Article XXIV: MF-8 Multifamily Residential Zone

§ 250-142 Permitted uses.

Multifamily buildings with apartments. This zone is specifically for the establishment of very-low-, low- and moderate-income multifamily housing units in conjunction with market-rate units.

All of the uses permitted in the PB-2 Professional and Business Office Zone. The uses permitted in the PB-2 Professional and Business Office Zone shall be subject to the parameters and standards of the PB-2 Professional and Business Office Zone.

§ 250-143 Permitted accessory uses.

Surface and garage parking spaces.

Private recreation facilities for the use of the residents and their guests.

Uses customary, incidental and subordinate to the permitted uses shall be permitted accessory uses.

Accessory uses permitted in the PB-2 Professional and Business Office Zone when the principal permitted use is permitted in the PB-2 Professional and Business Office Zone.

§ 250-144 Area, yard and building coverage requirements.

Minimum site area: two acres.

Maximum gross density: 22.5 dwelling units per acre.

Minimum setback from existing public street: 30 feet.

Minimum setback from other tract boundaries: 30 feet.

Maximum building coverage: 30%.

Maximum improved lot coverage: 60%.

Maximum building height: three stories over podium parking and 55 feet.

Minimum building separation: 50 feet.

§ 250-145 General provisions and requirements.

All development within the MF-8 Multifamily Residential Zone shall provide for low- and moderate-income housing set-asides of 20% of the total number of units proposed within the development pursuant to the provisions of N.J.A.C. 3:97-6.4(b), as may be amended, and the requirements of §§ 250-84 through § 250-89, as may be amended. The affordable units shall be split, with 50% affordable to moderate-income families and 50% affordable to low-income families, of which 13% shall be affordable to very-low-income families.

The minimum building separation distances of the MF-8 Zone shall apply whether buildings are in condominium ownership or on their own individual lots.

Decks, overhangs, chimneys, bay windows, and other architectural features that do not increase the habitable floor area of a structure shall be permitted to protrude up to five feet into required yard setbacks and building separation areas.

Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:21, Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS), including any amendments thereto.

The minimum width of access drives and private roads shall be 24 feet and shall be pursuant to RSIS.

Appropriate facilities shall be specifically developed for recreation of the residents of the development, subject to Planning Board approval, based on the projected needs of the residents for such facilities and consistent with the overall design and appearance of the development.

Planning Board site plan review is required, as provided in § 212-21 of the Borough Code. Such review will emphasize the objectives of site planning design compatibility with the adjoining areas, including visual harmony and appropriate variety in the configuration and arrangement of buildings, open spaces and circulation and parking facilities. Flat roofs on residential buildings are not permitted unless they are substantially concealed with decorative pitched architectural roof treatment.