Upper Township City Zoning Code
§ 20-4.15
"TR" Tuckahoe Riverfront.
[Ord. #009-2007, § 2]
a.
Purpose. To permit residential opportunities at a density that promotes the water quality of the Tuckahoe River and restricts encroachment into the wetlands and flood plains.
b.
Principal Permitted Uses. The permitted principal uses pertaining to the "TR" Tuckahoe Riverfront District are provided on Schedule A Residential Districts — Permitted, Conditional and Accessory Uses[1] except as modified or supplemented by this section.
[1]
Editor's Note: The schedules referred to herein are included as attachments to this chapter.
c.
Accessory Uses Permitted. The permitted accessory uses pertaining to the "TR" Tuckahoe Riverfront District are provided on Schedule A Residential Districts — Permitted, Conditional and Accessory Uses[2] except as modified or supplemented by this section.
[2]
Editor's Note: The schedules referred to herein are included as attachments to this chapter.
d.
Area and Yard Requirements. The area and yard requirements pertaining to all permitted uses within the "TR" District are provided on Schedule C Area and Yard Requirements for Zone Districts[3] except as modified or supplemented by this section.
[3]
Editor's Note: The schedules referred to herein are included as attachments to this chapter.
e.
Landscaped Buffer. A landscaped buffer area of 25 feet in width is required in the rear yard area facing the Tuckahoe River and shall be measured from the rear lot line or the wetland buffer line. Buffer shall comply with the requirements of Subsection 20-5.8a2(a), composition of buffers adjacent to residential districts.
f.
Lighting. No use shall produce a strong, dazzling light or the reflection of a strong dazzling light or glare beyond the lot lines. Exterior lighting shall be shielded, buffered, and directed so that glare, direct light, or reflection will not interfere or distract adjacent properties or users of the river.
g.
Storage and Waste Disposal. No materials or wastes shall be deposited upon a lot in such form or manner that they be transferred off the lot by natural causes or forces; nor shall any substance be deposited which can contaminate an underground aquifer or river system undesirable as a source of water supply or recreational use or which will destroy aquatic life. All materials or wastes which might cause fumes or dust or which constitute a fire hazard shall be stored indoors and enclosed in appropriate containers adequate to eliminate such hazards.
h.
Signs. No signs, billboards, advertising, banners, or balloons shall be erected which are visible from the Tuckahoe River.