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Ridgewood City Zoning Code

§ 190-118.7

B-3 Affordable Housing Zone District.

[Added 11-9-2020 by Ord. No. 3819]
A. 
Intent. The B-3 Zone District is to promote mixed-use development with inclusionary housing in a manner that is compatible with the character of the Village of Ridgewood.
B. 
Principal uses and structures. The following principal uses and structures shall be permitted:
(1) 
Nonresidential uses permitted in the B-2 Zone District.
(2) 
Dwelling units above the ground floor that meet the inclusionary housing standards in § 190-124R. Ground-floor areas used for access to such uses shall be permitted and ground-floor areas which do not face a public street and consist of common areas for the residential units shall also be permitted.
C. 
Accessory uses and structures. The following accessory uses and structures shall be permitted, provided that they are located on the same premises as the principal use or structure to which they are accessory:
(1) 
Outdoor cafes either on private property or within the public sidewalk right-of-way as an accessory use to an eating establishment, as regulated by Article VIII of Chapter 156.
(2) 
Private garages as an accessory use for up to four motor vehicles, subject to § 190-121G(3).
(3) 
Signs, as regulated in § 190-122.
(4) 
Off-street parking facilities, including structured parking.
(5) 
Accessory uses customarily incident to the above principal uses, provided that they shall not include any activity commonly conducted for gain unless specifically permitted in this section.
D. 
Conditional uses and structures. The following conditional uses and structures shall be permitted in the B-3 District only if they comply with the appropriate regulations for such uses or structures in § 190-123:
(1) 
None.
E. 
Prohibited uses.
(1) 
Drive-in facilities.
(2) 
Any uses other than those permitted by this section are prohibited.
F. 
Bulk and lot regulations.
(1) 
Minimum lot size: 0.25 acre.
(2) 
Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
(3) 
Minimum lot depth: 150 feet, or that which is existing at the time of this section's adoption, whichever is less.
(4) 
Minimum front yard setback: 20 feet.
(5) 
Maximum front yard setback: 30 feet.
(6) 
Minimum side yard setback: zero feet, but if provided 12 feet.
(7) 
Minimum rear yard setback: 15 feet.
(8) 
Minimum side and rear yard setback where adjacent to a residential use outside the B-3 Zone District: 30 feet.
(9) 
Balconies, patios and recreational facilities shall be set back not less than 30 feet from any property line.
(10) 
Maximum floor area ratio: 75%.
(11) 
Maximum coverage by improvements: 85%.
(12) 
Maximum density:
(a) 
Tracts of 0.25 acres and less: 12 du/ac.
(b) 
Tracts of 0.26 to 0.50 acres: 16 du/ac.
(c) 
Tracts of 0.51 acres to 1.00 acres: 18 du/ac.
(d) 
Tracts of 1.01 acres and greater: 20 du/ac.
(13) 
Maximum building height: 40 feet.
G. 
Building and site design:
(1) 
Buildings shall be oriented toward North Maple Avenue or Goffle Road, as may be applicable, with all or a significant portion located parallel to said street. This shall not apply to any building located behind another building. Orientation shall include the provision of one or more primary building entrances.
(2) 
First-floor residential units shall not face North Maple Avenue or Goffle Road, as may be applicable.
(3) 
Multiple principal buildings shall be permitted on a lot.
(4) 
Maximum building length: 150 feet.
(5) 
An overall theme of design and architectural motif shall be utilized within the development for the purpose of presenting an aesthetically desirable effect and shall be such that they provide varied building elevations, design and structural appearance within the context of the unifying theme.
(6) 
Building side and rear elevations shall be designed with the same material as the front of the building.
(7) 
Any facade of a residential building shall not continue on the same plane for a linear distance of more than 75 feet. Minimum two-foot offsets shall be required at breaks in the facade planes.
(8) 
Building facades shall be predominantly finished in brick and/or fiber cement. "Fiber cement" shall refer to a combination of cellulose fibers and cementitious materials, that, manufactured in long, horizontal strips, has the appearance of wood siding. Stone veneer, stucco, cast stone and metal shall be used only for minor accentuation of other elements of the facade. Exterior insulation and finishing system shall not be used on any portion of the building facade.
(9) 
Building materials and architectural details shall be consistent on all sides of each building.
(10) 
