Ramsey City Zoning Code

Density. The maximum density shall be three dwelling units per acre of land. Where two or more acres of land are offered to the Borough of Ramsey for park or playground use or for a similar open space use, a maximum density of five dwelling units per acre shall be permitted in lieu of the maximum of three units per acre. In the event that such land is offered for dedication to the Borough of Ramsey for park or playground use and certain recreational improvements are proposed as part of site plan review, the site plan approving authority may authorize the withholding of certificates of occupancy for up to 50% of the total number of approved residential units to assure completion of such recreational improvements.

Height. No building shall exceed a maximum height of 35 feet. Where buildings containing more than one dwelling unit consist of multiple sections which are designed to step down a slope, the maximum height limit shall only apply to each section having common floor levels rather than to the entire building.

Setbacks.

Minimum open space/recreation area. The minimum open space including improved recreation areas and surface stormwater detention areas shall be 30% of the total tract area excluding public rights-of-way. Portions of a tract not used for buildings, parking, or sidewalks shall be attractively planted with trees, shrubs, plants and grass lawns as required by the Planning Board with the advice of the Shade Tree Commission.

Building coverage. Land area covered by buildings shall not exceed 35% of the total tract area excluding public rights-of-way.

Minimum tract area. The minimum tract area utilized for residential purposes exclusive of public rights-of-way shall be 15 acres. There shall be no minimum lot size where individual lots for townhouses are proposed and the owners of such individual lots are mandated to join a condominium association owning certain common elements.

Dwelling units. Principal buildings shall consist of not more than eight dwelling units and not fewer than two dwelling units. The exterior exposure in each group of dwelling units shall be faced with brick, quarried stone, stucco, wood or other materials suitable in terms of quality, durability and appearance and approved by the Planning Board.

Garages. Each dwelling unit shall have two garages.

Accessory buildings. One or more accessory buildings shall be permitted, provided no accessory building exceeds a height of two stories and 35 feet, whichever is the lesser.

Parking. The number of parking spaces shall conform to the requirements established by the residential site improvement standards. Common off-street parking facilities shall have a minimum capacity of two spaces and no more than 12 spaces at any single location.

Permanent signs for an adult community. Two ground signs shall be permitted to frame one main entrance drive to an adult community. Each sign shall have a maximum sign panel of 25 square feet, may be mounted on a wall no higher than six feet and no longer than 20 feet, and may be illuminated by direct lighting, provided such light sources are not visible from any residential unit.

Temporary signs for an adult community. During construction of an adult community, no more than two nonilluminated ground signs may be constructed identifying the project and containing related information. Any such temporary signage shall be in accordance with the requirements of Subsection 34-7.4c of Chapter 34, Zoning, of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Ramsey, 1997, as amended and supplemented.