Milltown City Zoning Code
§ 34-30.4
Permitted Conditional Uses.
[Ord. No. 919 Art. XVII, D; Ord. No. 03-1148 § 1]
The following permitted conditional uses are identified within the zone requirements of Sections 34-20 through 34-24. Standards and specifications for each permitted conditional use are set forth below to enable the developer to know their extent and limit.
a.
Assembly Halls. Assembly Halls may be permitted in those districts designated in this chapter if in compliance with the following standards and conditions:
1.
A set of plans and specifications and a statement setting forth full particulars on the operation of the structure or use must be filed with the Approving Authority in triplicate, showing dimensions, topography, location and use of intended buildings, etc., and any other physical features which might act as a deterrent to the general welfare.
2.
Before issuing a permit, the Approving Authority shall determine that the following standards are met:
(a)
The minimum lot area shall be 10,000 square feet and the minimum frontage shall be 100 feet.
(b)
Adequate off-street parking shall be provided at a rate of one space per 100 square feet of gross floor area when the seating capacity is not known, or one space per three seats where the seating capacity is known, consistent with applicable fire code regulations.
(c)
Driveways shall cross the sidewalk at right angles and shall be no more than 24 feet wide at any point. Driveways must be at least 10 feet from any side lot line and 50 feet from the intersection of street lines. No more than two driveways shall be permitted for each 500 feet of street frontage.
(d)
The Approving Authority shall determine that the site plan is compatible to the adjacent area. Buffers shall be required to protect surrounding properties from the effect of light or noise generated in connection with the use of the property. Such buffer shall be constructed in conformance with the provision of this chapter.
b.
Automotive Service Stations and Repair Shops; Gas Stations. The following regulations shall apply to automobile service stations, automotive repair services and garages, public garages, filling stations and/or gas stations:
1.
All storage areas, refuse storage facilities, plots, lifts and working areas shall be within a building. All lubrication, repair or similar activities shall be performed in an enclosed building, and no dismantled parts shall be placed outside.
2.
All gasoline pumps, air pumps and the islands upon which pumps are normally located shall be set back from the street line at least 60 feet and from an other property line at least 50 feet. A minimum space of 25 feet shall exist between any two islands and between any island and the service station building.
3.
No junked or inoperable motor vehicle or part thereof and no unregistered motor vehicle shall be permitted outside an enclosed service station building. Other than employee vehicles, no more than 12 motor vehicles waiting for repairs may be located outside a service station building. The vehicles must be parked in designated customer parking spaces meeting the Borough Standards and/or as approved by the applicable Approving Authority. In addition, at no time shall any vehicles be parked in driveways or the required access aisles.
4.
The exterior display of nonvehicular equipment for rent or sale shall be permitted, provided: (a) the area devoted to this purpose is in addition to the minimum lot size required for a service station: (b) the area devoted to this purpose does not exceed 10% of the total area of the entire site; (c) the maximum sign area for a service station is not exceeded; and (d) the location of the equipment being rented or sold does not interfere with the off-street parking requirements for the service station and does not interfere with the traffic circulation indicated on the approved site plan.
5.
The proposed use shall be located on a lot of not less than 20,000 square feet in an area which is not located at the corner of any dangerous street intersection as determined by Police Department accident records, and the lot lines of which are located not less than 1,000 feet from any school offering courses of general educational instruction, church or library.
6.
It is intended that service stations be designed compatibly with other permitted commercial or industrial uses in the zone in which they are located and that they not be stripped along the available highway frontage or at each quadrant of a convenient intersection.
7.
All filling station storage tanks shall be placed in a six-inch thick concrete cradle. All filler spouts, vents and gauging and venting areas shall be covered by a six-inch thick concrete plate. Emergency shutoff and venting equipment shall conform to the most recent Federal and State requirements, as they may from time to time be revised. Documentation confirming compliance with all regulations of the State of New Jersey relating to underground storage vessels shall be submitted.
