[Added by Ord. No. 86-0-07]
There is hereby created and established within
the Borough of Norwood a special overlay zone consisting of the following
properties: Lots 1 and 7 in Block 145 which is presently in the LI
zone.
[Amended by Ord. No. 93-0-22]
A.
The following uses are permitted within the special
overlay zone:
(1)
(2)
Accessory uses permitted:
(a)
Retention and detention facilities.
(b)
Public utilities and essential services pertinent
to and necessary for any principal use.
(c)
Off-street parking areas.
(d)
Garages and private storage buildings, including
maintenance buildings and garbage and trash collection enclosures
to service principal use.
(e)
Indoor and outdoor recreation facilities including
tennis courts, swimming pool and clubhouse facilities, provided that
same are designed and intended for the use of residents of the garden-apartment
development.
B.
No garden-apartment development shall be constructed
or used in the Special Residence Zone unless 20 units are designated
for a period of no less than 25 years from the date of initial occupancy
of the development, for use by low- and moderate-income households
as defined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
of the United States government for the statistical area in which
the Borough of Norwood is situated and as further defined by Mount
Laurel II. A developer shall have the option of subsidizing construction
of no more than 20% of its obligation for low- and moderate-income
units at the Borough's Mount Laurel building site through the Housing
Development Corporation of Bergen County on terms and conditions satisfactory
to the Borough and the Housing Development Corporation, which terms
will reasonably guarantee construction of the units.
[Amended by Ord. No. 86-0-07]
A.
Lot area. The minimum tract shall be eight acres.
B.
No building shall exceed 320 feet in length on any
one axis.
C.
The maximum number of stories shall be two, and the
maximum building height shall be 35 feet. The height shall be measured
from the average ground elevation surrounding the building.
D.
No building shall contain less than eight or more
than 24 dwelling units. Buildings may be attached.
E.
Buildings, the sides of which are parallel, shall
be at least 25 feet apart. Where an access drive is located between
the buildings, the buildings shall be at least 45 feet apart.
F.
Cellars may be permitted, but the use of any cellar
must be specified in detail in the site plan. No dwelling units shall
be permitted in cellars or basements. A "cellar" is defined as that
area below the first floor level when the first floor level is at
ground level. A "basement" is defined as that area below first floor
level when the floor level is up to but not including four feet above
ground level.
G.
All principal buildings shall provide not less than
two exterior common exposures for each unit, each of which shall be
properly placed so as to provide through ventilation or cross ventilation
for each unit.
H.
No air-conditioning unit shall project more than six
inches from the face of the wall of the building in which it is installed
and no window-type air-conditioning units shall be permitted.
I.
All principal buildings shall have television antenna
equipment built into the building to eliminate individual antennas
being erected upon the roof. In lieu thereof, CATV or its equal may
be provided. This section shall not apply to a common antenna tower,
subject to Planning Board approval.
J.
The number of living units per building and general
site plan of building must be approved by the Planning Board or Board
of Adjustment in accordance with Borough site plan review standards.
K.
Gross density limit. The gross density of a garden
apartment project shall not exceed 17 units per acre.
L.
Lot coverage limit. The base footprint floor area
of all structures shall not exceed 20% of the total site area.
[Amended 9-14-2016 by Ord. No. 16:21]
M.
Two bedroom units shall not exceed 40% of total number
of units provided.
(2)
Off-street parking and circulation. Off-street parking
facilities shall be provided in accordance with the following requirements:
(a)
Parking space requirement:
(b)
Garages. A garage, if provided, shall constitute
one parking space.
(c)
General requirements. Parking areas and access
drives shall be paved and curbed and provided with adequate systems
of storm drainage. Furthermore, each parking space is to be properly
maintained and policed at all times.
(3)
General requirements:
(a)
(b)
All areas of a garden apartment site not used
for the construction of buildings, roads, accessways, parking areas
or sidewalks shall be fully and attractively landscaped with trees,
shrubs and grass lawns. Any trees or shrubs in a healthy state at
the time the development begins shall remain and be protected during
construction, provided that they are within areas designated as "open
space" and not subject to extreme grading. At least 10% of the gross
site shall be devoted to common open space for use of residents.
(c)
Exterior garbage containers shall be so located
as to efficiently service all apartments, but shall be clustered so
as to have a minimum number of areas. All such areas shall be provided
with sufficient screening on all sides by wood or other similar materials
so as to prevent access to the same by animals; said screening shall
be at least six feet in height and designed so as to harmonize with
the other architectural elements on the site. Garbage containers shall
be a minimum of 25 feet from all property lines or fenced and enclosed.
(d)
Interior roads, driveways, private thoroughfares,
parking areas, building entranceways and pedestrian walks shall be
provided with sufficient illumination to minimize hazards to pedestrians
and motor vehicles utilizing the same and shall, where necessary,
be shielded to avoid glare to occupants of buildings and adjoining
areas. Lighting shall be arranged as to reflect away from any adjoining
properties.
(e)
If recreational equipment shall be provided
in such locations as shown on the approved site plan, at no time shall
such equipment be permitted in front or side yards.
(f)
All apartment dwellings, stairways, furnace
rooms, laundry rooms and garages in apartment dwellings shall have
installed fire, smoke and heat detection as required and approved
by the Fire Prevention Bureau of the Borough.
(g)
The exterior of every structure or accessory
structure, including fences, roofs and gutters, shall be maintained
in good repair and all surfaces thereof shall be kept painted when
necessary for the purpose of preservation and appearance. The same
shall be maintained free of broken glass, loose shingles, crumbling
stone or brick, excessive peeling of paint or other condition reflective
of deterioration or inadequate maintenance to the end that the property
itself may be preserved, safety and fire hazards eliminated and the
adjoining properties and neighborhood protected from blighting influences.
(h)
Interior walls, ceilings, stairways and entrances
shall be free from cracks, breaks, loose plaster and other hazards
to health and safety.
(i)
Where there are holes, excavations, breaks,
projections, obstructions, icy conditions, uncleared snow, excretions
of pets and other animals on paths, walks, driveways and other parts
of premises which are accessible to and are used by persons on the
premises, all such holes and excavations shall be filled and repaired,
walks and steps replaced and other conditions removed where necessary
to eliminate hazards or unsanitary conditions with reasonable dispatch
upon their discovery.
(j)
All parking spaces and fire lanes, parking areas
and lines on pavement shall be painted and maintained so as to be
visible at all times.
