Long Hill Township City Zoning Code
§ LU-132.1
R-MF, Multifamily Residence, Zone.
The following regulations must be complied with in the R-MF zone:
a.
The following minimum gross floor area shall apply:
Type | Gross Floor Area (square feet) |
|---|---|
Apartments: | |
Efficiency unit | 500 |
One-bedroom | 600 |
Two-bedroom | 700 |
Townhouses: | |
One-bedroom | 700 |
Two-bedroom | 850 |
Three-bedroom | 1,000 |
b.
Residential development densities in the R-MF zone shall be as follows:
1.
Apartments shall not exceed a density of eight units per acre.
2.
Townhouses shall not exceed a density of six units per acre.
3.
All multifamily residential developments of more than 45 dwelling units shall incorporate both apartment units and townhouse units. Of the total units in such developments, a minimum of 60% shall be townhouse units.
c.
The following additional multifamily residential regulations shall apply:
1.
Recreation space shall be provided at a rate of 400 square feet of area for each dwelling unit. Separate areas shall be provided for each 45 units and shall be equipped with suitable active and passive facilities for all age groups. Required recreation space shall not be located in required yard setback areas.
2.
At the option of the applicant, total unit development potential may be increased by up to 10%, but not by more than 20 dwelling units in any one development, if the additional units are designated for low and/or moderate income residents and are fully subsidized for such purpose under a local, State or Federal subsidy program or a private subsidy program acceptable to the Township Committee and meet established Township requirements.
3.
All developments under this subsection are prohibited unless connected with approved and functioning public water and sanitary sewer facilities.
d.
Townhouse units shall be limited to a maximum of eight units per structure, and each unit shall be compatibly designed in relation to all other units in that row, but each unit shall be distinct by such design features as width, setback, roof design, color, exterior materials, windows, doors and other features. Each townhouse unit shall have its own front and rear access.
e.
Apartment units shall be limited to a maximum of 18 units per structure. Apartment and townhouse units shall not be located in the same structure. To help preserve individual identity for each apartment unit, no more than two ground level apartment entrances shall be located in the same plane on any one building facade. Separate front entrances shall be provided to each apartment unit. No apartment unit shall be located within a basement or cellar.