[Amended 8-23-2022 by Ord. No. 5739]
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to permit single-family detached housing, to advance opportunities for light, air, and open space in residential zones of Union Township.
B. 
Use standards. Refer to the Schedule of Limitations (Attachment 4) for use standards.
C. 
Area, yard and bulk standards. Refer to Schedule of Zoning Requirements (Attachment 5) for area, yard and bulk standards.
[Amended 8-23-2022 by Ord. No. 5739]
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to permit two-family housing, to meet the wide range of housing needs and desires for Union residents.
B. 
Use standards. Refer to the Schedule of Limitations (Attachment 4) for use standards.
C. 
Area, yard and bulk standards. Refer to Schedule of Zoning Requirements (Attachment 5) for area, yard and bulk standards.
[Amended 8-23-2022 by Ord. No. 5739]
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to permit multifamily housing in select areas of Union Township.
B. 
Use standards. Refer to the Schedule of Limitations (Attachment 4) for use standards.
C. 
Area, yard and bulk standards. Refer to Schedule of Zoning Requirements (Attachment 5) for area, yard and bulk standards.
(1) 
Minimum lot area: two acres.
(2) 
Maximum density: 20 dwelling units per acre.
(3) 
Maximum coverage.
(a) 
Building: 35%.
(b) 
Impervious: 65%.
(4) 
Minimum setbacks.
(a) 
From any public street: 25 feet.
(b) 
From any property line: 20 feet.
(c) 
Minimum distance between buildings: 25 feet plus 1/2 foot for each foot of opposing building wall length up to a maximum of 75 feet. This provision shall apply to walls of the same building facing one another, such as in a courtyard formed by a U-shaped building. Notwithstanding the foregoing, whenever a driveway is located between buildings, the minimum distance between building walls shall be 50 feet.
(5) 
Maximum building height: 32 feet. Main roofs shall have a minimum grade of five inches per foot.
(6) 
Units per building. No building shall contain less than four or more than 24 dwelling units.
D. 
Dwelling unit requirements.
(1) 
Each dwelling unit shall contain, as a minimum, a separate living room, a separate bedroom, a separate bath and a kitchen, which kitchen facility shall be located separate and apart from other rooms in the unit, with the exception of the dining room.
(2) 
Minimum floor area. Each dwelling unit shall have a minimum floor area of 450 square feet plus 150 square feet for each habitable room other than a living room, dining room or kitchen.
(3) 
There shall be no living quarters in any cellar or attic. No attic shall be used for storage or for any purpose other than radio or television antennas.
E. 
Accessory buildings.
(1) 
Setbacks. Accessory buildings shall meet the street and property line setbacks of the principal building and shall be at least 25 feet from a principal building and 15 feet from another accessory building. Detached garages shall be at least 15 feet from a principal building or from another garage or accessory building, provided that, for each foot of building wall overlap in excess of 30 feet, the minimum average distance between buildings shall be increased by one foot. Clubhouses, swimming pools and recreation facilities shall be at least 50 feet from a principal building or property line.
(2) 
Maximum height: 15 feet, except for clubhouses, which shall not exceed 27 feet in height.
F. 
Off-street parking and internal roadways. Off-street parking and internal roadways shall conform to the provisions of Article 13 and Article 26.
[Amended 8-23-2022 by Ord. No. 5739]
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to permit housing for senior citizens of low and moderate incomes. This section is adopted to facilitate development of senior citizens' housing consistent with the declaration of policy set forth in N.J.S.A. 55:14K-1 et seq., known as the "New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency Law of 1983." For purposes of this chapter, a "senior citizen" shall be a person 62 years of age or older. Except for the spouse of a senior citizen tenant or a person whose presence is essential to the physical care of the senior citizen tenant, only senior citizens shall occupy such housing.
B. 
Use standards.
(1) 
Refer to the Schedule of Limitations (Attachment 4) for use standards.
(2) 
In addition, the following facilities may be provided for the exclusive use of residents of this zone and their guests, but shall not be for general public use:
(a) 
Meeting rooms, hobby and craft rooms and other recreation facilities.
(b) 
Community room, including kitchen facilities and a small stage.
(c) 
Laundry rooms with coin-operated equipment.
(d) 
A commissary-type convenience store.
(e) 
Medical, dental and nurses' offices and facilities.
C. 
Area, yard and bulk standards.
(1) 
Minimum lot area: two acres.
(2) 
Maximum density: 40 units per acre.
(3) 
Minimum yard setback.
(a) 
Setbacks for one-story buildings:
[1] 
From any public street: 20 feet.
[2] 
From any lot line: five feet.
(b) 
Setbacks for buildings greater than one story:
[1] 
From any public street: 50 feet.
[2] 
From any lot line: 25 feet.
(4) 
Minimum distance between buildings: 30 feet, except that one-story building projections may be a minimum of 25 feet apart.
