PCD planned unit development shall be permitted in the area specified on the Zoning Map as having a district classification of PCD Planned Unit Development.
§ 101-121 Permitted uses.
The following uses shall be permitted in a PCD planned unit development:
In any area specified on the Zoning Map as having a classification of PCD Planned Unit Development, residential uses permitted in the R-200 Rural Zone under Article V of this chapter, irrespective of whether or not the same shall be a part of a PCD planned unit development.
Necessary public utilities and services pursuant to § 101-13.6.
[Added 10-10-2018 by Ord. No. 18-13]
§ 101-122 Area requirements.
The minimum land area for a PCD planned unit development shall be 250 contiguous acres. For the purposes of this requirement, streets shall not be deemed to divide acreage.
§ 101-123 Special provisions.
The special provisions set forth in Article XII of Chapter 85, Subdivision and Site Plan Review, shall apply to a PCD planned unit development.
§ 101-124 Existing and pending amended PCD planned unit development.
The following provisions shall apply to any development for which a plan of development shall have been granted conceptual approval under the former provisions of the PCD Ordinance in effect at that time of such approval and to any development with respect to which an application for amendment of the conceptual plan of development (including expansion of the site proposed to be developed as a PCD planned unit development) has been made prior to the enactment of this article.[1]
Recreational and cultural facilities, including but not limited to golf courses, clubhouses and swimming pools, intended for the use and enjoyment of the residents of the PCD planned unit development and their guests.
Retail commercial centers, limited to uses permitted in the GB Business Zone under Article VII of this chapter and any amendments thereto; provided, however, that a motel and indoor motion-picture theater shall be permitted. Not more than 5% of the land area within such a PCD planned unit development shall be devoted to retail commercial centers.
Office, research and light industrial uses permitted in the Office Business Zone under Article VIIA of this chapter and any amendments thereto and the I-100 Limited Industrial Zone under Article VIII of this chapter and any amendments thereto. Not more than 30% of the land area within such a PCD planned unit development shall be devoted to such uses.
Residential density. There shall not be more than 11 dwelling units per acre of residential land. In computing the total number of acres of residential land, any land devoted to private and public roads shall be excluded; all other land devoted to residential use shall be included. In addition, any common open space and land dedicated for public buildings shall be deemed residential land.
Common open space. Not less than 25% of the land area within such a PCD planned unit development shall be devoted to common open space. Any golf course, land dedicated for public use and maintenance for recreational or conservational purposes and land subject to easements prohibiting construction thereon shall be deemed land devoted to common open space for the purpose of satisfying this requirement and shall be deemed residential land for the purpose of § 101-124B. The location of common open space shall be consistent with the declared function of the common open space, and the requirements set forth in Chapter 85, Subdivision and Site Plan Review, with respect to the maintenance of common open space and provision of an organization to own and maintain the open space, shall be applicable to such a PCD planned unit development.
With respect to additions to detached single-family dwellings which have received a certificate of occupancy, the following building setbacks shall apply:
Upon each lot, there shall be a rear yard of not less than 40 feet except for backyard open decks which shall be located no closer than 10 feet to the rear property line. Open decks shall also be permitted in side yards but in no case shall be less than 10 feet as measured to the side property line.
Accessory buildings and structures shall maintain the same yard requirements as the R-85 Residence Zone regulations, except for swimming pools, where such pool and water surface shall be located so that all yard requirements for the lot are met by the principal use, but in no case shall be less than 10 feet.
Conditional use. A planned unit development shall be permitted, provided that public water and sewer service shall be available, and further subject to conditions specified in this section.
Recreational and cultural facilities, including but not limited to golf courses, clubhouses and swimming pools intended for the use and enjoyment of the residents of the PCD planned unit development and their guests.
Area requirements. The minimum land area for a PCD planned unit development shall be 50 contiguous acres. For the purposes of this requirement, streets shall not be deemed to divide acreage.
Net density of particular types of dwelling units shall be in accordance with the schedule below. In calculating permitted net densities as outlined herein, the area of land covered by such uses shall include internal local streets, parking areas and all private yards, but not areas designated as common open space or development collector streets.
The net density of single-family detached units shall not exceed 2 3/4 dwelling units per acre, except where the Planning Board may grant an increase to five dwelling units per acre for the provision of single-family zero lot line dwellings as stipulated herein.
Lot sizes and dimensions, yard sizes and building arrangement may be freely dispersed and arranged, provided that the PCD conforms to a development plan approved by the Planning Board pursuant to the applicable provisions contained in the Township's Site Plan and Subdivision Ordinance.[1]
Yard setback requirements for the R-85 Zone as set forth in §§ 101-37 through 101-39 of this chapter shall be applicable to single-family developments in this zone, except that the Planning Board may waive one side yard setback for each unit in the case of single-family zero lot line dwellings, except for backyard open decks, which shall be located no closer than 10 feet to the rear property line. Open decks shall also be permitted in side yards but in no case shall be less than 10 feet as measured to the side property line.
