Shamong Township City Zoning Code
§ 110-129
Schedule of Limitations.
[10-10-1989 by Ord. No. 1989-14; 12-7-1999 by Ord. No. 1999-8; 12-18-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-09; 7-14-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-6; 9-1-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-7]
A.
Residential uses.
(1)
The Residential Schedule of Limitations applies wherever residences are found in whatever district they may be located, unless these bulk and area requirements are modified by § 110-33. Where a specific minimum lot area for a use is presented in the regulations applicable to the individual zoning districts, only the bulk standards of this section shall apply to the use. The minimum lot size for development with a conventional septic system shall be 3.2 acres. Any lot size which is less than 3.2 acres shall be developed in accordance with § 110-32, or be clustered per § 110-110.4.
(2)
The Schedule of Limitations sets forth the minimum lot size for the area, the minimum lot frontage, the minimum lot width and depth, and the setbacks. In addition thereto, density requirements for each tract sought to be developed must be adhered to. The density requirements are set forth in § 110-120A(1) for the Regional Growth Area, § 110-110.4 for the Rural Development and Forest Areas and § 110-124A(1)(c) and (d) for the Agricultural Production Area.
(3)
Lot sizes.
(a)
Single-family dwellings.
[1]
Minimum.
[a]
Lot acres: one acre.
[b]
Lot frontage: 150 feet except that on curved alignments, with an outside radius of less than 500 feet, the minimum distance between the side lot lines measured at the street lines shall not be less than 75% of the required minimum lot frontage. In the case of a corner lot, both frontage and setback are governed by Subsection A(3)(b) below.
[c]
Lot width: 150 feet.
[d]
Lot depth: 200 feet.
[e]
Each side: 30 feet.
[f]
Rear: 50 feet.
[g]
Front: 50 feet.
[2]
The minimum yard requirements shall be the minimum required setbacks as setback lines are defined in § 110-4 above.
[3]
Flag or panhandle lots shall be prohibited.
(b)
Buildings on corner lots shall have minimum setback from both street right-of-way lines equal to the required front yard, shall have frontage no less than 200 feet on any street and meet all of the other requirements for corner lots as found in the definitions section for corner lots as set forth in this chapter.
(c)
Minimum accessory building limitations and setbacks.
[1]
Any accessory building attached to a principal building is part of the principal building and shall adhere to the yard requirements for the principal building. No building permit shall be issued for an accessory building prior to the issuance of a building permit for the principal building. Construction of the principal building shall precede or coincide with the construction of the accessory building, otherwise the building permit for the accessory building may be revoked. The accessory building shall be compatible in appearance with the area in which it is located.
[2]
The proposed height of any accessory structure shall be no greater than 75% of the principal structure, unless otherwise restricted within the current code. No residential detached garage intended for parking, shall be closer to the front property line than the front wall of the principal building. All other accessory structures shall be located no closer to the front property line than the rear line of the principal structure. All detached accessory structures shall be no closer to any side or rear property line than the height of said accessory structure or 15 feet, whichever is greater. All detached garages located in front of the rear line of the principal structure need to match the color and character of the principal structure.
[3]
In residential districts, garages and carports up to 865 square feet, may be constructed on a lot. Not more than one commercial registered vehicle owned or used by the resident shall be permitted in a residential zone. This provision shall not be deemed to limit the number of commercial cars or trucks used in conjunction with a permitted agricultural use. A residential garage shall not be used for commercial purposes.
B.
C.
Pinelands Village District.
(1)
Maximum building height. No building shall exceed 35 feet in height and 2 1/2 stories.
(2)
(3)
Village Commercial District.
(a)
Principal building.
[1]
Minimum.
[a]
Lot area: one acre.
[b]
Lot frontage: 125 feet.
[c]
Lot width: 125 feet.
[d]
Lot depth: 150 feet.
[e]
Side yard: In order to encourage an end product which provides parking access and architectural continuity even where development occurs piecemeal and with diverse ownership, buildings may be attached. Attached buildings may include two walls which must be keyed to each side. Where buildings are built to both side lot lines, the site plan shall be accompanied by appropriate legal material and plans showing properly located loading spaces and trash receptacles with permitted access across adjacent properties. If structures are not attached, the side yard(s) shall be 20 feet.
[f]
Front yard: 60 feet.
[g]
Rear yard: 25 feet.
D.
Nonresidential uses in the Rural Development Area.
(1)
Maximum building height. No building shall exceed 35 feet in height and/or 2 1/2 stories.
(2)
Area and yard requirements.
(a)
Principal building.
[1]
Minimum.
[a]
Lot area: one acre.
[b]
Lot frontage: 125 feet.
[c]
Lot width: 125 feet.
[d]
Lot depth: 150 feet.
[e]
Side yard: In order to encourage an end product which provides parking access and architectural continuity even where development occurs piecemeal and with diverse ownership, buildings may be attached. Attached buildings may include two walls which must be keyed to each other. Where buildings are built to both side lot lines, the site plan shall be accompanied by appropriate legal material and plans showing properly located loading spaces and trash receptacles with permitted access across adjacent properties. If structures are not attached, the side yard(s) shall be 20 feet.
[f]
Front yard: 60 feet.
[g]
Rear yard: 25 feet.