[Amended 7-2-1984]
In residence districts, no building shall exceed 35 feet in
height, provided that such height limits may be exceeded by one foot
for each foot by which the width of each side yard is increased beyond
the minimum side yard requirements up to a maximum of 50 feet. In
the C Commercial District, no building shall exceed 50 feet, and in
the LM Light Manufacturing District, no building shall exceed 80 feet
in height, provided that such height limits may be exceeded when authorized
by the Planning Board as a conditional use.
A building may be erected on any lot held in single and separate
ownership at the effective date of this chapter which is not of the
required minimum area or width when approved by the Planning Board,
provided that adequate sanitation provisions shall be made.
No lot area shall be so reduced that the area of the lot or
the dimensions of the open spaces shall be smaller than herein prescribed.
This chapter shall not apply to existing property or to buildings
or structures used or to be used by public utilities in furnishing
service if, upon a petition of the public utility, the Board of Public
Utility Commissioners shall, after a hearing, of which the Swedesboro
Borough Council shall have notice, decide that the present or proposed
situation of the building or structure in question is reasonably necessary
for the service, convenience or welfare of the public.
A private garage or other accessory building which is not an
integral structural part of a main building may be located in the
required side and/or rear yard, but not less than five feet from any
property line on lots which are more than 50 feet in width and not
less than two feet from any property line on lots which are 50 feet
or less in width, provided that such building is situated not less
than 10 feet farther back from the street line than the rearmost portion
of the main building. Nothing in this section shall be construed to
prohibit the erection of a common or joint garage which is not an
integral structural part of a main building on adjoining lots.
On any corner lot, no wall, fence or other structure shall be
erected or altered, and no hedge, tree, shrub or other growth shall
be maintained which may cause danger to traffic on a street or public
road by obscuring the view.
Off-street loading and unloading space, with proper access from
a street or alley, shall be provided on any lot on which a building
for trade or business is hereafter erected or substantially altered.
A temporary permit may be authorized by the Borough Council
upon recommendation of the Planning Board for a nonconforming structure
or use which it deems beneficial to the public health or general welfare
or which it deems necessary to promote the proper development of the
community, provided that such nonconforming structure or use shall
be completely removed upon expiration of the permit without cost to
the Borough. Such a permit shall be issued for a specific period of
time, not exceeding one year, and may be renewed annually for an aggregate
period of not more than three years, including the original authorization.
[Amended 7-2-1984]
In any instance where the Planning Board is required to consider
an exception or change in this chapter or Zoning Map in accordance
with the provisions of this chapter, the Planning Board shall, among
other things:
A. Assure itself that the proposed change is consistent with the spirit,
purpose and intent of this chapter.
B. Determine that the proposed change will not substantially injure
or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the character
of the neighborhood and that the use of the property adjacent to the
area included in the proposed change or plan is adequately safeguarded.
C. Determine that the proposed change will serve the best interests
of the Borough, the convenience of the community, where applicable,
and the public welfare.
D. Consider the effect of the proposed change upon the logical, efficient
and economical extension of public services and facilities, such as
public water, sewers, police and fire protection, and public schools.
E. Be guided in its study, review and recommendation by sound standards
of subdivision practice, where applicable.
F. Impose such conditions, in addition to those required, as are necessary
to assure that the intent of this chapter is complied with, which
conditions may include but are not limited to harmonious design of
buildings; planting and its maintenance as a sight or sound screen;
the minimizing of noxious, offensive or hazardous elements; and adequate
standards of parking and sanitation.