Middletown Township
City Zoning Code

The purpose of these regulations is to further the Township's Affordable Housing Program by establishing an overlay zone for the creation of an 100% affordable housing project where all units are reserved for low- and moderate-income residents.

[Added 2-17-2026 by Ord. No. 2026-3496]

The following development standards shall apply to Block 811, Lot 37:

(1)

All projects proposed utilizing the standards established herein shall be subject to site plan review by the appropriate Board. The purpose of the site plan review will be to determine the following:

(a)

Adequacy of parking.

(b)

Adequacy and safety of access.

(c)

Overall site improvements for lighting and landscaping.

(d)

Architectural improvements to the existing or proposed building(s).

(e)

Adequacy of drainage.

(f)

Adequacy of screening and buffering from adjacent properties.

(2)

Lot coverage requirements of the zone shall be complied with. Where the existing development already exceeds the permitted lot coverage, the creation of affordable housing units shall not be permitted to increase the coverage any further, except as necessary to provide required parking.

(3)

Projects developed according to the standards herein shall limit dwelling units as follows:

(a)

All units shall be affordable.

(b)

All units shall be for development up to eight (8) affordable housing units so long as sufficient parking is provided.

(4)

Minimum regulations.

(a)

Lot Area 20,000 square feet.

(b)

Lot Frontage 100 feet.

(c)

Building Setbacks.

i.

Front 40 feet.

ii.

Side 8 feet.

iii.

Rear 75 feet.

(d)

Open space 20%.

(e)

Buffer from single family zones 20 feet.

(5)

Maximum regulations.

(a)

Number of affordable housing units: Eight (8) affordable housing units.

(b)

Floor area ratio: N/A

(c)

Building Height: 35' and 2.5 stories

(6)

Off Street Parking Requirements:

(a)

Residential:

i.

1 bedroom 1.8 space per unit.

ii.

2 bedroom 2.0 spaces per unit.

iii.

3 bedroom 2.1 spaces per unit

(7)

Design Standards. Deviations from these design standards shall be considered exceptions pursuant to the procedure articulated in the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law at N.J.S.A. 40:55D-51.

(8)

Architectural Design.

(a)

Mailboxes are not permitted to face the highway.

(b)

HVAC system equipment shall be located within the building.

(9)

Signage.

(a)

Signage shall be permitted to the extent existing on site.

(10)

Fences: All other provisions set forth in § 540-616 shall apply.

(11)

Refuse and Recycling: All other provisions set forth in § 540-638 shall apply.

(12)

Mechanical Equipment.

(a)

General. Such areas, due to their visual and noise impacts onto adjacent properties and visitors to the site shall be screened, recessed and/or enclosed.

(b)

Utility meters and other such service functions shall be incorporated into the overall design of the building and site layout. Walls, screens and enclosures for such uses shall be of a similar construction and material as the primary buildings to which they are associated. Such accessory structures and uses shall be adequately landscaped to the point where the visual and acoustic impacts of these functions in conjunction with walls, screens and/or enclosures are fully contained and out of the view from general passersby.

(13)

Stormwater Management.

(a)

For sites that are currently developed, which include an existing stormwater management system, such as a detention or infiltration basin or other means of capturing and limiting off-site runoff, additional stormwater management measures shall only be required for the following:

i.

Any development that causes a net increase of more than ¼-acre of additional impervious surfaces, or

ii.

As requested by the Board Engineer.

(14)

Other regulations.

(a)

All affordable units shall be constructed and maintained in a manner consistent with the rules and regulations of UHAC. Affordable housing units shall be deed restricted to remain affordable for a minimum period of 30 years from the time a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.

[Added 2-17-2026 by Ord. No. 2026-3496]