(5) 
Maximum height.
(a) 
Feet: 35.
(b) 
Stories: three.
(6) 
Maximum coverage.
(a) 
Building: 25%.
(b) 
Impervious: 50%.
D. 
Dwelling unit requirements.
(1) 
Floor area. Every senior citizen dwelling unit shall have a minimum livable floor area that complies with the following schedule:
Type of Dwelling Unit
Minimum Required Usable Finished Floor Area per Dwelling Unit
(square feet)
Efficiency
400
1-bedroom
550
2-bedroom
700
E. 
Accessory buildings.
(1) 
Setbacks. Accessory buildings shall meet the street and property line setbacks of the principal building and shall be at least 25 feet from a principal building and 15 feet from another accessory building. Detached garages shall be at least 15 feet from a principal building or from another garage or accessory building, provided that, for each foot of building wall overlap in excess of 30 feet, the minimum average distance between buildings shall be increased by one foot. Clubhouses, swimming pools and recreation facilities shall be at least 50 feet from a principal building or property line.
(2) 
Maximum height: 15 feet, except for clubhouses, which shall not exceed 27 feet in height.
F. 
Off-street parking and internal roadways. Off-street parking and internal roadways shall conform to the provisions of Article 13 and Article 26.
G. 
Landscaping.
(1) 
Housing with preference for senior citizens shall be provided with liberal and functional professional landscaping schemes. Pedestrian walks shall be provided with shade trees. Open spaces adjacent to buildings and border strips along the sides of pedestrian walks shall be graded and seeded to provide a thick stand of grass or other plant material. Approaches to apartment dwelling structures and entrances to areas shall be provided with trees and shrubs. All landscaped areas shall be maintained in a stable and well-kept condition. Screening or buffers, consisting of planting strips or fences, shall be required around outdoor utility and refuse disposal areas and around any other similar areas. Clothes-drying yards shall not be permitted.
H. 
Occupancy.
(1) 
Where consistent with law and regulations of the New Jersey Housing Finance Agency and the Federal Housing and Urban Development Agency, occupancy shall be with preference for senior citizens and others who qualify under HFA and HUD guidelines, as therein defined, with preference to be given to residents of the Township of Union.
(2) 
A certificate of occupancy shall be required as a prerequisite to initial occupancy of each separate apartment unit.
[Amended 8-23-2022 by Ord. No. 5739]
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to permit townhomes in select areas of Union Township to meet the housing needs and desires of all residents.
B. 
Use standards. Refer to the Schedule of Limitations (Attachment 4) for use standards.
C. 
Area, yard and bulk standards. Refer to Schedule of Zoning Requirements (Attachment 5) for area, yard and bulk standards.
(1) 
Minimum lot area: five acres.
(2) 
Minimum yard setback.
(a) 
Front: 35 feet.
(b) 
Side: 35 feet.
(c) 
Rear: 35 feet.
(d) 
Minimum setback to curbline or edge of pavement of any internal roadway or parking area: 25 feet.
(3) 
Minimum distance between buildings: 30 feet, except that one-story building projections may be a minimum of 25 feet apart.
(4) 
Maximum height. 35 feet. The main roof shall have a minimum grade of five inches per foot.
(5) 
Maximum coverage.
(a) 
Building: 35%.
(b) 
Impervious: 65%.
(6) 
Maximum density: 10 units per acre.
D. 
Dwelling unit requirements.
(1) 
No structure shall contain more than six single-family attached dwelling units.
(2) 
Each dwelling unit shall contain, as a minimum, a separate living room, a separate bedroom, a separate bath and a kitchen, which kitchen facility shall be located separate and apart from other rooms in the unit with the exception of dining or family rooms.
(3) 
Minimum floor area. Each dwelling unit shall have a minimum floor area of 600 square feet plus 150 square feet for each habitable room other than a living room, dining room or kitchen.
(4) 
There shall be no living quarters in any cellar or attic. No attic shall be used for storage or for any purpose other than radio or television antennas.
E. 
Accessory buildings.
(1) 
Setbacks. Accessory buildings shall meet the street and property line setbacks of the principal building and shall be at least 25 feet from a principal building and 15 feet from another accessory building. Clubhouses and swimming pools shall be at least 50 feet from a principal building or property line.
(2) 
Height. The maximum height of an accessory building shall be 15 feet, except for clubhouses, which shall not exceed 27 feet in height.
F. 
Off-street parking and internal roadways.
(1) 
A minimum of 2 1/2 parking spaces per dwelling unit shall be provided in the form of paved parking spaces or garages. Parking stall sizes, lot design, lighting, and landscaping shall conform to the provisions of Article 26. Required landscaped areas may be provided in the form of landscaped common open space in lieu of islands within parking areas.
