Township of Verona, NJ Article XVIII Hilltop Property Redevelopment Requirements

§ 150-18.1 Preamble.

A. The requirements which follow are intended to govern all development within the Verona Township portion of the Hilltop Property Redevelopment Area. These requirements supersede the zoning and development regulations currently applicable to the area being designated as a Redevelopment Area and will supersede all other requirements of this chapter with respect to the properties encompassed within the Redevelopment Area except as specifically noted and referenced herein or where a specific standard to the contrary is not included herein. The requirements of Chapter 430, Site Plan Review, and Chapter 466, Subdivision of Land, of the Code of the Township of Verona shall, however, remain in full force and effect relative to development within the Redevelopment Area except where a specific requirement of one of these chapters is in direct conflict with a requirement or regulation contained herein, in which case, the requirement or regulation contained herein shall be applicable.

B. The purpose of multifamily housing, within the Hilltop Redevelopment Area, is to permit a procedure for development which will result in improved living environments by encouraging ingenuity and originality in total subdivision and individual site design and which will preserve open space to serve recreational, scenic, and public service purposes, and other purposes related thereto. It is the intention of this chapter to provide for procedures for development of the district and to ensure adequate protection of existing and potential developments adjoining the proposed development. To achieve these goals, this chapter deviates in some respects from other zoning ordinance provisions and provides for building sizes and types that may not be permitted in other residential zones.

C. Interior lot lines. In order to complement the goals that the developmental regulations contained herein achieve, the interior lot lines that are within the district, whether the interior lots are owned by one entity or multiple entities, are not to be utilized in computing setback lines, frontage, or any other bulk requirement contained herein.

§ 150-18.2 Zoning regulations and development requirements for District One.

A. Permitted principal uses.

(1) One single-family detached dwelling per lot with an attached or detached garage designed for not more than three passenger vehicles wherein all garage doors are located and screened such that they are not visible from the street.

(2) Uses permitted in Redevelopment Districts Five and/or Six.

(3) Multiple-family housing developments having common or public open space as an appurtenant use. The exercise of this option shall be instead of and shall preclude the uses permitted in § 560-18.2A(1) above and shall also be instead of and shall preclude the residential development otherwise permitted in Redevelopment Districts Two and Three, which shall be limited solely to the uses permitted in Redevelopment Districts Five and/or Six. Neither the exercise of this option nor the preclusion of permitted single family detached residential development shall apply to that portion of Redevelopment District One located along Fairview Avenue.

B. Permitted accessory uses and requirements for single-family detached dwellings.

(1) A detached garage designed for not more than three passenger vehicles may be provided the dwelling does not include an attached garage, and further provided that the design of the garage complies with the provisions of these regulations specifically set forth herein at § 150-18.8C(2)(d).

(2) A swimming pool and related facilities may be provided in compliance with the following: shall be located solely within the rear yard area; shall be set back from side and rear lot lines a distance of 50 feet; shall be densely buffered for a distance of 25 feet surrounding the pool area; and shall not exceed 750 square feet of water surface area in size. If a pool cabana is provided, it shall be set back 50 feet from the rear lot line and 25 feet from any side lot line.

(3) One shed per lot may be provided, up to 100 square feet in floor area and set back a minimum of 25 feet from side and rear lot lines.

(4) Satellite or dish antenna may be installed in the side yard or on a rooftop and as otherwise regulated at § 150-7.11.

(5) An attached or detached deck may be provided not exceeding a maximum of 300 square feet in area and located entirely within the rear yard.

C. Development requirements for single-family detached dwellings:

(1) Minimum lot area: 30,000 square feet.

(2) Minimum lot width: 150 feet at required building setback line: 125 feet at street line.

(3) Minimum lot depth: 170 feet.

(4) Minimum conservation area: 25 feet, which shall be located adjacent to the rear lot line shall be for the purpose of prohibiting any re-grading or the removal of any tree over 30 feet high without the express authorization of the Verona Township Engineer, who shall permit the removal of such tree if and only if it is dead or diseased or poses an imminent threat to life or property; and shall be protected by an easement in favor of the Township of Verona, the terms and conditions of such easement to be reviewed by the Verona Township Attorney prior to the grant official subdivision approval.

