[Added 3-11-2004 by Ord. No. 3-2004]
The purpose and intent of the RM-3 Zone District
is to address a need for senior citizen housing and to provide a transition
in land use intensity in the location of the zone through the development
of age-restricted residential townhouses and single-family dwellings
in accordance with appropriate standards.
The following principal uses and structures
shall be permitted in the RM-3 Zone District:
Permitted accessory uses shall be limited to
those uses customarily incidental to the permitted principal uses
in the district. Permitted accessory uses to single-family attached
developments shall include, but not be limited to, clubhouses, pools,
tennis courts and similar personal recreation facilities for the exclusive
use of the residents and guests of the development.
Any use other than the uses permitted by §§ 166-180.10 and 166-180.11 above shall be prohibited.
In addition to any other applicable requirements
of this chapter or any other applicable requirement, the following
requirements shall apply to development within the RM-3 Zone District:
A.
Townhouse dwellings. The development of townhouse
dwellings shall be subject to the following requirements:
(1)
Minimum townhouse development area: 10 acres.
For purposes of making this calculation, the development area shall
include the area of the subject property plus any contiguous property
in the RM-3 District containing an existing townhouse development.
(2)
Maximum tract density: four dwelling units per
acre of the tract.
(3)
Minimum front yard, buildings: 50 feet from
public street.
(4)
Minimum side and rear yards: 25 feet, but 40
feet from a single-family residential zone district.
(5)
Minimum distance between buildings. The following
minimum dimensions shall separate principal buildings:
(a)
Front wall facing front wall: 80 feet at any
point.
(b)
Front wall facing rear wall: 60 feet.
(c)
Front wall facing end/side wall: 50 feet.
(d)
End/side wall facing end/side wall; 25 feet.
(e)
End/side wall facing rear wall: 30 feet.
(f)
Rear wall facing rear wall: 40 feet.
(g)
In case of uncertainty as to the definition
of "front," "rear" or "end/side" walls, or in case the angle of the
walls facing each other makes interpretation of the required setbacks
uncertain, the more restrictive of possible interpretations shall
apply.
(6)
Maximum height of principal buildings. No building
shall exceed 35 feet in height or 2 1/2 stories, whichever is less.
(7)
Accessory buildings. Accessory buildings and
other roofed accessory structures shall comply with the minimum setback
requirements applicable to principal buildings. Detached accessory
buildings shall be located at least 25 feet from residential buildings
located in the RM-3 District. Accessory buildings shall not exceed
one story or 15 feet in height, whichever is less.
(8)
Maximum coverage by buildings and improvements.
The coverage by buildings shall not exceed 20% of the tract area.
The coverage by all improvements, including buildings, paved areas
and other improvements other than soil, organic mulch and vegetation,
shall not exceed 50% of the tract area.
(10)
Maximum dwelling units in building. The number
of dwelling units in any townhouse building shall not exceed six units.
(11)
Minimum dwelling unit gross floor area: 600
square feet, plus 150 square feet for each bedroom.
(12)
Building design.
(a)
Building dimension. The horizontal
dimension of buildings shall not exceed 200 feet on any facade.
(b)
Front wall horizontal projection.
The front wall of all townhouse buildings shall provide horizontal
projections and/or recesses designed to provide visual interest and
avoid large blank walls as viewed from the street or internal roadways.
(c)
Front wall material. The front
wall of all townhouse and apartment buildings shall be surfaced with
at least two different materials, including but not limited to brick,
wood, stucco and similar materials. Each material shall comprise at
least 25% of the front wall surface area.
(d)
Roof pitch. The minimum roof pitch
of all buildings shall be at least 20% (i.e., 1:5).
(e)
Windows and doors. At least 15%
of the surface area of each exterior wall of all townhouse buildings
shall be comprised of windows and doors, except for side/end walls.
Both pedestrian and garage doors shall be included in determining
compliance with the foregoing requirement. The wall surface area shall
be measured from the ground to the roof eaves, exclusive of gables
located above the roof eaves. Walls facing interior courts shall be
exempted from this requirement.
(13)
Access and circulation. The design of access
and circulation improvements serving residential development within
the RM-3 District shall be in accordance with the New Jersey Residential
Site Improvement Standards (N.J.A.C. 5:21-1 et seq.).
(14)
Parking. The amount and design of on-site parking
shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the New Jersey
Residential Site Improvement Standards (N.J.A.C. 5:21-1 et seq.).
In addition, the following provisions shall apply:
(a)
Parking areas shall not be located
in the front yard between townhouse buildings and any improved public
street. Individual driveways serving townhouses shall not have direct
access to a public street, but may have direct access to an internal
roadway.
(b)
Buildings shall be located at least
25 feet from internal roadways, driveways and access aisles, except
for driveways located in front of garage doors.
(c)
Parking areas and driveways shall
be set back at least 20 feet from all property lines abutting a residential
zone, and at least 10 feet from all other property lines, except when
more stringent requirements may apply pursuant to this chapter.
(d)
Parking areas shall be set back
at least 10 feet from building walls, except parking spaces in driveways
located in front of garage doors.
(e)
Parking areas shall be set back
at least 10 feet from the traveled way of internal roadways, except
that parking spaces adjacent to the traveled way and which use the
traveled way for direct access to the space shall be exempt from this
requirement.
(15)
Landscaping.
(a)
Attractive landscape plantings
shall be provided and maintained.
(b)
Existing trees shall be retained
wherever possible. Removal and preservation of trees shall comply
with all applicable regulations of the Township of Hanover and any
other entity having jurisdiction.
(c)
Shade trees shall be evenly distributed
within and/or around the perimeter of parking areas at a ratio of
at least one tree for each 10 parking spaces, exclusive of spaces
located within garages or within driveways providing direct access
to garages.
(16)
Occupancy restrictions. All dwelling units within
the RM-3 District shall be restricted to occupancy by at least one
person 55 years of age or older. In addition, no children under the
age of 18 years shall be permitted to reside in such dwelling units
on a permanent basis. Appropriate restrictive covenants shall be imposed
upon any development within the RM-3 District to ensure compliance
with these age restrictions and with the "housing for older persons"
exemptions of the Federal Fair Housing Act, 42 USC 3601, et seq.
B.
Single-family detached dwellings. The development
of single-family detached dwellings shall be subject to the requirements
of the R-15 Zone District and to all requirements of this chapter
that generally apply to single-family detached dwellings. In addition,
no lot containing or designed to be developed for a single-family
detached dwelling shall be located within 300 feet of any nonresidential
zone district located on the same side of Horsehill Road as the RM-3
District.
