[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
a.
The frontage types regulate the way buildings relate to the street.
These rules regulate not only the form of the building but also the
form of the pedestrian realm within the public right-of-way.
b.
Frontage types are integral to creating, within a street or block,
the appropriate nexus between the public and private realms. They
provide uniform rules for how a private building and public street
interact, and help establish a vision for how a street or block should
look and function. Such rules allow the vision and goals articulated
in the Master Plan to be realized over time through incremental development
and changing architectural styles and materials.
c.
In cases where a property fronts on two or more frontages, the development shall meet the design standards applicable to each frontage. In cases where district standards in Part 2 specify the permissibility of a building type or use, the presence of any one frontage listed in the standard shall be sufficient for the requirement to apply.
Downtown frontages are characterized by the most high-intensity,
mixed-use development that fronts on an active, pedestrian-friendly
public realm. Therefore, the streetscape must provide capacity for
high levels of pedestrian activity. This necessity, along with the
grand scale of the street, warrants wide sidewalks with high-quality
materials and design, generous building heights, high-quality facade
materials and design, maximum first floor transparency, minimal to
zero front and side yard setbacks, zero curb cuts and no front yard
parking lots. Planting strips are to consist of hardscape between
street trees. Outdoor cafes and planters are encouraged as integral
parts of the streetscape.
 |
[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
|
Regulation
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| |
|
i.
|
Active ground floor use required
|
Yes
| |
|
ii.
|
Transparency, ground floor
|
60%
|
80%
|
|
iii.
|
Transparency, upper floors
|
30%
|
70%
|
|
iv.
|
Build-to-line
|
See district standards.
| |
|
v. |
Encroachments (feet)
|
—
|
10
|
|
vi. |
Step back required (stories/feet)
|
4/42
|
4/53
|
|
vii. |
Step back requirement
|
12.5% of building depth, minimum 10 feet and maximum 20 feet
| |
[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
|
Key:
|
|
P: Permitted
|
|
NP: Not permitted
|
|
Building Elements
|
Permission
|
|---|---|
|
Balcony
|
NP
|
|
Bay window
|
P
|
|
Porches
|
NP
|
|
Stoops
|
NP
|
|
Terraces
|
P
|
|
Awnings
|
P
|
|
Lobby
|
P
|
|
Porte cocheres
|
NP
|
|
Attached side garages
|
NP
|
|
Note:
|
|
See § 30-333 for regulations regarding building elements.
|
Main streets are characterized by dense, mixed-use development
and an active, pedestrian-friendly public realm. They are intended
to serve as the primary feeders to the downtown. As such, the frontages
are characterized by active ground floor uses with residential and
office uses above. The streetscape must provide capacity for a moderate
to high amount of pedestrian activity. New development is to provide
moderate to generous building heights, high-quality facade materials
and design, maximum first floor transparency, no front and minimal
side yard setbacks, and minimal curb cuts. Planting strips are to
consist of hardscape between street trees. Outdoor cafes and planters
are encouraged as integral parts of the streetscape.
 |
[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
|
Regulation
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| |
|---|---|---|---|
|
i.
|
Active ground floor use required
|
Yes
| |
|
ii.
|
Transparency, ground floor
|
60%
|
80%
|
|
iii.
|
Transparency, upper floors
|
30%
|
70%
|
|
iv.
|
Build-to-line
|
See district standards.
| |
|
v. |
Encroachments (feet)
|
—
|
10
|
|
vi. |
Step back required (stories/feet)
|
4/42
|
4/53
|
|
vii. |
Step back requirement
|
12.5% of building depth, minimum 10 feet and maximum 20 feet
| |
[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
|
Key:
|
|
P: Permitted
|
|
NP: Not permitted
|
|
Building Elements
|
Permission
|
|---|---|
|
Balcony
|
NP
|
|
Bay window
|
P
|
|
Porches
|
NP
|
|
Stoops
|
NP
|
|
Terraces
|
P
|
|
Awnings
|
P
|
|
Lobby
|
P
|
|
Porte cocheres
|
NP
|
|
Attached side garages
|
NP
|
|
Note:
|
|
See § 30-333 for regulations regarding building elements.
|
Downtown feeders provide support for the highly active downtown
streets, and are areas of transition between downtown and residential
areas. They are characterized by dense development and an active,
pedestrian-friendly public realm. Active ground floor uses are encouraged
but not required. The streetscape must provide capacity for a moderate
to high amount of pedestrian activity. New development is to provide
moderate to generous building heights, high-quality facade materials
and design, high first floor transparency, no front and minimal side
yard setbacks. Since these streets will provide access to parking
for development fronting on downtown frontages, well-planned curb
cuts are essential; they should be minimized whenever possible.
 |
[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
|
Regulation
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| |
|---|---|---|---|
|
i.
