Sparta Township City Zoning Code

Purpose. The purpose of the Multi-Family-1 Zone District is to provide opportunities for alternate housing for all income levels in the Sparta Town Center consistent with the Master Plan and the certification granted by the Council on Affordable Housing.

Permitted Uses.

Accessory Uses. All uses customarily incidental to the above permitted uses.

Gross Density. Six dwelling units per acre of which 20% shall be set aside for occupancy by low and moderate income household.

Minimum Tract Area. Twenty acres.

Minimum Tract Frontage. One hundred ten feet.

Property Boundary Setback. Fifty feet from all property boundaries, except that parking spaces, driveways, lighting and drainage structures may be located within 10 feet of a commercial zone and 15 feet from a residential zone. Exempted from these standards are emergency access ways and the entrance road up to the first residential unit.

Distance Between Buildings.

Building Height. Thirty-five feet (The definition of "height: set forth in the BOCA Code shall govern).

Impervious Coverage. 50%.

RSIS. The New Jersey Residential Site Improvements Standards, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:21-1, as amended from time to time, shall govern in accordance with law.

Architectural. The development and architectural character of the Town Center residential developments shall be consistent with the historic character in the Town Center as shown in the Master Plan.

Conditional Uses. None.

Common Open Space Ownership and Maintenance. The developer shall provide for and establish an organization for the ownership and maintenance of all common space pursuant to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs' rules and requirements.

Bedroom Distribution. The bedroom distribution for low and moderate units shall comply with the Administrative Regulations of the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing. The remaining market units shall have no more than 50% of three bedroom units, with the remaining percentage one or two bedroom units.