N.J. Admin. Code § 19:4-5.29

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 19:4-5.29 - Low Density Residential zone; bulk regulations

(a) The bulk regulations in the Low Density Residential zone are:

1. Single-family and two-family dwellings:

i. Maximum lot coverage: 30 percent;

ii. Minimum open space: 40 percent; and

iii. Yards:

(1) Minimum front yard: 25 feet; or in the case where the Chief Engineer determines that the average prevailing setbacks of existing adjacent dwellings are less than 25 feet, the minimum front yard may be reduced accordingly to not less than 20 feet;

(2) Minimum side yard: 10 feet; and

(3) Minimum rear yard: 20 feet;

2. Townhome dwellings:

i. Maximum lot coverage: 30 percent;

ii. Minimum open space: 35 percent;

iii. Maximum density: 10 dwelling units per acre; and

iv. Yards:

(1) Minimum front yard: 25 feet; except where the front yard setback of a building facade is staggered, the setback may be reduced to not less than 20 feet with an average setback for the building of 25 feet;

(2) Minimum side yard: 20 feet; and

(3) Minimum rear yard: 25 feet;

3. Other permitted uses and special exceptions:

i. Maximum lot coverage: 30 percent;

ii. Minimum open space: 35 percent; and

iii. Yards:

(1) Minimum front yard: 25 feet;

(2) Minimum side yard: 20 feet;

(3) Minimum rear yard: 30 feet; and

4. Maximum building height: 35 feet.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:4-5.29