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Flemington City Zoning Code

§ 2616

GARDEN APARTMENT GA DISTRICT.

[Ord. No. 2012-01]
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of the Garden Apartment (GA) District is to provide for multi-family housing in a garden apartment configuration at a density not to exceed 24 units per acre. Municipal use, including public recreation, is also permitted.
B. 
Permitted Principal Uses. In the Garden Apartment Zone, no lot shall be used and no structure shall be erected, altered or occupied for any purpose except the following:
1. 
Multi-family dwelling.
2. 
Municipal use, including parks and recreation.
C. 
Accessory Uses Permitted. Any of the following uses may be permitted when used in conjunction with a permitted principal use:
1. 
Multi-Family Dwelling:
a. 
Community center for the common use of residents.
b. 
Outdoor recreational facilities, including swimming pool, tennis court or other court sports.
c. 
Off-street parking, private garages and car sheds.
d. 
Fences, walls, gazebos, mail kiosks and other street furniture.
2. 
Signs, § 2631.
3. 
Maintenance building, not to exceed 1,500 square feet in gross floor area.
4. 
Solar facilities.
5. 
Shelters and fenced enclosures for the keeping of animals.
[Ord. No. 2012-01]
6. 
Community gardening.
[Ord. No. 2012-01]
D. 
Area, Yard, Height and Building Coverage. Except as otherwise modified, the following bulk standards shall apply to all GA 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
Garden Apartment
7 acres
200'
200'
60'
30'
50'
32'(1)
.60
Tract Require-
ments)
NP
30'
30'
18'
Accessory Building(2)
NP
30'
30'
18'
Municipal
2,000 sf
20'
50'
5'
5'
5'
45'
.75
NP = Not Permitted.
(1) – Or 2 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
Maximum Dwellings per Building
Maximum Floor Area per Floor
Max. Bldg. Length
Max. Gross Density
Min. Open Space
Min. Distance Between Buildings
Min. Distance Between Buildings and Accessory Uses
Garden Apartment Building
16
10,000
200'
24 units per acre
40% of Tract
25'
15'
E. 
Additional Regulations for Garden Apartment Development.
1. 
The establishment of an organization for the ownership and maintenance of all common elements shall be required where no rental units are proposed, the form and substance of which shall be approved by the Board with the advice of the Board Attorney.
2. 
Each dwelling unit shall have at least one exterior exposure with at least one window.
3. 
Exterior television reception shall be limited to one master antenna for the entire development.
4. 
Air-conditioning units in windows or through exterior walls shall not extend more than 6 inches from the exterior surface.
5. 
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.
6. 
Fences, walls and landscaping shall be used to screen mechanical equipment.
7. 
A comprehensive pedestrian system linking common amenities to each garden apartment building shall be established with a minimum width of 8 feet.