8.
Ingress and egress turning movements shall be separated by 50 feet from the access points required for nearby uses, frequency of intersecting side streets, minimizing left turns off collector and arterial streets and maintaining building setbacks compatible with the required setbacks and landscaping.
9.
No automotive vehicle of any kind may be displayed for sale or lease from any service station.
10.
Off-street parking shall be provided at the rates of three spaces per service bay plus one space for service vehicle.
c.
Commercial-Retail Integrated Developments.
1.
(a)
Retail integrated developments of such uses as retail stores and shops, personal service establishments, banks and restaurants (excluding drive-in, fast food restaurants or carry-out restaurants) housed in an enclosed building or buildings and utilizing such common facilities as customer parking areas, pedestrian walks, truck loading and unloading space, utilities and sanitary facilities and other necessary and appropriate uses, subject to and in conformance with the regulations specified herein.
2.
Commercial uses shall be in conformance with the minimum standards set forth below.
(a)
Minimum lot area: 10 acres.
(b)
Minimum lot width: 250 feet.
(c)
Minimum lot depth: 500 feet.
(d)
Minimum building setback to any exterior property line: 50 feet.
(e)
Maximum lot coverage by building: 50%.
(f)
Maximum impervious coverage: 70%.
(g)
Maximum height: three stories and 35 feet.
(h)
Minimum landscaped buffer area and adjoining existing adjacent land uses: 25 feet wide.
(i)
Off-street parking and loading:
(1)
For permitted business and service establishments: one parking space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area of establishment.
(2)
Off-street loading berths for all retail and commercial establishments having a gross floor area in excess of 10,000 square feet or fraction thereof of gross floor area.
(3)
Banks: one space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area.
(4)
Restaurants: one off-street parking space per each three seats, plus one off-street parking space per employee on a maximum shift.
(j)
Minimum front yard setback: 50 feet.
(k)
Minimum side yard setback: 50 feet.
(l)
Minimum rear yard setback: 50 feet.
(m)
Permitted signs:
(1)
All signs are specified in the B-1 Zone.
(2)
One freestanding sign may be erected to identify a retail center and to list individual occupants, provided that not more than one such sign shall be erected for 300 feet of frontage on a public street, and further provided that the aggregate area of all sides of any such sign shall not exceed 50 square feet. Such signs may be illuminated, but shall not be of the flashing type, shall not exceed the height of 15 feet, shall not be located within 15 feet of a public street or parking area driveway or within 100 feet of the boundary of a residence zone and shall in no way interfere with the safe functioning of any traffic control signal, directional devices or sight distance.
d.
Churches, Synagogues and Other Similar Places of Worship. Churches may be permitted in those districts designated in this chapter upon determination by the Approving Authority that the following standards and conditions are met:
1.
A set of plans, specifications and plot plans shall be filed with the Approving Authority, showing overall dimensions, topographic conditions, the location and intended use of existing and proposed buildings, the relationship of the proposed use to streets and adjacent properties and other physical features which might impact upon the general welfare.
2.
Before issuing a permit, the Approving Authority shall determine that the following standards are met:
(a)
The minimum lot area shall be 40,000 square feet and the minimum frontage shall be 200 feet.
(b)
Off-street parking shall be provided at the ratio of one off-street parking space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area, or one space of each three occupants permitted under the applicable fire code regulations, whichever standards yields the greater number of required spaces. The cumulative parking demand of all activity areas within the proposed facility or structure shall be met by on-site, off-street parking areas.
(c)
Driveways shall cross the sidewalk at right angles and shall be no more than 24 feet wide at any point. Driveways must be at least 10 feet from any side lot line and 50 feet from the intersection of the street lines. No more than two driveways shall be permitted for each 500 feet of street frontage.
