Scotch Plains City Zoning Code
§ 23-3.16
SC-1 Senior Citizen Zone.
a.
Permitted primary uses:
1.
Senior citizen multifamily developments at a density not to exceed 16 dwelling units per acre, including recreation and parking facilities for the exclusive use of residents, their guests and employees.
2.
Minimum gross floor area shall be 540 square feet per unit.
3.
No dwelling unit shall be located in a basement or cellar.
4.
The proposed use shall be located on an arterial, primary or secondary street as established by the Township Master Plan.
b.
Other provisions and requirements:
1.
Parking: A minimum 0.50 parking space shall be provided for each dwelling unit. Any site plan submitted for approval shall include an area or areas for any potential additional parking spaces so that the additional parking could be provided if required by the approving authority or if same becomes necessary when the proposed development is occupied.
2.
All parking areas may be located in any of the required yard areas, provided they are at least 40 feet from a property line or a street line, and shall otherwise comply with all general requirements of this chapter concerning parking areas. Employee parking areas shall be behind the setback lines.
3.
Landscape plantings shall be provided in sufficient quantity and locations to preclude the transmission of headlight glare or other lighting to adjacent properties and to screen the view of the parking area from a public street.
4.
At least 10% of the site shall consist of landscaped open space exclusive of building area, parking areas, and access drives and shall be common open space developed for active or passive recreation use of the residents of the project, including sitting areas and the like.
5.
A ten-foot-wide buffer area shall be provided adjacent to driveway entrance in a manner approved by the approving authority. Such buffer area shall be suitably planted and maintained with landscaped materials of such species and sizes so as to form an effective visual screen.
6.
Truck loading and unloading facilities shall be provided on the property in other than the front yard in sufficient amount to permit the transfer of goods.
7.
Two freestanding signs may be permitted, which may be illuminated by nonflashing light. Such signs shall not be located within 10 feet of a street or property line nor in any such manner which would create a hazard. Such sign shall not exceed 24 square feet on either of two sides.
8.
Signs. All signs denied a construction permit due to a violation of this chapter shall require the approval of the approving authority, it shall consider whether the proposed sign:
(a)
Is reasonably necessary to locate the senior citizen complex located on or about to be located on the property in question.
(b)
Is aesthetically compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
(c)
Is or may tend to be harmful to the peaceful and quiet enjoyment of the surrounding property owners.
(d)
Is depreciating or may tend to depreciate the value of surrounding properties.
9.
Limited retail sales for occupants, guests and employees shall be permitted. Total floor area shall not exceed 1,000 square feet.
c.
Schedule of lot, yard and building regulations.
1.
Minimum lot and yard dimensions:
(a)
Primary use: senior citizen multifamily dwellings.
(b)
Area: minimum seven acres.
(c)
Width: 300 feet.
(d)
Area: minimum seven acres (corner lot).
(e)
Width: 300 feet (corner lot).
(f)
Front yard: 40 feet.
(g)
Minimum side street corner lot: 50 feet.
(h)
Side yard: 50 feet.
(i)
Total both side yards: 100 feet.
(j)
Rear yard: 50 feet.
(k)
Maximum lot coverage: 30%.
(l)
Maximum number of stories: four.