Intent: To permit residential development of low density. This
district represents a continuation of developmental patterns now existing
extensively within Corbin City, with sufficient controls.
Regulations in District: The use, height and area regulations of this article, and those regulations set forth elsewhere in this Ordinance where applicable to these sections and general regulations of Article
XVI are the regulations in the R5 Rural Residential District.
A building or land shall be used only for the following purposes:
1) Principal uses and buildings:
a) Single family detached dwellings.
b) Public playgrounds, conservation areas, parks and public purpose
areas, subject to Planning Board review and approval.
c) Public utility substations, subject to the same standards as set
forth applicable thereto in the regulations for the R Riverfront District.
d) Municipal uses, subject to Planning Board review and approval.
2) Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures. Accessory uses, buildings
and structures shall be uses, buildings and structures customarily
incidental to the principal uses listed as permitted. Accessory structures
shall not exceed four in number, no more than two of which shall be
Accessory Buildings. Accessory structures shall not exceed 2% of the
total lot area. Accessory uses, buildings and structures shall be
understood to include:
a) Private auto garage for the exclusive use of building residents.
b) Private swimming pools, intended for use of building residents, provided:
(1)
That the water edge of the pool shall be at required setback
from all property lines.
(2)
That adequate fencing in compliance with the Uniform Construction
Code N.J.A.C. 5:23 shall be installed.
c) Private utility sheds, greenhouses, bath houses, and playhouses provided
that they comply with all other sections of this article and ordinance.
d) The keeping of farm animals or fowl for the enjoyment of the residents
and not primarily for commercial purposes.
Fence and wall requirements of the Riverfront Residential District
along with the conditions and standards therein shall apply here.
Fences and walls shall be permitted provided:
a) That all perimeter fences or walls shall be placed within the property
line. Chain link fencing shall not be allowed within that portion
of the lot extending from the front property line to the front building
line of the principal structure.
b) That no portion of any fence or wall shall be more than four feet
in height above finished grade, except that privacy fences shall be
allowed provided that they are limited to the rear and side yard and
do not extend forward beyond the front line of the principal structure.
Such fences shall not exceed six feet in height above the finished
grade and shall be constructed of materials that are in architectural
conformity with the principal building.
c) That no fences or wall shall be placed within 15 feet of a street
corner.
[Amended 4-10-2017 by Ord. No. 5-2017]