Ringwood City Zoning Code
§ 40-9.9
Churches and Other Places of Worship.
[1985 Code § 22-6.3.9]
Churches, synagogues and other places of worship shall be governed by the following regulations:
a.
Area, Bulk and Yard Regulations.
1.
Minimum lot area: 100,000 square feet.
2.
Minimum lot width: 200 feet.
3.
Minimum lot depth: 300 feet.
4.
Minimum front, side and rear yard: In accordance with the district regulations in which the property is located.
5.
Maximum lot coverage: 25%.
6.
Maximum improved lot coverage: 60%.
7.
Buffer zone: When abutting a residential use or zone, a minimum buffer of 15 feet shall be provided.
b.
Any place of worship which maintains a school accredited by the State of New Jersey for elementary or secondary grades shall also provide, in addition to the minimum lot area standards for a place of worship, a minimum lot area as approved by the New Jersey State Board of Education or as provided in subsection 40-9.6 herein, if applicable.
