Essex Fells City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XV
Zoning Districts Established
§ 170-106 Designation of zoning districts.
[Amended 6-15-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-774]
For the purpose of this article, the Borough is divided into districts or zones, to be designated as follows:
Residence A-1 | One-Family Detached Residence District |
Residence A-2 | One-Family Detached Residence District |
Residence A-3 | One-Family Detached Residence District |
Residence A-4 | One-Family Detached Residence District |
Residence A-5 | One-Family Detached Residence District |
Residence A-6 | One-Family Detached Residence District |
Residence AH | Affordable Housing (Multifamily) District |
CP | Essex County Park District |
P | Municipal Park District |
M | Municipal Use District |
E | Educational Use District |
§ 170-107 Zoning Map adopted by reference.
[Amended 8-18-1987 by Ord. No. 81-525; 10-15-1991 by Ord. No. 91-589; 6-15-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-774]
The location and boundaries of the districts outlined in § 170-106 are established on the amended Zoning Map of the Borough, dated December 17, 1991, which is attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter and made a part of this chapter by reference. The map and all notations, references and designations shown thereon shall be a part of this chapter as if the same were all fully described and set forth in this article.[1]
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Editor's Note: The Zoning Map is on file in the Borough offices.
§ 170-108 Designation of district boundaries.
[Amended 8-18-1987 by Ord. No. 87-525; 10-15-1991 by Ord. No. 91-589; 12-18-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-1005]
A.
Unless otherwise noted, the district boundary lines are intended generally to follow the center lines of streets; existing lot lines; the center lines of rivers, streams and other waterways; and municipal boundary lines.
B.
Where a zone district boundary line falls within 20 feet of a lot line existing at the time of passage of this chapter the lot line shall be considered the zone boundary line. In all other cases where a district boundary line divides an existing lot, the more restrictive area, yard, and any other dimension requirements of the two zones shall apply to the property.
C.
In cases of uncertainty or disagreement as to the true location of any district boundary line, the determination shall be made by the Board of Adjustment.