(5) Minimum front yard: 50 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard: 25 feet; combined yards for both sides shall be not less than 35% of lot width at building setback line.

(7) Minimum rear yard: 50 feet of which at least 65% shall be unoccupied by accessory buildings or structures and impervious surfaces, including driveways, parking areas, decks, patios, sidewalks, pavement, pools, courts or other structures.

(8) Maximum building coverage: 15% for a principal and accessory buildings.

(9) Maximum lot coverage: 30% total improved lot coverage.

(10) Maximum floor area ratio: 0.25.

(11) Maximum building height: 2.5 stories, not to exceed 35 feet, for the principal building, and 1 1/2 stories, not to exceed 15 feet, for all accessory buildings and structures.

(12) Corner lots. The provisions of § 150-5.3D shall apply to the development of a corner lot.

(13) Other provisions. The provisions of Article IV and Article VII shall apply to any development in Redevelopment District One.

(14) Parking. Parking shall be provided on each lot as required by the Residential Site Improvement Standards (N.J.A.C. 5:21 et seq.).

(15) Driveway access. No more than two driveway access points shall be permitted per lot, with all driveways and driveway access points to be located a minimum of five feet from any adjoining property line and no driveway access point to be located closer than 50 feet measured center line to center line to another driveway access point on the same lot and with no driveway access point exceeding a width of 12 feet measured at the front lot line.

(16) Applicability. The applicability requirements set forth in § 150-4.2 shall apply to the use and interpretation of the foregoing provisions for Redevelopment District One.

(17) General regulations. The general regulations set forth in § 150-18.8 of these regulations shall apply to all developments in Redevelopment District One.

D. Development requirements for multiple-family housing option.

(1) Tract size area. Minimum of 15 acres, and a maximum of 20 acres, except that, subject to the Planning Board's approval, necessary stormwater management and utility facilities need not be wholly encompassed within the maximum tract area. Bulk standards shall be applied to the overall tract area and shall not be applied to any interior lot lines.

(2) Number of units.

(a) Maximum number of dwelling units: 225 units.

(b) Minimum number of multiple-family units: 90 units.

(c) Maximum number of age-restricted housing units: 100 units.

(3) Number of bedrooms.

(a) Minimum number of bedrooms: Each unit shall have a minimum of one bedroom.

(b) Maximum number of bedrooms. Each unit shall have a maximum of two bedrooms.

(c) Maximum number of total bedrooms: 356 bedrooms.

(4) Maximum building height:

(a) Principal building: 55 feet.

(b) Accessory building: 26 feet.

(5) Minimum building setbacks:

(a) Minimum front yard: 50 feet.

(b) Minimum side yard: 25 feet.

(c) Minimum rear yard: 25 feet.

(6) Maximum building coverage: 18% for all principal and accessory buildings.

(7) Maximum impervious coverage: 50% for total impervious coverage based on overall tract area.

(8) Maximum floor area ratio: 0.50.

(9) Minimum distances between principal buildings:

(a) End to end: 50 feet.

(b) Front to front: 70 feet.

(c) Rear to rear: 70 feet.

(d) Rear to front or front to rear: 70 feet. The foregoing distances between principal buildings may be reduced to accommodate emergency stairwells, overhangs, balconies and the like provided the minimum required separations are maintained between building walls.

(10) Minimum distance between principal buildings and accessory buildings: 10 feet.

(11) Maximum number of buildings; maximum units per building:

(a) Age-restricted housing: Maximum of 100 units in a maximum of four buildings.

(b) Multiple-family housing: Maximum of 225 units and a minimum of 40 units per building.

(12) Interior common space within. When no common recreational or clubhouse building has been provided, any building shall contain a minimum of 1,000 square feet of interior common space for the use and enjoyment of the residents and for the provision of activities for the age-restricted residents which interior common space shall be calculated exclusive of hallways, stairs, elevators, bathrooms, utility rooms and administrative office space.

(13) Parking. Parking shall comply with RSIS standards along with the following additional provisions:

(a) In addition to the minimum requirements for parking as determined by the RSIS standards, there may be additional spaces provided for staff and visitors as follows:

[1] Age-restricted housing: 20 additional spaces.

