Watershed Management (WM). The Watershed Management District consists of a district within Union Township with limited development potential due to steep slopes, poor suitability for on-lot sewer systems, high soil erosion potential, and limited groundwater availability. For these reasons and because of the presence of threatened and endangered species, extensive forested areas, C-1 Category Streams and associated buffers and the proximity of these areas to the Spruce Run Reservoir, development is limited to single-family detached development on large lots (nine acres) for scattered-type development. It is also the intention of this district to make the intensity of development more consistent with the very low-density zoning permitted in abutting municipalities.

Conservation Management (CM). The Conservation Management District consists of districts within Union Township with limited development potential due to steep slopes, wetlands, C-1 Category streams and associated buffers, poor suitability for on-lot sewer systems, high soil erosion potential, and limited groundwater availability. For these reasons development is limited to single-family detached development on large lots 8.3 acres) for scattered-type development. Because these districts consist of mostly environmentally sensitive lands with limited development potential, it is also desirable for open space preservation and environmental protection.

Agricultural Preservation (AP-1 & AP-2). These districts are intended to protect and preserve areas of prime agricultural soils for continued agricultural and agriculturally oriented uses. These districts consist of the most agriculturally productive soils. Their loss cannot be readily compensated, since these soils are relatively scarce, particularly on the national level, and poorer soils require more capital energy and nutrients to provide equal productivity. For these reasons, land should not be converted from agricultural use to another zoning classification and uses are permitted in both use type and intensity which provide maximum opportunities for open space in order to insure the availability and protection of prime agricultural soils and soils of statewide importance. The Agricultural Preservation District has been modified into three separate areas, which are distinct due to ground water resources. The Agricultural Preservation District located north of Route 78 (AP-1 District) is intended for development at an equivalent density of one unit per four acres. The two Agricultural Preservation Districts located to the south of Route 78 (AP-2 Districts) are intended for development at an equivalent density of one unit per 8.3 acres.

Country Residential (CR). The Country Residential Districts are intended to protect districts of existing residential development and preserve areas of Union Township which are presently rural in character and use. The standards developed for the district are designed to permit limited infill development compatible with the existing rural residential development that has currently been built or in limited undeveloped areas where a higher suitability for groundwater availability and quality permit small development within this district.

Village Residential (VR). The Village Residential Districts are intended to provide design standards and use regulations for older village neighborhoods of Jutland, Norton and of Pattenburg that were built prior to the advent of municipal planning and zoning. In addition, these districts are also intended to allow for the expansion of moderate density village type development adjacent to the Village of Jutland north of Race Street and Perryville Road. Single-family detached dwelling units are permitted on medium to small sized lots which are in keeping with the character of the older villages. Wastewater management shall be provided in accordance with approved individual on-lot septic or community sewage disposal where medium density building or development is proposed. These districts are also located where there is a higher suitability for groundwater availability and quality. Consequently recommended densities are 0.606 acres per dwelling unit.

Multi-Family Residential (RM). The Multi-Family Residential Districts are intended to provide higher density development in areas adjacent to the built-up town of Clinton including the existing Union Gap Village Condominiums. Multi-family development will be permitted only with public water and sanitary sewer service and the inclusion of housing units affordable to low and moderate-income households.

Village Commercial (VC). In the Village Commercial Districts the intent is to provide for a small neighborhood commercial use on approximately 57 acres along the I-78 corridor and on 12 acres in the Village of Pattenburg, creating a community focal point for local services. Village-type commercial uses would be permitted. Because of the potential concentration of commercial activity, controls will be required to insure the design and coordination of building and parking arrangements, provide for safe access, pedestrian paths, adequate lighting consistent with the lighting ordinance, landscaping with extensive screening as well as building materials and details that are consistent with good design practices, design standards, and the rural/agricultural heritage of Union Township. Signage shall be minimized to preserve and protect the rural and agricultural environment of the Township as well as its scenic vistas.

Planned Commercial (PC). In the Planned Commercial District the intent is to provide reasonable standards for the orderly development of highway-oriented businesses and commercial uses along Route 173 north of I-78. Due to the nature of their activities, these uses must be appropriately located with adequate street frontage along Route 173 in order to be coordinated into an overall plan which avoids undue congestion of the highway. Because of the potential concentration of substantial retail activity, controls will be required to insure the design and coordination of building and parking arrangements, provide for safe access, pedestrian paths, adequate lighting consistent with the lighting ordinance, landscaping with extensive screening along Route 173 as well as building materials and details that are consistent with good design practices, design standards, and the rural/agricultural heritage of Union Township. Signage shall be minimized to preserve and protect the rural and agricultural environment of the Township as well as its scenic vistas.

