Paramus City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XIII
Mount Laurel Residential R-150 ML Zone
§ 429-52 Purpose.
The purpose of this zone is to provide properly planned cluster single-family development which will contribute to the production of funding for lower-income housing in satisfaction of Paramus' affordable housing obligation under N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 5:93.
§ 429-53 Permitted uses.
Within the R-150 ML Zone no building, structure or lot shall be constructed or used for any use other than single-family detached residential in accordance with the general regulations for all residential zones set forth in the provisions contained in Article VIII of this Chapter and in accordance with the provisions set forth herein.
§ 429-54 Lot area and bulk requirements.
Lots and structures in the R-150 ML Zone shall conform to the requirements listed below. Additional requirements and rules governing the application of these requirements are given in Article VIII.
A.
Density. The maximum density of the tract shall be no more than could be legally obtained under a subdivision design in accordance with the standards of the R- 150 Zone. For the purposes of this Zoning Ordinance, the density for Block 1502, Lots 1, 2 and 3 and Block 1002, Lot 1 within this zone has been determined to be 48 single- family dwelling units.
B.
Minimum open space.
(1)
The minimum open space percentage of the tract that must be set aside as common open space shall equal 20% of the total tract area. Documentation shall be submitted to the Land Use Board for review to ensure that the common open space shall be permanently maintained. Such a plan shall first offer such common open space to the Borough of Paramus for public park purposes. If the Mayor and Council do not accept the proposed dedication, then the developer shall establish a homeowners association of the homeowners in the proposed development to own and maintain the common open space. The Borough Attorney shall approve the documents establishing any such homeowners association.
(2)
Common open space may include wetlands, floodplain or other environmentally constrained lands, drainage detention or retention facilities, required buffer areas and active or passive recreation facilities. Such recreational facilities shall be restricted for the use of the residents of the development unless dedicated to the municipality.
C.
Minimum buffer width: The minimum width of the buffer along the northern property line adjacent to existing R-150 homes shall be 200 feet. The area within the buffer shall be preserved in its naturally vegetated state as common open space but one vehicular roadway crossing and one pedestrian pathway may be permitted.
G.
Maximum building coverage: 25% of each individual lot.
H.
Maximum impervious surface: 50% of each individual lot.
I.
Maximum height of buildings: 32 feet.