(d)
The Approving Authority shall determine that the site plan is appropriate to the adjacent area. It shall require buffers to protect surrounding properties from the effect of traffic light or noise generated in connection with the use of the property. Such buffer area shall be constructed in conformance with the provisions of this chapter, or as supplemented by determination of the Board. The proposed use at the proposed location shall not adversely effect the property of adjacent properties. Compatibility with the size and character of adjacent uses shall be required.
(e)
Ancillary uses such as schools, rectories, convents, and other accessory uses for religious and/or sectarian activities shall not be permitted as a free standing use. Ancillary uses shall only be permitted when proximate to and accessory to the permitted principal conditional use, i.e. the place of worship.
e.
Drive-in Banks. Drive-in banks may be permitted in those districts designated in this chapter upon application for a permit and upon determination by the Approving Authority that the following standards and conditions are met:
1.
A set of plans, specifications and plot plans shall be filed with the Approving Authority, showing overall dimensions, topographic conditions, the location and intended use of existing and proposed buildings, the relationship of the proposed use to streets and adjacent properties and other physical features which might impact upon the general welfare.
2.
Before issuing a permit, the Approving Authority shall determine that the following standards are met:
(a)
The minimum lot area shall be 10,000 square feet and the minimum frontage shall be 100 feet.
(b)
Adequate off-street parking shall be provided at a rate of one space per each 100 square feet of gross floor area.
(c)
Driveways shall cross the sidewalk at right angles and shall be no more than 24 feet wide at any point. Driveways must be at least 10 feet from any side lot line and 50 feet from the intersection of the street lines. No more than two driveways shall be permitted for each 250 feet of street frontage.
(d)
The Approving Authority shall determine that the site plan is appropriate to the adjacent area. Buffers shall be required to protect surrounding properties from the effect of light of noise generated in connection with the use of the property. Such buffer shall be constructed in conformance with the provisions of this chapter.
(e)
Drive-in banks shall only be permitted as an adjunct to and part of a full service banking facility. A free standing drive-in bank only shall be prohibited.
(f)
Stacking facilities to accommodate a queue of eight vehicles shall be provided for each drive thru lane proposed.
f.
Fraternal, Social, Philanthropic or Charitable Uses. Fraternal, social, philanthropic or charitable structures, may be permitted in those districts designated in this chapter if in compliance with the following standards and conditions:
1.
A set of plans and specifications and a statement setting forth full particulars on the operation of the structure or use must be filed with the Approving Authority in triplicate, showing dimensions, topography, location and use of intended buildings, etc., and any other physical features which might act as a deterrent to the general welfare.
2.
Front, rear and side required yards shall be increased one foot for each foot by which such proposed building exceeds the height limit herein established for the district in which it is to be located. In no case shall any building exceed the height of 30 feet nor be located on a lot less than two acres in size with a minimum frontage of 200 feet.
3.
Off-street parking space shall be provided in side and rear yards only, at the rate of one space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area, or one space per three seats, whichever is greater.
4.
All off-street parking provided within 30 feet of any property line shall be protected from adverse impact upon adjacent properties through a visual screen of planting not less than four feet at center, six feet high at planting, of a type or types of planting approved by the Approving Authority, with buffer areas designed in conformance with this section.
5.
In addition to all other requirements, there shall be provided one square foot of open space for every one square foot of building area, in plan, at the ground level.
g.
Funeral Homes and Mortuaries. Funeral homes and mortuaries may be permitted in those districts designated in this chapter if in compliance with the following standards and conditions:
1.
A set of plans and specifications and a statement setting forth full particulars on the operation of the structure or use must be filed with the Approving Authority in triplicate, showing dimensions, topography, location and use of intended buildings, etc., and any other physical features which might act as a deterrent to the general welfare.
2.
Before issuing a permit, the Approving Authority shall determine that the following standards are met:
(a)
The minimum lot area shall be 10,000 square feet and the minimum frontage shall be 100 feet.
(b)
Off-street parking shall be provided at the rate of 10 off-street parking spaces per viewing room and chapel with a minimum of 30 spaces.
