(A) Minimum lot size:
(1) Only for dwellings existing as of September 1, 1999 located in R75 sections of MDR - Medium Density Residential Zone: 9.750 square feet.
(2) For all other properties: 15,000 square feet, except in major subdivisions where at most 20% of the total number of lots may be a minimum size of 12,500 square feet, so long as at least 20% of the total number of lots are 17,500 square feet.
(B) Minimum lot frontage:
(1) Only for dwellings existing as of September 1, 1999 located in R75 sections of MDR - Medium Density Residential Zone: 75 feet
(2) For all other properties: 100 feet, except that lot frontage may be measured at the front yard setback line on curvilinear streets, including cul-de-sacs.
(C) Minimum lot depth: 120 feet
(D) Setback requirements.
(1) Minimum front yard setback:
(a) 50 feet from any county or state right-of-way;
(b) Only for dwellings existing as of September 1, 1999 located in the R75, R100 and RD2 sections of the MDR - Medium Density Residential Zone: 30 feet from any other right-of-way.
(c) For all other properties: 35 feet from any other right-of-way.
(2) Minimum rear yard setback:
(a) 50 feet from any county or state right-of-way for reverse frontage lots;
(b) Only for dwellings existing as of September 1, 1999 located in the R100 and RD2 sections of the MDR - Medium Density Residential Zone: 25 feet from any other rear property line.
(c) Only for dwellings existing as of September 1, 1999 located in the R75 sections of the MDR - Medium Density Residential Zone: 20 feet from any other rear property line.
(d) For all other properties: 35 feet from any other rear property line.
(3) Minimum side yard setback: 15 feet except as follows:
(a) Only for dwellings existing as of September 1, 1999 located in the R100B sections of the MDR - Medium Density Residential Zone, one side may be ten feet so long as the total of both side yards equals 25 feet or more as shown on the original survey.
(b) 29 feet for side entry garages; provided that the setback otherwise applicable to the dwelling shall apply to all other portions of the dwelling located to the rear of the garage.
(c) Only for dwellings existing as of September 1, 1999 located in the R75 sections of the MDR – Medium Density Residential Zone: 10 feet.
(d) Only for dwellings existing as of September 1, 1999 located in the RD2 sections of the MDR - Medium Density Residential Zone, one side may be ten feet so long as the total of both side yards equals 30 feet or more.
(E) Maximum height limitation: two and one half stories but not to exceed 35 feet.
(F) Minimum backyard area:
(1) Only for dwellings existing as of September 1, 1999 located in the R100 and RD2 sections of the MDR - Medium Density Residential Zone: 25 feet.
(2) Only for dwellings existing as of September 1, 1999 located in the R75 sections of the MDR - Medium Density Residential Zone: 20 feet.
(3) For all other properties: 35 feet.
(G) Maximum impervious coverage: 45% of total lot area.
(H) Maximum clearing limit: No more than 70% of the lot area shall be cleared of vegetation for the purpose of construction; provided, however, if the existing cleared area exceeds 70% of the lot area or the existing vegetation is immature and may be re-established in a relatively short period of time, compliance with this section may be waived by the reviewing board to promote the purpose of this chapter.
(I) Minimum open space requirement. Subdivisions of 10 acres or larger shall set aside a minimum of 20% of the gross tract acreage for open space, of which a maximum of 50% may be wetlands as designated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Upon request, the Planning Board may allow an applicant to provide, in lieu of some or all of the required open space, additional active recreational facilities to be installed, on site or off site, as specifically approved by the Planning Board, in such amount and location as the Planning Board in its discretion shall require.
(J) Other requirements: All developments of 25 acres or larger shall provide active recreation designed for the primary use of the development’s residents, unless the reviewing board finds that the characteristics of the site dictate passive recreation as a better use for such development.
(Ord. 945-99, passed 9-13-99; Am. Ord. 85-06, passed 4-24-06; Am. Ord. 266-15, passed 5-11-15)