Stafford Township City Zoning Code

Detached single-family dwelling at a density not to exceed 5.25 units per acre for age-restricted residences and 4.1 units per acre for non-age-restricted residences.

Off-street parking in accordance with the New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards.

Recreational facilities (indoor and outdoor) specifically designed for residents of the development.

One freestanding sign or identification structure not to exceed 30 square feet in area.

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The minimum lot area shall be 5,550 square feet.

The minimum lot width shall be 50 feet.

The minimum lot depth shall be 100 feet.

The minimum front yard setback shall be 20 feet and 10 feet with an alley.

The minimum rear yard setback shall be 10 feet and five feet with an alley.

The minimum side yard setback shall be 20 feet and 10 feet with an alley.

The maximum building height shall be 35 feet.

The maximum building coverage shall be 60%.

The minimum unoccupied open space shall be 10%.

The minimum accessory building setback for side and rear yards shall be five feet.

The single-family development shall be subject to the applicable requirements for affordable housing sites set forth in Chapter 130, Land Use and Development, of the Township Code.

The single-family development shall not be age-restricted.

The single-family development shall be served by public sewer and water facilities.

Setback from public streets. All buildings, parking areas and other aboveground improvements, with the exception of access drives or access roadways, landscaping and screening areas, shall be set back a minimum of 35 feet from the right-of-way of all public streets and 50 feet from Route 9.

Setback from property lines. All buildings, parking areas and other aboveground improvements, including access drives, but excluding landscaping and screening areas, shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from all side and rear lot lines.

The minimum distance between one-hundred-percent-affordable apartment buildings shall be 25 feet, excluding covered porches and decks.

Building length. No principal building, when viewed from any elevation, shall be greater than 180 feet in length.

Distance between principal buildings and internal drives. No multifamily dwellings shall be located closer than 25 feet to any access drive or internal roadway.

Distance between principal buildings and parking areas. No principal building shall be located closer than 15 feet to any parking area, except for access aisles or driveways to garages and/or carports which are attached to principal buildings.

Maximum units per building shall be 24 units.

Refuse and recycling storage. There shall be at least one outdoor refuse and recycling storage area of at least 100 square feet for each 20 dwelling units. The refuse and recycling storage area shall be suitably located and arranged for access and ease of collection. Such storage area shall not be part of, restrict or occupy any parking aisle and shall not be located farther than 300 feet from the entrance to any unit which it is intended to serve. All refuse and recycling storage areas shall be adequately screened.

Outdoor lighting. Interior development roads, parking areas, dwelling entranceways and pedestrian walks shall be provided with sufficient illumination to minimize hazards to pedestrians and motor vehicles utilizing the same, but in no case shall such lighting be less than is required to provide a minimum lighting level of 0.5 horizontal footcandles throughout such areas from dawn to dusk. Lighting shall be so arranged as to reflect away from all adjoining residential buildings.

Concrete walkways at least four feet wide or of such other dimension and composition as may be approved by the Planning Board shall be provided where normal pedestrian traffic is likely to occur.