[2] Multiple-family housing: 30 additional spaces.

(b) The parking requirement may be met with a combination of separate garage or under-structure parking as well as surface parking.

(14) Parking lot setbacks. All parking spaces and aisles shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from tract boundaries.

(15) Tree preservation/removal:

(a) A minimum depth of 15 feet from the southerly and easterly tract boundaries shall be retained in a natural state in order to preserve scenic vistas and provide adequate buffering to adjoining sites. Said natural area shall be designated on the site plan. Necessary utility crossings of the designated natural area may be authorized by the Planning Board in the course of site plan approval. This section shall not apply to the main entrance roadway servicing the project. Any disturbance or clearance to accommodate the main entrance roadway shall be re-landscaped as approved by the Planning Board and as permitted by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).

(b) No trees shall be removed from the tract prior to the grant of site plan approval without the express authorization of the Township Engineer based upon a plan identifying the specific trees to be removed and the purpose thereof. The clearing or removal of trees shall be permitted in designated utility right-of-way or easement areas only upon written authorization of the Township Engineer in advance of any development approval.

(c) Following site plan approval by the Planning Board, re-grading within the drip lines and/or removal of any trees that have been shown to remain on the approved site plan shall be prohibited without the written authorization of the Township Engineer. Such tree removal shall be authorized by the Township Engineer only if the tree is diseased or poses an imminent threat to life or property.

(16) Design standards.

(a) The stormwater management system, including all necessary pipes, inlets, manholes and detention basins, shall be owned and maintained by the developer and/or its assignee and shall be in accordance with the most recent regulations governing stormwater management as promulgated by the DEP.

(b) All access road (s) shall meet or exceed the Residential Site Improvement Standards (N.J.A.C. 5:21 et seq.).

(c) Solid waste disposal and recycling containers shall be stored indoors or, if stored out-of-doors, shall be enclosed with a masonry enclosure, which shall be fully screened from view by landscaping.

(d) Decorative pole-top-mounted high-pressure sodium lighting fixtures shall be provided which shall be a maximum of 15 feet in height and shall provide a minimum of 0.2, a maximum of 0.5 and an average of 0.35 footcandle throughout the lighted areas of the site. The lighting fixtures shall be shielded on top to prevent overhead sky glow and shall also be shielded from the residential buildings themselves. The lighting plan shall be designed to avoid glare or illumination off site.

(e) HVAC equipment shall be screened from view with landscaping, fences, walls or architectural features.

(f) Outdoor balconies not exceeding 120 square feet each may be provided for each residential unit.

(g) A maximum of eight roof decks may be provided with no more than four roof decks for either Lot 1 in Block 131 or Lot 1 in Block 132. Each roof deck may be up to 550 square feet in size.

(h) The exteriors of the buildings shall be consistent with the requirements set forth in section. The building materials to be used shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Board.

(17) Signs. A maximum of three monument signs identifying the multiple-family communities shall not exceed an area of 32 square feet each exclusive of the supporting structure. Said signs may be illuminated only by external means and shall not be internally illuminated. The area of each sign shall be measured by drawing a rectangle encompassing the outer edges of the largest letters or symbols and may be approved by the Township Building Code Official and located on Township property with owner consent. Directional signs up to a maximum of six square feet may be approved by the Township building code official and located on Township property with owner consent.

(18) Recreational facilities. The permitted facilities are intended to be used and occupied exclusively by residents and their guests of either community and may be designed to be utilized exclusively for each development. The amenities listed below are permitted for each respective community (i.e., each community may have one swimming pool and club house):

(a) A swimming pool with a maximum surface area of 3,500 square feet and related mechanical facilities for the exclusive use of the residents and their guests. The pool and related facilities shall not be located within any conservation area and shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from any tract boundary, roadway, parking area or residential building and shall be fully screened from view with a dense, landscaped buffer or decorative masonry wall in addition to any required fencing, subject to site plan approval by the Planning Board.

(b) A recreational clubhouse may be provided for each of the multiple-family housing developments for the exclusive use of the residents and their guests. The building shall not exceed 6,500 square feet in floor area nor 26 feet in height.

