[Added 5-24-2022 by Ord. No. 1112-2022]
a.
Purpose. The purpose of this zoning district is to encourage the construction of low- and moderate-income housing in conformance with the latest procedural and substantive rules for affordable housing as determined by the Courts or other applicable authority, by permitting 100% affordable housing. This ordinance is created in fulfillment of a Settlement Agreement by and between the Borough of Peapack and Gladstone, New Jersey, and the Fair Share Housing Center in connection with the Borough of Peapack and Gladstone declaratory judgment action captioned "In the Matter of the Application of the Borough of Peapack and Gladstone" bearing docket number SOM-L-905-15 pursuant to In re the Adoption of N.J.A.C. 5:96 and 5:97 by the Council on Affordable Housing, 221 N.J. 1(2015) and to implement the 2020 Borough of Peapack and Gladstone Fair Share Plan as amended. Regulations contained in this section are intended to apply to the specific uses enumerated herein. For all other development, the underlying zone requirements of the OR-L, Office Research Laboratory Zone, which remain in full force and effect, shall apply.
b.
Principal permitted uses.
1.
Multifamily Residential Development constructed solely for affordable housing.
2.
Self-Storage Facilities.
3.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for public use.
4.
Multiple permitted uses shall be permitted on a single lot and may occupy a single building or can be developed as separate structures within the AH-O Zone.
c.
Accessory Uses. Any use which is ordinarily subordinate and customarily incidental to the principal permitted uses allowed in the AH-O Zone.
d.
Maximum Density. The maximum number of permitted multi-family dwelling units shall not exceed five rental units affordable to low- and moderate-income families.
e.
Affordable Housing Requirements. Low and Moderate-Income (Mount Laurel) Housing Requirements. Residential development, as permitted by this section, shall comply with all provisions of Chapter XXIII, Article IX titled "Affordable Housing."
f.
Area and setback requirements shall be as follows:
1.
Minimum lot area (acres): 10.
2.
Minimum lot width (feet): 500.
3.
Minimum lot depth (feet): 475.
6.
Maximum building lot coverage: 10%.
7.
Maximum impervious lot coverage: 50%.
8.
Maximum Floor Area Ratio: 0.125*.
* For purposes of calculating the floor area ratio in the AH-O Zone, any floor area below that certain first level of a building is excluded. The first level of a building is considered to be the lowest level that is entirely above grade.
g.
Supplemental Regulations.
1.
Parking.
(a)
Multifamily: Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS) shall apply.
(b)
Self-storage Facilities: One space/10,000 square feet plus one space per employee on a maximum shift. If determination of the number of required parking spaces results in a fractional space, the fraction shall require one additional parking space.
(c)
Parking may be permitted within a front yard provided such parking is oriented such that vehicle headlights will not face Route 206. In the event parking spaces are proposed that face Route 206, landscaping shall be provided to screen the parking area with a minimum 4-foot evergreen hedge and is landscaped consistent with the standards enumerated in § 23-91g4, Landscape Requirements.
2.
Self-Storage Facilities shall comply to the following requirements:
(a)
The only activities permitted in individual storage units shall be the rental of the unit and the pickup and deposit of goods and/or property in dead storage. Storage units shall not be used for activities such as:
(1)
Residences, offices, workshops, studios, or hobby or rehearsal areas.
(2)
Manufacturing, fabrication, or processing of goods, service or repair of vehicles, engines, appliances or other electrical equipment, or any other individual activity.
(3)
Conducting retail sales of any kind, including garage or estate sales or auctions, or to conduct any other commercial activity; provided that the operator of the self-service storage may conduct a sale or otherwise liquidate the contents of any storage unit to satisfy and settle an account of unpaid rent or other charges, through public or private sale, in a manner provided by law.
(4)
Storage of flammable, perishable or hazardous materials or the keeping of animals.
(5)
The rental of trucks, trailers or moving equipment and the installation of trailer hitches are prohibited.
(b)
Sale of boxes or packing materials is permitted but only if accessory to the self-service storage facility.
