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Mount Arlington City Zoning Code

§ 17-31.4

Town Houses.

a. 
Maximum Density. Not more than six dwelling units per acre, except as may be limited by the regulations applicable to any specific zone. Critical Area Development Control, Article XII shall apply in computing the maximum number of units.
b. 
Building Requirements.
(1) 
Design.
(a) 
Each dwelling unit shall have not less than two exposures.
(b) 
There shall be no more than eight dwelling units in any single group of dwelling units.
(c) 
No dwelling unit, or group of dwelling units, shall exceed 35 feet in height. No living space shall be permitted above the second floor.
(d) 
No more than two adjacent dwelling units may be constructed without providing a front wall setback of not less than four feet.
(e) 
Common accessory buildings and facilities shall be designed to harmonize with the overall character of the development.
(2) 
Siting.
(a) 
Each group of dwelling units shall not be less than 50 feet from any tract boundary line.
(b) 
Distance Between Buildings. The minimum distance between any group of dwelling units shall be the following:
[i] 
Windowless wall to windowless wall:
[a] 
Two stories: 15 feet.
[b] 
One story: 10 feet.
[ii] 
Window wall to windowless wall:
[a] 
Two stories: 20 feet.
[b] 
One story: 15 feet.
[iii] 
Window wall to window wall:
[a] 
Front to front: 65 feet.
[b] 
Rear to rear: 50 feet.
[c] 
End to end:
(i) 
Two stories: 30 feet.
(ii) 
One story: 25 feet.
(3) 
Construction. In addition to the specifications herein, construction of all dwelling units shall conform to the State Uniform Construction Code.
[Ord. No. 95-5 § 3]
c. 
Parking Requirements. Two spaces for each dwelling unit.
d. 
Common Open Space. Common open space resulting from the application of standards for density, or intensity of land use shall be set aside for the use and benefit of the residents in such development. At least 25% of the total area shall be set aside as open space of which 10% shall be in formal recreation facilities. Common open space shall be subject to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-43, Standards for the Establishment of Open Space Organization. The applicant shall submit for approval to the Planning Board Attorney and Borough Attorney all master deeds, maintenance agreements and homeowners and/or condominium association regulations as they affect the control, maintenance and use of all common open space not deeded to the Borough.
e. 
Utilities, Facilities, and Landscaping.
(1) 
Refuse and source separation storage areas shall be so designed as to minimize any detrimental effect on the character of the development.
(2) 
All utility wiring shall be underground.
(3) 
An overall landscaping plan for the entire development shall be submitted.