[Added 12-8-1986 by Ord. No. 0-86-23; amended 5-11-1987 by Ord. No. 0-8-78]
Accessory buildings and structures shall maintain the same yard requirements as the R-85 Residence Zone regulations, except for swimming pools, where such pool and water surface shall be located so that all yard requirements for the lot are met by the principal use, but in no case shall be less than 10 feet.
Public services. Public service facilities (e.g., schools, firehouses, etc.) may be located within the designated common open space of an approved PCD.
Common open space. Not less than 25% of the development area shall be designed as and devoted to common open space for use primarily by residents of the planned development. Such designated open space shall be in major continuous parcels having adequate access to public and private roads and consisting of land in a natural state or land developed for recreational purposes so that the distribution is as follows:
A mix of housing shall be constructed such that no less than 25% of the units shall be for low-income residents as defined by the Township's Affordable Housing Ordinance.[1] The remainder of the units shall be for moderate-income residents as defined by the Township's Affordable Housing Ordinance.
Recreational and cultural facilities, including but not limited to club houses, swimming pools, tennis and other courts, intended for the use and enjoyment of residents of the expanded PCD.
Common open space. Within the areas that the PCD Zone is extended, efforts will be made to preserve environmental features, including treed areas, watercourses, wetlands and similar features. Recreational amenities and open areas shall be provided within the extension adequate to serve the residential units being constructed.
Building height. The maximum building height shall not exceed two stories for senior citizen housing and three stories or 35 feet for all other housing.
Maximum improvement coverage. The maximum coverage by impervious improvements, including roadways, parking lots and buildings, shall be 50% of the gross lot area.
Building and parking setbacks. The minimum building setback from a major arterial street shall be 100 feet, and the minimum parking setback shall be 50 feet. The minimum parking setback from all other property lines shall be 20 feet, and the minimum building setback from all other property lines shall be 50 feet.
Parking. The following minimum parking standards shall apply:
Use
Spaces per Unit
1-bedroom unit
1.00
2-bedroom unit
2.00
Senior citizen unit
.75
Plainsboro City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XI
PCD Planned Unit Development Regulations
§ 101-120 Where permitted.
PCD planned unit development shall be permitted in the area specified on the Zoning Map as having a district classification of PCD Planned Unit Development.
§ 101-121 Permitted uses.
The following uses shall be permitted in a PCD planned unit development:
In any area specified on the Zoning Map as having a classification of PCD Planned Unit Development, residential uses permitted in the R-200 Rural Zone under Article V of this chapter, irrespective of whether or not the same shall be a part of a PCD planned unit development.
Necessary public utilities and services pursuant to § 101-13.6.
[Added 10-10-2018 by Ord. No. 18-13]
§ 101-122 Area requirements.
The minimum land area for a PCD planned unit development shall be 250 contiguous acres. For the purposes of this requirement, streets shall not be deemed to divide acreage.
§ 101-123 Special provisions.
The special provisions set forth in Article XII of Chapter 85, Subdivision and Site Plan Review, shall apply to a PCD planned unit development.
§ 101-124 Existing and pending amended PCD planned unit development.
The following provisions shall apply to any development for which a plan of development shall have been granted conceptual approval under the former provisions of the PCD Ordinance in effect at that time of such approval and to any development with respect to which an application for amendment of the conceptual plan of development (including expansion of the site proposed to be developed as a PCD planned unit development) has been made prior to the enactment of this article.[1]
Recreational and cultural facilities, including but not limited to golf courses, clubhouses and swimming pools, intended for the use and enjoyment of the residents of the PCD planned unit development and their guests.
Retail commercial centers, limited to uses permitted in the GB Business Zone under Article VII of this chapter and any amendments thereto; provided, however, that a motel and indoor motion-picture theater shall be permitted. Not more than 5% of the land area within such a PCD planned unit development shall be devoted to retail commercial centers.
Office, research and light industrial uses permitted in the Office Business Zone under Article VIIA of this chapter and any amendments thereto and the I-100 Limited Industrial Zone under Article VIII of this chapter and any amendments thereto. Not more than 30% of the land area within such a PCD planned unit development shall be devoted to such uses.
Residential density. There shall not be more than 11 dwelling units per acre of residential land. In computing the total number of acres of residential land, any land devoted to private and public roads shall be excluded; all other land devoted to residential use shall be included. In addition, any common open space and land dedicated for public buildings shall be deemed residential land.