(c)
Self-service storage facilities shall not operate or allow tenant access between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m.
(d)
All goods and property stored in a self-service storage facility shall be stored in an enclosed building. No outdoor storage of any kind, including but not limited to storage of boats, RVs, commercial vehicles, trailers or similar vehicles, etc., or storage in outdoor storage pods or shipping containers is not permitted. Notwithstanding this restriction, passenger vehicle parking, including non-commercial SUVs, Pick-up Trucks and Vans are permitted to be parked on-site.
(e)
Electrical service to storage units shall be for lighting and climate control only. No electrical outlets are permitted inside individual storage units. Lighting fixtures and switches shall be of a secure design that will not allow tapping the fixtures for other purposes.
3.
Buffer Requirements. A minimum 100-foot natural vegetated buffer shall be required along the rear and side property lines to form a screen from adjoining residential properties.
4.
Landscape Requirements.
(a)
Landscaping shall be provided to promote a desirable visual environment, to accentuate building design, define entranceways, screen parking areas, mitigate adverse visual impacts and provide windbreaks for winter winds and summer cooling for buildings, and enhance buffer areas. The impact of any proposed landscaping plan at various time intervals shall be considered. Plants and other landscaping materials shall be selected in terms of aesthetic and functional considerations. The landscape design shall create visual diversity and contrast through variation in size, shape, texture and color. The selection of plants in terms of susceptibility to disease and insect damage, wind and ice damage, habitat (wet-site, drought, sun and shade tolerance), soil conditions, growth rate, longevity; root pattern, maintenance requirements, etc., shall be considered. Consideration shall be given to accenting site entrances and unique areas with special landscaping treatment. Flowerbed displays are encouraged.
(b)
Landscaped islands shall be at least six feet in width to accommodate plantings.
(c)
Landscaping within sight triangles shall not exceed a mature height of 30 inches. Shade trees shall be pruned up to an 8-foot branching height above grade.
(d)
All areas that are not improved with buildings, structures and other man-made improvements shall be landscaped with trees, shrubs, ground cover, street furniture, sculpture or other design amenities.
(e)
Shade trees shall be a minimum 2.5 to 3-inch caliper with a canopy height of at least the minimum American Nursery and Landscape Association Standards for this caliper.
(1)
Ornamental Trees shall be installed at a minimum size of six feet in height.
(2)
Shrubs shall be planted at a minimum size of 18 to 24 inches.
(3)
All plant material shall meet the minimum latest American Nursery and Landscape Association Standards.
(4)
Irrigation shall be provided for all landscape and lawn areas in a manner appropriate for the specific plant species.
(5)
A growth guarantee of two growing seasons shall be provided and all dead or dying plants shall be replaced by the applicant, as required, to maintain the integrity of the site plan.
(f)
Landscape Plantings. All plant materials are to be indigenous to the region herein defined as the Somerset County region but in no event shall the plant materials be comprised of less than 50% indigenous species.
5.
Lighting.
(a)
All lighting fixtures and foot-candle standards for parking areas and recreation facilities shall be consistent with the standards outlined by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA).
(b)
A lighting plan prepared by a qualified professional shall be provided with site plan applications.
(c)
The intensity, shielding, direction and reflecting of lighting shall be subject to site plan approval by the Borough Engineer and Land Use Board.
(d)
All parking areas, walkways, building entrances, and driveways required for uses in this zone shall be adequately illuminated during the hours of operation that occur after sunset.
(e)
Lighting shall be shielded so as to prevent glare from adversely impacting surrounding properties.
6.
Signage.
(c)
Freestanding Signage.
(1)
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for public use shall be permitted one freestanding sign subject to compliance with Article IV, Zoning § 23-40.17 and Attachment 2 of the Land Development Code as enumerated in this section. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the minimum setback required for such freestanding sign shall be 10 feet.
(2)
A property sign, identifying the property address, shall be permitted subject to compliance with Article IV, Zoning § 23-40.17 and Attachment 2 of the Land Development Code as enumerated in this section. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the minimum setback required for such freestanding sign shall be 10 feet.