Matawan City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VII
Permitted Modifications
§ 34-47 HEIGHT MODIFICATIONS.
[Ord. No. 98-21 § 304-47]
a.
The height limitations of this chapter shall not apply to silos, church spires, belfries, cupolas and domes not used for human occupancy.
b.
Chimneys, ventilators, skylights, water tanks, television and radio antenna and similar features and necessary mechanical appurtenances usually carried on and above the roof level may exceed the height limitations of this chapter by not more than 10 feet.
c.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to prevent the erection of a parapet wall or cornice for ornament, extending above the height limits of this chapter by not more than five feet. Public and quasi-public buildings, schools, churches and other similar permitted uses shall increase the front, rear and side yards by one foot for each foot by which such buildings exceed the height limit herein established for such zone in which it is located.
d.
When Federal Aviation Authority or other regulations which are promulgated to protect the health, safety and welfare and which are more restrictive than the height limitations of this chapter, such regulations shall supersede this chapter.
§ 34-48 TOPOGRAPHY EXCEPTIONS FOR PRIVATE GARAGES.
[Ord. No. 98-21 § 304-48]
Where the topography is such that, as determined by the Zoning Official, access to a private garage built back of the front building line as required by this chapter is impracticable, it shall be permissible to place such building, not exceeding 12 feet in height, within the front yard space but not closer to the side line of the street or the road than 18 feet.