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Lyndhurst City Zoning Code

§ 21-4.2

Uses Permitted in an R-A District.

[Ord. No. 2067; Ord. No. 2340, § I; Ord. No. 2690, § 2; Ord. No. 2833-12; Ord. No. 2913-15 § 2]
a. 
Uses Allowed by Right.
1. 
Single family homes, not to exceed one such dwelling on each lot.
2. 
Accessory use as further defined in subsection 21-5.2.
3. 
Community residence for the developmentally disabled and community shelter for victims of domestic violence as defined by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.1 for not more than six persons exclusive of resident staff.
4. 
A professional office shall be permitted as conditional uses provided that:
(a) 
The use is carried on wholly within the completely enclosed building; and
(b) 
Not more than 50% of the floor space is devoted to the professional office with the remaining 50% to be devoted for residential use; and
(c) 
One off-street parking space shall be provided for every 300 square feet of usable office area.
(d) 
There shall be no exterior storage of materials and equipment; and
(e) 
Such professional office must be in keeping with the residential character of the neighborhood and shall not materially depreciate property values in the immediate area.
(f) 
There can be no more than two principal uses associated with the property in question, i.e., professional office and residence. A professional occupation includes, but is not limited to, architect, artist, accountant, contractor, dentist, surgeon or physician, chiropractor, engineer, land surveyor, and lawyer. A professional occupation for purposes of this section, does not include but is not limited to the occupation of cabinet making and furniture repair work, musician, real estate agent or broker, construction trades which include on site work areas, an animal hospital or kennel, an automotive repair shop, a barber shop, a restaurant, tearoom or tavern, a store, mortuary, limousine and livery services, or other similar uses. Also for purposes of this section, a professional office does not include any hospital, clinic, or outpatient treatment center. If the professional office to be located in a home is not stated as permitted, then it is prohibited.
[Ord. No. 2913-15 § 2]
b. 
Conditional Uses. Conditional uses allowed, subject to approval by the planning board.
1. 
Nonprofit clubs, lodges and fraternal organizations.
2. 
Community residences for the developmentally disabled and victims of domestic violence as defined by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66.1 for more than six residents excluding resident staff subject to provisions of subsection 21-5.12.