(c)
Driveways shall cross the sidewalk at right angles and shall be no more than 24 feet wide at any point. Driveways must be at least 10 feet from any side lot line and 50 feet from the intersection of the street lines. No more than two driveways shall be permitted for each 200 feet of street frontage.
(d)
The Approving Authority shall determine that the site plan is compatible with the adjacent area. It shall require buffers to protect surrounding properties from the effect of traffic light and noise generated in connection with the use of the property. Such buffer area shall be constructed in conformance with the provisions of this chapter, or as supplemented by determination of the Board.
h.
Government and Public Buildings. Government and public buildings, except prisons, jails or correctional institutions, may be permitted in those districts designated in this chapter if in compliance with the following standards and conditions:
1.
A set of plans and specifications and a statement setting forth full particulars on the operation of the structure or use must be filed with the Approving Authority in triplicate, showing dimensions, topography, location and use of intended buildings, etc., and any other physical features which might act as a deterrent to the general welfare.
2.
Before issuing a permit, the Approving Authority shall determine that the following standards are met:
(a)
Adequate off-street parking shall be provided pursuant to the standards set forth in the Design Standards and Details for the most comparable similar use.
(b)
The Approving Authority shall determine that the site plan is appropriate to the adjacent area. Buffers shall be required to protect surrounding properties from the effect of light or noise generated in connection with the use of the property. Such buffer shall be constructed in conformance with the provisions of this chapter.
i.
Home Occupation (Customary Home Occupation).
j.
Home Professional Offices. Home professional offices may be permitted in those districts designated in this chapter if in compliance with the following standards and conditions:
1.
A set of plans and specifications and a statement setting forth full particulars on the operation of the structure or use must be filed with the Approving Authority in triplicate, showing dimensions, topography, location and use of intended buildings, etc., and any other physical features which might act as a deterrent to the general welfare.
2.
Before issuing an approval, the Approving Authority shall determine that the following standards are met:
(a)
The home professional office shall be customary, incidental and accessory to the principal residential use. Home professional office uses shall include but not be limited to attorneys, accountants, engineers and architects. The following professions shall be excluded from home professional office uses: dental or medical practices; realtors; insurance agents; and other similar professions.
(b)
Nonresident employees shall be limited to one employee.
(c)
The maximum square footage occupied by the home professional office shall not exceed 1/3 of the first floor area of the residence. The home professional office shall be located only on the ground or first floor.
(e)
Signage shall be the same as designated for the R-4 Zone. Wall, facia or window signs shall be prohibited.
(f)
All required off-street parking shall be provided with a minimum ten-foot wide landscaped buffer on all sides, the buffer to contain, as a minimum, a row of five to six-foot high evergreen plantings spaced a maximum of 10 feet on centers.
k.
Public Parks and Playgrounds. Public parks and playgrounds may be permitted in those districts designated in this chapter if in compliance with the following standards and conditions:
1.
A set of plans and specifications and a statement setting forth full particulars on the operation of the structure or use must be filed with the Approving Authority in triplicate, showing dimensions, topography, location and use of intended buildings, etc., and any other physical features which might act as a deterrent to the general welfare.
2.
Before issuing a permit, the Approving Authority shall determine that the following standards are met:
(a)
The Approving Authority shall determine that the area of the site is adequate to support the park or playground.
(b)
Adequate off-street parking, if required, shall be provided pursuant to the determination of the Approving Board.
(c)
The Approving Authority shall determine the site plan is appropriate to the adjacent area. Buffers shall be required to protect surrounding properties from visual intrusions and from the effect of noise generated in connection with the use of the property.
l.
Public and Private Institutions for Education; Not Operated for Profit. Public and private nonprofit institutions for education may be permitted in those districts designated in this chapter upon application for a permit and upon determination by the Approving Authority that the following standards and conditions are met:
1.
