Aberdeen Township City Zoning Code
§ 25-4.19
Inclusionary Development District A.
[Added 6-21-2018 by Ord. No. 18-2018]
a.
Purpose. The purpose of the Inclusionary Development District A zoning district is to provide an opportunity for the creation of an inclusionary housing development in accordance with the Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan, which was adopted on June 6, 2018, and applicable statutory requirements.
c.
Accessory Uses Permitted.
1.
Off-street parking and private garages.
2.
Mailboxes, lamp posts, flagpoles, driveways, paths and sidewalks.
3.
Fences, walls and retaining walls.
4.
Signage, as permitted in this section.
5.
Solid waste and recycling enclosures.
6.
Patios, terraces and decks attached to principal structures in accordance with an approved site plan.
7.
Recreation center for the exclusive use of residents of a development and their guests, the design of which shall complement the design of the principal buildings.
8.
Outdoor recreation facilities, such as tennis and basketball courts, tot lots and similar facilities.
9.
Gazebos.
10.
Benches.
11.
Stormwater management basins and facilities, including structures for collection, treatment and discharge.
12.
Essential services.
13.
Common areas, open space and conservation areas.
d.
Size of the Tract. The minimum tract size shall be 9.5 acres.
e.
Density and Number of Dwelling Units. The tract shall be developed at an overall density not exceeding eight dwelling units per acre, rounded to the nearest whole number, and subject to the following additional limitations and requirements:
1.
No less than 20% or 16 of the total number of units constructed, whichever is greater, shall be apartment dwelling units.
(a)
In computing the required number of apartment dwelling units, the requirement shall be rounded to the nearest whole number such that: any portion of a unit less than 1/2 unit shall not be considered and, thus, rounded down; and, any portion of a unit that is greater than or equal to 1/2 unit shall be considered and, thus, rounded up.
f.
Affordable Housing Requirements. All apartment dwelling units shall be very-low-, low-, and moderate-income affordable units in accordance with all applicable statutory requirements (e.g., N.J.A.C. 5:97 et seq.;[1] N.J.A.C. 5:80 et seq.) and the following additional limitations and requirements:
1.
No more than 50%, rounded down to the nearest whole number, shall be moderate-income units.
2.
No less than 13%, rounded up to the nearest whole number, shall be very-low-income units.
[1]
Editor's Note: N.J.A.C. 5:97 is reserved.
g.
Building Design Requirements.
1.
Each building shall not exceed 2 1/2 stories and 35 feet in height measured from grade to the highest building ridge.
2.
All buildings shall be totally covered by a true and complete gable, hip, gambrel or mansard roof; provided, however, that where roof-mounted equipment is proposed for the operation of the building, a facade roof treatment exhibiting the appearance of such pitched roofs may be permitted and approved by the Planning Board during site plan review.
3.
All portions of all buildings shall be provided both heat alarms and smoke alarms and, except for any outside balconies and attics, all interior areas of all buildings shall have a "wet" fire suppression sprinkler system.
4.
Only the following structures may be erected above the actual height of a building, and such structures shall not exceed more than 10 feet above the actual height of the building:
5.
All buildings shall be set back at least 50 feet from all existing street right-of-way lines, 30 feet from property lines abutting nonresidential properties, and 50 feet from property lines abutting existing residential properties.
(a)
For the purposes of this section, decks attached to buildings shall not be considered to be part of the building and shall be exempt from the setback requirements specified above. Decks shall be set back a minimum of 24 feet from property lines abutting nonresidential properties, and 44 feet from property lines abutting existing residential properties.
6.
No building shall be closer than 26 feet to any proposed right-of-way or access road on the development tract that links to an existing right-of-way.
7.
Buildings containing residential apartment dwelling units shall contain no more than 16 such units.
8.
Buildings containing townhouse dwelling units shall contain no more than 10 such units.
9.
Maximum building coverage shall be limited to 25% of the total tract area.
10.
The bedroom distribution of townhouse units shall be: 20% one-bedroom units; 40% two-bedroom units; and, 40% three-bedroom units.
h.
Parking Requirements.
1.
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Residential Site Improvement Standards (i.e., N.J.A.C. 5:21 et seq.).
2.
All parking areas and driveways shall be set back at least 15 feet from all property lines abutting existing residential properties.
3.
All parking areas shall be set back at least 10 feet from all buildings.
4.
All parking areas and drivelines shall be set back at least 15 feet from all property lines abutting nonresidential properties, except that culs-de-sac and similar areas may be set back up to five feet from abutting nonresidential properties.
i.
Permitted Signs.
1.
Each development shall be permitted one ground-mounted, monument-type sign identifying the name of the development at each public street access to the development. Each such sign shall not exceed 10 feet in height, shall be set back at least 15 feet from all street and property lines, and shall not exceed an area of 50 square feet.
2.
Additionally, information and directional signs, each not more than three feet in height and 10 square feet in area, shall be permitted, where appropriate and as approved by the Planning Board, in order to guide traffic to its intended destination in a safe and convenient manner.
j.