(c) A maximum of two unlighted tennis courts, four unlighted bocce courts, one unlighted basketball court, and one unlighted dog run may be provided in addition to other active and passive recreational amenities, including, but not limited to, walking paths, gardens and gazebos; such facilities shall be for the exclusive use of the residents of the development and their guests.

§ 150-18.3 Zoning regulations and development requirements for District Two.

A. If Redevelopment District One is redeveloped in accordance with the regulations for a single-family development contained within § 150-18.2 of the regulations, the permitted uses are limited to the following:

(1) One single-family detached dwelling per lot with an attached or detached garage designed for not more than two passenger vehicles wherein all garage doors are located and screened such that they are not visible from the street.

B. If Redevelopment District One is redeveloped in accordance with the regulations for the multiple-family housing option contained § 150-18.2 of these regulations the permitted uses are limited to the following:

(1) Conservation open space and passive recreational parkland owned by a public or nonprofit entity.

(2) Active and passive recreational facilities for or by the Township of Verona.

(3) Public parks created to provide public access to sites of historic or cultural interest.

(4) Utility buildings and facilities related to the protection, preservation, storage or distribution of municipal or regional water supplies and works for watershed management and protection.

(5) Public utility facilities and services, electrical and gas transmission lines and rights-of-way and other public utility buildings and facilities.

C. Requirements for single-family development, if provided:

(1) A detached garage designed for not more than two passenger vehicles, may be provided for dwellings that does not include an attached garage, and further provided that the design of the garage complies with the provisions of these regulations specifically set forth herein at § 150-18.8C(2)(d).

(2) A swimming pool and related facilities may be provided in compliance with the following: shall be located solely within the rear yard area; shall be set back from side and rear lot lines a distance of 40 feet; shall be densely buffered for a distance of 20 feet surrounding the pool area; and shall not exceed 750 square feet of water surface area in size. If a pool cabana is provided, it shall be set back 40 feet from the rear lot line and 20 feet from any side lot line.

(3) One shed per lot may be provided, up to 100 square feet in floor area and set back a minimum of 20 feet from side and rear lot lines.

(4) Satellite or dish antenna may be installed in the side yard or on a rooftop and as otherwise regulated at § 150-7.11.

(5) An attached or detached deck may be provided not exceeding a maximum of 200 square feet in area and located entirely within the rear yard.

(6) Minimum lot area: 18,000 square feet.

(7) Minimum lot width: 100 feet at required building setback line; 75 feet at street line.

(8) Minimum lot depth: 150 feet.

(9) Minimum conservation area: 20 feet, which shall be located adjacent to the rear lot line; shall be for the purpose of prohibiting any re-grading or the removal of any tree over 30 feet high without the express authorization of the Verona Township Engineer, who shall permit the removal of such tree if and only if it is dead or diseased or poses an imminent threat to life or property; and shall be protected by an easement in favor of the Township of Verona, the terms and conditions of such easement to be reviewed by the Verona Township Attorney prior to the grant of final subdivision approval.

(10) Minimum front yard: 40 feet.

(11) Minimum side yard: 15 feet; combined yards for both sides shall be not less than 35% of lot width at building setback line.

(12) Minimum rear yard: 40 feet of which at least 60% shall be unoccupied by accessory buildings or structures and impervious surfaces, including driveways, parking areas, decks, patios, sidewalks, pavement, pools, courts or other structures.

(13) Maximum building coverage: 20% for all principal and accessory buildings.

(14) Maximum impervious coverage: 35% total improved lot coverage.

(15) Maximum floor area ratio: 0.30.

(16) Maximum building height: 2.5 stories, not to exceed 32 feet, for the principal building and 1 1/2 stories, not to exceed 15 feet, for all accessory buildings and structures.

(17) Corner lots. The provisions of § 150-5.3D shall apply to the development of a corner lot.

(18) Other provisions. The provisions of Article V and Article VII shall apply to any development in Redevelopment District Two.

(19) Parking. Parking shall be provided on each lot as required by the residential site improvement standards (N.J.A.C. 5:21 et seq.).

(20) Driveway access. No more than two driveway access points shall be permitted per lot, with all driveways and driveway access points to be located a minimum of five feet from any adjoining property line and no driveway access point to be located closer than 50 feet measured center line to center line to another driveway access point on the same lot and with no driveway access point exceeding a width of 12 feet measured at the front lot line.

