[Amended 8-23-2022 by Ord. No. 5739]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to permit a mix of retail,
service, and residential uses along the neighborhood corridors of
Union Township. Although proximate to residential neighborhoods, these
businesses serve clientele from throughout the community but not regionally.
C.
Area, yard and bulk standards. Refer to Schedule of Zoning Requirements
(Attachment 5) for area, yard and bulk standards. In addition:
(1)
One- and two-family detached housing:
(a)
Undersized lots existing at the time of adoption of this chapter
shall be considered conforming in lot area, width, and depth. For
all other lots, the following area, width, and depth regulations apply.
(b)
Minimum lot area: 5,000 square feet.
(c)
Minimum lot width: 50 feet.
(d)
Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.
(e)
Minimum yards.
[1]
Front: front yards shall match the predominant (most frequently
occurring) setback on the blockfront of other one- and two-family
homes. In the case where no setback has been established, the front
yard setback shall be 25 feet.
[2]
Side: five feet.
[3]
Rear: 25 feet, or 10% of the lot depth, whichever is greater.
(2)
Townhomes and multifamily housing.
(a)
Townhomes and multifamily housing are limited to lots with frontage
facing a right-of-way of 60 feet or greater.
(b)
Minimum lot area: 15,000 square feet.
(c)
Minimum lot width: 150 feet.
(d)
Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.
(f)
Minimum distance between buildings: 25 feet.
(i)
Maximum density: 20 units per acre.
(3)
All other permitted uses.
(a)
All other permitted uses are limited to lots with frontage facing
a right-of-way of 60 feet or greater.
(b)
Minimum lot area: 15,000 square feet.
(c)
Minimum lot width: 150 square feet.
(d)
Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.
(f)
Minimum buffer: when adjoining a residential use or zone, rear
yard setbacks must be increased to 30 feet, and a six-foot-high board-on-board
fence or ten-foot-deep landscaped buffer must be provided.
(i)
Maximum density: 20 units per acre.
(j)
FAR: 90%.
E.
Administration.
(1)
New certificate of occupancy required. On and after the effective
date of this supplement, a new certificate of occupancy shall be required
for any new tenant or occupant of any structure in the NC District
to be occupied as a mercantile establishment taking possession after
a prior tenant or occupant has vacated the premises.
[Amended 8-23-2022 by Ord. No. 5739]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to create a zoning district
which maintains Union Center as a viable business area.
B.
Mixed-use development within the DC Zone. Mixed-use development consisting
of a combination of residential and nonresidential uses shall be permitted
in the DC Zone, and shall be governed by the bulk and yard requirements
of the DC Zone. Mixed-use development within the DC Zone shall also
be subject to the following provisions.
(1)
Residential uses other than lobby and reception areas are prohibited
on the ground floor of any building or structure in the DC Zone.
(2)
Residential units within the DC Zone shall conform to the minimum
dwelling unit floor area standards based on dwelling unit type as
follows:
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Minimum Dwelling Unit Size: DC Zone
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|---|---|
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Dwelling Unit Type
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Minimum Floor Area
(square feet)
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Studio/efficiency apartment
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500
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One-bedroom apartment
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650
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Two-bedroom apartment
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900
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Apartments with three or more bedrooms
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1,150 plus 150 for each additional bedroom
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(3)
Residential units within the DC Zone shall have a minimum ceiling
height of 10 feet.
[Amended 8-23-2022 by Ord. No. 5739]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to create a zoning district
that provides an appropriate transition between the development patterns
present in the DC and NC Zones.
B.
Design standards. The design of retail sale, commercial and service
uses shall comply, as closely as possible, with a style that complements
the improvements initiated by the Township and the Special Improvement
District.
[Amended 8-23-2022 by Ord. No. 5739]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to permit the high-density
development of land uses along the Morris Avenue and Green Lane corridors
that are complementary to Union Station and the needs of Kean University
students and staff. Uses are to be compatible with passenger rail
service requirements, to encourage the use of existing passenger rail
facilities, and to complement the adjacent Kean University campus
complex facilities.
B.
Use standards.
(1)
Refer to the Schedule of Limitations (Attachment 4) for use
standards.
(2)
Multiple uses and tenants shall be permitted to occupy a single
site or single building.
(3)
For all uses other than townhomes and schools: retail sales,
retail services, restaurants, fast food restaurants, and/or bars are
required to occupy the ground floor frontage of all uses along Morris
Avenue, with the exception of lobby areas. Parking garages shall be
wrapped in active uses.
C.
Area, yard and bulk standards. Refer to Schedule of Zoning Requirements
(Attachment 5) for area, yard and bulk standards. In addition:
(1)
Any buildings which include a public or private garage within its lower levels shall be subject to § 170-804B(3) above, and shall limit the height of the garage level stories to 35 feet.
