Stanhope City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XIV
High Density Residential Zones
§ 100-89 Principal uses.
[Amended 6-1-1999 by Ord. No. 1999-10; 4-22-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-09]
In High Density Residential Zones, no lot shall be used and no structure shall be erected, altered or occupied for any purpose except the following:
A.
Condominiums.
C.
Townhouse and condominium residential units as part of an inclusionary housing neighborhood, provided no townhouse or condominium building contains more than 12 units and provided at least one affordable unit is constructed on-site for every five market rate units.
D.
Stacked multifamily apartment residential units in buildings containing no more than 25 units.
E.
Conservation area, recreation and open space.
§ 100-90 Accessory uses.
[Amended 9-26-1995 by Ord. No. 1995-20; 4-22-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-09]
A.
The accessory building shall comply in all respects to the yard requirements of the principal building. Detached accessory buildings shall be located to the rear of the front building line of the principal building and be located in the side yard so as to conform to side yard requirements. A site plan shall be submitted for all accessory buildings so the Planning Board can determine the adequacy of parking.
B.
In addition to "accessory uses" permitted as defined by § 100-3, the following accessory uses shall be permitted in the HR Zones:
(1)
Private garages.
(2)
Off-street parking in accordance with RSIS.
(3)
Patios and decks.
(4)
Fences and walls.
(5)
Signs.
(6)
Trash enclosures, solid waste/recycling areas.
(7)
Stormwater management and other utilities.
(8)
Hot Boxes if required by any utility authority.
(9)
Monument sign.
(10)
Building-mounted signs for identification and emergency services.
(11)
Recreational uses and residential amenities, including, but not limited to, common open spaces, walking paths, gazebos, tot lots, gardens, and maintenance building(s).
(12)
Leasing/maintenance office.
(13)
Accessory buildings or structures required for maintenance and operations.
(14)
Electronic vehicle charging stations.
(15)
Stormwater management basins and associated structures.
(16)
Accessory uses on the same lot and customarily incidental to a principal use.
(17)
Cluster mailboxes.
(18)
Generator for apartment buildings.
§ 100-91 Required conditions.
[Amended 8-27-1985 by Ord. No. 1985-14; 5-29-1990 by Ord. No. 1990-10; 4-22-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-09]
A.
Principal building.
(1)
Minimum tract size: five acres.
(2)
Minimum frontage: 100 feet.
(3)
Minimum front setback: 100 feet.
(4)
Minimum side setback: 100 feet.
(5)
Minimum rear setback: 100 feet.
(6)
Maximum percentage of impervious surface area: 60%.
(7)
Maximum building height: 35 feet or 21/2 stories, whichever is less.
(8)
Parking spaces: 21/2 spaces for each dwelling unit. The off-street parking space shall be determined as these terms are defined in § 100-3. A private garage of sufficient size to house a vehicle and meeting the parking space requirements shall constitute 1/2 space. No parking space shall be further than 200 feet from the unit being served.
(9)
Maximum number of dwelling units per acre: 10 dwelling units; however, maximum impervious surface requirements must be maintained.
(10)
Minimum distance between buildings (side to side): 25 feet.
(11)
Minimum distance between buildings (rear to rear): 50 feet.
(12)
Minimum distance between decks: 20 feet.
(13)
Maximum building length: 180 feet.
(14)
Minimum townhouse facade offset: two feet between units.
(15)
Minimum apartment facade offset: at least two feet offset every 50 feet.
(16)
Maximum building height: 45 feet.
(17)
Maximum stories: three.
C.
Additional requirements.
(1)
Apartments and townhouses shall only be developed as an inclusionary residential development with a 20% set aside of very-low-income, low-income and moderate-income affordable units pursuant to the Fair Housing Act,[1] the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) Rules, the Uniform Housing Affordability Controls (UHAC) and any rules promulgated by any department of New Jersey government, including the Department of Community Affairs (DCA).
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301 et seq.
(2)
The development shall provide a minimum of a 1/4-acre cleared lawn area or areas for open play.
(3)
A fenced tot lot shall be provided as part of the overall development, to include:
(a)
A handicap-accessible path to neighborhood sidewalks;
(b)
A pavilion for shade and outdoor seating with trash receptacles; and
(c)
A facility including at least 1,500 square feet enclosed by a fence with play features to support a range of activities for tots and children, consisting of weather-resistant play equipment which shall include climbing and sliding activities and which provides equipment for at least 3 additional activities such as swinging, spinning, balancing, jumping, hanging, creative play, crawling, hiding, rocking, rolling, bouncing, digging, sand and water play. Play apparatus shall comply with all applicable government agency requirements for playground design and safety. Design and construction of playgrounds must conform to the requirements of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: See 42 U.S.C.A. § 12101 et seq.
(4)
Sidewalks shall be provided on at least one side of all streets.
(6)
More than one principal building or structure shall be permitted per lot.