(21) Applicability. The applicability requirements set forth in § 150-4.2 shall apply to the use and interpretation of the foregoing provisions for Redevelopment District Two.

(22) General regulations. The general regulations set forth in § 150-18.8 of these regulations shall apply to any developments in Redevelopment District Two.

§ 150-18.4 Zoning regulations and development requirements for Development District Three.

A. If Redevelopment District One is Redeveloped in accordance with the regulations for a single-family development contained within § 150-18.2 of the regulations the permitted uses are limited to the following:

(1) Permitted development. All development occurring in Redevelopment District Three shall comply with the terms and conditions of § 150-18.2 of these regulations pertaining to development in Redevelopment District One, except as specifically provided in connection with this § 150-18.4B.

(2) Permitted redevelopment option, attached single-family residential development. The policy of the Township Council is to provide only for single-family detached residential development within the portions of the Redevelopment Area which are to be residentially developed. In order to facilitate the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan, however, attached single family residential development will be permitted within the Redevelopment District Three; provided, that all of the following conditions and criteria shall be met:

(a) Permitted principal uses.

[1] Attached single-family dwellings, each with an attached garage designed for not more than two passenger vehicles.

[2] Utility buildings and facilities related to the protection, preservation, storage or distribution of municipal or regional water supplies and works for watershed management and protection.

[3] Public utility facilities and services, electrical and gas transmission lines and rights-or-way and other public utility buildings and facilities.

(b) Permitted accessory uses and requirements therefor, if provided.

[1] One common swimming pool, with a maximum water surface area of 3,500 square feet, and related facilities all for the exclusive use of the residents of Redevelopment District Three and their guests. Any pool and related facilities shall be set back from all tract boundaries a minimum of 50 feet and shall be screened with a dense, landscaped buffer for a distance of 25 feet surrounding the pool area.

[2] A maximum of two common tennis courts and related facilities for the exclusive use of the residents of Redevelopment District Three and their guests. Any such facilities shall not be lighted for play.

[3] One common recreational and maintenance building/clubhouse for the exclusive use of the residents of Redevelopment District Three and their guests. Such building shall not exceed 1,200 square feet in floor area and 1 1/2 stories and 18 feet in height.

[4] One satellite or dish antenna as regulated in § 150-7.11 which shall serve the entire development within Redevelopment District Three.

[5] Decks, which, if provided, shall be located only at the rear of each unit and shall occupy an area no larger than 200 square feet each.

(3) Maximum tract size. The maximum tract size for the development shall be three acres exclusive of the access road leading up to the development.

(4) Minimum conservation/buffer area: 50 feet, which shall be located around the entire perimeter of the tract; shall be for the purpose of prohibiting any re-grading or the removal of any tree over 30 feet high without the express authorization of the Verona Township Engineer, who shall permit the removal of such tree if and only if it is dead or diseased or poses an imminent threat to life or property; and shall be protected by an easement in favor of the Township of Verona, the terms and conditions of such easement to be reviewed by the Verona Township Attorney prior to the grant of final site plan approval. If the existing vegetation within the Conservation/Buffer Area is sparse, the Planning Board may require additional plantings of trees and shrubs, to include both native deciduous species and evergreens (for screening purposes, where appropriate). The required Conservation/Buffer Area shall be in addition to the requirement that the entirety of Redevelopment District Three shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet from any land in the A-1 or R-70 Zoning Districts. The required Conservation/Buffer Area may be pierced by a generally perpendicular access road and/or subsurface utility lines and structures, if approved by the Planning Board.

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(5) Maximum density and number of units. Attached single-family residential development within Redevelopment District Three shall not exceed a maximum density of six dwelling units per net acre exclusive of the access road leading up to the development and shall not exceed a maximum of 18 dwelling units in total.

(6) Maximum number of units per building and placement of units. The maximum number of attached dwelling units in one building or building cluster shall not exceed six units, and units shall be entirely separated from one another by a common vertical wall such that no unit or portion of a unit shall be located over another unit or portion of another unit.

(7) Maximum improved lot coverage. The maximum improved lot coverage for the entire development shall not exceed 55% of the net tract area exclusive of the access road leading up to the development tract but inclusive of all roadways within the tract itself.

