Lafayette City Zoning Code
§ 13-8A.4
Development Standards.
[Ord. No. 2012-06 § 13-8A.4]
Type | Requirement | |
|---|---|---|
a. Minimum lot area | 2 acres | |
b. Minimum lot frontage | 150 feet | |
c. Minimum setback lines (Principal structure) | ||
From front lot line | 50 feet | |
From side or rear lot lines | 25 feet | |
d. Minimum setback lines (Accessory structures) | ||
From front lot line | 50 feet | |
From side or rear lot lines | 25 feet | |
e. Maximum principal building height | 35 feet | |
f. Parking area | See N.J.A.C. 5:21-1.1 et seq. (Statewide Residential Improvement Standards) for total number of spaces to be provided with the exception that there may not be a parking requirement for all or some of the special needs housing which, if so, shall be considered a de minimis exception to the RSIS Standards. | |
g. On-site rights-of-way (ROW) and roadway widths | See N.J.A.C. 5:21-1.1 et seq. | |
h. Maximum density | Six dwelling units per acre | |
i. Maximum impervious surface coverage | 40% | |
j. Setbacks between buildings | Setbacks to interior streets and parking areas. In reviewing a site plan for any development in the AH-1 Zone, the Land Use Board shall have authority to review and approve all setbacks between buildings and between buildings and interior streets, parking areas and other structures in order to ensure the preservation of adequate light, air and open space. | |
k. Homeowners' Association | If a homeowners' association is formed, it shall be approved by the Township Committee after review by the Land Use Board. | |
l. Architectural Design Considerations. To the maximum extent feasible, the design of buildings and other improvements to the zone shall incorporate the rural, historic, and environmental priorities of Lafayette Township. These include: | ||
1. Preservation of the site's rural character through adaptive reuse of the existing barns, including the silo, and the design of any new buildings to reflect the rural and historic characteristics of Lafayette Township. | ||
2. Incorporation of common open space for passive/active recreation and community space. | ||
3. Incorporation of landscaping, building materials and design to minimize nuisances to adjoining properties and sky glow. | ||
4. Incorporation of "green" technologies that promote energy conservation and the use of environmentally-friendly building materials. | ||