Newark Zoning Code caps single-family R-1 buildings at approximately 35 feet, two-family R-2 buildings at similar heights, multifamily R-3 buildings up to 45 feet, and industrial/commercial structures higher. Accessory structures are typically limited to 15 feet.
Building-height limits are set district-by-district in the Newark Zoning Code (Ord. 08-33). Residential districts (R-1, R-2) limit principal buildings to approximately 35 ft measured from grade to the average roof height. R-3 multifamily allows up to ~45 ft. Commercial and industrial districts (CSI, OBCI, LI, GI) allow taller buildings, often subject to additional setback step-backs. Accessory structures - sheds, detached garages, gazebos - are typically limited to 15 ft under Ch. 1280. The Board of Zoning Appeals can grant height modifications under Ch. 1278.
Building above the height cap is a zoning violation under §698.02 - typically a fourth-degree misdemeanor (up to $250) per day, with the city authorized to order removal of the over-height portion.
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