[Amended 5-14-1998 by Ord. No. 21-1998; 10-27-2010 by Ord. No. 23-2010]
In any PACC Planned Adult Citizen Community
District, land, buildings or premises shall be used by right only
for only one of the following:
A. Any use permitted in Article
XV, H High Density Residential District, subject to the provisions of §
285-81.
B. Residential units for projects known as assisted living,
continuous care, congregate care, or similar names which describe
a facility with combined residential and health-care facilities. Associated
support facilities may include kitchens, dining rooms, recreation
facilities, meeting rooms, community clubhouse buildings, and medical
facilities for various levels of health care.
C. If approved by the Planning Board, any permitted use as specified in Article
XVIII, HC Highway Commercial District, subject to all of the requirements of that article and further provided that:
(1) The entire tract must be designed as a single entity
according to a plan that may include both residential and nonresidential
uses.
(2) The minimum contiguous acreage for the entire project
shall be not less than 10 acres if nonresidential uses are included.
(3) The nonresidential land area, if included, shall not
be less than 20% of the entire project area.
(4) Nonresidential land area shall not be used to calculate
residential densities.
(5) Prior to the issuance of the residential building
permit for the 75% residential unit, the applicant shall have completed
25% of the gross floor area of the nonresidential uses; and prior
to the issuance of the residential building permit for the 90% residential
unit, the applicant shall have completed 50% of the gross floor area
of the nonresidential uses.
All accessory uses permitted in the MH Medium
High Density Residential District shall be allowed.
[Amended 5-14-1998 by Ord. No. 21-1998]
A. The requirements for the MH Medium High Density Residential District shall apply, except that the maximum density shall not exceed 15 units per gross acre of residentially zoned land and shall be subject to the same density evaluation factors as provided in §§
285-81 and
285-83.
B. For the purposes of density calculations, facilities
with nursing beds or similar operations shall be calculated as one
unit for every two beds.
The requirements for the MH Medium High Density
Residential District shall apply.
The following studies shall be submitted by
the applicant to evaluate the impact of the proposed project on the
community and to determine if the needs of the future residents will
be met:
B. Public transportation system, to include, but not
limited to, route locations, stops, bus shelters and frequency of
service.
C. Medical and safety facility, including means of access
thereto and location of hospitals, clinics, fire, police and first
aid squads.
D. Social agencies, including means of access thereto
and location of public and private agencies.
E. Retail facilities, including location and means of
access to shopping facilities.
F. Fiscal impact, including evaluation of impact on the
community.
Among the more important aspects of adult communities
is the need to have minimal housing maintenance costs, safety and
a social focal point. Therefore the following design features shall
be addressed by the applicant:
A. The type of all exterior materials shall be listed.
B. Insulation factors should be listed, as well as any
other design features that will reduce maintenance and operating costs.
C. A social focal point shall be created as follows:
(1) Under 300 units: use of outdoor features, such as
gazebos and sitting areas.
(2) Over 300 units: day center, building clubhouse, recreation
center with facilities, such as saunas, exercise rooms, card rooms,
library, woodworking shop, photo lab, billiard room, arts and crafts,
lounge, auditorium, kitchen, swimming pool.
D. Illumination of all walkways.
F. Soundproofing between units.
G. Use of central fire alarm stations.
H. Smoke detectors in all units.
I. Interior security systems.
J. Washer-dryer facilities in each unit.
K. Means of garbage storage and removal.
L. Location and type of mailboxes.
M. Walking path systems, exercise trails.
N. Design of door openings, stairs, ramps and the like
to facilitate handicapped persons.
O. Landscaped buffers shall be provided wherever necessary,
as determined by the Planning Board.
P. The recreation facilities specified in §
285-177 shall not be followed, but shall be replaced with other recreation facilities designed specifically for each project, as approved by the Planning Board.
Q. The Township shall review and approve as part of the
preliminary application the following documents where applicable to
condominium and homeowners' associations:
(1) Public offering statements.
(3) Dedication of covenants and restrictions.
(4) Bylaws, rules and regulations.
(5) Articles of Incorporation of condominium association.
(6) Fee and budget proposals.
(7) Any other documents deemed necessary by the Township
for protection of the health, safety and welfare of future residents.
R. Responsibility for the following functions shall be
identified:
(1) Home exterior maintenance.
(2) Lot maintenance, snow removal, garbage collection.
(3) Recreation and amenities maintenance.