Park Ridge City Zoning Code
ARTICLE V
Supplementary Lot, Yard and Bulk Regulations
§ 101-15 Lot regulations.
A.
Every principal building or structure shall be built upon a lot with at least the minimum required frontage upon an improved and approved street.
B.
The minimum lot width shall be measured at the required front yard setback line. However, in cases of irregularly shaped lots whose sides are not parallel, the lot width may be measured at either the required front yard setback or front lot line, as follows:
(1)
In cases of irregularly shaped lots whose sides are not parallel and the lot width is measured at the required front yard setback, the street frontage shall not be less than 60% of the minimum lot width required, provided that the lot width measured at the front yard setback line shall conform to the minimum width specified in the zoning schedule for the district in which the lot is contained.
(2)
In cases of irregularly shaped lots whose sides are not parallel, the lot width may be measured at the front lot line, provided that the width of the lot measured at the required front yard setback line shall not be less than 85% of the required lot width measured at the front lot line.
C.
Corner lots shall have a required front yard along each street line and one required rear yard opposite a front yard, as illustrated in the sketch maps in the appendix.[1] The rear yard shall be identified in the following manner:
[Amended 8-14-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-17]
(1)
A corner lot that has an existing dwelling shall identify its rear yard in a manner consistent with the dwelling's orientation and rear facade.
(2)
A corner lot that is vacant or is the subject of a development application before either the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment shall identify its rear lot as that which is opposite from the site's wider front yard width.
[1]
Editor's Note: The sketch maps are included as Diagrams 1 through 4 at the end of this chapter.
D.
Within any sight triangle, no grade, vegetation, sign or other object shall be allowed to exceed a height of 30 inches above the adjacent roadway or be placed in such manner as to limit or obstruct the sight distance of motorists entering or leaving the intersection. Said triangle shall be formed by the street lines of such lot and a line drawn between points along such street lines 25 feet distant from their point of intersection.
E.
Where a single lot under individual ownership extends from one street to another, it is defined herein as a "through lot" with street frontage on two different streets. Such lots are now prohibited as legal lots in the Borough of Park Ridge.
[Amended 9-13-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-19]
F.
In all cases where a lot is divided by one or more district boundary lines, regulations for the less-restricted portions of such lot shall not extend into the more-restricted portion.
G.
Street front regulation. In all lots in all districts, except for lots in the NB Neighborhood Business Zone District, the minimum street frontage required shall be 75% of the minimum lot width as provided in each district, and in no case shall a lot have less than 75 feet of street frontage.
[Added 9-13-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-19; amended 5-25-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-17]
§ 101-16 Yard regulations.
B.
Projections into required yards; general exceptions.
(1)
The ordinary projection of parapets, windowsills, doorposts, rainwater leaders and similar ornamental or structural fixtures may project a maximum distance of six inches into required yards.
(2)
Cornices, canopies, eaves, bay windows, balconies and necessary landings and other similar architectural features may project a maximum distance of two feet into required yards. Front steps may project a maximum distance of four feet into a required front yard.
(3)
Chimneys or flues may project a maximum distance of three feet into required yards.
(4)
Patios and decks may be located in any rear yard and must conform to the building side yard setbacks in all zones.
[Amended 6-13-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-12]
C.
Front yard requirements affected by Master Plan or Official Map. Where any lot fronts upon a street right-of-way which is proposed to be widened as indicated on an Official Map or an adopted Master Plan of the Borough of Park Ridge, the front yard shall be measured from such proposed future right-of-way line.
D.
Front yard and area requirements affected by future widening. Where any lot fronts upon a street right-of-way which is proposed to be widened by means of a proposed dedication of land for a right-of-way widening or proposed easement for road-widening purposes, the front yard and lot area shall be measured from such proposed future right-of-way or easement line.
[Amended 12-26-1991 by Ord. No. 91-18]
§ 101-17 Height regulations.
[Amended 3-11-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-02]
A.
No building or structure shall have a greater number of feet than are permitted in the district where such building is located.
B.
Chimneys, flues, church spires, belfries, cupolas, parapet walls, flagpoles, fire towers, water towers and all other necessary mechanical appurtenances and similar features, but excluding telegraph, radio and television transmission or other antennas, shall be exempt from the height provisions of this chapter, provided that:
(1)
In the ORL Zone, the height of each such feature, except parapet walls, shall not exceed 18 feet and 1 1/2 stories above the level of such roof, whichever is less. Parapet walls shall not extend more than four feet above the height of the building.
