Oakland City Zoning Code
§ 59-57
C Conservation District.
[Amended 3-21-1990 by Ord. No. 90-Code-192]
A.
Within the C Conservation District only the following uses shall be permitted:
(1)
Single-family residences on lots no less than five acres in area;
(2)
Recreational activities such as hunting, fishing, boating and the construction of supporting facilities such as docks, camping areas, temporary lodging facilities and parking facilities;
(3)
Other similar public use activities consistent with the intent of the district subject to review and approval of the Planning Board of the Borough of Oakland.
B.
For Block 1505 Lot 1 and Block 1604 Lot 2 the following uses shall be permitted:
[Added 12-19-1990 by Ord. No. 90-Code-211; amended 4-21-1999 by Ord. No. 99-Code-365]
(1)
Single-family residential lots no less than two acres in area, provided, however, that in an effort to insure the preservation of environmentally sensitive features it shall be permissible to reduce the minimum lot size in a development to the extent that a maximum of 20% of the lots may be reduced to a minimum lot area of 30,000 square feet. Additionally, it is provided that the average lot size of all lots in the tract shall be a minimum of two acres. The schedule in paragraph B. hereof shall govern area bulk requirements for full-sized ("conventional") and reduced-size lots ("lot size modification");
(2)
Recreational activities such as fishing, boating and the construction of supporting facilities such as docks, or accessory structures supporting such activities by residents or their guests; and other similar use activities consistent with the intent of the district, subject to review and approval of the Planning Board of the Borough of Oakland.
C.
The following Schedule of Area and Bulk Requirements shall be applicable to principal structures on development lots within Block 1505 Lot 1 and Block 1604 Lot 2:
[Added 12-19-1990 by Ord. No. 90-Code-211]
Parameter | Conventional | Lot Size Modification |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Area | 87,120 sq. feet | 30,000 sq. feet |
Minimum Lot Width | 150 feet | 125 feet |
Minimum Lot Depth | 200 feet | 175 feet |
Minimum Front Yard | 50 feet | 50 feet |
Minimum Side Yard | 25 feet | 25 feet |
Minimum Rear Yard | 50 feet | 50 feet |
Minimum Bldg. Height | 2 1/2 /35 stories/feet | 2 1/2 /35 stories/feet |
Maximum Bldg. Coverage [Amended 7-25-2008 by Ord. No. 08-Code-572] | 20% | 20% |
Maximum Impervious Coverage [Added 7-23-2008 by Ord. No. 08-Code-572] | 30% | 30% |
Coverage is hereby defined to mean all land covered by buildings, structures, or impervious covers such as driveways. The maximum coverage for the entire tract of 71.59 acres comprising Block 1501, Lot 1 and Block 1604, Lot 2 shall not exceed 10%.
D.
The following Schedule of Bulk Requirements shall be applicable to accessory building of development lots within Block 1505 Lot 1 and Block 1604 Lot 2:
[Added 12-19-1990 by Ord. No. 90-Code-211]
Minimum Side Yard | 10 feet) |
Minimum Rear Yard | 3 feet) |
Minimum Separation From Princ. Bldg. | 15 feet) |
Maximum Bldg. Coverage | 2 1/2% |
Maximum Height | 1 1/2 stories |
Maximum Height | 22 feet) |
E.
Approximately 40% of the tract shall be retained as open space in its natural state and an appropriate conveyance shall be made by the developer to the Borough of Oakland as part of site plan or subdivision approval under this section to guarantee said condition, subject to any requirements of the Planning Board concerning improvements, including but not limited to drainage facilities, and/or easements in this area.
[Added 12-19-1990 by Ord. No. 90-Code-211]
F.
Any area or areas not incorporated in development lots and not conveyed to the Borough of Oakland shall be designated for common open space and shall be utilized only for such purposes as specified in Section 59-57A(2) hereof. Such space shall be owned and maintained by a designated homeowners, association or similar organization dedicated to the preservation of open space.
[Added 12-19-1990 by Ord. No. 90-Code-211]