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East Windsor City Zoning Code

§ 20-4.6

Application of District Regulations.

The regulations set by this chapter within each district shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land except municipal facilities, and except as hereinafter provided.
20-4.6.1 
No buildings, structure, or land shall hereinafter be used, filled, improved for use, or occupied, and no building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or altered except in conformity with all of the regulations for use set forth in the respective sections of this ordinance governing each zone and the requirements in said sections regulating the bulk requirements as set forth in general terms in Subsection 20-4.6.2 or as regulating the number of stories or sizes of structures, floor area, ratios or other ratios limiting intensity of land use. Relief from any of the foregoing use or bulk requirements shall require a variance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c and/or 40:55D-70d. Waiver or modification of any other standards set forth herein may be given by the municipal agency reviewing any development application if they find it in the public interest to do so.
20-4.6.2 
No building or other structure shall hereafter be erected or altered:
a. 
To exceed the height or bulk requirements.
b. 
To accommodate or house a greater number of families.
c. 
To occupy a greater percentage of lot area.
d. 
To have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards, side yards or other open spaces than herein required; or in any other manner contrary to the provisions of this ordinance, except as modified by decision of the zoning board of adjustment.
20-4.6.3 
No part of a yard, or other open space, or off-street parking or loading space required in connection with any building for the purpose of complying with this chapter, shall be included as part of a yard, open space, or off-street parking or loading space similarly required for any other building, unless otherwise approved by the agency reviewing the application.
20-4.6.4 
No yard or lot existing at the time of passage of this chapter shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein.
20-4.6.5 
Yards or lots created after the effective date of this ordinance shall meet at least the minimum requirements established by this chapter.