[Added 9-12-2018 by Ord.
No. 1120-18]
The purpose of this article is to establish regulations and
standards controlling the development of land in specified areas of
the Township with provisions for the development of low- and moderate-income
housing units in accordance with the provisions set forth below and
in accordance with the New Jersey Fair Housing Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301
et seq., and the regulations of the Council on Affordable Housing
("COAH") for the second round, set forth at N.J.A.C. 5:93.
Permitted principal uses are as follows:
Permitted accessory uses are as follows:
A.
Private garages and surface parking areas.
B.
Buildings for storage and maintenance equipment.
C.
Off-street parking as hereinafter regulated.
E.
Private recreation buildings and facilities, primarily intended for
use by residents of the development. Recreation facilities may be
located within residential buildings.
F.
Community center/room serving the residents of the development.
G.
Gazebos, pergolas and similar outdoor landscape structures.
H.
Uses which are customarily incidental to the principal permitted
uses in the zone, including, but not limited to, leasing, management
and maintenance offices.
The following zone standards shall apply to development in the
AH-6 Affordable Housing District (the "AH-6 zone"). Deviations from
the requirements of this section shall require a conditional use variance
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d(3).
A.
The development of the property situated in the AH-6 zone shall be
substantially similar to the conceptual site plan prepared for the
site by E&LP, dated April 17, 2018.
B.
Maximum density: 140 dwelling units, inclusive of the single-family
home existing on the property at the time of adoption of this article.
C.
Minimum affordable housing component: 20% but not less than 28 of
the dwelling units shall be made affordable to low- and moderate-income
households in accordance with the Uniform Housing Affordability Controls,
N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1 et seq. Dwelling units may be included as either
townhouse or multifamily units.
D.
Maximum number of units per townhouse building: eight dwelling units,
provided that not more than 50% of townhouse buildings shall contain
more than six townhouse units.
E.
Maximum number of units per multifamily building: 36 dwelling units.
F.
Minimum tract area: 13 acres.
G.
Minimum lot depth: 1,000 feet.
H.
Minimum lot width: 450 feet.
I.
Minimum setbacks from principal building walls shall be as follows:
50 feet from all property boundary lines. Unenclosed decks, porches
and patios shall be permitted to be attached to any townhome unit,
provided such structure shall not extend greater than 10 feet from
the principal building wall to which it is attached, and provided
further that in the event a deck shall be proposed for units backing
to the Town of Clinton property line, the actual setback from property
boundary line to the main building structure shall be 50 feet. Cantilevered
projections such as bay windows and fireplace chimneys shall be allowed
to extend no more than two feet into a setback.
J.
Minimum building setback from internal roads: 20 feet.
K.
Minimum distance between building walls and attached structures,
including decks: 30 feet.
L.
Minimum distance between building walls and parking areas: 10 feet.
M.
Maximum building coverage: 25% of the gross lot area.
N.
Maximum impervious coverage: 75% of the gross tract area.
O.
Maximum building height for townhouses. No building shall exceed
a height of 2 1/2 stories or 40 feet. Stories shall not include
basements or cellars.
P.
Maximum building height for multifamily buildings. Multifamily buildings
shall have a maximum building height of three stories and 45 feet
not to exceed 60% of the building with the remainder of the building
limited to a maximum height of three stories and 40 feet. Three-story
buildings shall include a sloped or variable roofline, the ridgeline
of which may not exceed an uninterrupted length of 50 feet. Stories
shall not include basements or cellars.
A.
Residential development on the property situated within the AH-6
zone shall not exceed a total of 140 units, with 20% but not less
than 28 of the dwelling units made affordable to low- and moderate-income
households in accordance with the Uniform Housing Affordability Controls,
N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1 et seq. The distribution of affordable units shall
include a minimum of 13% very-low-income units included in a minimum
of 50% low-income units, and maximum of 50% moderate-income units.
The development's affordable bedroom mix shall consist of a minimum
of 20% three-bedroom units, minimum of 30% two-bedroom units, and
maximum of 20% one-bedroom units. Affordable housing requirements
shall be implemented in accordance with the New Jersey Uniform Housing
Affordability Controls, N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1 et seq.
B.
Deviations from the requirements of this section shall require a
conditional use variance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d(3).
A.
Off-street parking and loading. Parking and loading requirements
of the AH-6 zone shall comply with New Jersey Residential Site Improvement
Standards ("RSIS"), N.J.A.C. 5:21, for townhouse and/or multifamily
dwelling units, as determined to be applicable. All parking areas
shall be adequately landscaped, screened and lighted subject to the
satisfaction of the appropriate land use board.
B.
Minimum roadway setback. No internal driveway, roadway or parking
area shall be located closer than 15 feet to tract boundaries, except
where such roadways intersect with an existing street.
C.
The requirements of this section constitute bulk requirements, and
therefore deviations from these requirements shall require a variance
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c.