Lighting Requirements.
1.
Lighting shall be minimal for security and safety purposes, and a point-by-point lighting plan shall be submitted indicating the location of the lighting fixtures, the direction of illumination, the wattage and footcandle levels of illumination for each fixture, and the details of the lighting poles and the luminaries.
2.
The lighting is to be provided by fixtures with a mounting height not higher than 25 feet, measured from the ground level to the center line of the light source.
3.
The lighting fixtures are to include nonglare lights with recessed lenses focused downward and with cutoff shields as appropriate in order to mitigate against adverse impacts upon adjacent and nearby properties, the safety of traffic along adjacent roadways and overhead skyglow.
4.
The light intensity provided at ground level shall be indicated in footcandles on the submitted plans and shall average not less than 5/10 footcandle at intersections and 3/10 footcandle elsewhere in the area to be illuminated and shall average not more than 1.0 footcandle throughout the area to be illuminated.
k.
Landscaping Requirements.
1.
Landscaping shall be conceived as a total pattern throughout the tract, integrating the various elements of the architectural design of the buildings and creating an aesthetically pleasing environment.
2.
The landscaping shall include shade trees, decorative flowering trees, evergreen trees, shrubs and hedges, ground cover, perennials and annuals, and may include other materials such as rocks, sculpture, art, walls, fences and decorative brick or paving materials.
3.
The dollar amount expenditure for the landscaping shall not be less than the equivalent expenditure for the planting of at least 12 shade trees per gross acre of the tract not covered by buildings and other impervious surfaces, and sufficient information shall be provided to the Planning Board to confirm this requirement.
4.
The minimum size of new plants at the time of planting shall be as follows:
(a)
Shade trees shall have a minimum caliper of 2 1/2 inches, measured six inches from ground level, and shall have a standing height of at least 10 feet and shall be also balled and burlapped.
(b)
Decorative flowering trees shall have a minimum caliper of 1 1/4 inches, measured six inches from ground level, and shall have a standing height of at least six feet and shall also be balled and burlapped. Decorative flowering trees shall be well branched, with the branches starting not less than three feet above the crown of the root system.
(c)
Evergreen trees shall be at least six feet in height at time of planting and shall be balled and burlapped.
(d)
Shrubs and hedges shall be at least 18 inches to 24 inches at the time of planting, depending upon and appropriate to the species of plant.
5.
All plants shall be installed in accordance with the American Nurserymen Guide, latest edition.
6.
All plant material shall be guaranteed for at least two years and a written copy of the guarantee executed between the developer and the nursery or landscape architect installing the plantings shall be reviewed by the attorney for the Planning Board prior to the Board granting any final approval.
l.
Recycling Requirements.
1.
An indoor or outdoor recycling area for the collection and storage of recyclable materials generated by the apartment dwelling units shall be provided as follows:
(a)
The dimension of the recycling area shall be sufficient to accommodate recycling bins or containers that are of adequate size and number, and that are consistent with anticipated usage and with current methods of collection in the area in which the project is located. The dimensions of the recycling area and the bins or containers shall be consistent with the district recycling plan adopted pursuant to Section 3 of P.L. 1987, c. 102 (N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.13), as amended.
(b)
The recycling area shall be conveniently located for the residential disposition of source-separated recyclable materials preferably near, but clearly separated from, a solid waste container.
(c)
The recycling area shall be well lit and shall be safely and easily accessible by recycling personnel and vehicles. Collection vehicles shall be able to access the recycling area without interference from parked cars or other obstacles. Reasonable measures shall be taken to protect the recycling area, and the bins or containers placed therein, against theft of recyclable materials, bins or containers.
(d)
The recycling area, and the bins or containers placed therein, shall be designed so as to provide protection against adverse environmental conditions which might render the collected materials unmarketable. Any bins or containers which are used for the collection of recyclable paper or cardboard, and which are located in an outdoor recycling area, shall be equipped with a lid, or otherwise covered so as to keep the paper or cardboard dry.
(e)
Signs clearly identifying the recycling area and the materials accepted therein shall be posted adjacent to all points of access to the recycling area. Individual bins or containers shall be equipped with signs indicating the materials to be placed therein.
(f)
Landscaping and fencing, at least six feet in height, shall be provided around any outdoor recycling area and shall be provided in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
m.
Additional Requirements.
1.
All developments shall be served by both public water and public sewerage facilities, access to which shall be provided at the expense of the developer.
2.
All developments shall provide on-site recreational amenities for the exclusive use of residents and their guests. The area devoted to such amenities shall be at least 10,000 square feet.
3.
There shall be a maintenance service available to residents of the apartment dwelling units, and all residents of such units shall be provided with a telephone number to receive emergency maintenance services at all times; the telephone number shall also be provided to the Aberdeen Township Police Department and Aberdeen Township Manager.
4.
All utilities shall be installed underground.
5.
The developer shall establish and convey appropriate utility easements to the appropriate utility service provider.