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Councilman
Presents the following Ordinance Seconded by Councilman
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 160 OF THE CODE
OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET
WHEREAS, the Carteret Planning Board (the "Planning B "
oard ) has recommended
certain modifications to Chapter 160 of the Code of the Borough of Carteret, the
Land Development Ordinance (the "Ordinance"); and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret have reviewed the
proposed modifications and determined them to be appropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the
Borough of Carteret that Chapter 160 of the Code of the Borough of Carteret be
amended as follows:
1. Article XIV - Design and Performance Standards: Section 160-91 Sidewalks is
amended by adding a new sentence after the Iast word which shall read:
"All service walkways or patios shall have a minimum distance of twelve (12)
inches to each side and rear property line so as to serve as a buffer and to
allow for proper drainage.
2. Article XV - Section 160-119 Yards Subsection A is amended by adding a new
sentence after the last word which shall read:
"All driveways shall have a minimum distance of twelve (12) inches to each side
and rear property line between any driveway and the adjoining property of
another so as to serve as a buffer and to allow for drainage"
3. Article XV -Miscellaneous Provisions: Section 160-98. Accessory Buildings is
deleted and replaced with a new Section 160-98 which shall read in its entirety:
§ 160-98 Accessory Buildings
A. No accessory building or structure shall have a ground floor area greater
than ½ the ground floor area of the main building or structure on the same
lot.
B. Each individual property shall be limited to one accessory building/shed
no larger than 12 feet by 15 feet, with a maximum height of 14 feet.
C. No accessory building shall be allowed in the front yard area or within
the front yard setback. Included in the definitions of accessory structure
shall be swimming pools, attached or open decks (without walls or roof).
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Al1 accessory buildings or structures shall be located a distance from any
main building situated on the same lot, and from side and rear lot lines,
equivalent to the height of the accessory structure. All accessory buildings
located in the R-25 and R-50 zones as depicted on the Borough of Carteret
zoning map shall have a minimum distance of four (4) feet to each side and
rear property line.
Accessory buildings or structures on corner lots shall not be erected nearer
to any street sideline than the front yard setback required on the lot
adjacent to the rear line of the lot upon which the accessory building is
located
Satellite dish antennas. A satellite dish antenna with a diameter greater
than two feet may not be mounted on any building or structure, but must
be mounted at ground level in the rear yard of the lot and must meet the
setback requirements for accessory structures as set forth herein. All
satellite dish antennas with a diameter in excess of five feet must be
screened with a solid wall or fence at least six feet in height.
Any proposed wooden deck attached to a home or to a swimming pool
shall not be higher than a four foot platform with 42 inch railing" .
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall be filed and advertised as
required by law.
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COUNCILMAN
GRILLEY _
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GUTOWSKI
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
YES NO NV A.B. COUNCILMAN
X t MANCUSO
X ' -~t O'BRIEN
AB - Absent
S NO NV A.B.
NV - Not Voting XOR - Indicates Vote to Overrule Vcto sj
Adopted on first reading of the Council of the Bnrough of Carteret, N.J., on _
Adopted on second reading after hearing on I.[A_¥ 20~ 1999
May 6, 1999