This article shall apply to all site plan applications for multifamily residential development, including townhouses, apartments, garden apartments and PURDs.
The following standards shall be used to prepare and review any development plan for multifamily residential development:
A. 
Building type mix. In developments of 25 or more dwelling units, the mix of building types shall be such that not more than 50% of the total number of dwelling units shall be located in the same type of building. In developments of 50 or more dwelling units, the mix of building types shall be such that not more than 40% of the total number of dwelling units shall be located in the same type of a building. The building type mix for each section or phase of a development plan need not reflect the building type mix prescribed for the entire development. In such cases, the Board shall require, as a condition of final approval on a particular phase or section of a development plan, the provision that future phases or sections shall bring the building type mix into conformance with the above standards.
B. 
Dwelling unit mix. In developments of 25 or more dwelling units, the mix of dwelling units shall be such that not more than 75% of the total number of dwelling units shall have the same number of bedrooms. The dwelling unit mix for each section or phase of a development plan need not reflect the building type mix and dwelling unit mix prescribed for the entire development. In such cases, the Board shall require, as a condition of final approval on a particular phase or section of a development plan, the provision that future phases or sections shall bring the dwelling unit mix into conformance with the above standards.
C. 
Affordable housing units. Developments of 10 or more dwelling units shall provide for affordable housing units pursuant to Article 21 of this chapter. Such affordable housing units shall be evenly mixed and distributed throughout the entire development. No such affordable housing unit shall be readily distinguished from the exterior as an affordable housing unit by the architectural design, style, materials, colors or details of such dwelling unit or building.
D. 
Number of dwelling units per building. Any building shall contain a maximum of 10 dwelling units unless otherwise specified in this chapter.
E. 
Dwelling unit privacy. Adjacent dwelling units in the same building shall be adjoined in such a manner as to provide maximum soundproofing and privacy between such units.
F. 
Site layout. The development plan shall locate buildings, parking areas and open space in an arrangement that promotes the enjoyment of dwelling units, other on-site facilities and the community as a whole by residents of the development. Dwelling units and buildings shall be oriented towards the street and interior open spaces and away from parking lots and garages. Driveways, parking lots and garages shall be prohibited from being located in the front yard area of any dwelling unit.
G. 
Individuality of dwelling units and buildings. In order to provide attractiveness, identity and individuality to dwelling units, buildings and complexes of buildings within the entire development and to avoid the monotonous repetition of design elements and its undesirable visual effects, the following design standards shall be utilized:
(1) 
Varying dwelling unit widths, staggering dwelling unit setbacks and altering building heights and rooflines.
(2) 
Varying architectural embellishments to roofs between dwelling units, buildings or complexes of buildings. Such roof elements may include dormers, belvederes, masonry chimneys and similar elements, provided that such are architecturally compatible with the style, materials, colors and details of the building.
(3) 
Varying the front entrance definition and articulation between dwelling units, buildings or complexes of buildings, provided that such are architecturally compatible with the style, materials, colors and details of the building.
H. 
Front steps. Entry steps and platforms to the front entrance to each dwelling unit or building shall be constructed of brick or stone.
I. 
Entrance lighting. A minimum of one low-wattage incandescent light fixture shall be provided outside each exterior entrance to a dwelling unit or building.
J. 
Fire escapes. Buildings containing dwelling units located above the second story and requiring a second means of egress pursuant to the Uniform Construction Code shall not utilize an attached external fire escape as one of the required means of egress.
K. 
Dwelling unit size. Minimum dwelling unit floor areas shall be as follows:
Type
Minimum Floor Area
(square feet)
Studio/efficiency apartments
500
One-bedroom apartments
850
Two-bedroom apartments
1,000
For each additional bedroom
+150
L. 
Dwelling unit storage space. Each dwelling unit shall be provided with a completely enclosed, covered storage space consisting of a minimum of 350 cubic feet. Such storage area shall be exclusive of normal interior closets and may either be contained within the dwelling unit or building, attached thereto or located separately.
M. 
Dwelling unit private open space. All dwelling units shall have a private open space area as follows:
(1) 
Each dwelling unit located on a ground floor level shall be provided with a private rear yard consisting of a minimum area of 200 square feet. Such private rear yard shall be enclosed by means of a six-foot-high wooden fence or screen, brick wall, evergreen hedge or some combination of the same, which shall provide adequate screening from all other neighboring dwelling units and private rear yards, walkways, common recreational facilities, parking lots, driveways and streets. A minimum of one low-wattage incandescent light fixture shall be provided to light such area.
(2) 
Each dwelling unit located above the ground floor level shall be provided with a private outdoor patio or balcony area consisting of a minimum of 64 square feet. The minimum length of any individual dimension of such area shall not be less than six feet. This area shall be located or recessed inside the outer wall plane of the building on which it is located. A minimum of one low wattage incandescent light fixture shall be provided to light such area.
N. 
Ground floor elevations. The ground floor level of each dwelling unit shall be elevated above grade, except for dwelling units designed for senior citizens or the handicapped. The minimum height of such elevation shall be 20 inches at the front entrance. No dwelling unit shall be located below grade, whether fully or partially.
O. 
Common open space. Active and passive recreational areas and other public and/or semipublic open space, such as courtyards, plazas, alleys and pedestrian walkways, shall be designed to promote use and enjoyment by residents of the development. Such areas shall be designed to utilize natural features of the site, including existing vegetation, where possible, and shall be extensively landscaped with a wide variety of plant materials. Where such areas are enclosed by buildings, such as courtyards and plazas, they shall be designed to be architecturally formal and geometrically logical; however, this shall not preclude the use of curvilinear designs for walkways or landscaped areas.
P. 
Yard area definition. The front and side yards of a dwelling unit or building fronting on a street, driveway or parking lot shall be defined with a three-foot-high wooden picket type fence, wrought iron fence, brick wall, evergreen hedge or some combination of the above.
Q. 
Pedestrian walkway materials. Formal walkways shall be constructed of brick, slate, cobblestone, colored/textured concrete or some combination of the above materials that is architecturally compatible with the style, materials, colors and details of the buildings. Informal paths may be constructed of the above materials or crushed granite or shale stone.
R. 
Curbing material. All on-site curbing for driveways, access aisles and parking lots shall be constructed of Belgian block granite to specifications approved by the Borough Engineer.
S. 
Type of lighting source. Low-wattage incandescent lamps shall be used along all sidewalks, walkways, courtyards and plazas and on any building or unit. Parking lot lighting shall be incandescent or another light source compatible with the same.
T. 
Cable television utility. All dwelling units shall be provided with such facilities for potential linkage to the Borough's cable television utility.
U. 
Maintenance equipment storage. An accessory building shall be provided for the storage of maintenance equipment, if such is to be stored on-site. Such accessory building shall be architecturally compatible with the style, materials, colors and details of the principal buildings.
V. 
Common entrances. Apartment buildings with common entrances, lobbies, elevators and/or stairwells shall be designed to promote safety and security of residents and visitors using such areas.