A.
Residential development on the property situated within the AH-6
zone shall not exceed a total of 140 units which shall be distributed
in multiple buildings with consideration to form, mass, architectural
features and design elements consistent with the Township's agricultural
history and the site's surrounding development character, to be incorporated
as follows:
(1)
All buildings should relate harmoniously with other on-site
features and buildings.
(2)
Building materials and colors shall be consistent with the Township's
agricultural heritage.
(3)
Architectural features shall be used to create interest and
variety and shall include staggered unit setbacks, changing rooflines
and roof designs, and alterations in building height. No flat-roof
structures are permitted.
(4)
Large horizontal buildings shall be broken into segments having
vertical orientation with alternating front and rear facade setbacks
to generate the appearance of smaller individual buildings/units.
No more than 30 feet of front or rear building wall is permitted without
providing a break in the facade of an acceptable method of articulation.
(5)
Buildings with expansive blank walls are discouraged.
(6)
Buildings should be encouraged to incorporate elements that
provide a visually attractive environment through the use of varied
decorative and architectural features at entrances, cornices, windows
and rooflines.
(7)
Development with consideration of human scale should be encouraged
through the use of strategically placed windows, doors, porches and
columns.
(8)
To the extent practicable, buildings shall be oriented to maximize
daylighting and provide opportunities to maximize the potential of
photovoltaic (solar array) equipment.
(9)
Building construction shall utilize green building or sustainable
building methods to the extent practicable and as the development
budget allows. While this is consistent with the Township's longstanding
tradition of environmental stewardship, it is recognized such strategies
may also be utilized to reduce the operating and maintenance costs
of low- and moderate-income households.
B.
The standards and requirements set forth in this section are site
plan requirements, and deviations from these standards and requirements
shall require an exception pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-51.
A.
Any development plan for Lot 79.07 Lot 1 shall include a formal landscape
plan signed and sealed by a landscape architect licensed in the State
of New Jersey. Landscape requirements for the AH-6 zone are as follows:
(1)
Landscaping shall be provided to promote a desirable visual
environment, accentuate building design, define entranceways, screen
parking, building walls and equipment, mitigate adverse visual impacts,
provide windbreaks for winter winds and shade for summer cooling.
(2)
Plants and other landscape materials shall be selected in terms
of both aesthetic and functional considerations consistent with the
rural character of the district and its surroundings.
(3)
The landscape design shall create visual diversity and contrast
through variation in size, shape, texture and color.
(4)
The selection of plants should be selected based on resistance
to disease, insect, deer and other pest damage, wind and ice damage,
habitat, soil conditions, growth rate, longevity, root pattern, maintenance
requirements, and other pertinent factors.
(5)
Site entrances and unique site areas should be accentuated with
special landscaping treatments.
(6)
The landscape plan shall include a variety of trees, shrubs,
groundcover, grasses, annual and/or perennial beds and/or any other
plant material, as determined to be appropriate in generating seasonal
interest.
(7)
Existing mature trees shall be preserved to the extent possible,
particularly within the existing vegetated buffers.
(8)
Screening shall provide a year-round visual buffer in order
to minimize adverse impacts from the site on adjacent properties and
public rights-of-way. Existing vegetation may provide sufficient screening
where demonstrated by the developer, and/or supplemented where necessary.
(9)
The main entrance road to the tract should include street trees
on each side of the roadway, and such trees shall be of a different
variety from those planted in the parking area.
(10)
Rows of parking longer than 20 spaces shall have landscape islands
at least six feet in width to break up the pavement.
(11)
Landscaping within sight triangles shall not exceed a mature
height of 30 inches. Shade trees shall be pruned up to an eight-foot
branching height above grade.
(12)
Tree spacing along roadways and parking areas should be a maximum
of 40 feet, unless other vertical elements such as decorative lighting
fixtures are installed between the trees, then a maximum spacing of
60 feet should be permitted.
(13)
Trees along the parking areas and main entrance driveway should
be planted in a formal arrangement, while informal planting may be
provided along property boundaries, open spaces and other landscaped
areas.
(14)
Trees shall be installed with a minimum caliper of 2.0 to 2.5
inches.
(15)
Areas not improved with buildings, structures, and other man-made
improvements should be landscaped with a combination of plant material,
street furniture or other design amenities as determined to be appropriate.
(16)
Accessory structures and outdoor equipment, including trash
enclosures and air-conditioning units, shall be appropriately screened
with permanent fencing and/or landscape plants.
B.
The standards and requirements set forth in this section are site
plan requirements, and deviations from these standards and requirements
shall require an exception pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-51.
Active and passive recreational amenities are required, including
a playground and central green open space as well as other outdoor
recreation opportunities. The requirement to provide active and passive
recreational amenities is a condition of the uses permitted in the
AH-6 District, and deviations from this requirement shall require
a conditional use variance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d(3).
