East Windsor City Zoning Code
§ 20-11B.10
Required Recreational and Open Space Facilities.
[Ord. No. 2018-10]
a.
The proposed developments shall provide adequate active recreational facilities within the specified open space and indoors to satisfy the needs of the anticipated residential population of each development. All recreational facilities shall adhere to the standards set forth in the Barrier Free Subcode of the Uniform Construction Code of the State of New Jersey. A minimum of 30% of the tract shall be specifically set aside for conservation, recreation and/or other open space. No more than one-half of the minimum 30% noted above shall be comprised of wetlands, wetland buffers, 100-year flood plains or lands with a topographic slope more than 15%.
b.
The following listing and ratios of recreational facilities are requirements for the respective board of jurisdiction in their evaluation of the adequacy of proposed recreational facilities, although alternative recreational facilities and ratios thereof may be proposed by the applicant and approved at the sole determination of the board:
1.
Age-restricted development shall provide the following active recreation amenities and such facilities shall be located on the age-restricted sublot of the tract for age-restricted housing:
(a)
One clubhouse/recreation building or incorporated into the residential structure of at least 6,000 gross square feet in area, shall be provided to serve the proposed age restricted dwelling units. Off-street parking as approved by the board may be required depending upon location of the recreation facility.
Such clubhouse or recreational building shall be maintained with features such as exercise equipment, community meeting rooms and community cooking facilities, such as a commercial kitchen for community gatherings. Such provisions shall only be made available for use by the residents of the facility.
(b)
When the number of age-restricted dwelling units exceeds 100 units, a swimming pool shall be provided. Such swimming pool shall have a minimum water surface of 1,800 square feet, and a minimum deck/patio equal to an area equivalent to 150% of the water surface area.
(c)
At least six courts, either bocce, shuffleboard, tennis and/or similar court facility, shall be provided for the age-restricted development.
(d)
Community gardens facility of a minimum area of 4,000 square feet shall be provided for the age-restricted sublot of the tract. These facilities shall include improvements such as raised planting beds, sources of water and tool storage facilities as accepted by the board of jurisdiction.
(e)
Outdoor amenities including terraces, courtyards and patio areas with tables and chairs, benches, shade trellises, gazebos, and other such recreation elements as shall be specifically required by the board of jurisdiction.
2.
Non-age-restricted development on the tract shall provide the following active recreation amenities and such facilities shall be located on the age-restricted sublot of the tract for age-restricted housing:
(a)
One clubhouse/recreation building, at least 10,000 gross square feet in area, shall be provided to serve the proposed non-age restricted dwelling units, with adjacent off-street parking as approved by the board. Such clubhouse or recreational facility shall be maintained with features such as exercise equipment, community meeting rooms and community cooking facilities, such as a commercial kitchen for community gatherings. Such provisions shall only be made available for use by the residents of the facility.
(b)
When the number of dwelling units exceeds 100 units, a swimming pool shall be provided. Such swimming pool shall have a minimum water surface of 1,800 square feet, and a minimum deck/patio equal to an area equivalent to 150% of the water surface area.
(c)
One tennis or similar court facility shall be provided for each approximately 100 non-age-restricted dwelling units.
(d)
Outdoor amenities including benches, shade trellises, gazebos, terraces, bicycle racks and other such recreation elements shall be provided as specifically required by the board of jurisdiction.
(e)
Outdoor active recreation play areas for children shall be provided as required by the board of jurisdiction. Such areas shall be appropriate and specifically designed for the different age groups or age-related abilities and contain a total minimum of 5,000 square feet of active recreation play area. The areas shall serve toddlers, preschool and school-age children with play area designs to accommodate these differences regarding the type, scale, and the layout of equipment. The term "toddlers" refers to children ages 6 months through 2 years of age, "preschool-age" refers to children 2 through 5 years, and "school-age" refers to children 5 through 12 years.
The overlap between these groups shall be designed into the playground equipment use and provides for a margin of safety. Such play areas shall provide for shaded sitting areas for supervision of the play areas and include fencing or other containment where required for safety of the area.
Such recreation areas, equipment and surfacing shall be in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), accessibility requirements. In addition, the play areas shall comply with all applicable standards such as the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), and Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), recommendations.
(f)
Community gardens facility of a minimum area of 4,000 square feet shall be provided for the non-age restricted areas of the tract. These facilities shall include improvements such as raised planting beds, sources of water and tool storage facilities as approved by the board of jurisdiction.
3.
Jogging and bicycle circuit paths shall be provided for both the non-age-restricted and age-restricted housing development areas and provide for interconnections between such facilities as deemed appropriate by the applicable board of jurisdiction. Such paths shall connect to the proposed recreation amenities and include bicycle racks at these connections.