|
Active ground floor use required
|
No
| |
|
ii.
|
Transparency, ground floor
|
30%
|
—
|
|
iii.
|
Transparency, upper floors
|
25%
|
—
|
|
iv.
|
Build-to-line
|
See district standards.
| |
|
v. |
Encroachments past build-to-line (feet)
|
—
|
10
|
|
vi. |
Step back required (stories/feet)
|
4/42
|
4/53
|
|
vii. |
Step back requirement
|
12.5% of building depth, minimum 10 feet and maximum 20 feet
| |
[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
|
Key:
|
|
P: Permitted
|
|
NP: Not permitted
|
|
Building Elements
|
Permission
|
|---|---|
|
Balcony
|
P
|
|
Bay window
|
P
|
|
Porches
|
NP
|
|
Stoops
|
NP
|
|
Terraces
|
P
|
|
Awnings
|
P
|
|
Lobby
|
P
|
|
Porte cocheres
|
NP
|
|
Attached side garages
|
NP
|
|
Note:
|
|
See § 30-333 for regulations regarding building elements.
|
Main street feeders provide a transition from the high activity
commercial areas to the less-active mixed-use and residential areas.
They are characterized by moderately dense development, much of which
is residential, with a moderate amount of office and commercial uses.
The streetscape must provide capacity for moderate pedestrian volumes.
New development is to provide varied building heights, high-quality
facade materials and design, moderate first floor transparency, varied
front and side yard setbacks, and rear yard parking. Since these streets
will provide access to parking for development fronting on main streets,
well-planned curb cuts are essential; they should be minimized whenever
possible.
 |
[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
|
Regulation
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| |
|---|---|---|---|
|
i.
|
Active ground floor use required
|
No
| |
|
ii.
|
Transparency, ground floor
|
30%
|
80%
|
|
iii.
|
Transparency, upper floors
|
25%
|
—
|
|
iv.
|
Build-to-line
|
See district standards.
| |
|
v. |
Encroachments
|
—
|
10
|
|
vi. |
Step back required (stories/feet)
|
2/28
|
3/41
|
|
vii. |
Step back requirement
|
12.5% of building depth, minimum 10 feet and maximum 20 feet
| |
[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
|
Key:
|
|
P: Permitted
|
|
NP: Not permitted
|
|
Building Elements
|
Permission
|
|---|---|
|
Balcony
|
P
|
|
Bay window
|
P
|
|
Porches
|
NP
|
|
Stoops
|
P
|
|
Terraces
|
P
|
|
Awnings
|
P
|
|
Lobby
|
P
|
|
Porte cocheres
|
NP
|
|
Attached side garages
|
NP
|
|
Note:
|
|
See § 30-333 for regulations regarding building elements.
|
Office residential frontages have a strong residential quality
that is reinforced by the predominance of detached houses and, in
limited instances, estates buildings. However, owners are permitted
to provide a mix of office and residential units in the same building.
Landscaped front yards reinforce the neighborhood atmosphere. There
is a low to moderate volume of pedestrian activity. The planting strip
shall be wide and provide ample space for the growth of large street
trees. New development shall be consistent with existing development
and be characterized by modest building heights, high-quality facade
materials and design, low to moderate first floor transparency, usable
front porches (where appropriate), large front and side yard setbacks,
and parking located to the rear of the dwelling.
 |
[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
|
Regulation
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| |
|---|---|---|---|
|
i.
|
Active ground floor use required
|
No
| |
|
ii.
|
Transparency, ground floor
|
25%
|
—
|
|
iii.
|
Transparency, upper floors
|
20%
|
—
|
|
iv.
|
Build-to-line
|
See district standards.
| |
|
v. |
Encroachments (feet)
|
—
|
10
|
|
vi. |
Step back required (stories/feet)
|
4/42
|
4/53
|
|
vii. |
Step back requirement
|
12.5% of building depth, minimum 10 feet and maximum 20 feet
| |
[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
|
Key:
|
|
P: Permitted
|
|
NP: Not permitted
|
|
Building Elements
|
Permission
|
|---|---|
|
Balcony
|
P
|
|
Bay window
|
P
|
|
Porches
|
P
|
|
Stoops
|
P
|
|
Terraces
|
P
|
|
Awnings
|
P
|
|
Lobby
|
P
|
|
Porte cocheres
|
NP
|
|
Attached side garages
|
NP
|
|
Note:
|
|
See § 30-333 for regulations regarding building elements.
|
Flex corridors are defined by a mixture of uses situated along
moderate to highly trafficked corridors. New development, particularly
commercial development, should be located close to the sidewalk to
encourage pedestrian activity and traffic calming. Front yards may
be landscaped or serve as amenities for businesses. Parking is located
to the rear of buildings, and new development or redevelopment should
minimize curb cuts through shared driveways and cross easement parking.
