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Midland Park City Zoning Code

§ 34-11A.3

Development Standards.

[6-10-2021 by Ord. No. 08-21]
a. 
Minimum required lot area: 20,000 square feet.
b. 
Minimum required frontage upon an improved public right-of-way: 200 feet.
c. 
The maximum attached single-family dwelling density shall not exceed 20 units to the acre.
d. 
Maximum building height shall not exceed two residential stories with a maximum building height of 38 feet above a single garage level.
e. 
The garage level may contain, in addition to parking, utility rooms, storage areas, recreation rooms, closets and bathrooms.
f. 
The following setbacks shall apply to all residential buildings:
1. 
Front yard: 25 feet to right-of-way line.
2. 
Side yard: 15 feet to side property line.
3. 
Rear yard: 30 feet to rear property line.
g. 
Number of Buildings. Multiple principal buildings shall be permitted on a building lot.
h. 
No building shall contain more than six dwelling units.
i. 
Building Fronts. There shall be a staggered offset of a minimum of four feet for every two dwelling units in a row of units.
j. 
Building Coverage. Not more than 30% of the lot shall be covered by buildings or structures.
k. 
Total Improved Coverage. No more than 65% of the lot shall be covered by a combination of buildings, accessory structures, parking areas, driveways, sidewalks and other improved surfaces.
l. 
Minimum Open Space. Not less than 35% of the parcel area shall remain as open and pervious space. Such areas shall be appropriately landscaped and include a combination of ornamental trees, foundation plantings, shrubs, bushes and lawn areas.
m. 
At-grade patio features are encouraged but shall not encroach to within 15 feet or a rear or side property line. Building coverage shall be calculated without inclusion of at-grade patios.
n. 
All development in the ASFD Zone shall provide on-site dwelling units affordable to low- and moderate-income households in sufficient numbers to satisfy the "growth share" of low- and moderate-income housing attributed to such development consistent with the current rules promulgated by the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH).
o. 
All affordable housing units shall be affirmatively marketed in accordance with current applicable COAH rules and regulations and at all times be occupied by a certified low- or moderate-income household.
p. 
All affordable housing units shall be deed restricted for a period of years in accordance with current applicable COAH rules and regulations.
q. 
All affordable housing units shall at all times comply with applicable COAH uniform affordability controls.
r. 
Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in pursuant to the standards contained in the Residential Site Improvement Standards.
s. 
Utility Connections. All utilities shall be installed underground. Appropriate utility easements shall be established and conveyed to the appropriate provider.
t. 
Signs. One ground development identification sign not to exceed 20 square feet is permitted. The required setback for any identification sign shall be five feet from front property lines and 10 feet from all other property lines. Said sign shall not be higher than six feet above grade. Such sign shall be of a design complementary to the principal buildings and may be illuminated, but not from internal lights. Any identification sign shall include landscape elements that complement and replicate the landscaping associated with the principal buildings.
u. 
Privacy Screens. Privacy screens or fences between dwelling units may be provided, but in no event shall they exceed a height of six feet.
v. 
Storage Areas. A minimum of 500 cubic foot storage area for each dwelling unit shall be provided on site.