74 Ramapo Vly Rd Mahwah, NJ 07430-1187

B10 Adjacent to a residential zone or use 10 ED Zone. A minimum buffer of fifteen (15') feet shall be provided along every area that abuts a property used for residential purposes. 2. No principal or accessory structure, other than as may be provided herein, nor any off-street parking or loading areas or other use shall be permitted within the buffer zone. 3. The buffer zone shall be kept in its natural state where wooded. No existing tree within the buffer area shall be cut or removed unless the tree is invasive, dead, diseased, or dying. 4. Buffer zone plantings shall consist of a combination of shade trees, evergreen trees, and ornamental trees. Existing shade and evergreen trees within the buffer zone may be counted in fulfilling the required buffer planting. Berms shall be installed within the buffer zone where reasonably feasible to enhance screening efforts. 5. Buffer zone plantings shall include, at a minimum, the following: (a) One shade tree for every 40 linear feet of buffer; (b) One evergreen tree for every 15 linear feet of buffer; 6. Plantings within the buffer zone shall be the following size at the time of planting: (a) Shade trees shall be planted at a minimum three inch caliper and shall be a minimum of 12 feet to 14 feet in height, balled, and burlapped. (b) Evergreen trees shall be planted at a minimum height of eight feet, balled, and burlapped. 7. Within the buffer zone, the installation of utilities and driveways shall be permitted. Existing trees may be removed if required for the installation of these improvements. 8. The area encompassed in the buffer zone may be utilized for the purpose of computing lot coverage and yard setbacks. 9. The provisions of paragraph b3 shall also apply. b. General Landscaping Requirements. 1. Fencing. All fences erected in the Township must be erected so as to have the finished side facing the neighboring lot. No fence shall be erected higher than six (6') feet in height above the finished grade when located behind the front facade line of the principal structure. No fence shall be erected higher than four (4') feet in height above the finished grade when located within the front yard as defined in § 24-1.5 . Notwithstanding anything contained in this subsection, the fencing of private personal recreation facilities shall comply with the provisions of § 24-3.6a7 . 2. Fencing on corner lots shall meet the same requirements as set forth in paragraph b1 for interior lots. 3.