Lyndhurst City Zoning Code

§ 21-4.9

Uses Permitted in the SHRC District Senior Housing and Residential-Commercial Zone.

[Ord. No. 2486, § I]

Permitted Principal Uses. The following principal uses shall be permitted in connection with a public access walkway constructed along the western property lines and the required community amenities provided:

Multi-family senior and other housing facilities.

Community or private senior citizen recreational and activity centers.

Multi-family housing.

Accessory Uses.

Off-street parking, laundry facilities, beauty parlor, gyms, banks, food establishments, professional offices and service uses, signage, retail business supportive to senior and other housing uses.

Public/private access walkways.

Redevelopment Area Density. The residential portion of this Redevelopment Area shall be limited to a maximum of 200 units with a minimum of 80 affordable senior age restricted housing units and the balance market rate rentals with first preference given to persons 55 years of age and older.

Standards

Minimum lot area	1 acre
Minimum lot width	100 feet
Minimum lot depth	100 feet
Minimum yard dimensions	See below
Maximum (building) coverage	60%
Maximum building height	8 stories above existing building ± 3%

Minimum Setbacks.

Ten feet from Riverwalk.

Existing setbacks for building(s) on site may remain + 5% deviation.

Parking.

One-half space for each senior citizen unit.

One visitor space per 10 units.

One space per full time employee.

Signage.

One nameplate per user which shall not exceed four square feet in area and shall have only interior illumination, if any.

Freestanding sign - Maximum area of 48 square feet, maximum height of four feet; setback in one-half of required setback (existing pylon exempted).

Parking area informational signs shall be limited to those that provide information pertaining to direction, identification of areas in which parking is available, identification of pedestrian activity, warning about clearance, oncoming traffic, and shall be easily readable.

Seasonal banners on light fixtures or display poles shall be allowed along with other signage which can develop the character and theme of the area and is specified in the project's site plan.

Landscaping.

Street trees shall be planted 50 feet on center with a minimum diameter at breast height (DBH) three inches along the redevelopment area property boundaries.

All areas not containing buildings, sidewalks, driveways, utilities or walkways shall be landscaped.

Trash receptacles shall be adequately secured, enclosed and screened on all sides by landscaping or other type attractive material.

Unit Size. The apartment(s) to be created shall have the following minimum sizes:

One bedroom apartment - 600 square feet.

Two bedroom apartment - 850 square feet.

Lighting. Adequate lighting shall be provided to promote a sense of security in the redevelopment area. Artificial lighting used to illuminate the premises shall be directed away from adjacent properties and streets shining only on the subject site. Lighting fixtures and posts shall conform architecturally and stylistically to buildings and surrounding areas.

The senior housing units to be created shall comply fully with the township's building, health, plumbing and fire codes. Prior to the granting of the site plan approval by the Planning Board, each department shall inspect the plans and shall make any recommendations it may deem to be necessary to insure the health, safety and welfare of the public. All existing dwelling units within the building shall be inspected prior to the granting of the temporary certificate of occupancy which shall not be issued until the existing dwelling units comply with fire and life safety codes.

Senior Housing Design Criteria.

Exterior access to units shall be accessible to the handicapped.

Streetscape: Buildings shall have varied and interesting facades.

Waterfront Walkway Design Guidelines.

The Walkway area shall be a minimum of 15 feet in unobstructed width. Additional width shall be provided in areas with additional amenities such as benches or planters.

All design specifications shall be in accordance with the standards set herein.

Amenities and design elements shall be to the extent reasonably feasible designed to be vandal resistant.

All materials and street furniture shall be chosen to complement the design of the surrounding developments in scale, color and style.

Hard surfaces shall be used in all cases or paved areas of the waterfront and connecting walkways.

Sufficient landscaping and planting shall be designed so as to soften the impact of the built environment, provide shade, define the use areas of the walkway and provide visual buffers.

Lighting shall be adequate to provide for safety and provide vision to be maintained along the Walkway. Decorative and period lighting at the option of the developer is encouraged and permitted.

Trash receptacles for recyclable and nonrecyclable trash shall be provided.

Both pedestrian and bicycle access shall be provided.

