure shall be designed for dwelling purposes.