(8) Maximum floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratio shall not exceed 125 on any individual lot and shall not exceed 0.45 on the net tract area exclusive of the access road leading up to the development.

(9) Minimum common open space. The minimum common open space shall be not less than 20% of the net tract area. Such common open space shall be set aside and deed-restricted as permanent common open space and, unless offered to and accepted by the Township of Verona, shall be deeded to a corporation, association or other organization established for the purpose of owning and maintaining all of the common elements, including open space, recreational facilities, parking areas, roads, sidewalks and other improvements and areas designed for use in common by the residents of the development as provided at N.J.S.A. 40:55D-43. The documents creating such corporation, association or other organization shall be submitted fur review and approval by the Verona Township Attorney.

(10) Individual lot requirements. If a developer creates fee simple lots within Redevelopment District Three, then each lot shall have a minimum lot area of 2,000 square feet and each lot shall have a front and rear yard of not less than 30 feet each.

(11) Minimum distances between buildings. The provisions of Subsection A(10) above notwithstanding, all buildings or building clusters shall be separated from all other buildings or building clusters by the following minimum distances:

(a) End to end: 50 feet, except that where buildings are angled, the minimum end to end distance may be reduced to 30 feet, provided a fifty-foot or greater separation is achieved within the end to end overlap area.

(b) Front to front: 65 feet.

(c) Rear to rear: 65 feet.

(d) Rear to front or front to rear: 65 feet.

(12) Maximum building height: 2.5 stories, not to exceed 32 feet, for the attached single-family dwellings and 1 1/2 stories, not to exceed 18 feet, for all accessory buildings and structures.

(13) Other provisions. The provisions of Article V and Article VII shall apply to any development in Redevelopment District Three.

(14) Parking. Parking shall be provided for each dwelling unit as required by the residential site improvement standards (N.J.A.C. 5:21 et seq.).

(15) Applicability. The applicability requirements set forth in § 150-4.2 shall apply to the use and interpretation of the foregoing provisions for Redevelopment District Three.

(16) General regulations. The general regulations set forth in § 150-18.8 of these regulations shall apply to all development in Redevelopment District Three.

B. If Redevelopment District One is Redeveloped in accordance with the regulations for the Multiple-family Housing Option contained within § 150-18.2 of these regulations the permitted uses are limited to the following:

(1) Conservation open space and passive recreational parkland owned by a public or nonprofit entity.

(2) Active recreational facilities for or by the Township of Verona.

(3) Public parks created to provide public access to sites of historic or cultural interest.

(4) Utility buildings and facilities related to the protection, preservation, storage or distribution of municipal or regional water supplies and works for watershed management and protection.

(5) Public utility facilities and services, electrical and gas transmission lines and rights-of-way and other public utility buildings and facilities.

§ 150-18.5 Zoning regulations and development requirements for District Four.

A. Purpose. Redevelopment District Four is established to encompass a small portion of the Redevelopment Area located in the Township of Verona for the purposes of facilitating the redevelopment of land in the adjoining municipality with age-restricted housing and assisted living. The redevelopment plan does not contemplate that any of the principal structures will be located within the Township of Verona.

B. Permitted uses and requirements, if provided:

(1) One access road or driveway serving a development in an adjacent municipality of an assisted living residence and/or age-restricted housing.

(2) Parking lots or portions thereof serving the development of age-restricted housing and/or assisted living, provided said parking lots or areas shall be located at least 50 feet from any property or street line in the Township of Verona and shall be screened from public view by a dense landscaped buffer at least 25 feet deep and further provided that if any parking is to be located within the Township of Verona, then the rate at which parking shall be provided on the site shall be as provided by the residential site improvement standards (N.J.A.C. 5:21 et seq.) for age-restricted housing units.

(3) Fences or masonry or stonewalls, not to exceed four feet in height, except that entry posts or pillars located on either side of the access road or driveway may be up to six feet in height. All fences and walls shall be set back at least 10 feet from any existing or proposed street line within the Township of Verona.

