Supporting Documentation · Sep 17, 2026
09102026_ZB 26 02 13 Porter Road_Combined Completeness and Board Review 2
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Show all pagesMemorandum Page 5 of 6 R-6 One Family Residential Zone Ordinance Requirements Existing Conditions Proposed Variance Required 35 ft. 26 ft. Maximum Lot Coverage 45% 42% 45% No Maximum Building Coverage 35% 20% 23% No V = Variance ENC = Existing Non-Conforming Condition C. Walls and Fences (§ 25-8.4b): Solid walls and fences are permitted in the rear yard and on the side property line, up to the rear line of the house. The solid fences are permitted on the side property line up to the front of the house if the distance on each side of the fence is more than 5 feet to each adjacent house. The existing 6-foot-tall vinyl fence sits on the side property line up to the center of the house. Applicant to confirm the distance of the fence from the neighboring residential structure to determine compliance with the ordinance. D. Impervious Coverage: It is noted that the revised plans included an updated existing impervious coverage amount from 39% to 42%. A breakout of the impervious surfaces was provided and includes 2,998 square feet of total impervious coverage. E. Steep Slopes § 25-28: Additions to existing single-family homes are exempt from the requirements of this ordinance provided that the additions do not extend any closer to the steep slope area. However, the proposed addition extends into areas where the slope is between 10% and 25%. a. The slope analysis includes “CAT 3: 20% to 25%” slope with a total disturbed area of 191 SF, or 19.9%. The ordinance notes that disturbance of slopes of 25% or more is prohibited and clarifies that 20% of the site may be disturbed if it is between 20% - 24.99%. Applicant shall confirm that the entirety of the CAT 3 area has a slope of 24.99% or less. Disturbances of slopes above 24.99% will require a variance. 6. Statutory Criteria 1. The applicant requires relief for one (1) c-variance for this application. The applicant shall provide testimony that demonstrates how the request for relief may be granted based on one of the standards provided in the MLUL at N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c. It is the applicant’s responsibility to bear the burden of proof. In order to satisfy the positive and negative criteria for each c variance enumerated above, the applicant should provide testimony that satisfies either the c(1) hardship criterion or c(2) flexible criterion as set forth in the MLUL. a. Positive criteria: There are two types of c
ated above, the applicant should provide testimony that satisfies either the c(1) hardship criterion or c(2) flexible criterion as set forth in the MLUL. a. Positive criteria: There are two types of c variances - the c(1) hardship and the c(2) flexible variance.
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