Sec. 62-327. Uses permitted as conditional uses.

The following uses shall be permitted in the R-1 single-family district as conditional uses subject to planning board approval under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-67:

(1) Community buildings, clubs and activities of a quasipublic, social or fraternal character.

(2) Churches or places of worship.

(3) Nonrecreational government and public utility buildings.

(4) Golf courses, with a minimum of nine holes and a minimum distance from the tee for any hole of 100 yards. A clubhouse may be permitted on the same property. (Code 1988, § 175-75(B))

Sec. 62-328. Accessory uses permitted.

The following accessory uses are permitted in the R-1 single-family district:

(1) Private garages.

(2) Private residential swimming pools in rear yard areas of single-family dwelling building lots or accessory to a public recreational facility.

(3) Home occupations and home professional offices, as defined and regulated by the provisions of this chapter.

(4) Signs, as regulated in this chapter.

(5) Fences, as regulated in this chapter. (Code 1988, § 175-75(C))

Sec. 62-329. Height limits.

In the R-1 single-family district, no building or structure shall exceed 35 feet in height, except as regulated by the height exception provisions of this chapter. (Code 1988, § 175-75(D))



Sec. 62-330. Area and yard requirements.

(a) In the R-1 single-family district, the minimum lot width shall be 150 feet at the street line; the minimum lot depth shall be 200 feet; the minimum lot area shall be one acre; the minimum side yard shall be 20 feet; and the minimum rear yard shall be 50 feet. The lot width may be met at the required setback line rather than at the street line, in which case the lot width at the street line may be reduced to no less than 50 percent of the minimum required lot width.

(b) No building shall be closer than 50 feet to the street line. In blocks where more than 50 percent of the properties abutting a common street line within 500 feet of the lot are developed, the front yard of the principal building may be the average of all the existing setbacks, but in no case less than 40 feet.

**Webmasters Note: The previous sections, 62-301 through 62-330(b), have been amended as per Supplement No. 23.

(c) The requirements for agricultural uses shall be as follows:.

(1) The minimum lot area for agricultural uses shall be five acres.

(2) The keeping or raising of swine shall not be allowed, except as part of a general farming operation on a property of not less than ten acres, and provided, further, that not more than five head, plus one head additional for each three acres area in excess of ten acres, shall be allowed in any case. No building, fenced run or other enclosure for the shelter of swine shall be closer to any front, side or rear property line or zone boundary than 200 feet.

(3) No buildings used for horticultural or agricultural purposes and stables housing horses or dog kennels shall be closer to any front, side or rear property line or zone boundary than 100 feet.

(d) Stands used for the sale of farm produce, poultry products or dairy products shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet from the street line.

(e) Community buildings and quasipublic uses shall have a minimum lot size of five acres.

(f) Places of worship shall have a minimum lot area of three acres. (Code 1988, § 175-75(E); Ord. No. 5-03, § 175-75(E), 3-4-2003)

Sec. 62-331. Off-street parking requirements.

Off-street parking requirements in the R-1 single-family district are as follows: All off-street parking shall be designed to comply with the standards set forth in this chapter. (Code 1988, § 175-75(G); Ord. No. 5-03, § 175-75(G), 3-4-2003)

Sec. 62-332. Signs.

In the R-1 single-family district, signs may be erected as provided in this chapter. (Code 1988, § 175-75(H); Ord. No. 5-03, § 175- 75(H), 3-4-2003)

Secs. 62-333-62-370. Reserved.

Subdivision III. R-2 Single-Family District

Sec. 62-371. Uses permitted.

The following uses are permitted in the R-2 single-family district: single-family dwellings. (Code 1988, § 175-76(A); Ord. No. 5-03, § 175-76(A), 3-4-2003)

Sec. 62-372. Uses permitted as conditional uses.

(a) The following uses shall be permitted in the R-2 single-family district as conditional uses subject to planning board approval under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-67:

(1) Public, parochial and private schools.

(2) Community buildings, clubs and activities of a quasipublic, social or fraternal character; firehouses; and first aid squad buildings.

(3) Churches or places of worship.

(4) Fences. The provisions of division 9 of this article shall apply.

(b) The provisions of section 62-50 shall apply to this section. (Code 1988, § 175-76(B); Ord. No. 5-03, § 175-76(B), 3-4-2003)

Sec. 62-373. Accessory uses permitted.

The following accessory uses are permitted in the R-2 single-family district:

(1) Private garages.

(2) Private residential swimming pools in rear yard areas of single-family dwelling building lots or accessory to a public recreational facility.

(3) Home occupations and home professional offices, as defined and regulated by the provisions of this chapter.

(4) Signs, as regulated in this chapter.

(5) Fences, as regulated in this chapter. (Code 1988, § 175-76(C); Ord. No. 5-03, § 175-76(C), 3-4-2003)



Sec. 62-374. Height limits.

In the R-2 single-family district, no building or structure shall exceed 35 feet in height, except as regulated by the height exception provisions of this chapter. (Code 1988, § 175-76(D); Ord. No. 5-03, §.175-76(D), 3-4-2003)

Sec. 62-375. Area and yard requirements:

(a) When approved and adequate public sewer and water are not provided at the site, the minimum lot requirements for the R-2 single- family district shall conform to those set forth for the R-1 district in section 62-330.

