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Ridgewood City Zoning Code

§ 190-118.6

AH-3 Affordable Housing Zone District.

[Added 11-9-2020 by Ord. No. 3817]
A. 
Intent. The AH-3 Zone District is intended to create the opportunity for inclusionary housing in a manner that is compatible with the character of the Village of Ridgewood.
B. 
Principal uses and structures. The following principal uses and structures shall be permitted:
(1) 
Multifamily dwelling units.
(2) 
Community residences and shelters as defined in § 190-3.
C. 
Accessory uses and structures. The following accessory uses and structures shall be permitted, provided that they are located on the same premises as the principal use or structure to which they are accessory:
(1) 
Private garages as an accessory use for up to four motor vehicles, subject to § 190-121G(3).
(2) 
Private swimming pools as permitted and regulated by § 190-124T.
(3) 
Private tennis courts, racquetball courts, paddleball courts, platform tennis courts, handball courts and similar recreation facilities designed to serve the residents on the premises, all as regulated in § 190-124G.
(4) 
Signs, as regulated in § 190-122.
(5) 
Off-street parking facilities, including structured parking.
(6) 
Accessory uses customarily incident to the above principal uses, provided that they shall not include any activity commonly conducted for gain unless specifically permitted in this section.
D. 
Conditional uses and structures. The following conditional uses and structures shall be permitted in the AH-3 District only if they comply with the appropriate regulations for such uses or structures in § 190-123:
(1) 
None.
E. 
Prohibited uses. Any uses other than those permitted by this section are prohibited.
F. 
Affordable housing requirements.
(1) 
The required affordable housing set-aside for any type of development is 15% where the affordable units shall be for rent, and 20% where the affordable units shall be for sale. Fractional affordable housing units shall be rounded down where the fraction is 0.49 units or less and rounded up where the fraction is 0.50 units or greater.
(2) 
Affordable housing units shall comply with the Village's affordable housing regulations in Article XII and the Uniform Housing Affordability Control Rules (N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1), which shall control in the case of any conflicts with this section, provided that a minimum of 13% of the total low- and moderate-income units shall be affordable to very-low-income households (i.e., 30% or less of median income).
G. 
Bulk and lot regulations.
(1) 
Minimum lot size: 0.50 acre.
(2) 
Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
(3) 
Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.
(4) 
Minimum front yard setback: 50 feet.
(5) 
Minimum side and rear yard setback: 30 feet.
(a) 
Minimum side and rear yard setback where adjacent to a residential use outside of the AH-3 District: 50 feet.
(6) 
Balconies, patios and recreational facilities shall be setback not less than 30 feet from any property line.
(7) 
Maximum floor area ratio: 50%.
(8) 
Maximum coverage by improvements: 75%.
(9) 
Maximum density:
(a) 
Tracts of 0.50 acres and smaller: 14 du/ac.
(b) 
Tracts of 0.51 acres to 1.25 acres: 16 du/ac.
(c) 
Tracts of 1.26 acres and greater: 18 du/ac.
(10) 
Maximum building height: 40 feet.
H. 
Building and site design:
(1) 
Building side and rear elevations shall be designed with the same material as the front of the building.
(2) 
Multiple principal buildings shall be permitted on a lot.
(3) 
Maximum building length: 200 feet.
(4) 
An overall theme of design and architectural motif shall be utilized within the development for the purpose of presenting an aesthetically desirable effect and shall be such that they provide varied building elevations, design and structural appearance within the context of the unifying theme.
(5) 
Any facade of a residential building shall not continue on the same plane for a linear distance of more than 75 feet. Minimum two-foot offsets shall be required at breaks in the facade planes.
(6) 
Building facades shall be predominantly finished in brick and/or fiber cement. "Fiber cement" shall refer to a combination of cellulose fibers and cementitious materials, that, manufactured in long, horizontal strips, has the appearance of wood siding. Stone veneer, stucco, cast stone and metal shall be used only for minor accentuation of other elements of the facade. Exterior insulation and finishing system shall not be used on any portion of the building facade.
(7) 
Building materials and architectural details shall be consistent on all sides of each building.
(8) 
Building entrances should be articulated to make it easily identifiable by visitors and to provide architectural interest. Examples of special features of entrances include, but are not limited to, awnings and architectural treatments.
(9) 
Upper floor windows should be divided into individual units or groupings of individual units, rather than a continuous "ribbon."
(10) 
Structured parking shall not exceed one story (parking level).
(11) 
If parking or other exterior areas are provided beneath a building, such areas shall be screened by structural elements that are compatible with the materials and design of the front and side building facades. The intent of such screening shall be to mitigate the effects of headlights, minimize the view of parked vehicles and pavement, and to provide for a unified architectural design.
(12) 
Pedestrian-friendly building design and site furnishings (outdoor tables, benches, bicycle racks, etc.) shall be provided.
(13) 
Minimum distance between buildings:
(a) 
Front facade to any facade: 60 feet.
(b) 
Rear facade to any façade: 50 feet.
(c) 
Side facade to any facade: 30 feet.
(14) 
Roof design:
(a) 
Any third story shall be created within the roof space over the second floor to reduce the appearance of height. Flat roofs are prohibited. Gambrel, gable and hipped roofs are permitted. Dormers may be utilized where appropriate for the architectural style.
(15) 
Roof shape, color, and texture should be coordinated with the exterior materials of the building's facade.
(16) 
Roof design should minimize the negative impact of roof protrusions by grouping plumbing vents, ducts, and other utility structures together.
(17) 
Rooftop equipment such as mechanical units, vents, and flues should be located centrally on the building roof, to the extent practicable. Any equipment visible from a publicly accessible area, adjacent lots, and pedestrian corridors shall be screened with solid materials using parapets, pitched roof forms, or penthouses. Screening shall be constructed of the same or complementary material as the building.