Warren City Zoning Code
§ 16-23I.3
Area and Bulk Requirements.
[Added 3-12-2026 by Ord. No. 26-09]
a.
Minimum lot area: three acres.
b.
Maximum number of residential units: 64 units, inclusive of required affordable unit set-aside.
c.
Number of affordable units provided on-site: no less than 20 affordable units.
d.
Maximum height:
1.
Principal buildings. Principal buildings containing residential units shall not exceed three stories and 40 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).
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 setback:
1.
Principal buildings:
(a)
Front yard (Mountain Boulevard): 30 feet.
(b)
Front yard (Primrose Way): 40 feet.
(c)
From all other property lines: 25 feet.
h.
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.
2.
Separate from the outdoor open space requirement, the requirement for indoor amenity facilities shall be satisfied by the following:
(a)
An indoor amenity package of no less than 2,500 square feet shall be provided, which may, but is not required to include some combination of amenities such as a lobby area, a leasing office, a fitness room, club or common room, yoga studio, co-working space, and/or similar elements that serve as common areas of the development, including common restrooms.
i.
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.
j.
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.
k.
Market rate and affordable housing requirements.
1.
There shall be a minimum set-aside of 30% of the total units as affordable unit credits, and in no case less than 20 affordable credits provided on-site regardless of the number of market-rate units provided.
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.
The affordable housing units shall be located in buildings containing market rate units.
6.
The market rate and affordable unit distribution requirements for the project shall be as follows:
(a)
Maximum of 44 market rate units.
(b)
Minimum of 20 affordable units.
l.
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).