A set of plans, specifications and plot plans shall be filed with the Approving Authority, showing overall dimensions, topographic conditions, the location and intended use of existing and proposed buildings, the relationship of the proposed use to streets and adjacent properties and other physical features which might impact upon the general welfare.
2.
Before issuing a permit, the Approving Authority shall determine that the following standards are met:
(a)
A school site shall have direct access onto an existing or proposed secondary arterial or collector road as indicated on the County or Municipal Master Plan.
(b)
The minimum lot area for an elementary school shall be five acres plus one additional acre for each 100 pupils.
(c)
The minimum lot area for all other schools shall be 10 acres plus one additional acre for each 100 pupils.
(d)
No building shall be located closer than 100 feet to any property line.
(e)
Fencing shall be provided along adjoining residential properties, to be located and of a size and type sufficient to keep children from entering upon such properties either in the course of play or in traveling to and from school.
(f)
Buffers and screening shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(g)
Off-street parking shall be provided at the following ratios:
(1)
Pre-school, child-care, day-care and/or nursery school: two spaces per staff and employee or one space per 200 square feet, whichever is greater. A pick-up/drop-off area designed with a continuous circulation pattern not requiring any backing movement shall be required.
(2)
Elementary, grammar, middle and/or junior high: 1.25 spaces per classroom or teaching station.
(3)
Senior high school: one space per each five students.
m.
Public Utility Facilities. Electrical substations, telephones exchanges, telephone booster stations, gas metering stations, transformers, water and/or sewer pumping stations may be permitted in any zone provided that:
1.
A statement setting forth the need for and purposes of the installation are filed with the Approving Authority.
2.
The Approving Authority finds that the proposed installations in the specific location is necessary or convenient for the operation of the public utility system or for the satisfactory provision of service to the neighborhood or area in which the particular use is to be located.
3.
Utility distribution or collection lines for water, gas, sewerage, electric and telephone services which are located in a public street or which service private property in the municipality are exempt from this section.
n.
Receive-Only Antenna Standards.
1.
Purpose. The Borough has concerns about the appearance and visual impact of receive-only antennas and with the safety of such antennas mounted on top of structures and roofs. The Borough finds that unless regulated, antennas can be installed in such a manner so as to make them aesthetically unpleasant and visually obtrusive, with an adverse impact on the use and enjoyment of surrounding properties and on the welfare of residents within the community. The Borough further finds that unless regulated, antennas can be installed in such manner so as to make them unsafe by placing stress on structures and becoming dislodged during adverse weather conditions causing the antennas to become unsafe projectiles.
The intent and purpose of this subsection is to establish a procedure and conditions to avoid such adverse impacts and preserve the character, beauty and general welfare of the community, and to promote the safety of the community while conforming to the mandate of the Federal Communications Commission rules requiring that local zoning regulations (a) have a reasonable and clearly defined health, safety, and aesthetic objective; and (b) do not operate to impose unreasonable limitations on, or prevent, reception to satellite delivered signals by receive-only antennas or to impose costs on the users of such antennas that are excessive in light of the purchase and installation cost of the equipment.
2.
For purposes of this chapter "receive-only antenna" shall mean any apparatus which is designed for the purpose of receiving radio, television, microwave, satellite or similar signals.
3.
No receive-only antenna that has a combined total weight of antenna and mounting mast in excess of 35 pounds shall be constructed, erected or installed unless and until a building permit is issued by the Construction Official following the procedures set forth herein.
4.
One receive-only antenna shall be permitted per lot in any district as a permitted conditional use, provided that the Code Official finds and determines that the following conditions have been met:
(a)
The antenna surface area, measured in terms of square feet shall be not more than 80 square feet.
(b)
The equivalent diameter of the antenna measured in terms of lineal feet shall be no more than 10 feet (3.1 meters).
(c)
The height of the antenna, including its base or mounting structure, measured vertically from the ground to the highest point of the antenna when positioned for operation in a ground mounting, shall be no more than 13 feet, except as in paragraph (i) below.
