(J) Min Front Yard Setbacks (ft)

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Article XII, Impervious Surface Coverage, Side Yard Setbacks and Building Coverage {Added 5-13-1999}

§ 270-61. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ALLOWABLE COVERAGE -- The percentage of the lot area that may be covered by building structures or impervious surfaces.
BUILDING COVERAGE -- Land areas covered by buildings or other structures. These areas shall include residences, garage, sheds, porches, decks, cabanas and buildings or other structures with roofed areas.
FLOOR AREA RATIO -- The percentage of the lot are that limits the overall gross building floor area .
GROSS BUILDING AREA -- Is defined as the gross building floor area (GBA) of the building on the property. The gross building area shall include all enclosed floor areas on all floors for residences, accessory buildings or garages. The gross building area shall not include porches, unfinished attics, basements, decks or patios.
IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE -- Land surface areas that do not allow rainwater to be directly absorbed by the ground. These surfaces shall include:
A. Building coverage
B. Driveways or other paved areas
C. Patios and walkways
D. Tennis courts
E. Water surface area of swimming pools
F. Decks which do no allow free drainage of rainwater through to the ground underneath.
LOT AREA -- The actual land area of the property, including easements or rights-of-way.
NONIMPERVIOUS COVERAGE -- Includes:
A. Gravel or loose areas that allow water to pass through to the ground below.
B. Fences, playground equipment, arbors or outdoor furniture.
SIDE YARD SETBACK -- The minimum dimension between a building or structure and the side property line. Refer to the Setback Data Table for details on how to determine the required minimum setback distances.

§ 270-62. Impervious surfaces -- The maximum allowable coverage for the combined building and impervious surface area for single-family residential lots shall be determined as follows:
A. For lots less than 10,000 square feet in area, the maximum allowable impervious coverage shall be 55% of the lot area.
B. For lots over 40,000 square feet in area, the maximum allowable impervious coverage shall be 27.5% of the lot area.
C. For lots with areas between 10,000 and 40,000 square feet, the maximum percentage of allowable impervious coverage shall be equal to 55 divided by the square root of the lot area.

§ 270-63. Floor Area Ratio
A. The floor area ratio (FAR) is determined as follows:
(1) For lots with less than 10,000 square feet, the FAR shall be 25% of the lot area.
(2) For lots with more than 40,000 square feet, the FAR shall be 19% of lot area.
(3) For lots between 10,000 and 40,000 square feet, the FAR percentage shall be computed as follows: FAR=25-.0002 time (lot area - 10,000).
B. The gross building area of a residential lot shall not exceed the percentage of the lot area which is equal to the floor area ratio (FAR) as determined herein.

NOTE: The information presented in this document has been excerpted from the Allendale Borough Ordinance, Section 270, and is believed to be accurate. This digested information is not a legal document and is provided only as a summary guide to interested to interested parties. This information is subject to change. For specific details and additional information please refer to the official code. You can access the code at www.generalcode.com and follow the E-code links to the Allendale, NJ ordinances.

(A) Lot Area -- This is the actual square footage of the lot.
(B) Building Coverage -- This is square footage of the land area covered by buildings or other structures with roofed areas.

Residences
Garages, Sheds, Porches
Decks, Cabanas, etc.

(C) Other Impervious Coverage -- This is the square footage of all other impervious surfaces other than that created by Building Coverage.

Driveways and other paved areas
Patios & walkways, tennis * basketball courts, areas with interlocking "paver" stones, etc.
Surface area of swimming pools, decks which do not allow free drainage of rainwater through to the ground underneath.

(D) Total Coverage -- The sum of B and C is, in fact, the total impervious surface area. The maximum is determined using the formulas under 270-62. This value should be inserted into the center column of row D in the above chart.
(E) Gross Building Floor Area -- The square footage of all enclosed floor areas of buildings on the property.

Residences - all floors excluding open porches, unfinished attics, basements, decks or patios
Garages and accessory buildings (sheds, etc.)

(F) Floor Area Ration (F.A.R.) -- Allowable F.A.R. is defined by the Code. Calculate existing and proposed by dividing existing and proposed gross building floor area, respectively, by lot size.

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The following must be furnished as part of this review request:

Property survey that clearly shows existing and proposed new structure locations
Drawing for the structure must show plan and elevation views with dimensions
All applications for permits to install a tennis court or basketball court shall be made to the Construction Code Official, and shall include a deatiled plot plan of the entire property showing existing buildings and the proposed court, drawn to scale, with pertinent dimensions and grade elevations shown in figures at the court, building, and property lines.
All plans shall be signed by the owner or his agent or a duly licensed engineer, registered architect, or land surveyor of New Jersey. Prior to the issuance of any building permit for installation of a tennis court, the Construction Code Official shall be satisfied that there has been full compliance with all of the requirements pertaining to building permits. A topographical map (two-foot contours) before & after the proposed work showing storm drainage provisions for the site may be required if subtantial soil movement is involved in the project. ( Any soil movement in excess of 50 cubic yards requires soil movement permits and engineering plans before construction permits are issued.) Existing and proposed contours, referred to United State Coast and Geodetic Survey datum, with a contour interval of two feet for slopes of less than 10% and an inteval of five feet for slopes of more than 10%. Existing contours are to be indicated by dashed liens and proposed contours are to be indicated by solid lines.

Please Note: If your application is denied, you have twenty (20) days from date of denial to submit to the Board of Adjustments.

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