1310 Texas Ave Unit Right, Cape May, NJ 08204

Low/Medium-Density Residential District

In addition to the goals stated in 525-2 of this chapter, the districts established in this article are in accordance with the planning policies as described in the City of Cape May Comprehensive Development Plan Master Plan and are intended to achieve the following: Provide sufficient space, appropriately located, for residential development to meet the housing needs of the present and expected future population of the City, both year-round and seasonal, within the range of dwelling types and densities anticipated in the Land Use element of the City's Comprehensive Development Plan.; Assure light, air and privacy, as far as possible, by controlling the spacing and height of buildings and other structures.; Protect residential areas against hazards of fire, offensive noise, vibration, smoke, odors, glare or other objectionable influences.; Prevent congestion, as far as possible, by regulating the density of population and the bulk of buildings and by providing for sufficient off-street parking.; Make possible provision of those public and private educational, recreational, health and similar facilities serving the needs of nearby residents, which perform most effectively in a residential environment and do not create objectionable influences.; Promote the most desirable use of land and direction of building development in accord with a well-considered plan, to promote stable residential development, to protect the character of any district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses, to conserve the value of land and buildings and to protect the City's tax revenues.