[Added 3-10-2026 by Ord. No. 2026-03]
A. 
Intent, purpose, and applicability. The intent and purpose of these affordable overlay zones is to create a realistic opportunity for the construction of low- and moderate-income housing in the Borough of Stanhope on land that may become available for development, thereby addressing the Borough's fair share housing obligation under the New Jersey Fair Housing Act and constitutional obligations to provide affordable housing. The overlay zones may be utilized to develop under these standards upon the provision of adequate sewer and water service to support the proposed densities in the zones. These zoning applies to the following properties:
(1) 
AHO-1: Block 11702, Lots 1-5.
(2) 
AHO-2: Block 11701, Lots 1 to 10 plus 7.01, 9.01 and 9.02.
(3) 
AHO-3: Block 11701, Lots 19,20,22 and 23.
(4) 
AHO-4: Block 11604, Lot 1 and Block 11042, Lots 57 and 29-35.
(5) 
AHO-5: Block 11401, Lots 1-11 and Block 11301, Lots 1-4 and Block 11034, Lot 32.
B. 
Permitted uses. Multi-unit dwelling and townhouses are permitted in specific sections of the AHO Zones subject to a mandatory 20% set-aside for affordable housing, regardless of tenure. The uses herein are permitted in addition to those uses already permitted by the underlying zone district. Multifamily residential use may be proposed over permitted uses in the underlying zone in a mixed-use building in the AHO-3 and 4 areas or as a stand-alone multifamily residential building in the AHO-1 through AHO-3 area. Nonresidential uses may be proposed in addition to the proposed residential uses on the property.
C. 
Residential density.
(1) 
The density in the AHO Zones shall be as follows with a minimum 20% set-aside for affordable housing:
(a) 
AHO-1: 15 units per acre.
(b) 
AHO-2: 22 units per acre.
(c) 
AHO-3: 22 units per acre.
(d) 
AHO-4: six units per acre.
(e) 
AHO-5: six units per acre.
(2) 
Other residential, retail, service, and office uses shall follow the underlying zone standards.
D. 
Multifamily residential development standards.
(1) 
The property specified in the location above may be proposed for subdivision and/or site plan for residential development over retail and service or office uses or adjacent to permitted nonresidential uses in the zone in the form of multifamily apartment buildings.
(2) 
Bulk standards.
 
AHO Bulk Standards
Minimum lot size
14,250 ac.
Maximum building height
3 stories/40 ft.
Minimum front yard:
25 ft.
Minimum side yard, each
10 ft*
Minimum rear yard
25 ft.*
Maximum impervious coverage:
75%
Notes:
*
50 foot buffer if adjacent to residential zone.
**
Parking under building and access and amenity uses permitted under first floor.
(3) 
Building requirements.
(a) 
Front to front: 65 feet.
(b) 
End to end: 25 feet.
(c) 
Rear to rear: 40 feet.
(d) 
Rear to side: 35 feet.
(4) 
Parking shall be provided at RSIS standards with EVSE parking spaces as required by state law.
(5) 
All other regulations and requirements of the underlying zone shall remain in effect.