(2) 
All roads and drives within the development shall be private roads at least 24 feet wide and be contained by Belgian block curb on both sides. All roads and drives shall be constructed and maintained by the developer or subsequent association pursuant to specifications prepared by the Township Engineer and subject to approval by the Planning Board.
G. 
Administration.
(1) 
Master deed. The developer shall furnish to the Township as a condition of site plan approval such guaranties, covenants, master deed or builders' agreement as shall satisfy the requirements of the Planning Board for the construction and maintenance of common areas, landscaping, recreational areas, public improvements and buildings.
(2) 
The developer of single-family attached units shall make provision for the establishment of an organization which shall own and maintain all common open space, recreational structures and areas, roadways and drives, parking areas, landscaping, lighting, signage and all other items in common use for the benefit of owners within the development. Such organizations shall not be dissolved and shall not dispose of any of the aforementioned, by sale or otherwise, except to an organization conceived and established to own and maintain the aforementioned specified items in common use for the benefit of said development.
(3) 
In the event that said organization shall fail to maintain the aforementioned specified items in reasonable order and condition, the Township Committee may serve written notice upon said organization or upon the owners of the development setting forth the manner in which the organization has failed to maintain the common use items in a reasonable condition. The notice shall include a demand that deficiencies in maintenance be corrected within 30 days thereof. Upon failure to correct the deficiencies within the specified period, the Township may enter upon and maintain said common use items. The cost of such maintenance by the Township shall be assessed pro rated against the properties within the development in accordance with the value at the time of imposition of the lien and shall become a lien and tax on said properties and be added to and be part of the taxes to be levied and assessed thereon and enforced and collected with interest by the same offices and in the same manner as other taxes.
[Amended 8-23-2022 by Ord. No. 5739]
A. 
Purpose.
(1) 
The AH-1 District is intended to promote the development of multifamily housing, with a portion of such housing restricted to households of very-low-, low- and moderate-income. The standards for the zone are intended to accommodate a specific type and density of housing consistent with the concept site plans and architectural elevations (Exhibit A, Reuse Scheme and Exhibit B, Tear Down Scheme[1]) and to provide a compensatory benefit to the developer of affordable housing.
[1]
Editor's Note: Exhibit A and Exhibit B are on file in the Township offices.
(2) 
The AH-2 District is intended to promote the development that supports and is consistent with the commercial development pattern surrounding the train station and to accommodate multifamily housing with a portion of such housing restricted to households of very-low-, low- and moderate-income.
(3) 
The AH-3 District is intended to promote the development of multifamily housing with a portion of such housing restricted to households of very-low-, low- and moderate-income including the option of having a commercial component along Morris Avenue.
B. 
All development is subject to compliance with Chapter 190 of this Code.
C. 
Use standards for all AH Zones. Refer to the Schedule of Limitations (Attachment 4) for use standards.
D. 
AH-1 area, yard and bulk standards.
(1) 
Refer to Schedule of Zoning Requirements (Attachment 5) for area, yard and bulk standards.
(2) 
Minimum lot size shall be the tract area for Block 4303, Lot 17.
(3) 
Maximum accessory building height shall not exceed 15 feet, except for clubhouses which shall not exceed 27 feet.
(4) 
Maximum residential density shall not exceed 34.6 units per acre or 64 units whichever is less.
E. 
AH-2 area, yard and bulk standards.
(1) 
Refer to Schedule of Zoning Requirements (Attachment 5) for area, yard and bulk standards.
(2) 
Principal building setbacks:
(a) 
Front yard:
[1] 
From Lehigh Avenue: 12 feet minimum from curb; 15 feet maximum from front lot line.
[2] 
From Morris Avenue: zero feet minimum; 15 feet maximum from front lot line.
F. 
AH-3 area, yard and bulk standards.
(1) 
Refer to Schedule of Zoning Requirements (Attachment 5) for area, yard and bulk standards.
(2) 
Principal building setbacks:
(a) 
Front yard:
[1] 
From Liberty/Grandview Avenue: 20 feet minimum.
[2] 
From Morris Avenue/Stowe Street: 10 feet minimum; 25 feet maximum.
(3) 
Maximum residential density.
(a) 
Morris Avenue parcel (Block 2906, Lot 17): 28 units per acre.
(b) 
Grandview/Miele Avenue parcel: 28 units per acre.
(4) 
Transition buffer: 25 feet.
G. 
AH-1 parking.
(1) 
Parking shall be located in the side or rear yards only, and/or beneath the principal building or buildings.
(2) 
Parking setbacks shall conform to the following:
(a) 
Minimum setback from building: five feet.
(b) 
Minimum setback from streets: 10 feet.
(c) 
Minimum setback from property line shall be five feet. However, a setback of zero feet is permitted if an adequate screening device, as determined by the approving authority, such as a fence or wall is provided between the property line and the parking area.
