21-23.3 Other Provisions and Requirements.

a. Off-street parking is required subject to the requirements of this chapter.

b. Landscaping is required subject to the requirements of this chapter.

c. No more than 24" of unfinished foundation shall be exposed above ground in the front of any building, and no more than 42" of unfinished foundation shall be exposed above ground in the architectural rear of any building.

21-23.4 Commercial Development Option.

The Commercial Development Option shall be applied in only those areas of the O-1/80 Zone and R-1T Zone which are specified on the Official Zoning Map of the Township of Ocean. It is the purpose of the Commercial Development Option to enhance the potential for commercial development on the eastern side of Route 35 at Deal Rd., consistent with other land uses within the Route 35 Corridor and the "Route 35/Deal Rd. Center" as defined on Map 5 - Community Characteristics - of the Township Master Plan.

a. A Commercial Development Option shall be permitted provided that:

1. The R-1T and contiguous O-1/80 Commercial Development Option parcels are developed as a single, integrated development.

2. The provisions of Section 21-42.4 shall govern any such development.

21-24 R-2 Low Density Single-Family Residential Zone.

The purpose of the R-2 residential zone is to provide for new areas and protect the character of existing areas with 1/2 acre lots. The provisions and regulations set forth herein encourage the future development and maintenance of these areas as residential areas for strictly residential purposes by prohibiting commercial development or conversions to commercial or multifamily housing.

21-24.1 Permitted Uses.

A building may be erected, altered, or used, and a lot or premises may be occupied and used for any of the following purposes:

a. Principal permitted uses and structures.

1. Single family residential dwellings within a non-cluster or a cluster development.

2. Family Day Care Home.

b. Accessory buildings not to exceed 15 feet in height, structures and uses including:

1. Private garage, not to exceed two spaces.

2. Buildings for tools and equipment used for maintenance of the grounds, and greenhouses for hobby use.

3. Private swimming pools and tennis courts.

4. Signs, subject to the special conditions of this chapter.



5. Fences and hedges subject to the special conditions of this chapter.

6. Decks and Open Porches.

7. Other customary accessory uses and structures which are clearly incidental to the principal structure and use.

c. The following uses are permitted subject to approval of the Planning Board and the special conditions of this chapter.

1. Government buildings and services which are necessary to the health, safety, convenience, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the municipality. This category shall include volunteer fire companies.

2. Public utility installations.

3. Churches, synagogues, parish houses, and similar religious uses.

4. Public schools, parochial schools and boarding schools.

5. Satellite antenna dishes greater than one (1) meter in diameter.

6. Community Recreation Center.

21-24.2 Development Standards.

The R-2 residential zone specified herewith shall be occupied only as indicated in this chapter.

a. Single-family (Non-Cluster).

1. Principal buildings.

(a) Minimum lot size - 22,500 square ft.

(b)Minimum lot width - l25 feet

(c) Minimum lot depth - 125 feet

(d) Minimum front yard setback (measured from the future street R.O.W. - 50 feet

(e) Minimum side yard setback - 10 feet

(f) Minimum both side yard setback - 30 feet

(g) Minimum rear yard setback - 40 feet

(h) Minimum gross floor area

(1) Two story dwellings:

First floor minimum - 1,200 square ft.

Overall minimum - 2,200 square ft.

(2) One and one-half story dwellings:

First floor minimum - 1,400 square ft.

Overall minimum - 2,200 square ft.

(3) Single story dwellings - 1,800 square ft.

(i) Maximum lot coverage

building - 22% of buildable lot area

impervious - 75% of buildable lot area

(j) Maximum building height - 35 feet

(k)Maximum stories - 2 stories above grade

2. Accessory buildings, structures, and uses.

(a) More than one accessory building may be permitted on a lot. One accessory building may be permitted for which the side and rear yard setback requirements shall be no less than five feet, provided that it does not exceed ten feet in height or 150 square feet in area, and is not attached to or within ten feet of the principal building. All additional accessory buildings shall conform to the minimum setback requirements of the principal building.

(b)Accessory structures, other than buildings, intended for use or occupancy and located on or above ground, including swimming pools. tennis courts, patios, and decks or porches three feet in height or less, must maintain the required front yard setback of the principal building and a minimum ten feet setback from side and rear property lines. Decks which exceed 3' in height must maintain the required side yard setback and may extend no more than 20' beyond the required rear yard setback line provided no point of the deck floor exceeds a height of 7' above finished grade. Any deck which exceeds 3' in height and is located within the required rear yard shall have it's base screened by either lattice or landscaping or a combination of the two. All other accessory structures must maintain the required front, side and rear yard setbacks of the principal building. Fences are specifically not covered by this restriction and are governed elsewhere in this chapter.

b. Single-Family (Cluster).

1. General requirements and provisions. General requirements and provisions for cluster residential development shall be the same as those for the R-1 zone as described in subsection 21-22.2.b.1 of this section.

2. Principal buildings.

(a) Minimum lot size - 16,875 square ft.

