Flemington City Zoning Code
§ 2614
TRANSITION RESIDENTIAL TR DISTRICT.
[Ord. No. 2012-01]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the Transition Residential (TR) District is to provide for a medium density residential district of single family detached and two-family dwellings located between primarily commercial districts and single family zones. Certain governmental and institutional uses would also be permitted.
B.
Permitted Principal Uses. In the Transition Residential Zone, no lot shall be used and no structure shall be erected, altered or occupied for any purpose except the following:
1.
Single family detached dwelling.
2.
Two-family dwelling.
3.
Place of Worship.
4.
ECHO Housing.
a.
The ECHO Housing unit shall be located behind the rear of the principal residence, but shall not be located in the side or rear setbacks. The Zoning Officer may require a landscaped buffer of evergreen trees and shrubs to minimize visual impact on neighboring properties.
b.
The ECHO unit shall be separated from the principal dwelling a minimum of 5 feet.
d.
No ECHO housing unit shall exceed 900 square feet in area.
e.
The exterior of ECHO housing units shall be covered with a material and color that compliments the facade of the primary residence on the property.
f.
The unit shall be removed from the premises within 6 months of the end of the term of occupancy of the approved applicant and the lot restored to its status prior to the installation of the unit. The Zoning Officer may extend the time period for removal up to an additional 3 months upon adequate documentation of marketing efforts to see the unit during the initial 6 month period.
5.
Municipal use, including parks and recreation.
6.
Community gardening.
C.
Accessory Uses Permitted. Any of the following uses may be permitted when used in conjunction with a permitted principal use:
D.
Conditional Uses Permitted. The following uses may be permitted when authorized as a conditional use by the Planning Board:
1.
Conversion of single family detached dwelling to a two-family dwelling meeting the following criteria:
a.
The existing dwelling may be expanded and shall meet the minimum gross floor area requirements for the conversion.
b.
Each dwelling unit shall have individual kitchen and bathroom facilities.
c.
Each dwelling unit created by such conversion shall have a minimum gross floor area of 600 square feet plus 120 square feet per bedroom.
d.
No dwelling unit or portion thereof created by conversion shall be permitted below grade.
e.
No conversion shall be permitted under the provisions of this section which would result in the creation of more than 2 dwelling units in a structure or on a lot.
2.
Bed and breakfast accommodation conforming to the following criteria:
a.
No more than 6 guest rooms or suites shall be permitted.
b.
No expansion of the existing dwelling shall be permitted.
c.
Off-street parking space equal to one for each guest room or suite shall be required. Off-street parking may be accommodated off-site provided that the location is within 600 feet of the subject site and an adequate guaranty subject to the approval of the Approving Authority's Attorney that establishes a right to the use of the off-tract parking is secured.
d.
No parking shall be permitted in the front yard.
e.
Only guests of the facility and their invitees shall be served food and drink on the premises.
f.
No cooking facilities shall be permitted in guest rooms or suites.
g.
There shall be a maximum residency limitation on all guests of 30 days.
3.
Public and private nonprofit day school meeting the following criteria:
a.
The minimum lot size shall be 3 acres.
b.
The minimum lot frontage shall be 150 feet.
c.
No building shall be located within 50 feet of a lot line.
d.
Parking lots shall be properly screened and shall be a minimum of 25 feet from surrounding properties and public roads.
e.
Outdoor athletic fields shall be oriented to minimize adverse impacts on neighboring residential uses from noise, lighting, and entrances.
4.
Any other requirement not herein modified shall apply to any conditional use.
E.
Area, Yard, Height and Building Coverage. Except as otherwise modified, the following bulk standards shall apply to all TR districts.
Principal Use and Accessory Buildings | Min. Lot Area | Min. Lot Width | Min. Lot Depth | Min. Front Yard | Min. Side Yard | Min. Rear Yard | Max. Height | Max. Imperv. Surface Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Single Family Detached | 9,000 sf | 50' | 125' | 25' | 8' | 25' | 35'(1) | .50 |
Accessory Building(4) | NP | 5' | 5' | 18' | ||||
Two Family Dwelling | 7,500 sf dwelling; 15,000 sf total | 75' | 125' | 25' | 8'(2) | 25' | 35'(1) | .50 |
Accessory Building(4) | NP | 5' | 5' | 18' | ||||
Place of Worship | 43,560 sf | 100' | 200' | 25' | 25' | 35' | 80'(3) | .60 |
Accessory Building(4) | NP | 15' | 15' | 28' | ||||
Governmental | 2,000 sf | 20' | 50' | 5' | 5' | 5' | 45' | .75 |
Public and Private School | 3 acres | 150' | 350' | 50' | 25' | 50' | 45' | .75 |
Accessory Building(4) | NP | 15' | 30' | 25' |
NP = Not Permitted. |
N/A = Not Applicable. |
(1) – Or 2 1/2 stories, whichever is less. |
(2) – Where two existing units, each on a separate lot, join each other by a common vertical wall from foundation to roof, the side yard between the existing 2 units shall be 0 feet. |
(3) – The ridgeline of the main roof shall not exceed 45 feet in height. |
(4) – Properties must also meet standards for particular accessory buildings, structures and uses, including but not limited to solar facilities and residential sheds, in Chapter 16. |