Union Beach City Zoning Code
§ 13-8.16
Lots.
[Amended 7-17-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-363]
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.
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.
2.
The planning board may require larger lots adjacent to collector or 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 borough 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.
House numbers shall be assigned each lot by the borough 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 borough engineer in size and color designed to make the 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, three-quarter 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 borough.
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, environmental, 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.
h.
Driveways. All structures must be accessible by means of a paved driveway. The paved driveway must be not less than 10 feet wide and must have a centerline grade of not less than 0.5% and not greater than 10%. For all non-single family uses, driveways must provide turnarounds to eliminate the necessity of any vehicle backing onto any street. No private driveway in any zone shall be located nearer to any side or rear lot line than two feet.