(4) One monument sign conveying the name of the development, which sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in lettered area, regardless of the size of the monument structure to which it is attached. Said sign or lettered area shall only be illuminated by external means and shall not be internally illuminated, and only the lettered area shall be permitted to be illuminated. The size of the lettered area shall be measured by drawing a rectangle encompassing the outside edges of the largest letters.

(5) Open space and front yard area for a development in an adjacent municipality consisting of an assisted living residence and/or age-restricted housing.

(6) A gatehouse, security kiosk, key card operated gates or similar entry structure(s) not to exceed 12 feet in height and located immediately adjacent to or within the access road or driveway and at least 25 feet from any existing or proposed street line within the Township of Verona.

(7) Such landscaping, berms, screen plantings, detention and retention basins and subsurface utility structures as may be required for the permitted development in the adjacent municipality.

C. Applicability. The applicability requirements set forth in § 150-4.2 shall apply to the use and interpretation of the foregoing provisions for Redevelopment District Four.

D. Site plan requirements. Any excavation, use or development of the land in Redevelopment District Four may require site plan approval by the Verona Township Planning Board. Site plan review and approval shall be confined to the jurisdiction of Verona Township, but at least six copies of the site plan or general development plan for the entire development of which any of the land in Redevelopment District Four is a part shall be submitted to the Verona Township Planning Board for informational purposes as part of the site plan application for the lands in Verona.

§ 150-18.6 Zoning regulations and development requirements for District Five.

A. Permitted principal uses and requirements.

(1) Conservation open space and passive recreational parkland owned by a public or nonprofit entity.

(2) Active recreational facilities for or by the Township of Verona or the County of Essex.

(3) Public parks created to provide public access to sites of historic or cultural interest; provided, that such parks shall be closed between sunset and sunrise.

(4) Utility buildings and facilities related to the protection, preservation, storage or distribution of municipal or regional water supplies and works for watershed management and protection.

(5) Buildings for the administration of garbage collection and sewage disposal services, water distribution, electrical and gas transmission lines and rights-of-way and other public utility buildings and facilities.

(6) Cellular communication tower.

B. Permitted accessory uses and requirements, if provided:

(1) Parking lots serving the above permitted uses.

(2) Maintenance, educational and office buildings accessory to the park use, provided that no such building shall be greater than 3,000 square feet in floor area nor have a height exceeding 30 feet.

(3) Signs erected by a governmental entity for public safety and informational purposes.

(4) Lighting of parks, public ways, parking lots, pathways and active recreational areas; provided, that no lighting other than that deemed necessary for security purposes shall remain on from one hour after the time a facility closes to the public until sunrise the next day.

(5) Distribution facilities related to the protection, preservation, storage or distribution of municipal or regional water supplies and works for watershed management and protection and sanitary, stormwater collection and distribution facilities.

§ 150-18.7 Zoning regulations and development requirements for District Six.

A. Permitted principal uses and requirement, if provided:

(1) Parks and active recreational facilities for or by the Township of Verona.

(2) Municipal government, public utility buildings and facilities, including de-icing storage facilities.

(3) Cellular communication tower.

B. Permitted accessory uses and requirements, if provided:

(1) Parking lots and pathways required for the above permitted use(s).

(2) Maintenance areas, buildings and offices accessory to the park and recreational use(s).

(3) Signs erected by a governmental entity for public safety and informational purposes.

(4) Lighting of parks, public ways, parking lots and active recreational areas; provided, that no lighting other than that deemed necessary for security purposes shall remain on from one hour after the time a facility closes to the public until sunrise the next day.

(5) Distribution facilities related to the protection, preservation, storage or distribution of municipal or regional water supplies and works for watershed management and protection and sanitary, stormwater collection and distribution facilities.

§ 150-18.8 General regulations.

A. Purpose and applicability. The purpose of the general regulations contained in this section is to ensure that the design and layout of developments within the Verona Redevelopment Area and each of the districts thereof that will be developed by a private entity will be consistent with the objectives therefor set forth in the Verona Redevelopment Plan. To that end, the requirements of this section shall supplement and shall apply with the same force and effect as the zoning regulations set forth in §§ 150-18.2 through 150-18.4 hereof.

