Toms River City Zoning Code
§ 348-8.16
Lots.
A.
Lot size. Minimum lot size and dimensions shall be governed by the requirements of the respective zoning districts as set forth in this chapter, except that:
(1)
When either on-site sewage disposal or water supply, or both, are proposed, the minimum lot size shall not be less than 30,000 square feet. However, the Board of Health may require a larger lot size if it deems that such increased lot size is necessary for such purposes. The Planning Board shall abide by the decisions of the Board of Health in this matter.
(2)
The Planning Board may require larger lots where additional area will partially or completely eliminate the necessity of changes in grade which in the opinion of the Board would cause unreasonable destruction of the topography or environment or would create drainage or erosion problems.
(3)
The Planning Board may require larger lots adjacent to major collector, minor arterial or principal arterial streets where, in the opinion of the Board, the larger lots would promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public and the residents of the development.
B.
Lot and block numbers.
(1)
In accordance with the Tax Map specifications of the State of New Jersey dated May 1975, prepared by the State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury, as amended, subdivided lots and blocks shall generally bear the original numbers with a number added as a subscript. The use of letter designations should particularly be avoided.
(2)
Prior to final plat approval by the Planning Board, two copies of the map shall be submitted to the Township Engineer for proper assignment of lot and block numbers. One copy of said map shall be returned with the new lot and block numbers shown. The other copy will be retained for Tax Map purposes.
C.
House numbers.[1]
(1)
House numbers shall be assigned each lot by the Township Engineer prior to final plat approval by the Planning Board.
(2)
The subdivider, upon completion of curbs and streets, shall place the street number of each lot in the subdivision on the curb or other conspicuous place approved by the Township Engineer in size and color designed to make said street numbers readily and distinctly discernible from the street. Unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer, such numbers shall be block style, four inches in height, 3/4 inch shape width, painted in white fluorescent paint on a black background extending at least one inch beyond the number on all sides.
D.
Area and side lot lines. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, lot dimensions and area shall not be less than the requirements of the zoning district. Insofar as is practical, side lot lines shall be at right angles to straight streets and radial to curved streets.
E.
Lot frontage. Each lot shall front on an approved street accepted or to be accepted by the Township.
F.
Lot line on widened street. Where extra width is to be provided for the widening of existing streets, lot measurements shall begin at the proposed right-of-way line, and all setbacks shall be measured from such lines unless otherwise provided by this chapter.
G.
Unsuitable lots. All lots shall be suitable for the purpose for which they are intended to be used. To prevent the use of lots which are not suitable because of adverse topography, rock formation, flood conditions or similar circumstances, the Planning Board may require such revisions in a layout of the subdivision as will accomplish one of the following:
(1)
That the area of the unsuitable lot is included in other lots by increasing the size of the remaining lots.
(2)
That it is included in an area to be deeded to the Township or other public or quasi-public body and will be held in its natural state for conservation and/or recreation purposes.
(3)
That some other suitable arrangement is made.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection H, Driveways, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 10-14-2014 by Ord. No. 4459-14. See now § 348-8.11.1, Driveways.