Warren City Zoning Code
§ 16-23H.3
Area and Bulk Requirements.
[Added 3-12-2026 by Ord. No. 26-08]
a.
Minimum lot area: three acres.
b.
Maximum number of residential units: 115 units, inclusive of required affordable unit set-aside.
c.
Number of affordable units provided on-site: 28 affordable units.
d.
Maximum height:
1.
Principal buildings: Principal buildings containing residential units shall not exceed 3.5 stories and 42 feet, as defined under subsection 16-4.2 of the Township Zoning Ordinance.
(a)
Exposed building foundation shall be screened with landscaping, with a landscape plan to be prepared by a Licensed Landscape Architect (LLA).
(b)
Chimneys, parapets, and appurtenances up to 10% or 10 feet in height, which ever is greater, shall be excluded from height calculations.
2.
Accessory buildings: No accessory building or accessory structure shall exceed the height of the principal building or structure or 20 feet whichever results in the lesser height.
e.
Maximum impervious coverage: 50% of total lot area.
f.
Maximum building coverage: 30% of total lot area.
g.
Minimum building setbacks as set forth below:
1.
Principal buildings:
(a)
Front Yard (North Road): 30 feet.
(b)
Front Yard (Washington Valley Road): 35 feet.
(c)
Setbacks from all other property lines: 35 feet.
2.
Stoops, porches, overhangs, bay windows and other similar architectural features less than four +/- shall not count towards the setback requirements.
h.
Maximum retaining wall height: six feet. Maximum height shall be calculated per wall if included as part of a tiered wall system.
i.
Minimum open space and amenity requirement. The following open space and amenity requirements shall apply:
1.
A minimum of 10% of the total lot area shall be provided as common open space, inclusive of any outdoor amenity areas.
(a)
The required open space may be provided as courtyards furnished with a combination of elements such as hardscape areas, internal walking paths/sidewalks, benches, gazebos, landscaping, appropriate lighting, or similar elements, and may include outdoor amenity areas such as dog runs and areas furnished with a pool.
j.
Signage requirements.
1.
One freestanding, double-sided sign shall be permitted per property frontage.
(a)
Sign area: Maximum of 32 square feet in sign area on each side.
(b)
Sign setback: Minimum setback of 10 feet from a property line.
(c)
Sign height: Maximum height of 10 feet.
2.
Internal directional signs. Any signs reasonably necessary to direct residents, visitors and guests within the development shall be permitted as set forth in the site plan approval. Directional signs shall have a uniform appearance. Directional signs shall not exceed 10 square feet in sign area and shall not exceed 4.5 feet in height.
3.
Temporary signage to advertise the initial lease-up period shall be permitted on a sign with a maximum area of 24 square feet and 12 feet in height. One such sign shall be permitted on each frontage providing public access to the development. Temporary signage shall not exceed one year from the initial occupancy date of the first unit leased.
k.
Off-street parking and parking design requirements:
1.
Parking shall comply with Residential Site Improvement Standards ("RSIS") New Jersey Administrative Code, Title 5, Chapter 21 as minimum parking requirements.
2.
Parking may be permitted in all required minimum yard areas.
3.
Electric Vehicle (EV) parking spaces with charging stations shall be provided, or constructed to be Make-Ready, in compliance with the requirements for parking facilities of any multifamily development that includes more than five units according to State law P.L. 2021, c. 171, and any EV Ordinance requirements specific to the Township of Warren.
4.
Parking setbacks.
(a)
Principal building face to interior street curb: 10 feet.
(b)
Any principal building face to common parking area: 10 feet.
(c)
From any property lot line: 10 feet.
l.
Market rate and affordable housing requirements.
1.
There shall be a minimum set-aside of 25% of the total units as affordable unit credits which may be rounded down to the nearest whole unit number.
2.
The developer shall have an obligation to deed restrict the Affordable Units as very-low-, low-, or moderate-income affordable, for-sale units for a period of at least 30 years and affordable, rental units for a period of at least 40 years, until such time and under conditions as 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.
3.
The bedroom distribution of the affordable units shall be in accordance with the Uniform Housing Affordability Controls, N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.4.
4.
The bedroom and income distribution of the affordable units shall be in accordance with the Uniform Housing Affordability Controls, N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.4, and shall also provide for a 13% set-aside of very-low-income units as part of the income distribution.
5.
Design of developments. The design of the market and affordable units shall be as required or permitted by the Uniform Housing Affordability Controls, N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.5, and subsection 16-6.6, "New Construction," of the Township of Warren Affordable Housing Ordinance.
6.
The market rate and affordable unit distribution requirements for the project shall be as follows:
(a)
Maximum of 87 market rate units.
(b)
Minimum of 28 affordable units.
m.
Lighting. Street lighting shall conform to the type and number supplied and approved by the local utility. Lighting shall be provided at all street intersections, parking stalls/areas and common use areas (such as a clubhouse, community mailboxes, etc.). Lighting intensity measured at ground level shall be provided as set forth:
1.
Street intersections = 0.3 footcandle (average).
2.
Parking stalls (on or off-street) = 0.5 footcandles (average).
3.
Common use areas = 0.5 footcandles (average).
4.
All other areas = 0.0 footcandles (average).