(d)
Except as provided in paragraph (i) below, each antenna shall be mounted on a base affixed to the ground and shall be erected on a secure foundation. For any antennas whose weight exceeds 35 pounds, the design of the mounting shall be accompanied by the submission of structural mounting plans, specifications and calculations signed and sealed by a NJ Professional Planner, and shall contain:
(e)
Except as provided in paragraph (i) below, each antenna shall be located only in the rear yard of the lot for which it is to be installed and shall comply in all respects with the minimum requirements for the rear yard and side yard of the zone in which the lot is situated.
(f)
All power controls and signal cables from the antenna to the structure which it is designed to serve shall be installed underground and shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Building Code.
(g)
In any residential zone, any antenna shall be designed only for the reception of signals for the use, benefit and enjoyment of the occupants of the structure on the lot on which the antenna is proposed to be installed.
(h)
No more than one antenna of a particular antenna type shall be permitted as an accessory for any primary use.
(i)
When reception blockage makes rear yard ground placement of the antenna impossible or prevents the antenna from fulfilling its intended use, then such antenna may be installed on a structure above the height authorized in paragraph (c) above, provided that in no case shall an antenna be installed upon any segment of roof or exterior wall which is within that 50% of the structure closest to any public right-of-way. In the case of thru lots, this regulation shall only be enforced upon that frontage upon which the principal dwelling entrance faces. In the case of three sided corner lots, this regulation shall be enforced upon two of the three sides of a structure which faces a street right-of-way.
(j)
Antenna shall be reasonably screened by fencing and shrubbery to reduce motor drive noise and to eliminate the visual impact of the antennas as may be perceived from the adjacent streets and the adjacent properties.
In order to insure an obstructed cone of reception from all North America C&Ku Bank programming sending satellites, for those types of receive-only antenna within the compass heading of 220 (149W) to 300 (60W). Further no screening or fencing shall be required between the vertical angles 10 to 45 elevations to insure an unobstructed cone of reception. In all other horizontal quadrants except as noted above, full screening of ground mounted units shall be required. Screening shall be eight feet in height and shall be planted to provide maximum screening and shielding from view. Eight foot board- on-board fencing shall be required as a minimum.
(k)
All ground mounted units shall be colored in brown or green earth tones. All roof mounted units shall be colored in light blue gray or silver sky tones. All wall mounted units not protruding above the roof line shall be so colored so as to match the exterior wall treatment of the structure to which it is attached.
(l)
Planter boxes or planter tubs shall be placed around the base of the mounting pole to improve the aesthetic appearance of all ground mounted antennas, except that no screening shall intrude into the required unobstructed cone of reception above the 10° vertical angel required between compass headings of 220 (140W) to 300 (60W).
(m)
No form of advertising or identification shall be allowed on the receive-only antennas.
o.
Senior Citizen Housing Component. Senior housing is permitted in the designated zones upon a showing that such use shall comply with the conditions and standards for such use as contained herein, upon issuance of authorization by the Planning Board. Senior citizen housing providing residences for permanent residents aged 55 years or over in which the residential property and the residential-related open space, recreation facilities and property are all owned by a mutual nonprofit corporation, or corporations, established pursuant to the laws of the State of New Jersey and also governed by Section 123 of Title II of the National Housing Act as amended, (or provisions of a similar or comparable nature) or by individuals, condominium associations or other entities, all of which shall have rules and regulations controlling the development in conformance with the minimum standards set forth below:
1.
Minimum lot area: two acre.
2.
Maximum gross site density: 20 dwelling units per acre.
3.
Minimum lot width: 300 feet.
4.
Minimum lot depth: 500 feet.
5.
Minimum building setback to any exterior property line: 50 feet.
6.
Maximum lot coverage by building: 15%.
7.
Maximum impervious lot coverage: 50%.
8.
Floor to area ratio (FAR): 0.33 maximum.
9.
