[§§ 429-52—429-54 adopted 12-6-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-08]
The purpose of this zone is to provide properly planned cluster
single-family development which will contribute to the production
of funding for lower-income housing in satisfaction of Paramus' affordable
housing obligation under N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301 et seq. and N.J.A.C.
5:93.
Within the R-150 ML Zone no building, structure or lot shall be constructed or used for any use other than single-family detached residential in accordance with the general regulations for all residential zones set forth in the provisions contained in Article VIII of this Chapter and in accordance with the provisions set forth herein.
Lots and structures in the R-150 ML Zone shall conform to the requirements listed below. Additional requirements and rules governing the application of these requirements are given in Article VIII.
A.
Density. The maximum density of the tract shall be no more than could
be legally obtained under a subdivision design in accordance with
the standards of the R- 150 Zone. For the purposes of this Zoning
Ordinance, the density for Block 1502, Lots 1, 2 and 3 and Block 1002,
Lot 1 within this zone has been determined to be 48 single- family
dwelling units.
B.
Minimum open space.
(1)
The minimum open space percentage of the tract that must be set aside
as common open space shall equal 20% of the total tract area. Documentation
shall be submitted to the Land Use Board for review to ensure that
the common open space shall be permanently maintained. Such a plan
shall first offer such common open space to the Borough of Paramus
for public park purposes. If the Mayor and Council do not accept the
proposed dedication, then the developer shall establish a homeowners
association of the homeowners in the proposed development to own and
maintain the common open space. The Borough Attorney shall approve
the documents establishing any such homeowners association.
(2)
Common open space may include wetlands, floodplain or other environmentally
constrained lands, drainage detention or retention facilities, required
buffer areas and active or passive recreation facilities. Such recreational
facilities shall be restricted for the use of the residents of the
development unless dedicated to the municipality.
C.
Minimum buffer width: The minimum width of the buffer along the northern
property line adjacent to existing R-150 homes shall be 200 feet.
The area within the buffer shall be preserved in its naturally vegetated
state as common open space but one vehicular roadway crossing and
one pedestrian pathway may be permitted.
G.
Maximum building coverage: 25% of each individual lot.
H.
Maximum impervious surface: 50% of each individual lot.
I.
Maximum height of buildings: 32 feet.
