Warren City Zoning Code
§ 16-12.2
Permitted Uses.
[Ord. No. 93-24; Ord. No. 01-32 § 5; Ord. No. 03-23 § 3]
No building, structure or premises shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected or structurally altered except for the following uses:
a.
Single-family detached dwellings.
b.
Farming consisting of vegetable growing, the raising or keeping of farm animals such as cows and sheep for commercial purposes, keeping and boarding of horses, (but not including riding stables), provided the lots shall contain an area of five acres and further provided that no farm building used to house livestock and farm animals shall be located within 25 feet of a lot line.
c.
Volunteer fire company station provided that the lot has a minimum of three acres and width of 200 feet and further that no accessory use shall be located within 25 feet of a lot line.
d.
Public and private golf courses provided that the lot has a minimum of 75 acres and that no structure or parking area is located within 100 feet of a lot line.
e.
In the R-65/SC zone only, senior citizen housing and uses permitted in the CB zone subject to the standards and regulations of subsection 16-11.6c hereof.
f.
Adult Planned Housing/PAC ("PAC" hereinafter) shall be permitted in the R-65 PAC district. Dwelling units constructed therein shall be occupied by families having a head of household 55 years of age or greater and be subject to the following:
1.
The purpose of this paragraph is to establish the standards and requirements for planned development that include a mix of market-priced housing and housing affordable to low and moderate income households.
2.
The following shall be the requirements of a PAC in addition to other provisions of this chapter, not inconsistent with this paragraph. In case of conflict with the other provisions of this chapter, the provisions of this paragraph shall control.
3.
Permitted uses:
(a)
Single-family detached dwellings.
(b)
Zero lot line dwelling units.
(c)
Townhouses.
(d)
Apartments.
(e)
Open space and recreation facilities.
4.
Area, yard and building requirements for a PAC are as follows:
(a)
Minimum area and maximum density. The minimum site area for a PAC shall be 10 acres.
(1)
Gross Maximum Density: 3.5 dwellings/acre when 50% of all dwellings are single family detached dwellings; 3.25 dwellings/acre when 75% of all units are single detached dwellings. Density shall be proportionately reduced from 3.5 units/acre with increased percentile of single family detached dwellings above the minimum 50% requirement.
(2)
The following chart provides the basis for the calculated density referenced above:
Density | % S.F. Detached |
|---|---|
3.5 | 50% |
3.45 | 55% |
3.4 | 60% |
3.35 | 65% |
3.3 | 70% |
3.25 | 75% |
Interpolation shall determine exact density based upon the above chart. |
(b)
Bulk and yard requirements.
(1)
Maximum lot coverage by residential buildings shall be a maximum of 20% this restriction excludes common facilities such as clubhouses, gazebos, maintenance sheds, shelters and similar structures.
(2)
Minimum landscaped, recreation and open space area shall be 40% of the total site.
(3)
Building height. No buildings shall exceed a height of two stories or 35 feet.
(4)
Minimum setback from all property boundaries shall be 50 feet.
(5)
Off-street parking. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with applicable Residential Site Improvement Standards ("RSIS" hereinafter) N.J.S.A. 5:21-4.14 (parking).
(c)
No parking shall be permitted in the required fifty-foot setback area
(d)
Lighting standards for common areas shall conform to Town Center design standards as set forth in this chapter.
(e)
Roads. All interior roads shall be private streets and conform to applicable RSIS standards.
5.
Required housing mix. No less than 50% and no more then 75% of all dwellings shall be free standing detached dwellings.
6.
Establishment of owners association. The developer of the PAC shall provide for an organization for the ownership and maintenance of any common facilities and recreation facilities, landscaped areas, internal roadways and other amenities in the development for the benefit of owners and residents of the development. The documentation establishing such owner's association shall be subject to the approval of the Township Attorney.
7.
Recreation facilities.
(a)
The areas within the common open space shall provide recreation facilities appropriate for the size of the development.
(b)
The common open space and recreation facilities located on the development shall be available on an equal basis to all residents of the development.
(c)
The recreation facilities may include a central recreation complex swimming pool, tennis courts, picnic areas and similar facilities.
(d)
The recreation facilities shall include meandering open space and trails system linking residential dwellings and other structures located within and without the development.
8.
Sidewalks and walkways.
(a)
A system of contiguous walkways shall be provided throughout the development, including its common areas, for safe pedestrian movement. Such walkways shall link the development with off-site Township, and/or County roads. Such walkways need not parallel local streets.
(b)
Walkways within common areas shall connect to sidewalks along streets.
9.
Buffers.
(a)
All buildings shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet from all property lines of the tract. At least 25 feet of this setback area shall either be preserved with its natural vegetation or landscaped to provide a visual buffer from adjacent properties.
(b)
Buffering shall provide a year-round visual screen in order to minimize adverse impacts on the site from adjacent areas. Buffering shall also ensure privacy for dwelling units and minimize adverse impacts from traffic, noise and light.
(c)
Buffering shall consist of a berm and either fencing or evergreens, or combinations of materials, to achieve the stated buffering objectives.
10.
Low and moderate income housing requirement. Required percentage of affordable units to be constructed on-site. The developer shall designate and set aside 20% of the total dwelling units as affordable to low and moderate income households as defined in this chapter subsection 16-6.1 through 16-6.18 of this chapter as applicable.
11.
Tract access restrictions. The sole means of vehicular access/egress to a PAC shall be to an existing County roadway or Town Centre Drive, either through direct connection or easement.