New development shall be characterized by modest building heights,
high-quality facade materials and design, and moderate first floor
transparency. Sidewalks should be constructed to accommodate moderate
pedestrian activity.
 |
[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
|
Regulation
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| |
|---|---|---|---|
|
i.
|
Active ground floor use required
|
No
| |
|
ii.
|
Transparency, ground floor
|
35%
|
75%
|
|
iii.
|
Transparency, upper floors
|
20%
|
—
|
|
iv.
|
Build-to-line
|
See district standards.
| |
|
v. |
Encroachments (feet)
|
—
|
10
|
|
vi. |
Step back required (stories/feet)
|
4/42
|
4/53
|
|
vii. |
Step back requirement
|
12.5% of building depth, minimum 10 feet and maximum 20 feet
| |
[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
|
Key:
|
|
P: Permitted
|
|
NP: Not permitted
|
|
Building Elements
|
Permission
|
|---|---|
|
Balcony
|
P
|
|
Bay window
|
P
|
|
Porches
|
P
|
|
Stoops
|
P
|
|
Terraces
|
P
|
|
Awnings
|
P
|
|
Lobby
|
P
|
|
Porte cocheres
|
NP
|
|
Attached side garages
|
NP
|
|
Note:
|
|
See § 30-333 for regulations regarding building elements.
|
Office corridor frontages are defined by the predominance of
office uses along a street that provides a pedestrian friendly environment
while accommodating high volumes of through traffic. New development
should be characterized by active ground floor uses with office uses
above. New development shall be characterized by generous building
heights, high-quality facade materials and design, maximum first floor
transparency. Front and side yard setbacks should be small to create
a more pronounced urban feel. The streetscape must provide capacity
for a moderate to high amount of pedestrian activity; curb cuts should
be minimized. Outdoor cafes and planters are encouraged as integral
parts of the streetscape. Buildings along these frontages may be iconic
and use design approaches not found elsewhere in Morristown.
 |
[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
|
Regulation
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| |
|---|---|---|---|
|
i.
|
Active ground floor use required
|
No
| |
|
ii.
|
Transparency, ground floor
|
30%
|
—
|
|
iii.
|
Transparency, upper floors
|
25%
|
—
|
|
iv.
|
Build-to-line
|
See district standards.
| |
|
v. |
Encroachments (feet)
|
—
|
10
|
|
vi. |
step back required (stories/feet)
|
—
|
—
|
|
vii. |
Setback requirement
|
—
|
—
|
[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
|
Key:
|
|
P: Permitted
|
|
NP: Not permitted
|
|
Building Elements
|
Permission
|
|---|---|
|
Balcony
|
P
|
|
Bay window
|
P
|
|
Porches
|
NP
|
|
Stoops
|
NP
|
|
Terraces
|
P
|
|
Awnings
|
P
|
|
Lobby
|
P
|
|
Porte cocheres
|
NP
|
|
Attached side garages
|
NP
|
|
Note:
|
|
See § 30-333 for regulations regarding building elements.
|
Suburban residential streets serve the least dense areas in
Morristown. Areas are typically defined by generous landscaped front
yard setbacks. Attached side garages are not uncommon and permitted
on these streets. Streetscape must provide capacity for minimal to
moderate pedestrian volumes. New development is to provide varied
building heights, high-quality facade materials and design, and low
to moderate first-floor transparency.
 |
[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
|
Regulation
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| |
|---|---|---|---|
|
i.
|
Active ground floor use required
|
No
| |
|
ii.
|
Transparency, ground floor
|
25%
|
—
|
|
iii.
|
Transparency, upper floors
|
20%
|
—
|
|
iv.
|
Build-to-line
|
See district standards.
| |
|
v. |
Encroachments (feet)
|
—
|
10
|
|
vi. |
Step back required (stories/feet)
|
—
|
3/41
|
|
vii. |
Step back requirement
|
12.5% of building depth, minimum 10 feet and maximum 20 feet
| |
[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
|
Key:
|
|
P: Permitted
|
|
NP: Not permitted
|
|
Building Elements
|
Permission
|
|---|---|
|
Balcony
|
P
|
|
Bay window
|
P
|
|
Porches
|
P
|
|
Stoops
|
P
|
|
Terraces
|
P
|
|
Awnings
|
NP
|
|
Lobby
|
NP
|
|
Porte cocheres
|
NP
|
|
Attached side garages
|
P
|
|
Note:
|
|
See § 30-333 for regulations regarding building elements.