B. Historic preservation. Development within the Verona Redevelopment Area shall occur in a way which provides for the creation of a public park encompassing "The White Rock" and the pond, the Town Line marker and the existing stone rows in its vicinity. To the extent that the boundaries of any of the Redevelopment Districts must be adjusted to provide for the preservation of these features and the lands around them within a public park, it is the intention of these regulations that such adjustments be made.

C. Design standards.

(1) Residential site improvement standards. All development within Redevelopment Districts One, Two and Three shall occur in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 5:21 et seq., the residential site improvement standards.

(2) Building materials and design.

(a) The design vocabulary, which consists of the style, materials and colors to be used shall be presented to the Planning Board for review prior to the preparation of detailed architectural drawings. The style of dwellings, buildings, and all appurtenant structures for each multifamily community shall be complementary to one another and reminiscent of a similar architectural period.

(b) Single-family detached dwellings adjacent to and across the street from each other shall differ, at least as to their style, façade treatment, colors and/or materials used, to ensure variation in the streetscape.

(c) The following principles shall be used in the design of all residential buildings:

[1] Roofs shall have a minimum four on 12 pitch when a pitched roof is part of the architectural style of the building. Flatter roofs shall have articulated cornices. Mansard roofs shall be prohibited.

[2] The exterior building surface materials may include wood, brick, stucco, stone, cultured brick or stone, or cementitious-based material; however, aluminum or vinyl siding is specifically prohibited.

[3] Roof material may be state, wood or asphalt shingles designed to emulate the look of slate or wood.

(d) Detached garages shall be designed in accordance with the following:

[1] Detached garages shall be located in the rear yard only and shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from a side lot line and 25 feet from a rear lot line.

[2] A detached garage shall be architecturally complementary to the principal building.

(e) Attached single-family dwellings shall be designed in accordance with the following:

[1] Each dwelling shall have a separate entrance articulated with a covered stoop or porch.

[2] No more than two attached units shall be on a single plane. A minimum four-foot front façade setback shall be provided between each pair of units.

[3] The exterior of each building shall be of unified design articulated as a single building and shall be constructed of such material as wood, brick, stucco, stone, cultured brick or stone, or various types of siding.

(3) Preservation of natural features:

(a) Where possible, clustering of development should be encouraged to preserve natural features such as trees, views, natural terrain, open waters and critical areas.

(b) No topsoil shall be removed from areas intended for lawns and open space. Topsoil moved during the course of construction shall be redistributed on the lot so as to provide at least four inches of cover to all areas, which cover shall be stabilized by seeding and/or planting in accordance with an approved plan.

(c) No soil shall be removed from or be imported to any site in excess of 20 cubic yards per year without the prior approval of the Township Engineer. For this purpose, a plan shall be submitted showing how the soil is to be distributed and stabilized, including grading contours. If the soil is to be imported, a plan shall be submitted describing the methodology and frequency of testing the soil to ensure its safe quality. Finally, the plan shall describe the size and number of vehicles that are proposed for hauling the removed or imported soil together with the hauling route.

(d) Clearance of existing vegetation shall be limited to the areas of approved public rights-of-way, public utility easements and other approved public or public serving improvements as well as building footprints and driveways and the areas immediately adjacent to these improvements that are required to be cleared for access during construction or necessary grading pursuant to the approved site plan or subdivision plat. Every effort shall be made to preserve the existing vegetation on the site in all other areas. All trees having a diameter at breast height (DBH) of six inches or more, which are not required to be removed pursuant to an approved site plan or subdivision plat and which are located 25 feet or more from the actual building site or five fuel: or more from any paved area shall be identified and protected prior to the commencement of and during construction. The limits of disturbance together with the locations and species of the trees to be preserved shall be indicated on the site plan and/or subdivision submission, along with the proposed means of protection.

(e) For the continued protection of certain natural features, the Board may require conservation easements.

(4) Provisions of underground utility service.

(a) The developer shall arrange with the servicing utility for the underground installation of all distribution supply lines and service connections. Easements and dedication of additional rights-of-way and/or fee ownership of land necessary for installation of utilities shall be required as deemed necessary by the Township.

(b) Clearing and regrading of land necessary for the installation of utilities within public rights-of-way, easements, Township and/or County owned property, etc., is strictly limited to area required for the installation and maintenance of the utility.

(c) All utility services connections shall be provided by underground connection.