(2)
In all other zones, the height of each such feature, except parapet walls, shall not exceed 10 feet above the level of such roof. Parapet walls shall not extend more than four feet above the height of the building.
(3)
The aggregate area covered by all such features, but excluding solar heating features, shall not exceed 15% of the area of the roof of the building of which they are a part.
(4)
The exterior treatment of all such mechanical penthouses and other projections permitted herein shall be of materials substantially similar to the facade of the building itself and shall be similarly designed so as to be architecturally an integral part of the structure. The determination of compliance with all aspects of this section shall be by the approving authority as a function of site plan approval.
C.
In addition to all other applicable height limitations contained in this chapter, no exterior facade of a building or structure shall have a height greater than 32 feet. For purposes of this section alone, the exterior facade of a structure includes all building facades which abut finished grade, and shall include any parallel facade constructed within six feet of that exterior facade.[1]
[Amended 4-26-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-014]
(1)
The height of the exterior facade of the building or structure is measured from finished grade adjacent to that portion of the facade measured six feet out from any portion of said facade, to the highest point on that building facade.
(2)
Measurements shall be taken from grade level measured upward on the same plane as the facade to the highest point of the structure located on that same plane or any parallel facade constructed within six feet of said facade.
[1]
Editor's Note: See e.g., the maximum building height measurement diagrams, elevation and plan views, included at the end of this chapter.
D.
The minimum roof slope for all buildings located in residential zone districts is 5/12.
§ 101-18 Lot coverage regulations.
A.
The maximum lot coverage for each lot shall not be greater than is permitted in the district where such buildings and structures are located.
B.
The maximum improved lot coverage for each lot shall not be greater than is permitted in the district where such buildings, structures and other improvements are located.
§ 101-19 Floor area ratio bonuses. [1]
[Added 4-26-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-013; amended 11-29-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-035]
B.
In order to qualify for the permitted increase in floor area ratio, the following items shall be submitted for review by the Borough's professionals:
(1)
For a green building strategies bonus, all of the following items shall be submitted:
(a)
Certification of compliance from a licensed architect.
(b)
LEED homes project checklist detailing sufficient points to achieve certified status in the following categories: water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality.
(c)
Details for all design components identified on the LEED checklist shall be included on the signed and sealed architectural plans.
(2)
For an architectural guidelines bonus, all of the following items shall be submitted:
C.
Applications that do not require public hearings before the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment shall be reviewed by the Borough Planner. No building permit shall be issued prior to the completion of the Borough Planner's review.
D.
Green building strategies. If a developer incorporates green building strategies, which result in the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification of the development, the property may be developed with an additional two-percent floor area ratio over the maximum. The development may incorporate such elements as pervious paving materials, green architecture, indigenous landscaping, gray water reuse, and solar energy use.
E.
Architectural guidelines. A structure must meet both of the criteria in Subsection E(1) and (2) below to be deemed in compliance with this section. If the structure does meet both the criteria below, an additional four-percent floor area ratio over the maximum for a residential structure shall be permitted.
(1)
Facade vertical articulation. Each building facade facing a public right-of-way must have elements of vertical articulation comprised of columns, recessed or projecting window features, entry designs, overhangs, ornamental projection of the molding, or recession or protrusion of the main surface of the wall itself. The vertical articulations shall be designed in accordance with the following:
(a)
Each vertical articulation must be a minimum of one foot deep.
(b)
Each projection may extend into the required front yard a maximum of two feet in depth.
(c)
The total width of the building facade projections, identified in § 101-19E(1), must occupy between 20% and 60% of the total facade width.
(2)
Building materials. Exterior building materials shall be classified as either primary, secondary or accent materials. The facade must be designed in accordance with the following:
(a)
Primary materials are materials that shall cover at least 80% of the facade of the building.
(b)
Secondary materials are materials that shall cover not more than 20% of the facade.
(c)
Accent materials may include door and window frames, lintels, cornices and other elements and may cover no more than 10% of the facade.
[2]
Editor's Note: Schedule IV-2 is included at the end of this chapter.