Building entrances should be articulated to make it easily identifiable by visitors and to provide architectural interest. Examples of special features of entrances include, but are not limited to, awnings and architectural treatments.
(11) 
Upper-floor windows should be divided into individual units or groupings of individual units, rather than a continuous "ribbon."
(12) 
Buildings shall use architectural features such as pitched roofs, varied rooflines, decorative cupolas, pediments, varied parapet heights and similar features designed to provide variety and reduce the visual impact of the building height. In order to accommodate such features, the following exceptions to the height limitation shall be permitted:
(a) 
The height of such features shall not exceed the maximum permitted building height by more than five feet.
(b) 
The horizontal area of such features, including the area enclosed by such features, that exceed the maximum permitted building height shall not exceed 20% of the horizontal area of that portion of the building having a height greater than 40 feet. This limitation shall be cumulative for all such features. [For example, the horizontal area of that portion of a sloped roof or roofs at an elevation greater than the maximum building height could not exceed 4,000 square feet in the case of a building with a horizontal area of 20,000 square feet 20,000 x 0.20 = 4,000).]
(c) 
In the case of linear features for which an area calculation is not possible, such as a parapet wall, rooftop screen, etc., the horizontal length of any such features that exceed the maximum permitted building height shall not exceed 20% of the horizontal length of the highest building wall or walls above which the feature is located and toward which such feature faces. This limitation shall be cumulative for all such features. [For example, the length of that portion of a parapet or parapets at an elevation greater than the maximum building height could not exceed 20 feet if located above a wall 100 feet long (100 x 0.20 = 20).]
(13) 
Roof design:
(a) 
Any third story shall be created within the roof space over the second floor to reduce the appearance of height. Flat roofs are prohibited. Gambrel, gable and hipped roofs are permitted. Dormers may be utilized where appropriate for the architectural style.
(b) 
Roof shape, color, and texture should be coordinated with the exterior materials of the building's facade
(c) 
Roof design should minimize the negative impact of roof protrusions by grouping plumbing vents, ducts, and other utility structures together.
(d) 
Rooftop equipment such as mechanical units, vents, and flues should be located centrally on the building roof, to the extent practicable. Any equipment visible from a publicly accessible area, adjacent lots, and pedestrian corridors shall be screened with solid materials using parapets, pitched roof forms, or penthouses. Screening shall be constructed of the same or complementary material as the building.
(14) 
Parking design.
(a) 
Parking shall be located in the side or rear yards only, and/or beneath the principal building or buildings.
(b) 
Surface parking areas not located beneath the building or in a parking structure, as well as site driveways shall be located at least five feet from any side lot line or rear lot line or 10 feet where adjacent to a residential use outside the B-3 Zone District.
(c) 
If parking or other exterior areas are provided beneath a building shall not occupy more than 50 feet of frontage along North Maple Avenue or Goffle Road, as may be applicable. Parking areas beneath a building shall be screened by structural elements that are compatible with the materials and design of the front and side building facades. The intent of such screening shall be to mitigate the effects of headlights, minimize the view of parked vehicles and pavement, and to provide for a unified architectural design.
(d) 
A shared-parking approach shall be permitted in the case of mixed-use development. In such cases, the minimum number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Board at the time of site plan review, depending upon various factors, including but not limited to: a) the parking demand and parking requirements of each of the various uses, as set forth above; b) the timing of the peak parking demand of the various uses; c) the location and layout of the parking in relation to the building entrances to the various uses; and d) the potential for future changes of use which would alter the foregoing factors.
(15) 
Pedestrian-friendly building design and site furnishings (outdoor tables, benches, bicycle racks, etc.) shall be provided.
(16) 
Signs. The regulations for signs in the B-2 Zone District shall apply in the B-3 Zone District.