Weehawken Township City Zoning Code
§ 23-5.7
R/B-2 High-Rise Multi-Family with Business Zone.
[Ord. No. 2-1979, § 17-5.7]
a.
Permitted principal uses. The following uses are permitted as principal uses provided they conform to the performance standards set forth in § 23-8 of this chapter.
1.
Uses permitted as principal uses in the R/B-1 Zone.
2.
High-rise multi-family dwellings as defined in this chapter, provided that the following requirements are met:
(a)
There shall be provided on the same lot a landscaped open area, not occupied by parking areas or driveways, equivalent to at least 100 square feet per dwelling unit, and provided with walks and benches. Within the landscaped area there shall be provided a fenced area equivalent in size to 25 square feet per dwelling unit, fenced on all sides and with a gate, and equipped with playground equipment suitable for children of five years of age and under.
(b)
There shall be provided on the same lot or on a lot within 100 feet of an entrance to the multi-family dwelling, parking spaces equivalent to two spaces for each unit, at least 50% of which spaces shall be in a garage. Rent for two parking spaces shall be included in the rent for each dwelling unit, and only tenants of the high-rise development shall be permitted to park in the garage.
(c)
Garage space may be provided under the multi-family dwelling but no such garage space shall extend higher than 20 feet above the grade of the development at any lot line, nor higher than two floors at or above the grade level. Above-ground garage space not directly under the multi-family dwelling shall conform to the requirements for accessory buildings.
(d)
No parking area shall be constructed in the required front yards, except as a covered underground parking area, the roof of which shall be landscaped with plant material in all areas not required for driveways or walkways.
(e)
All lot areas not used for buildings, parking spaces and necessary driveways and walkways shall be landscaped with plant material.
3.
Museums, houses of worship and libraries.
b.
Permitted accessory uses. Accessory uses as permitted in R/B-1 Zones are permitted.
c.
Conditional uses. Hospitals and non-profit schools for nursery, primary or secondary education are permitted as conditional uses, provided the following standards are met:
1.
Minimum lot size: 5,000 square feet.
2.
Minimum distance from outdoor play or sitting area to lot line: 10 feet.
3.
Other yard and bulk restrictions: same as for R/B-1 Zone.
4.
Any outdoor play or sitting area shall be provided with an evergreen hedge or decorative fence at least five feet in height, designed to screen the view of such area from adjacent properties and from the street.