Freehold City Zoning Code

Unless otherwise expressly provided in this section, all terms used in this chapter shall have the same meanings as set forth in Section 18.04.040 of this title.

"Family home occupation" means any activity operated for pecuniary gain in, or directed from, a residential dwelling or unit by one or more family members residing within that dwelling or unit as described in the ''Family Home Occupation Act," Assembly Bill No. 1118, pre-filed for introduction in the 2004 session.

"Home-based office" means a family home occupation which receives clients as visitors.

(Ord. 2005/24 § 5 (part))

A.

The only principal uses and buildings permitted within the RPO residential zone are detached single-family dwelling units.

B.

Community residences for the developmentally disabled, community shelters for victims of domestic violence, community residences for the terminally ill, and community residences for persons with head injuries, as defined in N.J.S.A. 40:55d-66.1, shall be a permitted use in all residential zones of the municipality provided they meet all development standards, property maintenance code requirements and BOCA requirements as those which a single-family residence would be required to meet.

(Ord. 2005/24 § 5 (part))

A.

Private garages, provided that total garage capacity be limited to a maximum of three vehicle spaces, and that no vehicles so housed may exceed two tons in gross weight;

B.

Private swimming pools;

C.

Signs subject to the provisions of Chapter 15.16 of this code.

(Ord. 2005/24 § 5 (part))

The following uses may be permitted with a conditional use permit subject to the provisions of this title:

A.

Public utilities: facilities other than customarily required for providing individual service;

B.

Private outdoor parks, playgrounds and recreational areas;

C.

Public, parochial or private schools;

D.

Churches and places of worship;

E.

Community residences for the developmentally disabled (as defined in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.2(a)) housing more than six, but less than sixteen (16) persons, exclusive of resident staff;

F.

Community shelters for victim of domestic violence (as defined in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.2(b)) housing more than six, but less than sixteen (16) persons, exclusive of resident staff;

G.

Bed and breakfast residences as defined in Sections 18.04.040(B) and 18.84.090 of this title;

H.

Any group home, community residence, halfway house or other group residence not protected by the Americans with Disability Act, the Fair Housing Amendments Act, and N.J.S.A. 40:55d-66.l

(Ord. 7/99 § 2 (part); Ord. 16/96 § 3; Ord. 5/96 § 1);

I.

Home-based offices provided that the following conditions are met:

1.

The home-based office is located in a single-family dwelling;

2.

Medical, dental, massage therapy and real estate offices shall not be permitted as home offices;

3.

In addition to the family members occupying the dwelling containing the home office, there shall not be more than one outside employee in the home office;

4.

Permitted signage area is limited to one facade or freestanding sign not exceeding three square feet and four feet from the ground;

5.

The home office shall not be more than twenty-five (25) percent of the total habitable square footage of the dwelling exclusive of any basement, and shall not exceed five hundred (500) square feet;

6.

All exterior aspects of the home office operation shall not disrupt the residential integrity;

7.

Off-street parking shall be provided for a minimum of five passenger vehicles.

(Ord. 2005/24 § 5 (part))

Shall be the same as the R-7 zone district as specified in Schedule I, set out at the end of this title.

(Ord. 2005/24 § 5 (part))