Greenwich Township City Zoning Code
§ 16-19B.4
Residential conversion.
[Ord. No. 1998-18]
Such use shall include the conversion of an existing dwelling into more than one dwelling or the conversion of an accessory building into no more than one dwelling, provided that:
a.
The yard requirements for the district in which the use is located shall be met.
b.
There shall be a maximum of one residential conversion per residential building or residential lot.
c.
The following minimum floor areas per unit shall be required:
Type | R-75 District (square feet) | Other Districts (square feet) |
|---|---|---|
Efficiency | 300 | 600 |
1-bedroom | 400 | 700 |
2-bedroom | 600 | 950 |
d.
All conversions must comply with all applicable regulations of the State of New Jersey in addition to all local building codes and permit requirements of Greenwich Township and Warren County, as applicable.
e.
The appearance of the conversion shall be in conformance with the existing structure regarding size, bulk, etc.
f.
Where provided, exterior fire escapes and outside stairways shall be located at the rear or side of the building.
g.
Documentation that the existing well and septic system can accommodate additional unit demands is required.
h.
Parking. There shall be no less than two off-street parking spaces for each dwelling unit. In addition, the following standards shall be met:
1.
No off-street parking shall be permitted in the front yard. Parking in the side and rear yards shall be visibly buffered from the street and the adjacent yards.
2.
The intensity of development may be contingent upon the amount of parking permitted for any given lot. No parking shall be so extensive in proportion to the total area of any lot so as to detract from the residential character of the community. The maximum impervious surface ratio for the district may not be exceeded.
3.
All drainage on-site shall be handled in accordance with the recommendations of the Municipal Engineer.
i.
The owner must reside on the property used for residential conversion.