Warren City Zoning Code
§ 16-23F.3
Market Rate and Affordable Housing Requirements.
[Added 3-12-2026 by Ord. No. 26-11]
a.
There shall be a minimum set-aside of 31% of the total units as affordable units, but not less than 55 affordable units.
b.
The developer shall have an obligation to deed restrict the Affordable Units as very-low-income, low-income, or moderate-income affordable, for-sale units for a period of at least 30 years or until such time and under the conditions that the Township elects to release the deed restriction, so that the Township may count the Affordable Units against its affordable housing obligation. The deed restrictions shall be recorded with the County Clerk, and a copy of the recorded deed shall be forwarded to the Township Municipal Housing Liaison and Administrative Agent. Any sale of the property or units shall not affect the length or terms of the deed restriction.
c.
The bedroom and income distribution of the affordable units shall be permitted an exception from the Uniform Housing Affordability Controls, N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.4, as provided in the Decision and Order Approving Municipal Housing Element and Fair Share Plan entered by the Honorable William Mennen on February 3, 2026, as follows:
Income Distribution | Bedroom Distribution | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | |
Very-low income | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Low income | 4 | 11 | 4 |
Moderate income | 5 | 17 | 9 |
d.
Minimum affordable unit size. Pursuant to the UHAC Regulations (N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1 et seq.
e.
Occupancy standards. The affordable units shall be provided pursuant to the Uniform Housing Affordability Controls, N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.5, and shall be complied with as follows: market-rate units provided as stacked and attached townhomes and affordable units provided as stacked townhomes.