(b) Minimum lot width - 120 feet

(c) Minimum lot depth - 120 feet

(d) Minimum front yard setback (measured from the future street R.O.W.) - 45 feet

(e) Minimum side yard setback - l0 feet

(f) Minimum both side yard setback - 30 feet

(g) Minimum rear yard setback - 40 feet

(h) Minimum gross floor area

(1) Two story dwellings:

First floor minimum - 1,000 square ft.

Overall minimum - 2,000 square ft.

(2) One and one-half story dwellings:

First floor minimum - 1,200 square ft.

Overall minimum - 2,000 square ft.

(3) Single story dwellings - 1,600 square ft.

(i) Maximum lot coverage

building - 25% of buildable lot area

impervious - 75% of buildable lot area

(j) Maximum density - 1.7 units per acre of total lot area

(k)Maximum building height - 35 feet

(l) Maximum stories - 2 stories above grade

3. Accessory buildings and uses. All accessory buildings and uses in a cluster arrangement shall conform to the development standards for accessory buildings and uses in the non-cluster arrangement.

21-24.3 Other Provisions and Requirements.

a. Off-street parking is required subject to the requirements and conditions of this chapter.

b. Landscaping is required subject to the requirements and conditions of this chapter.

c. No more than 24" of unfinished foundation shall be exposed above ground in the front of any building, and no more than 42" of unfinished foundation shall be exposed above ground in the architectural rear of any building.

21-24A R-2 High Density Single-Family Residential Overlay Zone ("R- 2HD" )

The purpose of the R-2HD Zone is to create an overlay zone for certain properties within the R-2 Zone known and designated as Lots 33, 33.01, 34, 35, and 36 in Block 37.16 pursuant to a settlement agreement in litigation known as Martelli at Wayside, LLC v. Township of Ocean, et al., Docket No. MON-L-5221- 09. The provisions set forth herein encourage future development of smaller, single-family homes at a higher density.

21-24A.1 Permitted Uses.

a. Principal permitted uses and structures

1. Single-family residential dwellings.

b. Accessory buildings not to exceed 10 ft. in height, structures and uses including:

1. Fences in accordance with Chapter 21-48.

2. Private Decks.

3. Private Patios, Pools and Sheds.

4. Development Identification Sign. Two (2) permitted and located at least 2 feet beyond any proposed right-of-way line. If the identification sign is located on property not owned by a homeowner's association, easements must be provided for sign locations. The identification sign shall have a maximum area of 20 sq. ft. and a height of 5 ft.

5. Development Gate House, not to exceed 150 sq. ft., provided that the road servicing the development is a private road. If the road servicing the development is a public right-of-way, no gate house is permitted. A height of 15 ft. is permitted for the Gate House.

21-24A.2 Development Standards.

The R-2HD zone specified herewith shall be occupied only as indicated in this chapter.

a. Single Family Homes

1. Principal Buildings

(a) Minimum Gross Tract Area - 14 acres

(b) Minimum Lot Size - 9,750 sq. ft. (for lots along Bowne Road, the minimum lot size shall be 9,000 sq. ft. and the minimum lot depth shall be 120 ft.)

(c) Minimum Lot Width - 75 feet

(d) Minimum Lot Depth - 130 feet (for lots along Bowne Road, the minimum lot size shall be 9,000 sq. ft. and the minimum lot depth shall be 120 ft.)

(e) Minimum Front Yard Setback - 25 feet

(f) Minimum Rear Yard Setback - 40 feet

(g) Minimum Side Yard Setback - 10 feet

(h) Maximum Building Height - 35 feet from the highest point of finished grade at the front of the building or 2 stories, which ever is less

(i) Maximum Building Coverage - 38% of the buildable lot area

(j) Maximum Lot Coverage - 70% of the buildable lot area

(k) Maximum Permitted Density - 2.1 units/acre

2. Accessory Structures

(a) More than one accessory building may be permitted on a lot. One accessory building may be permitted for which the side and rear yard setback requirements shall be no less than five feet, provided that it does not exceed ten feet in height or 150 square feet in area, and is not attached to or within ten feet of the principal building. All additional accessory buildings shall conform to the minimum setback requirements of the principal building.

(b) Accessory structures, other than buildings, intended for use or occupancy and located on or above ground, including swimming pools, tennis courts, patios, and decks or porches three feet in height or less, must maintain the required front yard setback of the principal building and a minimum ten feet setback from side and rear property lines. No such accessory structures, however, shall be located within the perimeter buffer required by §21-24A.3.

Decks which exceed 3' in height must maintain the required side yard setback and may extend no more than 20' beyond the required rear yard setback line provided no point of the deck floor exceeds a height of 7' above finished grade. Any deck which exceeds 3' in height and is located within the required rear yard shall have its base screened by either lattice or landscaping or a combination of the two. All other accessory structures must maintain the required front, side and rear yard setbacks of the principal building. Fences are specifically not covered by this restriction and are governed elsewhere in this chapter.