Piscataway City Zoning Code
§ 21-27.2
Development Standards.
[Ord. No. 09-32; Ord. No. 2015-18; Ord. No. 2016-21 § 4]
a.
The developer shall have an option to build affordable for sale or affordable rental housing units. The maximum density and set-aside for the affordable for sale option is 14.3 units per acre, with a 25% set-aside. The maximum density for the rental option is 17.25 units per acre with an 11.37% set aside. With either option, at least 50% of the affordable units shall be affordable to low-income households and up to 50% of the affordable units shall be affordable to moderate-income households. If a developer chooses to build affordable rentals, at least 12% of the affordable units shall be affordable to very-low-income households. The bedroom mix and other applicable standards relating to the affordable units shall be as set forth in the regulations adopted by the Council on Affordable Housing, or as approved by the Superior Court of New Jersey, and as articulated in the Township's fair share housing ordinance.
b.
The minimum setbacks shall be:
1.
From building to public right-of-way: 50 feet.
2.
From building to other property lines: 30 feet.
3.
From building to building: 25 feet.
4.
From building to internal drive: 10 feet.
5.
From building to parking lot: 10 feet.
6.
From parking lot to public right-of-way: 15 feet.
7.
From parking lot to other property lines: five feet.
c.
Maximum building height: 55 feet and four stories.
d.
Maximum units per building: 48.
e.
Each principal building shall:
1.
Not allow or contain outside television antennae. All television antennae equipment shall be built into the building to eliminate individual antennae from being erected on the roof. Not more than one common antennae may be used for each building.
2.
Provide not less than 300 cubic feet of storage for each apartment unit, exclusive of closets. This provision shall apply to all market rate units and affordable units.
3.
Not fail to provide, in an enclosed area, laundry facilities of not less than one washer and dryer for each 10 dwelling units for the exclusive use of the occupants of the development, unless provided within each unit. No outside clothes lines or clothes hanging facilities or devices shall be provided or allowed.
4.
Provide a recreation area to serve the needs of the development.
5.
There shall be at least one trash and recycling area completely surrounded by a six-foot high solid architectural fence with front solid gates. All outside trash and recycling items shall be stored in this area and shall not be in public view over the fence height. All similar accessory appurtenances shall be similarly enclosed.
f.
Accessory Buildings and Uses.
1.
Accessory buildings shall conform to at least the height and front yard setback requirements of the principal building. The side and rear yard setbacks shall be 10 feet.
2.
Swimming pools less than four feet in height shall be enclosed by a permanent fence not less than four feet in height with a locked gate. Building permits shall be required for all swimming pools, above or below ground, with a water surface area of 250 square feet or over.
3.
No truck or commercial vehicle, licensed for over 8,000 lbs. gross weight shall be stored or parked on any lot or portion of lot.
4.
Any accessory building attached to a principal building shall comply with the setbacks of the principal building.