[Ord. #585, § 504A; Ord. #641]
Accessory buildings shall be governed by the
following:
a.
The maximum height shall be 20 feet.
b.
Accessory building(s) shall not be located in a front
yard. In the E-1 Zone only, an accessory guardhouse or guardhouses
may be located in a front yard, provided that the lot contains a minimum
of 130 acres within the E-1 Zone, each guardhouse does not exceed
a floor area of 700 square feet, each guardhouse is no closer than
400 feet to the North Maple Avenue right-of-way, each guardhouse is
no closer than 200 feet to the Madisonville Road right-of-way, each
guardhouse is no closer than 100 feet to any property line that does
not coincide with a street right-of-way, each guardhouse is designed
to be consistent with the architectural style and general appearance
of the principal building, the number of guardhouses located in a
front yard on the lot does not exceed one along North Maple Avenue
and one along Madisonville Road, and each guardhouse otherwise complies
with the requirements of this subsection.
[Ord. #1530, 3-12-2002, amended]
c.
The minimum setback requirements set forth in Table
507 shall be observed.
[Ord. #585, § 504B; Ord. #1087]
a.
Fences and walls may be in the front yard, provided
that they shall not exceed four feet in height measured from the ground
level and shall be constructed so that at least 50% thereof is open,
unless such walls or fences are approved as part of a dwelling unit
design located within the multifamily development area of a PRD application.
In the E-1 Zone only, a fence located in a front yard may exceed four
feet in height, provided that the lot (or contiguous lots under common
ownership comprising the tract) contains a minimum of 130 acres within
the E-1 Zone, the fence does not exceed eight feet in height, the
fence is constructed for security purposes in conjunction with a guardhouse
or guardhouses. the fence is no closer than 350 feet to the North
Maple Avenue right-of-way, the fence is no closer than 200 feet to
the Madisonville Road right-of-way, the fence is no closer than 10
feet to any property line that does not coincide with a street right-of-way,
the fence is approved by the Board as part of a site plan application,
and the fence otherwise complies with the requirements of this subsection.
When seeking approval for such a fence, an applicant shall demonstrate
to the Board that the fence shall have minimal visual impact on surrounding
properties due to the use of unobtrusive fence materials, such as
dark colored open mesh, and appropriate landscaping. In addition,
a fence along North Maple Avenue shall be located as far from the
street as reasonably possible and shall be screened by existing and/or
proposed berms and landscaping.
[Ord. #1429, 5-29-2001, amended; Ord. #1530, 3-12-2002, amended]
b.
Fences and walls located in any side or rear yard
shall not exceed six feet in height measured from the ground level.
In the E-1 Zone only, a fence located in a side or rear yard may exceed
six feet in height, provided that the lot (or contiguous lots under
common ownership comprising the tract) contains a minimum of 130 acres
within the E-1 Zone, the fence does not exceed eight feet in height,
the fence is constructed for security purposes in connection with
a guard house or guard houses, the fence is no closer than 10 feet
to any property line, the fence is approved by the Board as part of
a site plan application, and the fence otherwise complies with the
requirements of this subsection. When seeking approval for such a
fence, an applicant shall demonstrate to the Board that the fence
shall have minimal visual impact on surrounding properties due to
the use of unobtrusive fence materials, such as dark colored open
mesh, and appropriate landscaping.
[Ord. #1530, 3-12-2002, amended]
c.
All fences or walls shall be symmetrical in appearance;
shall have posts or columns separated by identical distances; shall
consist of material conforming to a definite pattern or size; and
shall be constructed so that a finished side faces outward away from
the property on which it is constructed.
d.
No fence or wall shall be constructed of any material
harmful to humans or animals. Electrically charged fences are permitted
to be constructed on private property as long as each of the following
conditions are met:
1.
All electrical equipment used in the fence shall carry
the label of Underwriter's Laboratories or the Industrial Commission
of Wisconsin.
2.
The fence and all equipment and accessories for the
fence shall be installed and operated according to the manufacturer's
specifications and (to the extent applicable) according to the National
Electrical Code and applicable state regulations.
3.
The fence shall comply with all other requirements
of Township ordinances governing fences, including construction permit
requirements where applicable, provided that in the event of any conflict
between this paragraph and any other ordinance the more stringent
requirement shall apply.
e.
No fence or wall shall be erected along a property
line without a construction permit, and no portion of a fence or wall
shall be located within six inches of any property line. In considering
applications for the erection of a fence or wall, the Construction
Code Enforcement Official may require a survey showing the proposed
location of the fence or wall with respect to the existing property
lines.
f.
Notwithstanding the preceding provisions of this subsection,
the following provisions shall be complied with:
[Ord. #585, § 504C; Ord. #641;
Ord. #1103, § 20]
a.
No retaining wall shall be constructed in excess of
four feet in height unless designed and certified as properly constructed
and structurally adequate by a New Jersey professional engineer. The
material may be reinforced concrete or an equally effective material
approved by the Township Engineer.
b.
No retaining wall shall be of a height greater than
eight feet. In areas where greater heights is required, it shall be
accomplished by stepping the retaining walls horizontally one foot
for every four feet of vertical height.
