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Belleville City Zoning Code

§ 23-8.1

Three-Family Dwellings.

[Ord. No. 3134; amended 4-12-2022 by Ord. No. 3644]
a. 
A third dwelling unit is permitted in a two-family dwelling in the R-B, R-C, and SLR Districts, as an addition, through floor plan adjustment or within a basement. Bulk standards applicable to the principal residential building shall continue to apply.
b. 
A second or third unit is also permitted over a detached garage as a free standing carriage house provided that the principal lot is greater than 7,000 square feet in size. The following bulk standards shall apply for this free standing garage type of unit.
1. 
Minimum front yard setback: 20 feet.
2. 
Minimum rear yard setback: 20 feet.
3. 
Minimum side yard setbacks: four feet one. side, 14 feet total of both sides.
4. 
Maximum lot coverage: 35%.
5. 
Maximum Number of Stories 2, (including the garage level).
6. 
Maximum Height 30 feet.
c. 
All third units shall conform to the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code and provide adequate window egress for bedrooms.
d. 
Within all R-B, R-C, and SLR Districts this 3rd unit shall be a one bedroom unit, excluding triplex Townhouse style uses.