Common open space. Not less than 25% of the land area within such a PCD planned unit development shall be devoted to common open space. Any golf course, land dedicated for public use and maintenance for recreational or conservational purposes and land subject to easements prohibiting construction thereon shall be deemed land devoted to common open space for the purpose of satisfying this requirement and shall be deemed residential land for the purpose of § 101-124B. The location of common open space shall be consistent with the declared function of the common open space, and the requirements set forth in Chapter 85, Subdivision and Site Plan Review, with respect to the maintenance of common open space and provision of an organization to own and maintain the open space, shall be applicable to such a PCD planned unit development.
With respect to additions to detached single-family dwellings which have received a certificate of occupancy, the following building setbacks shall apply:
Upon each lot, there shall be a rear yard of not less than 40 feet except for backyard open decks which shall be located no closer than 10 feet to the rear property line. Open decks shall also be permitted in side yards but in no case shall be less than 10 feet as measured to the side property line.
Accessory buildings and structures shall maintain the same yard requirements as the R-85 Residence Zone regulations, except for swimming pools, where such pool and water surface shall be located so that all yard requirements for the lot are met by the principal use, but in no case shall be less than 10 feet.
Conditional use. A planned unit development shall be permitted, provided that public water and sewer service shall be available, and further subject to conditions specified in this section.
Recreational and cultural facilities, including but not limited to golf courses, clubhouses and swimming pools intended for the use and enjoyment of the residents of the PCD planned unit development and their guests.
Area requirements. The minimum land area for a PCD planned unit development shall be 50 contiguous acres. For the purposes of this requirement, streets shall not be deemed to divide acreage.
Net density of particular types of dwelling units shall be in accordance with the schedule below. In calculating permitted net densities as outlined herein, the area of land covered by such uses shall include internal local streets, parking areas and all private yards, but not areas designated as common open space or development collector streets.
The net density of single-family detached units shall not exceed 2 3/4 dwelling units per acre, except where the Planning Board may grant an increase to five dwelling units per acre for the provision of single-family zero lot line dwellings as stipulated herein.
Lot sizes and dimensions, yard sizes and building arrangement may be freely dispersed and arranged, provided that the PCD conforms to a development plan approved by the Planning Board pursuant to the applicable provisions contained in the Township's Site Plan and Subdivision Ordinance.[1]
Yard setback requirements for the R-85 Zone as set forth in §§ 101-37 through 101-39 of this chapter shall be applicable to single-family developments in this zone, except that the Planning Board may waive one side yard setback for each unit in the case of single-family zero lot line dwellings, except for backyard open decks, which shall be located no closer than 10 feet to the rear property line. Open decks shall also be permitted in side yards but in no case shall be less than 10 feet as measured to the side property line.
[Added 12-8-1986 by Ord. No. 0-86-23; amended 5-11-1987 by Ord. No. 0-8-78]
Accessory buildings and structures shall maintain the same yard requirements as the R-85 Residence Zone regulations, except for swimming pools, where such pool and water surface shall be located so that all yard requirements for the lot are met by the principal use, but in no case shall be less than 10 feet.
Public services. Public service facilities (e.g., schools, firehouses, etc.) may be located within the designated common open space of an approved PCD.
Common open space. Not less than 25% of the development area shall be designed as and devoted to common open space for use primarily by residents of the planned development. Such designated open space shall be in major continuous parcels having adequate access to public and private roads and consisting of land in a natural state or land developed for recreational purposes so that the distribution is as follows:
A mix of housing shall be constructed such that no less than 25% of the units shall be for low-income residents as defined by the Township's Affordable Housing Ordinance.[1] The remainder of the units shall be for moderate-income residents as defined by the Township's Affordable Housing Ordinance.
Recreational and cultural facilities, including but not limited to club houses, swimming pools, tennis and other courts, intended for the use and enjoyment of residents of the expanded PCD.
Common open space. Within the areas that the PCD Zone is extended, efforts will be made to preserve environmental features, including treed areas, watercourses, wetlands and similar features. Recreational amenities and open areas shall be provided within the extension adequate to serve the residential units being constructed.
Building height. The maximum building height shall not exceed two stories for senior citizen housing and three stories or 35 feet for all other housing.
Maximum improvement coverage. The maximum coverage by impervious improvements, including roadways, parking lots and buildings, shall be 50% of the gross lot area.
Building and parking setbacks. The minimum building setback from a major arterial street shall be 100 feet, and the minimum parking setback shall be 50 feet. The minimum parking setback from all other property lines shall be 20 feet, and the minimum building setback from all other property lines shall be 50 feet.