Essex County Unincorporated

The height limitations of this Ordinance shall not apply to: (1) Belfries. (2) Chimneys. (3) Church spires. (4) Conveyors. (5) Cooling towers. (6) Elevator bulkheads. (7) Fire towers. (8) Water towers and standpipes. (9) Flag poles. (10) Public monuments. (11) Ornamental towers and spires, domes, cupolas. (12) Commercial radio and television towers less than one hundred twenty-five (125) feet in height. (13) Silos and grain driers; tanks. (14) Smoke stacks. (15) Stage towers or scenery lofts. (16) Fire and parapet walls extending no more than four feet above the roof.

The height limitations of this Ordinance shall not apply to: (1) Belfries. (2) Chimneys. (3) Church spires. (4) Conveyors. (5) Cooling towers. (6) Elevator bulkheads. (7) Fire towers. (8) Water towers and standpipes. (9) Flag poles. (10) Public monuments. (11) Ornamental towers and spires, domes, cupolas. (12) Commercial radio and television towers less than one hundred twenty-five (125) feet in height. (13) Silos and grain driers; tanks. (14) Smoke stacks. (15) Stage towers or scenery lofts. (16) Fire and parapet walls extending no more than four feet above the roof.

The height limitations of this Ordinance shall not apply to: (1) Belfries. (2) Chimneys. (3) Church spires. (4) Conveyors. (5) Cooling towers. (6) Elevator bulkheads. (7) Fire towers. (8) Water towers and standpipes. (9) Flag poles. (10) Public monuments. (11) Ornamental towers and spires, domes, cupolas. (12) Commercial radio and television towers less than one hundred twenty-five (125) feet in height. (13) Silos and grain driers; tanks. (14) Smoke stacks. (15) Stage towers or scenery lofts. (16) Fire and parapet walls extending no more than four feet above the roof.

The following structures shall be permitted to encroach into any yard: fences, ground level terraces/patios/decks not over 30 inches high, awnings projecting no more than 8 feet, bay windows and eaves projecting no more than 3 feet, arbors and trellises not exceeding 10 feet, flagpoles not exceeding 25 feet, playground equipment not reducing yard width to less than 10 feet, heat pumps projecting up to 5 feet into side yard.

Except as provided herein, any physical element that is attached to a principal structure must meet the minimum setback standards of the district. The following structures shall be permitted to encroach into any yard, including front yards, provided applicable sight distance and fire safety requirements are met and maintained...

The following structures shall be permitted to encroach into any yard, including front yards, provided applicable sight distance and fire safety requirements are met and maintained, and provided the following requirements are met: (1) Fences pursuant to Article VII, Division 4. (2) Ground level terraces, patios or decks not over 30 inches high which do not include a permanently roofed-over terrace or porch. (3) Awnings or canopies provided they do not project more than eight feet from the existing building face. (4) Bay windows and overhanging eaves or gutters projecting no more than three feet into the yard. (5) Arbors and trellises not exceeding ten feet in height, provided that such structures do not reduce the width of the yard to less than three feet. (6) Flagpoles not to exceed 25 feet in height. (7) Recreational playground equipment, as defined herein, provided that such equipment does not reduce the width of the yard to less than ten feet. (8) Heat pumps or central air conditioning units, except in the R-4 district, may project to a distance not to exceed 5 feet into a required side yard.

The following structures shall be permitted to encroach into any yard, including front yards, provided applicable sight distance and fire safety requirements are met and maintained, and provided the following requirements are met: (1) Fences pursuant to Article VII, Division 4. (2) Ground level terraces, patios or decks not over 30 inches high which do not include a permanently roofed-over terrace or porch. (3) Awnings or canopies provided they do not project more than eight feet from the existing building face. (4) Bay windows and overhanging eaves or gutters projecting no more than three feet into the yard. (5) Arbors and trellises not exceeding ten feet in height, provided that such structures do not reduce the width of the yard to less than three feet. (6) Flagpoles not to exceed 25 feet in height. (7) Recreational playground equipment, as defined herein, provided that such equipment does not reduce the width of the yard to less than ten feet. (8) Heat pumps or central air conditioning units, except in the R-4 district, may project to a distance not to exceed 5 feet into a required side yard.

All uses not specifically permitted or permitted with approval of a conditional use permit are prohibited.

All uses not specifically permitted or permitted with approval of a conditional use permit are prohibited.

Regardless of whether the use matrix lists a use as permitted or prohibited, the use type shall be restricted or prohibited by the requirements of an overlay district.

Overlay Districts. Regardless of whether the use matrix lists a use as permitted or prohibited, the use type shall be restricted or prohibited by the requirements of an overlay district.

Located a minimum of 400 feet from any boundary of a town within the County.

Located a minimum of 400 feet from any boundary of a town within the County.

The minimum required area for the use is five acres.

The minimum required area for the use is five acres.

The minimum required area for the use is five acres.

The minimum required area for the use is five acres.

The lot shall be a minimum of 20 acres.

The lot shall be a minimum of 20 acres.

Any buildings, barns, pens, and areas for the keeping of animals or animal waste storage shall be located at least 400 feet from any residential district lot line and any existing dwelling unit not located on the same property.