|
Historic suburban residential streets are fundamentally suburban
in nature: they serve only moderately dense development. However,
they are characterized by moderate front yard setbacks, and parking
takes place in rear yards. The streetscape must provide capacity for
minimal to moderate pedestrian volumes. New development is to provide
varied building heights, high-quality facade materials and design,
and low to moderate first-floor transparency. Shared curb cuts and
driveways are encouraged to provide access to side and rear yard parking.
 |
[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
|
Regulation
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| |
|---|---|---|---|
|
i.
|
Active ground floor use required
|
No
| |
|
ii.
|
Transparency, ground floor
|
25%
|
—
|
|
iii.
|
Transparency, upper floors
|
20%
|
—
|
|
iv.
|
Build-to-line
|
See district standards.
| |
|
v. |
Encroachments (feet)
|
—
|
10
|
|
vi. |
Step back required (stories/feet)
|
—
|
3/41
|
|
vii. |
Step back requirement
|
12.5% of building depth, minimum 10 feet and maximum 20 feet
| |
[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
|
Key:
|
|
P: Permitted
|
|
NP: Not permitted
|
|
Building Elements
|
Permission
|
|---|---|
|
Balcony
|
P
|
|
Bay window
|
P
|
|
Porches
|
P
|
|
Stoops
|
P
|
|
Terraces
|
P
|
|
Awnings
|
NP
|
|
Lobby
|
NP
|
|
Porte cocheres
|
NP
|
|
Attached side garages
|
NP
|
|
Note:
|
|
See § 30-333 for regulations regarding building elements.
|
Urban residential streets typically occur in areas with above-average
density. Buildings usually have short setbacks that can be landscaped,
used for gardens, or serve as small private yards. One of the defining
characteristics of these streets is porches, which provide important
transition space between the public and private realms. The streetscape
must provide capacity for moderate pedestrian volumes. New development
is to provide varied building heights, high-quality facade materials
and design, and low to moderate first-floor transparency. Shared curb
cuts and driveways are encouraged to provide access to side are rear
yard parking. Attached side garages are strictly prohibited.
 |
[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
|
Regulation
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| |
|---|---|---|---|
|
i.
|
Active ground floor use required
|
No
| |
|
ii.
|
Transparency, ground floor
|
25%
|
—
|
|
iii.
|
Transparency, upper floors
|
20%
|
—
|
|
iv.
|
Build-to-line
|
See district standards.
| |
|
v. |
Encroachments (feet)
|
—
|
10
|
|
vi. |
Step back required (stories/feet)
|
—
|
3/41
|
|
vii. |
Step back requirement
|
12.5% of building depth, minimum 10 feet and maximum 20 feet
| |
[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
|
Key:
|
|
P: Permitted
|
|
NP: Not permitted
|
|
Building Elements
|
Permission
|
|---|---|
|
Balcony
|
P
|
|
Bay window
|
P
|
|
Porches
|
P
|
|
Stoops
|
P
|
|
Terraces
|
P
|
|
Awnings
|
NP
|
|
Lobby
|
NP
|
|
Porte cocheres
|
NP
|
|
Attached side garages
|
NP
|
|
Note:
|
|
See § 30-333 for regulations regarding building elements.
|
Estate residential frontages are some of the most iconic in
Morristown. These streets support the large historic estates. As a
result, buildings often have large front yard setbacks that contain
porte cocheres, patio parking, and other elements. The streetscape
must provide capacity for minimal to moderate pedestrian volumes and
should be landscaped with the highest quality materials. New development
should match existing character with the highest quality facade materials
and design, low to moderate first-floor transparency, varied front
and side yard setbacks. No attached garages. Side garages are allowed.
 |
[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
|
Regulation
|
Minimum
|
Maximum
| |
|---|---|---|---|
|
i.
|
Active ground floor use required
|
No
| |
|
ii.
|
Transparency, ground floor
|
25%
|
—
|
|
iii.
|
Transparency, upper floors
|
20%
|
—
|
|
iv.
|
Build-to-line
|
See district standards.
| |
|
v. |
Encroachments (feet)
|
—
|
10
|
|
vi. |
Step back required (stories/feet)
|
—
|
3/41
|
|
vii. |
Step back requirement
|
12.5% of building depth, minimum 10 feet and maximum 20 feet
| |
[Ord. No. O-25-2018, 7-12-2018; amended 8-8-2023 by Ord. No. O-11-2023]
|
Key:
|
|
P: Permitted
|
|
NP: Not permitted
|
|
Building Elements
|
Permission
|
|---|---|
|
Balcony
|
P
|
|
Bay window
|
P
|
|
Porches
|
P
|
|
Stoops
|
P
|
|
Terraces
|
P
|
|
Awnings
|
NP
|
|
Lobby
|
NP
|
|
Porte cocheres
|
P
|
|
Attached side garages
|
NP
|
|
Note:
|
|
See § 30-333 for regulations regarding building elements.
|
