Surf City City Zoning Code
§ 30-12.8
Additional Provisions.
[Ord. No. 72-7 § 7G; Ord. No. 2000-13 § I; Ord. No. 01-09 § I]
The following shall apply:
a.
It is the purpose of this zoning chapter to characterize existing lots having a frontage of at least 40 feet and a total square footage of 4,000 feet or more as being conforming lots for one-family residences. It is the purpose of the zoning chapter to require that all newly created lots designed for one-family residences have a minimum of 50 feet frontage and a total square foot area of not less than 5,000 square feet.
b.
It is further the intention of the zoning chapter to declare that any lots having 100 feet frontage or greater and having a total square foot area of 10,000 square feet or greater is a conforming lot for the purpose of constructing a duplex.
c.
It is further the intention of this chapter to limit the reconstruction, expansion or alteration of a single family dwelling on a lot with less than forty foot street frontage and a total lot area of less than 4,000 square feet. Any reconstruction, expansion or alteration of any such structure must be approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Any reconstruction, expansion or alteration shall be limited to the existing footprint of the current structure. No increase in the square footage of the existing structure is permitted. No increase in the number of area of bathrooms is permitted. No increase in the number of area of existing bedrooms is permitted. No increase in the livable area of the existing structure is permitted, exclusive of storage or attic space. Primary consideration shall be given to off-street parking and setback requirements. Any reconstruction, expansion or alteration of any such structure shall comply with Chapter 21, Flood Control and shall be subject to all other applicable provisions of Federal, State, County or local law.
d.
All applications/appeals that involve a variance or a determination from the Zoning Ordinance of the Borough of Surf City as same pertains to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(d) shall submit the following, in addition to the items required by the Zoning Board application and the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Surf City, 2000:
1.
Certified copies of all previously issued zoning and construction permits;
2.
Certified copies of all prior certificates of occupancy;
3.
Certified copy of any certificate of nonconformity;
4.
Applicant's certification detailing the preexisting nonconforming status of the premises;
5.
Certified copies of all property record cards for the lot and block;
6.
In addition to the above requirements, any premises that is nonconforming based on density, i.e., that is nonpermitted duplexes, triplexes, quad-plexes, etc., shall provide certified copies of all utility bills, including but not limited to telephone, cable, gas, electric, and water/sewer bills for each unit.