(d) 
Minimum setback from residential zones: 10 feet.
H. 
AH-2 parking.
(1) 
Parking shall be located in the side or rear yards only, and/or beneath the principal building or buildings.
(2) 
Parking setbacks shall conform to § 170-2601C for mixed-use districts.
I. 
AH-3 parking.
(1) 
Parking shall be located in the side or rear yards only.
(2) 
Parking setbacks shall conform to § 170-2601C for mixed-use districts, except for when a greater transition buffer is required pursuant to § 170-2602C.
J. 
AH Zones architecture.
(1) 
For AH-1 only: The design of the apartment building shall be substantially consistent with the Exhibit A,[2] contained herein, entitled "Reuse Scheme," architectural elevation and floor plans, including the proposed architectural treatment to adequately screen the HVAC and mechanical equipment from all ground view sight lines if the existing building will be retained and renovated to accommodate the residential use. If the existing building will not be retained and a new building constructed in accordance with Exhibit B (Tear Down Scheme),[3] the following architectural design standards shall apply.
(a) 
Buildings shall be required to incorporate high-quality architectural features that are characteristic of exemplary buildings reflecting the traditional architecture of other multifamily dwelling units in the Downtown Core or Downtown Transition Zone District. The applicant for any development shall demonstrate such design by providing examples of and comparisons with existing high-quality buildings within the Downtown Core or Downtown Transition Zone District.
(b) 
Buildings greater than 40 feet in height shall be required to use architectural features such as pitched roofs, varied rooflines, decorative cupolas, pediments, varied parapet heights and similar features designed to provide variety and reduce the visual impact of the building height. In order to accommodate such features, the height of such features shall be subject to the height exceptions enumerated in § 170-1214.
(c) 
Buildings having a gross floor area greater than 40,000 square feet shall be required to use architectural features that provide variety and reduce the visual impact of the building mass, through the use of varied facade materials, facade projections and recesses, judicious use of windows, other openings in the facade, and other similar features.
(d) 
All HVAC and mechanical equipment shall be adequately screened from view.
[2]
Editor's Note: Exhibit A is on file in the Township offices.
[3]
Editor's Note: Exhibit B is on file in the Township offices.
K. 
Recreational/social amenities. Developments shall be required to include both interior and exterior common areas devoted to recreational, social and similar functions for residents and their guests, as follows:
(1) 
New building construction. At least 40 square feet per dwelling unit shall be devoted to interior common areas, such as but not limited to meeting rooms, community centers, fitness centers, indoor recreational areas, lounges, libraries, etc. Areas such as hallways, stairs, elevators, entrance lobbies, storage, mail areas, mechanical space or office space and similar areas shall not count towards meeting this requirement.
(2) 
Existing building repurpose. At least 20 square feet per dwelling unit shall be devoted to interior common areas, such as but not limited to meeting rooms, community centers, fitness centers, indoor recreational areas, lounges, libraries, etc. Areas such as hallways, stairs, elevators, entrance lobbies, storage, mail areas, mechanical space or office space and similar areas shall not count towards meeting this requirement.
(3) 
At least 40 square feet per dwelling unit shall be devoted to exterior common areas, such as but not limited to recreational areas, gardens, courtyards, plazas, decks, patios, etc. Such areas may be located at grade level, on building terraces or on the roof of the building. Lawn and landscaped areas shall not count towards meeting this requirement unless such areas are specifically designed to be part of the aforementioned features.
L. 
Performance standards for all AH Zones.
(1) 
There shall exist approved public water and public sewer systems which shall be available to each unit prior to the issuance of the building permit for that unit.
(2) 
For developments to be constructed over a period of years, a phasing plan shall be submitted as part of the preliminary plan for the entire concept.
M. 
Affordable housing in all AH Zones. All residential development shall be required to include affordable housing as a component. The following requirements shall apply:
(1) 
The minimum percentage of very-low-, low- and moderate-income housing shall be 20% of the total number of dwelling units.
(2) 
Very-low-, low- and moderate-income housing shall be constructed and rented in accordance with the Council on Affordable Housing rules at N.J.A.C. 5:93-1 et seq., and the Uniform Housing Affordability Controls (UHAC) at N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1 et seq., including standards for the split between very-low-, low- and moderate-income housing, provided a minimum of 13% of the affordable units are very-low-income units at 30% of the median income and 37% of the affordable units are low-income units with the (up to) 50% balance of units allowed at moderate income; bedroom distribution; range of affordability; pricing and rent of units; affirmative marketing; thirty-year minimum affordability controls and construction phasing with the market-rate units developed on the tract.
(3) 
Affordable housing units shall be affordable family rentals and shall not be age-restricted.
(4) 
The Township-designated Affordable Housing Administrator shall be responsible to affirmatively market, administer and certify the occupant of each affordable unit, with all administrative costs to be paid by the developer.