Washington Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XXVIIC
Planned Unit Development District
§ 285-173.15 Permitted and conditional uses.
§ 285-173.16 Multifamily developments.
The policy of the Township is to consider the allocation of land for multifamily projects on a gradual phasing basis so as to ensure harmony and compatibility with existing residential patterns throughout the Township. To implement this policy, the Township will evaluate the expected impact of any proposed development on traffic, land use patterns, population, utilities, municipal services, environmental conditions, market conditions, the Master Plan and any other features that may be relevant as determined by the Township. Based on these findings, the Township will determine the proper number of multifamily units to permit each year and the maximum number of units per project.
§ 285-173.17 Accessory uses.
Only the following accessory uses shall be permitted:
§ 285-173.18 Area and bulk regulations.
The following area and bulk regulations shall apply:
A.
Maximum density: five units per gross acre.
(1)
While this is the maximum density permitted, it is hereby noted that this density may not necessarily be achieved in all cases. In some developments, less than maximum density may be achieved, depending on the evaluation results. The applicant may try to achieve the maximum allowed density, but this maximum density is not automatically granted by this article. Net residential density for areas of the planned unit development devoted to single-family detached dwellings, which shall occupy not less than 1/4 nor more than 1/3 of the net residential area, shall not exceed three units per net acre; areas devoted to townhouses shall not exceed 30% of the total net residential area exclusive of single-family detached dwellings and shall have a density of not less than six nor more than 10 units per net acre; areas devoted to two-story garden apartments shall not exceed 12 units per net acre.
(2)
Freshwater wetlands, as defined in the New Jersey Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act of 1987, N.J.S.A. 13:9B-1 et seq., one-hundred-year floodplains, floodways and flood hazard areas are not included in gross acreage for the purpose of calculating units per gross acre.
B.
Maximum building height: 35 feet.
C.
Minimum distance between buildings: 26 feet.
D.
Minimum front yard depth:
(1)
Twin homes: 20 feet, measured from the face of the building to the nearest curbline or property line.
(2)
Single-family homes: 30 feet, measured from the face of the building to the nearest curbline or property line.
(3)
Townhouses: 20 feet, measured from the face of the building to the nearest curbline or property line.
E.
Minimum rear yard depth:
(1)
Twin homes: 22 feet, measured from the face of the building to the nearest curbline, visible structure or property line.
(2)
Single-family: 30 feet, measured from the face of the building to the nearest curbline or property line.
(3)
Townhouses: 25 feet, measured from the face of the building to the nearest curbline, visible structure or property line.
F.
Side yard setback:
(1)
Twin homes: Seven feet minimum with an aggregate of 15 feet for both, measured from the face of the building to the nearest curbline, visible structure or property line.
(2)
Single-family: 10 feet minimum each side, measured from the face of the building to the nearest curbline, visible structure or property line.
(3)
Townhouses: 26 feet between each building, measured from the face of the building to the nearest curbline, visible structure or property line.
G.
Perimeter setback: No unit shall be closer than 75 feet to an existing perimeter street.