Point Pleasant Beach
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
§ 19-9.1
LR, SF-2 and SF-5 Single Family Residential Districts.
a.
Principal Permitted Uses on Land and in Buildings.
1.
Single family detached dwelling units.
2.
Public playgrounds, parks and public purpose uses.
3.
Public schools of elementary and/or high school grade operated by the Point Pleasant Beach Board of Education.
4.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, no building or structure shall be permitted on the beaches or boardwalk in the areas east of the boardwalk or boardwalk line as described on the zoning map, with the following exceptions:
(a)
Participatory recreational activities, including swimming, bathing beaches and other similar recreational activities which will preserve the natural condition of these lands between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., so long as adequate life guards, life saving apparatus and other necessary facilities are provided and the use meets the licensing requirements of the Borough;
(b)
Temporary structures to house beach umbrellas and other equipment appurtenant to the principal use;
(c)
One unlighted attached or free standing sign, not to exceed 15 square feet, identifying the beach, its operating hours and rules and regulations.
5.
Two-family dwellings only in that portion of the SF-5 zone east of Ocean Avenue and south of Carter Avenue, extending not more than 110 feet from Carter Avenue and not within 100 feet of the boardwalk right-of-way.
b.
Accessory Uses Permitted.
3.
Off-street parking and private garages for storage of a maxi-mum of three vehicles. The garage shall not exceed 16 feet in height.
c.
Bulk and Height Requirements.
1.
See Schedule of Zoning District Regulations for various bulk and height requirements attached hereto and made a part hereof.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Schedule of Zoning District Regulations is included as an attachment to this chapter.
2.
For District SF-2 only, notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any lot that meets the SF-5 Zone requirements of lot area, frontage and depth as of March 31, 2007 shall be deemed a conforming lot in the SF-2 Zone.
d.
Conditional Uses.
1.
Bed-and-breakfast inns (subject to Subsection 19-12.3f only within the following portions of the SF-5-Zone):
That area with the SF-5 Zone bounded by Baltimore Avenue to the west, Ocean Avenue to the east, Niblick Street to the north and Washington Avenue to the south.
2.
Schools provided that the lot, use and structures shall adhere to the following:
(a)
The school is located on at least 2 acres of land. Other lot and principle building bulk requirements for the respective zoning district of the proposed use shall prevail.
(b)
One off street parking space is provided for every 25 students.
(c)
A statement shall be submitted with the application setting forth the full particulars regarding the use, activities and building.
(d)
Accessory buildings shall be located no closer than 20 feet to the rear or side property lines. No accessory building shall be permitted within the required front yard setback or the front building line of the principle building, whichever is greater.
(e)
All interior facilities and areas to be used by the children shall be located on the principal entrance floor and any other level which is not more than 1/2 story above or below the finished grade at the location from which pedestrian access is provided to the building.
(f)
A minimum of 100 square feet per rated building capacity of outdoor space devoted to recreational use shall be provided and shall be entirely fenced or otherwise protected from hazards, traffic and driveways.
(g)
Basement areas shall not be utilized for child care, classrooms or recreational purposes.
(h)
All loading and unloading of children shall take place on site and not in the right-of-way of a public street.
(i)
No temporary or permanent residential dwelling facilities shall be provided in a school, child-care center, nursery school or day-care center.
(j)
The use shall be licensed by the Department of Education and/or the Division of Youth and Family Services, New Jersey Department of Human Services and any other County, State or Federal agency having jurisdiction thereof as appropriate.
e.
Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, in order to promote design flexibility and preserve unique site features, the Planning Board may consider the grant of bulk variances and design waivers or exceptions for development in that portion of the SF-5 zone east of Lake Avenue and south of Carter Avenue utilizing the following as guidelines in the consideration of such variances and/or waivers;
1.
Building lots may be created which front on and are accessed by a private roadway meeting the following minimum standards:
(a)
18 feet pavement width with a roll type curb;
(b)
Pavement section to be in accordance with municipal design standards;
(c)
The proposed private roadway provides adequate access to building lots for municipal and emergency services, including adequate turn-around facilities, if necessary.
(d)
Adequate measures are provided to insure the continued private ownership and maintenance of the roadway; and
(e)
All required setbacks, lot area calculations, etc., for lots fronting on such private roadway shall be measured from the closest physical edge of the roadway.
2.
Through (double frontage) lots shall be permitted provided access to such lots shall be restricted to a single frontage and direct access to Ocean Avenue shall be prohibited if alternative access is available.
3.
Additional lot depth beyond the minimum prescribed for the zone is encouraged for lots fronting on Ocean Avenue.
4.
Continuous comprehensively planned landscape treatment is encouraged along the entire Ocean Avenue frontage. Solid fencing and landscaping may be permitted within the required setback area along Ocean Avenue as part of such landscape treatment.
5.
Front and side yard setbacks may be less than the minimum prescribed provided:
(a)
No front yard setback shall be less than ten feet;
(b)
A driveway of a minimum of 18 feet in width and 25 feet in length, as measured perpendicular to the street line, shall be provided on each lot;
(c)
No off-street parking area, exclusive of driveway area required pursuant to b above, shall be located within ten feet of the street line;
6.
Architectural floor plans and elevations of proposed dwellings are submitted demonstrating compatibility with the particular features of the lot and the character of the adjacent areas.