(b) When approved and adequate public sewer and water systems are provided at the site, the minimum lot width shall be 120 feet; the minimum lot depth shall be 170 feet; the minimum lot size shall be 30,000 square feet; the minimum front yard shall be 50 feet; the minimum rear yard shall be 40 feet; and the minimum side yard shall be 20 feet. The lot width may be met at the required setback line, rather than at the street line, in which case the lot width at the street line may be reduced to no less than 50 percent of the required lot width.

(c) The lot width may be met at the required setback line rather than at the street line, in which case the lot width at the street line may be reduced to 50 percent of the minimum required setback.

(d) No building shall be closer than 50 feet to the street. In blocks where more than 50 percent of the properties abutting a common street line within 500 feet of the lot are developed, the front yard of the principal building may be the average of all the existing setbacks, but in no case shall it be less than 40 feet.

(e) For corner lots, the minimum lot size shall be increased by 20 percent. (Code 1988, § 175-76(E); Ord. No. 5-03, § 175-76(E), 3-4- 2003)

Sec. 62-376. Off-street parking requirements.

Off-street parking requirements in the R-2 single-family district are as follows: All off-street parking shall be designed to comply with the standards set forth in this chapter. (Code 1988, § 175-76(G); Ord. No. 5-03, § 175-76(G), 3-4-2003)

Sec. 62-377. Signs.

In the R-2 single-family district, signs may be erected as provided in this chapter. (Code 1988, § 175-76(H); Ord. No. 5-03, § 175- 76(H), 3-4-2003)

Secs. 62-378-62-410. Reserved.

Subdivision IV. R-2.1 Single-Family District

Sec. 62-411. Purpose.

The intent of the R-2.1 single-family district is to permit the development of single-family detached dwellings. (Code 1988, § 175- 76.1(A)),

Sec. 62-412. Uses permitted.

The following uses are permitted in the R-2.1 single-family district:

(1) Single-family dwellings.

(2) Public buildings.

(3) Public parks.

(4) Firehouses and first aid squad buildings. (Code 1988, § 175-76.1(B))

Sec. 62-413. Uses permitted as conditional uses.

The following uses shall be permitted in the R-2.1 single-family district as conditional uses subject to planning board approval under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-67:

(1) Public, parochial and private schools.

(2) Community centers, public or private.

(3) Places of worship.

(4) Public utilities.

(5) Social and fraternal clubs. (Code 1988, § 175-76.1(C))

Sec. 62-414. Accessory uses permitted.

The following accessory uses are permitted in the R-2.1 single-family district:

(1) Private garages.

(2) Private residential swimming pools in rear yard areas of single-family dwelling building lots or accessory to a public recreational facility.

(3) Home occupations and home professional offices, as defined and regulated by the provisions of this chapter.

(4) Signs, as regulated in this chapter.

(5) Fences, as regulated in this chapter. (Code 1988, § 175-76.1(D))

Sec. 62-415. Height limits.

In the R-2.1 single-family district, no building or structure shall exceed 35 feet in height, except as regulated by the height exception provisions of this chapter. (Code 1988, § 175-76.1(E))

Sec. 62-416. Area and yard requirements.

(a) When approved and adequate public sewer and water are provided at the site and for tracts containing a minimum of 150 acres in the R-2.1 single-family district, development may occur in accordance with the following:

(1) A maximum of 50 percent of the lots to be created shall be between 8,000 to 9,000 square feet in area.

(2) A minimum of 20 percent of the lots to be created shall be greater than 11,000 square feet in area.

(3) For all lots, the minimum lot width shall be 70 feet, and the minimum lot depth shall be 100 feet

(4) Gross density of any tract shall not exceed 2.1 units per acre.

(5) For all lots, the minimum front yard shall be 25 feet, the minimum rear yard shall be 25 feet, and the minimum side yard shall be ten feet on one side, with a total of 25 feet provided for the two side yards.

(b) When approved and adequate public sewer and water are not provided at the site, the minimum requirements shall conform to those set forth in the R-1 district in section 62-330 without the cluster option.

(c) If the tract is less than 150 acres, the provisions of the R-3 single-family district in subdivision V of this division shall apply.

(d) For a tract developed in accordance with the requirement in subsection (a) of this section, a minimum of 30 percent of the tract shall be devoted to open space, recreation or public facilities, at the discretion of the municipal agency. At least one-third of the open space shall not be located in freshwater wetlands or transition areas, nor encumbered by drainage/ utility facilities or easements.

(e) For tracts developed in accordance with the requirements in subsection (b) or (c) of this section, the applicant shall be required to make a pro rata contribution for acquisition of or improvement to public open space or park areas as determined by the municipal agency. (Code 1988, § 175-76.1(F); Ord. No. 5-03, § 175-76(F), 3-4-2003)

Sec. 62-417. Corner lots.

For corner lots in the R-2.1 single-family district, the minimum lot size shall be increased by 20 percent. (Code 1988, § 175-76.1(G))