ORDINANCE 2-2003     

ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21-6.5 OF THE LAND USE ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MENDHAM TO REGULATE THE HEIGHT OF DRIVEWAY PILLARS AND GATES.

     BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MENDHAM, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY, as follows:

     SECTION 1. Section 21-6.5, entitled “Height Exceptions”, of the Land Use Ordinance of the Township of Mendham is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

     “21-6.5  Height Exceptions.

     a.   The height limitations of this chapter shall not apply to (1) any chimney which extends no more than 5 feet above the highest point of the roof of the building of which it is a part, (2) any steeple, belfry, cupola or flagpole of a church or public building, or (3) any radio or television antenna affixed to the chimney or roof of a one family residence which extends no more than 20 feet above the highest point of the roof.

     b.   Entry pillars, gate posts and gates in connection with a driveway to any property in the Township shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height.”

     SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect after final passage and publication pursuant to law.

Adopted:  February 25, 2003

Attest:                                                                          TOWNSHIP OF MENDHAM , IN THE
                                                                                                COUNTY OF MORRIS

Penny Newell, Township Clerk                                               Robert D. Pierson, Mayor