As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ACCESSORY APARTMENT
A dwelling unit authorized under this chapter for the sole
purpose of fulfilling the Township's obligation for its fair
share of the regional low- and moderate-income housing need under
rules and regulations established by COAH. Such units are limited
in number and are authorized for this special case for periods of
time identified in this chapter.
ACT
The Fair Housing Act (P.L. 1985, Chapter 222).
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
The person or entity responsible for administering the affordability
controls of this section as designated by N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.14.
AFFORDABLE
A sales price or rent within the means of a low- or moderate-income
household as defined in COAH's rules, specifically N.J.A.C. 5:97-9;
in the case of an ownership unit, that the sales price for the unit
conforms to the standards set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.6, as may
be amended and supplemented, and, in the case of a rental unit, that
the rent for the unit conforms to the standards set forth in COAH's
rules, specifically, N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.12, as may be amended and supplemented.
AFFORDABLE UNIT
A housing unit proposed or created pursuant to the Act, credited
pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:97-4, and/or funded through an affordable housing
trust fund.
AGENCY
The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency established
by P.L. 1983, c. 530 (N.J.S.A. 55:14K-1, et seq.).
CERTIFIED HOUSEHOLD
A household that has been certified by an administrative
agent as a low-income household or moderate-income household.
COAH
The Council on Affordable Housing, which is in, but not of,
the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey, that
was established under the New Jersey Fair Housing Act (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301
et seq.).
HOUSEHOLD
A person or persons occupying a housing unit, whether the
owner or tenant of the unit.
LOW-INCOME HOUSING
Housing affordable according to Federal Department of Housing
and Urban Development or other recognized standards for home ownership
and rental costs and occupied or reserved for occupancy by households
with a gross household income equal to 50% or less of the median gross
household income for households of the same size within the housing
region in which the housing is located.
MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING
Housing affordable according to Federal Department of Housing
and Urban Development or other recognized standards for home ownership
and rental costs and occupied or reserved for occupancy by household
with a gross household income equal to more than 50% but less than
80% of the median gross household income for households of the same
size within the housing region in which the housing is located.
PROGRAM
The administration and assistance provided under this chapter
to rehabilitate housing units that are substandard, create accessory
apartments, and to fund the conversion of market units to affordable
units.
REHABILITATED UNIT
A previously substandard unit which has undergone significant
renovation to meet the municipal or other applicable housing code
standards.
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
A settlement agreement between the Township and Fair Share
Housing Center ("FSHC") in the Matter of the Application of the Township
of Lebanon, County of Hunterdon, Docket No. HNT-299-15.
SUBSTANDARD HOUSING UNIT
A housing unit with health and safety code violations that
require the repair or replacement of a major system. A major system
includes a roof, plumbing (including wells), heating, electricity,
sanitary plumbing (including septic systems) and/or a load bearing
structural system.
SURROGATE
A census indicator of deficient housing.
UHAC
The Uniform Housing Affordability Controls set forth in N.J.A.C.
5:80-26.1 et seq.