Lyndhurst City Zoning Code

§ 21-4.9

Uses Permitted in the SHRC District Senior Housing and Residential-Commercial Zone.

[Ord. No. 2486, § I]

Permitted Principal Uses. The following principal uses shall be permitted in connection with a public access walkway constructed along the western property lines and the required community amenities provided:

Multi-family senior and other housing facilities.

Community or private senior citizen recreational and activity centers.

Multi-family housing.

Accessory Uses.

Off-street parking, laundry facilities, beauty parlor, gyms, banks, food establishments, professional offices and service uses, signage, retail business supportive to senior and other housing uses.

Public/private access walkways.

Redevelopment Area Density. The residential portion of this Redevelopment Area shall be limited to a maximum of 200 units with a minimum of 80 affordable senior age restricted housing units and the balance market rate rentals with first preference given to persons 55 years of age and older.

Standards

Minimum lot area	1 acre
Minimum lot width	100 feet
Minimum lot depth	100 feet
Minimum yard dimensions	See below
Maximum (building) coverage	60%
Maximum building height	8 stories above existing building ± 3%

Minimum Setbacks.

Ten feet from Riverwalk.

Existing setbacks for building(s) on site may remain + 5% deviation.

Parking.

One-half space for each senior citizen unit.

One visitor space per 10 units.

One space per full time employee.

Signage.

One nameplate per user which shall not exceed four square feet in area and shall have only interior illumination, if any.

Freestanding sign - Maximum area of 48 square feet, maximum height of four feet; setback in one-half of required setback (existing pylon exempted).

Parking area informational signs shall be limited to those that provide information pertaining to direction, identification of areas in which parking is available, identification of pedestrian activity, warning about clearance, oncoming traffic, and shall be easily readable.

Seasonal banners on light fixtures or display poles shall be allowed along with other signage which can develop the character and theme of the area and is specified in the project's site plan.

Landscaping.

Street trees shall be planted 50 feet on center with a minimum diameter at breast height (DBH) three inches along the redevelopment area property boundaries.

All areas not containing buildings, sidewalks, driveways, utilities or walkways shall be landscaped.

Trash receptacles shall be adequately secured, enclosed and screened on all sides by landscaping or other type attractive material.

Unit Size. The apartment(s) to be created shall have the following minimum sizes:

One bedroom apartment - 600 square feet.

Two bedroom apartment - 850 square feet.

Lighting. Adequate lighting shall be provided to promote a sense of security in the redevelopment area. Artificial lighting used to illuminate the premises shall be directed away from adjacent properties and streets shining only on the subject site. Lighting fixtures and posts shall conform architecturally and stylistically to buildings and surrounding areas.

The senior housing units to be created shall comply fully with the township's building, health, plumbing and fire codes. Prior to the granting of the site plan approval by the Planning Board, each department shall inspect the plans and shall make any recommendations it may deem to be necessary to insure the health, safety and welfare of the public. All existing dwelling units within the building shall be inspected prior to the granting of the temporary certificate of occupancy which shall not be issued until the existing dwelling units comply with fire and life safety codes.

Senior Housing Design Criteria.

Exterior access to units shall be accessible to the handicapped.

Streetscape: Buildings shall have varied and interesting facades.

Waterfront Walkway Design Guidelines.

The Walkway area shall be a minimum of 15 feet in unobstructed width. Additional width shall be provided in areas with additional amenities such as benches or planters.

All design specifications shall be in accordance with the standards set herein.

Amenities and design elements shall be to the extent reasonably feasible designed to be vandal resistant.

All materials and street furniture shall be chosen to complement the design of the surrounding developments in scale, color and style.

Hard surfaces shall be used in all cases or paved areas of the waterfront and connecting walkways.

Sufficient landscaping and planting shall be designed so as to soften the impact of the built environment, provide shade, define the use areas of the walkway and provide visual buffers.

Lighting shall be adequate to provide for safety and provide vision to be maintained along the Walkway. Decorative and period lighting at the option of the developer is encouraged and permitted.

Trash receptacles for recyclable and nonrecyclable trash shall be provided.

Both pedestrian and bicycle access shall be provided.