Professional Office (PO). The Professional Office District is primarily intended to accommodate low intensity medical, professional, administrative, and government office uses on small to mid-sized sites near rural, country and other residential areas. The purposes of the Professional Office District is to provide areas wherein offices may be erected, maintained and used for persons engaged in business pursuits not involving the on-site sale of or handling of goods, wares, merchandise or commodities. These offices would be maintained for the conduct of professional, administrative and executive purposes of a recognized profession, such as accountants, insurance brokers, realtors, fiscal agents, engineers, architects, teachers, attorneys, and medical professionals. Because of the potential concentration of commercial activity, controls will be required to ensure the design and coordination of building and parking arrangements, provide for safe access, pedestrian paths, adequate lighting consistent with the lighting ordinance, landscaping with extensive screening along I- 78, route 173 and Frontage Road, as well as building materials and details that are consistent with good design practices, design standards, and the rural/agricultural heritage of Union Township. Signage shall be minimized to preserve and protect the rural and agricultural environment of the Township as well as its scenic vistas.

Office Research/Highway (OR). The intent of the Office Research/Highway District is to provide for office and research uses on large tracts of land, which will provide an employment center for the region while preserving and enhancing its open space characteristics and natural features. Orientation is along Interstate 78, Route 173 and Frontage Road and the interchanges to minimize a potential negative traffic impact upon the community. Design standards minimize diverse impacts and encourage high quality development. Because of the potential concentration of commercial activity, controls will be required to insure the design and coordination of building and parking arrangements, provide for safe access, pedestrian paths, adequate lighting consistent with the lighting ordinance, landscaping with extensive screening along I-78, Route 173 and Frontage Road as well as building materials and details that are consistent with good design practices, design standards, and the rural/agricultural heritage of Union Township. Signage shall be minimized to preserve and protect the rural and agricultural environment of the Township as well as its scenic vistas.

Quarry (Q). The intent of the Quarry Districts is to provide for safe and efficient quarrying operations and to set standards for their ultimate reclamation. Upon completion of such operation, including all reclamation, the municipality shall determine the feasibility of rezoning this district. Because of the impacts of quarrying activity(ies), controls will be required to insure the design and coordination of building and parking arrangements, provide for safe ingress and egress, adequate lighting consistent with the lighting ordinance, fencing, landscaping and extensive screening as well as good operating procedures that are consistent with good design and operating practices, design and operating standards, and the rural/agricultural heritage of Union Township. Signage shall be minimized to preserve and protect the rural and agricultural environment of the Township as well as its scenic vistas.

Utilities (U). The purpose of the Utilities District is to establish a district of the Township within which essential services and necessary regional and local utilities can be concentrated and to establish standards for location, maintenance, and buffering of electric transmission lines. By establishing such an area, the Township can protect the appearance of the community and avoid land use conflicts and environmental damage.

Institutional (INS). The purpose of the Institutional District is to recognize districts within the Township that are owned and managed by government entities. These districts include State, County and municipal parks and gamelands, and State institutions.

Parkland (P). The purpose of the Parkland District is to recognize the areas within the Township that are parkland, either owned by the State, County or the Township.

Multifamily Inclusionary Overlay (MFO): To address its affordable housing durational adjustment in accordance with the requirements of the Settlement Agreement entered on May 2, 2018, between Union Township and Fair Share Housing Center, the Township shall implement an Inclusionary Overlay Zone Ordinance that creates a realistic opportunity for housing that is affordable to low- and moderate-income households on the properties in the Township of Union known as the Foster Wheeler site (Block 13, Lot 7) and the Red Hills Quarry site (Block 22, Lots 28 and 30). This subsection establishes the Multifamily Inclusionary Overlay Zone - the MFO District -and permits multifamily and townhouse development on the properties identified above provided that such housing complies with a required 20% inclusionary set-aside requirement in for-sale development and 15% inclusionary set-aside requirement for rental development and with the requirements of this subsection. This subsection shall not take effect unless developers with interest in these sites obtain approval for sewer-service allocation to be used for residential purposes.