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Packet · May 29, 2012

Public Township Council Meeting — Packet

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DRAFT PROPOSED REVISIONS – OCTOBER 2011 c. Doorways, windows, sills, lintels, wall ornaments or leaders projecting not more than two (2) feet. A variance shall be required for any feature that projects more than two (2) feet into a required yard. d. Fire escapes required by law, and chimneys, not over four (4) feet wide, provided that the Building Inspector shall determine that such projections are so placed as not to obstruct light or ventilation. e. An existing private garage for a one-family or two-family dwelling may be rebuilt within its same footprint. (Ord. No. 904-88 § 25-5.2B) 25-8.3 Front Yards on Through Lots. In all districts, through lots lying wholly or partly within any district, in which a front yard is required shall be considered as having two (2) frontages, each of which shall be subject to the front yard regulation contained in the Table of District Regulations. (Ord. No. 904-88 § 25-5.2C) 25-8.4 Walls and Fences. Walls and fences are permitted under the following conditions: a. Walls and fences which are not more than fifty (50%) percent solid are permitted anywhere on the property, in all districts, provided they are not higher than four (4) feet. b. Solid walls and fences not higher than six (6) feet are permitted in the rear yard and on the side property line up to the rear line of the applicant's house. If the distance on each side of such a fence is more than five (5) feet to each adjacent house, such solid fence may be located in the side property up to the front of the applicant's house. c. In all nonresidential districts, fences or walls not exceeding six (6) feet in height shall be permitted in the side and rear yards provided the fence or wall is not closer than five (5) feet at any point to a principal building in a residential district. d. In all nonresidential districts, a fence or wall to be used for screening may not exceed six (6) feet in height. If a property owner desires to exceed the six (6) feet limitation, the property owner shall apply to the Planning Board for technical review. An informal sketch will be required so as to permit the Technical Review Committee to evaluate the location of the fence and determine the appropriateness of the proposed use. e. In

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An informal sketch will be required so as to permit the Technical Review Committee to evaluate the location of the fence and determine the appropriateness of the proposed use. e. In all districts the good or finished side of the fence must face away from the applicant's property. f. The use of barbed and/or razor wire is prohibited in all districts. If a property owner desires to use barbed and/or razor wire, the owner shall apply to the Planning Board for technical review. An informal sketch will be required so as to permit the Technical Review Committee to evaluate the location of the fence and determine the appropriateness of the proposed use. g. Electrical wire fence is prohibited in all districts. h. No fence as described in this section may be constructed in any district without a written application being made to the Zoning Officer who shall issue a permit after compliance with the following fee schedule: 1. A fifty ($50.00) dollar fee for erection in any residential district. 2. A one hundred ($100.00) dollar fee for erection in any nonresidential district. (Ord. No. 904-88 § 25-5.2D; Ord. No. 1081-91; Ord. No. 1356-95 § 1; Ord. No. 1389-96 § 1) 31

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