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Freehold City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 18

40 - B-1A LIMITED PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT

Sections:


18.40.010 - Applicability.

The following regulations shall apply to all B-1A districts.

(Ord. 27/99 § 3 (part); prior code § 19-9A) (part))

18.40.020 - Principal uses and buildings permitted.

A.

Single-family residences as existing at the effective date of the adoption of this chapter;

B.

Professional offices including:

1.

Attorneys and counselors at law,

2.

Accountants and certified public accountants,

3.

Architects,

4.

Real estate brokers,

5.

Engineers, land surveyors and planners,

6.

Insurance brokers,

7.

Stockbrokers,

8.

Travel agents,

9.

Marriage counselors licensed by the state of New Jersey,

10.

Psychologists,

11.

Other low visitor volume offices where it can be demonstrated that on-site parking is adequate.

(Ord. 27/99 § 3 (part); prior code § 19-9A.1)

18.40.030 - Accessory uses and buildings permitted.

A.

Parking areas and private garages, provided that total garage capacity be limited to a maximum of three vehicle spaces;

B.

Signs subject to the provisions of Chapter 15.16, Appendix B — Office Commercial District, B1 Zone.

(Ord. 27/99 § 3 (part); prior code § 19-9A.2)

18.40.040 - Height, area and building requirements.

A.

Minimum lot width: sixty (60) feet.

B.

Minimum size of lot: seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet.

C.

Minimum required yards (principal building):

1.

Front yard: twenty-five (25) feet.

2.

Rear yard: twenty-five (25) feet.

3.

Side yard: five feet.

D.

Maximum percentage of lot coverage: twenty-five (25) percent.

E.

Maximum building height, in stories two and one-half; in feet: thirty (30).

F.

Accessory building setbacks:

1.

Side yard: three feet.

2.

Rear yard: three feet.

(Ord. 27/99 § 3 (part); prior code § 19-9B.4)

18.40.050 - Prohibited uses and buildings.

Specifically excluded shall be medical and dental offices, veterinary offices and similar offices, which have a high volume of visitors.

(Ord. 27/99 § 3 (part); prior code § 19-9B.5)

18.40.060 - Parking requirements.

A.

Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 16.24.030.

B.

Parking areas shall be set back a minimum of eight feet from any residential zone boundary line. The setback area shall contain an evergreen screen planting, solid fence, wall or combination thereof, no less than five feet in height and of sufficient density so as to obscure the view of automobile headlights from adjoining residential properties throughout the year.

(Ord. 27/99 § 3 (part); prior code § 19-9B.6)