[1978 Code § 12-409; Ord. #12/4/85]
Community residences for the developmentally disabled and community shelters for victims of domestic violence housing more than six but not more than 15 persons excluding resident staff shall comply with the following requirements:
a. Minimum lot area: The minimum required in the applicable zone, plus 10,000 square feet for every occupant over six residing on the premises; no such residence shall house more than 15 persons excluding resident staff.
b. Side and rear yard requirements shall be as specified in the applicable zone.
c. No community residence or community shelter shall be located less than one thousand five hundred (1,500') feet from any other such residence or shelter.
d. The building shall meet all fire code requirements including installation of a fire alarm system which shall be connected with the closest fire department.
e. Before a certificate of occupancy is issued, the Planning Board shall review and approve a site plan.
f. The maximum impervious surface requirement of the zone in which such use is located shall be adhered to.
g. The proposed use shall maintain a residential appearance and shall be substantially similar to the existing surrounding residential development.
h. Off-street parking shall be required on the basis of one off-street parking space for each person including resident staff.
i. The Municipal Agency may deny the conditional use if the number of persons resident at existing community residences or community shelters exceeds one-half of one (0.5%) percent of the population of the municipality based on population estimates published annually by the New Jersey Department of Labor.