Minimum open space or landscaped area: 40%.
10.
Maximum height: four stories.
11.
Minimum off-street parking: 0.5 spaces per dwelling unit.
12.
Community room floor area shall be provided at the rate of 10 square feet per dwelling unit.
13.
Minimum landscaped buffer area adjoining existing adjacent land uses: 25 feet wide.
14.
Minimum developed recreation area: A minimum of 10% of the required open space area shall provide improved active and/or passive recreation facilities.
16.
Affordability. At least 20% of all units constructed shall be set aside for affordable units for low and moderate income residents in conformance with the rules and procedures promulgated by the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing.
17.
Medical Facilities. There shall be a minimum of 500 square feet of floor area provided to allow for the provision of all medical facilities, including first, and period visits by one or more members of the medical profession and/or for consultation/treatment of residents for the retirement community as required by any applicable Federal, State or local regulations. Direct exterior access shall be designed to convenient on-site loading space area for emergency vehicles to the medical suite.
18.
Convenience Retail Component. In addition to the senior citizen residential component, the senior housing project may include:
(b)
Off-street parking for any retail component shall be calculated and provided in addition to all other parking requirements at the rate of one space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area.
(c)
No interior or exterior signage shall be permitted for any retail occupancies of the senior citizen housing project.
19.
Management and administrative office space servicing only the senior citizen housing complex shall be permitted:
(a)
Office area shall not exceed 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.
(b)
Off-street parking for any office component shall be calculated and provided in addition to all other parking requirements at the rate of one space for each 200 square feet of office area.
(c)
No signage shall be permitted for any office occupancy of the senior citizen housing project.
20.
Lighting standards for outdoor parking areas shall be a maximum of 20 feet in height and shall be reflected away from windows of the dwelling units and from any nearby residences in order to minimize the impact of such lighting on the residents in the dwelling units.
21.
No dwelling units shall be permitted in any basement area.
22.
Coin operated laundry washing and drying machines shall be located on every other floor of each building in adequate number for the sole use of the occupants.
23.
A minimum of 500 square feet shall be provided for building and grounds maintenance and repair shop with storage.
24.
All units constructed shall be designed to accommodate a barrier-free life-style and shall comply with all applicable Federal and State minimum design standards for barrier-free dwelling units, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
25.
Alarm switches shall be installed in each dwelling unit to summon aid in an emergency. The switches shall be located at least in the bedroom and bathroom. The switches shall be connected to illuminate an audio and visual signal in a central location.
26.
Storage Space. A minimum of 80 square feet of gross floor area of storage space shall be provided within the floor plan design of each senior dwelling unit.
27.
The size and arrangement of bathrooms and fixtures therein shall be adequate for the convenient use of older persons. The floor finish shall be impervious to water, have non-slip characteristics, and slope inward. The threshold of the bathroom shall be flush with the floor. All plumbing fixtures, accessories and trim shall be selected for and provide the maximum contribution to the safety, convenience, and aid to older persons. Grab bars shall be provided beside toilets and in bath tubs and/or shower stalls. Shower stalls will include a built-in seat or bench or sufficient space for a bath stool.
28.
Security. The entire senior housing project shall be provided with a security system and physical security measures designed pursuant to the review and written approval of the Borough Police Department.
29.
The entire senior housing project and each individual senior dwelling unit shall be provided with a fire alarm system sensitive to the presence of both heat and smoke designed pursuant to the review and written approval of the Borough Fire Chief and Borough Fire Subcode Official.
30.
A maximum of 5% of the total number of units to be developed may be two bedroom units, providing a minimum of 800 square feet gross floor area.
31.
Nonprofit recreational, cultural and community facilities for the use of the residents of the senior housing project and their guests may be permitted, including but not limited to: community multi-purpose room, dining room, kitchen, lobby-sitting areas, library, tenants/occupants office area, indoor recreation activities, exterior active and passive recreation areas, picnic areas, etc.