Paramus City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XVII
Mount Laurel Residential RML Zone
[§§ 429-72—429-81 adopted 12-6-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-08]
§ 429-72 Purpose.
The purpose of this zone is to provide certain development bonuses in settlement of a Mount Laurel action entitled, "Cedar Park Development, Inc. v. Borough of Paramus," and in consideration of the developer's agreement to contribute to the production of 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. 5:92.
§ 429-73 Maximum number of units.
Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, the maximum number of dwelling units in this zone shall be 140.
§ 429-74 Nonbuildable areas.
No buildings shall be located in inland wetlands, areas with slopes in excess of 15% or in soils more than 10 feet deep whose bearing capacity is less than 2,000 pounds per square foot. No buildings shall be located in one-hundred-year floodplains except to the extent that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy expressly authorizes such development.
§ 429-75 Buffer areas; setbacks.
A.
A buffer area not less than 25 feet in width, consisting of existing trees or staggered rows of evergreen trees, shall be maintained wherever new units abut existing single-family homes.
B.
The minimum setback of any building from the boundaries of this zone shall be 50 feet, except as follows:
(1)
From cemetery property: 20 feet.
(2)
From Soldier Hill Road: 35 feet.
(3)
From Pascack Road: In accordance with the standards of the R-100 Zone.
C.
No units shall have access directly onto Forest Avenue or Soldier Hill Road.
§ 429-76 Applicability of other provisions.
All lots in this zone with frontage on Pascack Road shall be subject to all of the provisions applicable to the R-100 Zone. All other lots shall be subject to the general regulations set forth in this Chapter, except insofar as those regulations are modified by the specific provisions of this Article XVII.
§ 429-77 Permitted uses.
In addition to the permitted uses in the R-100 Zone:
A.
One-family condominium units shall be a permitted use.
B.
If there is not sufficient buildable land in this zone for 140 single-family units, townhouses shall be permitted in the northwestern section of this zone to the extent necessary to produce 140 total units.
C.
Agricultural and horticultural uses shall be permitted.
§ 429-78 Lot area and bulk requirements.
A.
For one-family dwelling units on individual lots, lots and structures shall conform to the following requirements:
[Amended 6-15-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(1)
Maximum height of buildings shall be 2 stories (plus basement) or 30 feet.
(2)
Maximum net density shall be 6.0 dwelling units per acre.
(3)
Minimum lot area shall be 5,000 square feet.
(4)
Minimum width of lot shall be 50 feet.
(5)
Minimum front yard setback shall be 20 feet.
(6)
Minimum side yards: The total of both yards shall be 15 feet.
(7)
Minimum distance between buildings on adjacent lots shall be 15 feet.
(8)
Minimum rear yard shall be 25 feet.
(9)
Minimum usable rear yard area shall be 1,000 square feet.
(10)
Maximum coverage of net tract area shall be as follows:
(a)
By buildings: 25%.
(b)
By impervious surfaces: 50%.
B.
For one-family condominium units, lots and structures shall conform to the following requirements:
(1)
Maximum number of units per building shall be one.
(2)
Maximum height of buildings shall be two stories (plus basement) or 30 feet.
(3)
Maximum net density shall be 6.0 dwelling units per acre.
(4)
Maximum coverage of net tract area shall be as follows:
(a)
By buildings: 25%.
(b)
By impervious surfaces: 50%.
(5)
Minimum distance between buildings shall be 15 feet.
(6)
Minimum distance between building and street curb shall be 20 feet.
(7)
Minimum distance between building and parking lot shall be 10 feet.
(8)
Minimum usable rear yard area shall be 1,000 square feet per unit.
C.
For townhouses, lots and structures shall conform to the following requirements:
(1)
Maximum height of buildings shall be two stories (plus basement) or 30 feet.
(2)
Maximum coverage of net tract area shall be as follows:
(a)
By buildings: 25%.
(b)
By impervious surfaces: 50%.
(3)
Minimum front yard setback shall be 20 feet.
(4)
Minimum distance between buildings shall be as follows:
(a)
End wall to end wall: 25 feet, measured in any direction.
(b)
End wall to window wall: 30 feet, measured perpendicular to the plane of any window required by the New Jersey State Uniform Construction Code at points four feet on either side of such window.
(c)
Window wall to window wall: 50 feet, measured perpendicular to the plane of any window required by the New Jersey State Uniform Construction Code at points four feet on either side of such window.
(5)
Maximum number of units per building shall be 10 units.
(6)
Maximum length of any building façade shall be 200 feet.
§ 429-79 Minimum off-street parking requirements.
Off-street parking shall be governed by and in accordance with the RSIS.
§ 429-80 Minimum road widths.
Minimum road widths shall be as follows:
Curbside Parking | Pavement Width (feet) |
|---|---|
None | 24 |
One side | 30 |
Both sides | 36 |
In the event the provisions of the RSIS shall differ, the provisions of the RSIS shall govern.
§ 429-81 Major parking lot setbacks.
Major parking lots shall have the following minimum setbacks from the following:
A.
Arterial streets: 40 feet.
B.
Collector streets: 30 feet.
C.
Local streets: 20 feet.
D.
Internal streets: 10 feet.
E.
Exterior property lines: 10 feet.
F.
Buildings: 10 feet (not applicable to any parking within a building).
