Madison City Zoning Code
§ 195-32.1
R-5 Multiple-Family Residential Zone, R-6 Single-Family Attached and Patio Homes Residence Zone regulations.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this zone is to permit multifamily residential use at appropriate densities in locations accessible to major roadways, commercial services, and public facilities.
B.
Principal permitted uses.
(1)
Multiple-family dwellings (only in R-5 Residential Zone).
(2)
Patio homes.
(3)
Public parks and playgrounds.
(4)
Single-family attached dwellings.
(5)
Single-family detached dwellings.
(6)
Two-family dwellings (only in R-6 Residential Zone).
C.
Accessory uses.
(1)
Uses which are customarily incidental and accessory to the principal use as permitted herein, including home occupations.
D.
Conditional uses.
(1)
Assisted-living residences.
(2)
Long-term care facilities.
(3)
Institutional uses.
(4)
Home occupations.
E.
Supplementary requirements.
(1)
Single- and two-family dwellings shall meet all area and bulk controls set forth in the R-4 zone district in Schedule I[1] for single- and two-family dwellings, respectively.
[1]
Editor's Note: Schedule I is included at the end of this chapter.
(2)
Multifamily, attached single-family and patio houses shall meet all area and bulk controls established in Schedule I[2] for such dwellings and the following additional requirements:
(a)
Density.
[1]
Multifamily: maximum floor area ratio (FAR): 0.30.
[2]
Attached single-family:
Square Footage (excluding garages) | Units Per Acre |
|---|---|
2,500 or more | 4 |
2,000 to 2,499 | 5 |
Under 2,000 | 6 |
[3]
Patio home: four units per acre.
(b)
Off-street parking: as set forth in RSIS.
[1]
Multifamily: 50% shall be in garages.
[2]
Attached single-family and patio homes: one per dwelling unit shall be garaged.
(c)
Maximum number of units in a structure:
[1]
Multifamily: 20.
[2]
Attached single-family: six.
(d)
Storage areas: minimum of 1,000 cubic feet per dwelling unit, exclusive of garages.
(e)
Minimum floor area.
[Amended 9-14-2020 by Ord. No. 26-2020]
Type of Unit | Minimum Floor Area (square feet) |
|---|---|
Studio/efficiency | 500 |
1-bedroom | 650 |
2-bedroom | 800 |
3-bedroom | 1,000 |
(f)
Minimum setbacks: No structure containing a dwelling unit shall be located closer than 60 feet to any abutting public street or 40 feet from any private street or property line.
(g)
Minimum distance between buildings.
Location | Distance | Minimum (feet) |
|---|---|---|
End wall to end wall | 1/2 height of highest wall | 12 |
Any window wall to end wall | 1 1/2 times height of highest wall | 30 |
Window wall to window wall | 3 times height of highest wall | 75 |
(h)
Minimum common open space: 30%.
(i)
Other requirements:
[1]
No apartment shall be permitted in the basement or cellar of multifamily structures.
[2]
A minimum four-foot building offset shall be provided for each two attached single-family units and every 50 feet of multifamily structures.
[3]
Accessory structures shall harmonize architecturally with and be constructed of materials of like character to those used in the principal structure.
[4]
Open space to be deeded to a condominium or homeowners' association shall meet the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-43.
[2]
Editor's Note: Schedule I is included at the end of this chapter.
