Millstone City Zoning Code
§ 30-109.2
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT R-8.
A.
Principal permitted uses. The Residential R-8 Zone is intended primarily for private residential uses, and no building or structure shall be erected, constructed, or altered therein, and no land or premises shall be used except for the following uses:
Permitted principal uses shall be those permitted in the R-1 District.
B.
Accessory uses. Permitted accessory uses shall be those permitted in the R-1 District.
C.
Conditional uses. Permitted conditional uses shall be those permitted in the R-1 District.
D.
Prohibited uses. Prohibited uses shall be those prohibited in the R-1 District.
E.
Bulk requirements. Bulk requirements for the R-8 District shall be:*
With Public Water | Without Public Water | |
|---|---|---|
Min. Lot Area | 20,000 square feet | 1 acre |
Min. Lot Frontage | 50 feet | 140 feet |
Min. Front Yard** | 15 feet | 45 feet |
Min. Rear Yard | 25 feet | 35 feet |
Min. Side Yard | 10 feet | 20 feet |
Notes:
*Lots in this zone of at least 8,500 square feet in existence at the time of adoption of this Ordinance shall be considered conforming with regard to size, however, no amendment may be made to these lots which would further reduce lot size or decrease setbacks unless in conformance with the standards above for 20,000 square foot lots.
**In instances where existing buildings on the same side of the street within 200 feet form an established setback line, the front yard setback may be reduced to meet that line, provided no new building may project closer than 10 feet to the front property line, except that lots fronting on Amwell Road shall maintain a front yard setback of not less than 15 feet. The location of the principal structure shall be compatible with the established character of the surrounding area.
F.
Height. No building shall be erected to a height in excess of 35 feet.
G.
Accessory buildings. Any accessory building or garage shall not be located nearer to the lot line than five feet and no swimming pool shall be located nearer to any lot line than 10 feet.
H.
Architectural design considerations. New development and redevelopment within the R-8 Zone shall be designed to be compatible with the historic and design character of the area in keeping with architectural design guidelines provided in the Master Plan and in accordance with the findings of the Millstone Borough Historic District Commission.