Ewing City Zoning Code
ARTICLE III
Zoning Districts and Zoning Map
§ 215-9 Zoning districts.
[Amended 3-10-2009 by Ord. No. 09-04]
For the purposes of this chapter, the Township is hereby subdivided into 15 classes of zoning districts. The name and symbol of each district shall be as follows, and either the name or symbol shall be used to designate a district.
Symbol | Name |
|---|---|
R-1 | Residential, Single-Family Detached |
R-2 | Residential, Single-Family Detached |
R-3 | Residential, Single-Family Detached |
R-M | Residential, Multifamily Apartments |
R-TH | Residential, Single-Family Attached Townhouses |
RME | Residential, Multifamily Elevator |
B-N | Business, Neighborhood |
B-H | Business, Highway |
PRO | Professional, Research, Office |
OP-1 | Office Park |
OP-2 | Office Park |
OP-3 | Office Park |
IP-1 | Industrial Park |
IP-2 | Industrial Park |
IP-3 | Industrial Park |
C | Conservation |
§ 215-10 Zoning Map.
The areas and boundaries of each zoning district are hereby established as shown on the map attached to and made a part of this chapter, which map shall be known as the "Zoning Map of the Township of Ewing," and authenticated by the signatures of the Mayor and Township Clerk. The Zoning Map and all notations, revisions, references and data shown thereon are as much a part of this chapter as if all were fully set forth in the text hereof.[1]
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Editor's Note: The Zoning Map is on file in the office of the Township Clerk.
§ 215-11 Interpretation of district boundaries.
The areas and boundaries of each zoning district shall be shown by heavy solid lines on the Zoning Map. Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any of the aforesaid districts as shown on the Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:
A.
Along streets and highways. Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately coinciding with the center lines of streets and highways, such center lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.
B.
Along lot lines. Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following lot lines or direct linear extensions of such lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be the boundaries.
C.
District lines parallel to streets and highways. Where district boundaries are indicated to approximately parallel the center lines of streets or highways, such district boundaries shall be construed as being parallel thereto and at such distance therefrom as indicated on the Zoning Map. measured from the street right-of-way line even if the center line of that street is used for the location of the zoning district line. The street or highway right-of-way line shall be construed to be the proposed right-of-way line as indicated on the Circulation Element of the Master Plan. If no distance is given, such dimension shall be determined by the use of the scale shown on the Zoning Map.
D.
Along railroad lines. Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately connecting with the center line of a railroad right-of-way, such center line shall be construed to be such boundaries.
E.
Along streams, lakes or other bodies of water. Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately coinciding with the center line of the main channel of streams, lakes or other bodies of water, such center lines shall be construed to be such boundaries. If the main channel of a stream or other waterway is artificially or naturally relocated, the district boundary will follow the realigned portion of the stream or waterway to a distance not to exceed 50 feet at any point.
F.
Vacation of streets. Whenever any street or public way is vacated by official action, the zoning district adjoining the side of such street or public way, and shall thenceforth be subject to all regulations of the extended district or districts.
G.
Map dimensions. In the absence of specific distances being indicated on the Zoning Map, or as specified in any of the above, the distance shall be determined by using the map scale and verified by the Zoning Officer.
§ 215-12 Schedule of Area, Yard and Building Requirements.
To facilitate public understanding of this chapter and for the better administration thereof, the Schedule of Area, Yard and Building Requirements, which schedule is attached hereto, is hereby adopted and declared to be a part of this chapter and may be amended in the same manner as any other part of this chapter.[1]
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. Editor's Note: The Schedule of Area, Yard and Building Requirements is included at the end of this chapter.