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Flemington City Zoning Code

§ 2615

TOWNHOUSE TH RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

[Ord. No. 2012-01]
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of the Townhouse (TH) Residential District is for townhouse dwellings at a density of 6 units per acre with common open space and amenities in a planned environment. Additionally, municipal and certain institutional uses are permitted.
B. 
Permitted Principal Uses. In the Townhouse Residential Zone, no lot shall be used and no structure shall be erected, altered or occupied for any purpose except the following:
1. 
Townhouse dwelling.
2. 
Municipal use, including parks and recreation.
3. 
Community gardening.
C. 
Accessory Uses Permitted. Any of the following uses may be permitted when used in conjunction with a permitted principal use:
1. 
Townhouse Use:
a. 
Common elements for the use of all residents:
(1) 
Community center.
(2) 
Outdoor recreational facilities, including swimming pool, tennis court or other court sports.
(3) 
Off-street parking and car sheds.
(4) 
Fences, walls, gazebos, mail kiosks and other street furniture.
b. 
For individual uses:
(1) 
Home occupation in accordance with this Ordinance.
(2) 
Private garages.
(3) 
Decks for fee simple townhouses after initial construction.
2. 
Signs, § 2631.
3. 
Maintenance building, not to exceed 1,500 square feet in gross floor area.
4. 
Solar facilities.
[Ord. No. 2012-01]
5. 
Shelters and fenced enclosures for the keeping of animals.
[Ord. No. 2012-01]
6. 
Community gardening.
[Ord. No. 2012-01]
D. 
Conditional Uses Permitted. Public and private non-profit day schools may be permitted when authorized as a conditional use by the Planning Board meeting the following criteria:
1. 
The minimum lot size shall be 3 acres.
2. 
The minimum lot frontage shall be 150 feet.
3. 
No building shall be located within 50 feet of a lot line.
4. 
Parking lots shall be properly screened and shall be a minimum of 25 feet from surrounding properties and public roads.
5. 
Outdoor athletic fields shall be oriented to minimize adverse impacts on neighboring residential uses from noise, lighting, and entrances.
6. 
Any other requirement not herein modified shall apply to any conditional use.
E. 
Area, Yard, Height and Building Coverage. Except as otherwise modified, the following bulk standards shall apply to all TH Districts:
Principal Use and Accessory Buildings
Min. Lot Area
Min. Lot Width
Min. Lot Depth
Min. Front Yard
Min. Side Yard
Min. Rear Yard
Max Height
Max. Imperv. Surface Ratio
Townhouse:
Tract
2 1/2 acres
200'
200'
60'
30'
50'
.70
Lot (Fee Simple)
2,000 sf
22'
80'
22'
22
22'
38'(1)
Accessory Building(2)
NP
30'
30'
18'
.10
Municipal
2,000 sf
20'
50'
25'
10'
10'
35'
.75
Public and Private School
3 acres
150'
350'
50'
25'
50'
45'
.70
Accessory Building(2)
NP
15'
30'
25'
.05
NP = Not Permitted.
NA = Not Applicable.
(1) – Or 3 stories, whichever is less.
(2) – Properties must also meet standards for particular accessory buildings, structures and uses, including but not limited to solar facilities and residential sheds, in Chapter 16.
Principal Use
Minimum Front Yard Area
Minimum Rear Yard Area
Min. Unit Width
Max. Gross Density
Min. Open Space
Min. Distance Between Buildings
Min. Distance Between Buildings and Accessory Uses
Townhouse
500 sf
500 sf
22'
6 units per acre
20% of Tract
25'
15'
F. 
Additional Regulations for Townhouse Development.
1. 
The minimum number of dwellings in each structure shall be 4 and the maximum 12.
2. 
The establishment of an organization for the ownership and maintenance of all common elements shall be required, the form and substance of which shall be approved by the Board of jurisdiction with the advice of the Board Attorney.
3. 
Each dwelling unit shall have at least 2 exterior exposures with at least one window in each exposure.
4. 
Exterior television reception shall be limited to one master antenna for the entire development.
5. 
Air-conditioning units in windows or through exterior walls shall not extend more than 6 inches from the exterior surface.
6. 
A swimming pool and/or recreation complex for the use of all residents shall be permitted in a suitable location a minimum of 25 feet from any dwelling. Such complexes shall be sited so as to minimize adverse effects from noise, lighting, and entrances.
7. 
Fences, walls and landscaping shall be used to delineate yard areas for the private use of residents and screen mechanical equipment.
8. 
A comprehensive pedestrian system linking common amenities to each townhouse structure shall be established with a minimum width of 8 feet.