Winslow Township City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IX
A Planned Community B PC-B District
§ 294-51 Purpose.
The purpose of this Article shall be to provide land use controls and standards for areas of the Township where development has been planned or undertaken pursuant to the planned development and general development plan procedures established by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-45 through 40:55D-45.8 and prior versions of this Article. The standards provided by this Article shall insure that uses within this district can rely on the bulk, design and use standards previously established by general development plan procedures and that the integrity of the land use patterns created in these communities will be protected and preserved.
§ 294-52 Permitted uses.
Within the PC-B District, land may be used and buildings or structures may be used, altered or erected for the following uses:
A.
Single-family, detached dwellings which shall be one of the five (5) types in the District described in this Article IX-A, with each type being subject to the area, yard and bulk requirements and design and performance standards defined herein.
B.
Townhouses.
C.
Apartment houses.
D.
Mixed-use buildings containing office uses and/or commercial uses and/or residential uses, provided that at least two of these three types are included and no one use exceeds seventy-five percent (75%) of the floor area.
§ 294-53 Area, yard and bulk requirements.
A.
Single-family, detached residential dwelling units within the PC-B District shall be one of five types, designated as PC-B(1), PC-B(2), PC-B(3), PC-B(4) and PC-B(5), as shown by the subdivision dimensions recorded or to be recorded on the Winslow Township Tax and/or Zoning Maps. Each type shall be subject to the following requirements, also summarized as part of Schedule 2, Area, Yard and Bulk Requirements for Uses in the PC-B District of the Non-Pinelands Area of Winslow Township, included as an attachment to this chapter:
(1)
PC-B(1).
(a)
Minimum lot area: fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet.
(b)
Minimum lot width: one hundred (100) feet at building line.
(d)
Maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings: twenty-five percent (25%).
(e)
Maximum building height: thirty-five (35) feet and two and one half (2 1/2) stories.
(2)
PC-B(2).
(a)
Minimum lot area: twelve thousand (12,000) square feet.
(b)
Minimum lot width: ninety (90) feet at building line.
(d)
Maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings: thirty percent (30%).
(e)
Maximum building height: thirty-five (35) feet and two and one half (2 1/2) stories.
(3)
PC-B(3).
(a)
Minimum lot area: nine thousand (9,000) square feet.
(b)
Minimum lot width: seventy-five (75) feet at building line.
(d)
Maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings: thirty percent (30%).
(e)
Maximum building height: thirty-five (35) feet and two and one half (2 1/2) stories.
(4)
PC-B(4).
(a)
Minimum lot area: seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet.
(b)
Minimum lot width: sixty (60) feet at building line.
(d)
Maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings: thirty percent (30%).
(e)
Maximum building height: thirty-five (35) feet and two and one half (2 1/2) stories.
(5)
PC-B(5).
(a)
Minimum lot area: five thousand (5,000) square feet.
(b)
Minimum lot width: fifty (50) feet at building line.
(c)
Minimum yard setbacks:
(d)
Maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings: thirty-five percent (35%).
(e)
Maximum building height: thirty-five (35) feet and two and one half (2 1/2) stories.
B.
Townhouse residential dwelling units proposed for development within the PC-B District shall be subject to the following requirements, also summarized as part of Schedule 2, Area, Yard and Bulk Requirements for Uses in the PC-B District of the Non-Pinelands Area of Winslow Township, included as an attachment to this chapter:
(1)
Minimum lot area: one thousand six hundred (1,600) square feet
(2)
Minimum lot width: twenty (20) feet at building line
(4)
Minimum distance between buildings: thirty (30) feet.
(5)
Maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings: fifty percent (50%).
(6)
Maximum building height: thirty-five (35) feet.
C.
Apartment home residential dwelling units proposed for development within the PC-B District shall be subject to the following requirements, also summarized as part of Schedule 2, Area, Yard and Bulk Requirements for Uses in the PC-B District of the Non-Pinelands Area of Winslow Township, included as an attachment to this chapter:
(1)
Minimum lot area: forty thousand (40,000) square feet.
(2)
Minimum lot width: two hundred (200) feet at building line.
(4)
Minimum distance between buildings: thirty (30) feet.
(5)
Maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings: twenty-five percent (25%).
(6)
Maximum building height: forty-five (45) feet or three (3) stories.
D.
Mixed-use buildings proposed for development within the PC-B District shall be subject to the following requirements, also summarized as part of Schedule 2, Area, Yard and Bulk Requirements for Uses in the PC-B District of the Non-Pinelands Area of Winslow Township, found as an attachment to this chapter:
(1)
Minimum lot area: ten thousand five hundred (10,500) square feet.
(2)
Minimum lot width: two hundred (200) feet at building line.
(4)
Minimum distance between buildings: twenty (20) feet.
(5)
Maximum percent of lot coverage by buildings: thirty-five percent (35%).
(6)
Maximum building height: forty-five (45) feet or three (3) stories.
(7)
Accessory buildings are not permitted.
§ 294-54 Design and performance standards.
§ 294-55 Residential development standards.
A.
Densities for residential use may be varied but shall not be greater than an average density of four (4) dwelling units per gross acre throughout the PC-B District. For purposes of calculating density, the planned community shall include all acreage within the PC-B District.
B.
Single-family, detached dwelling development. There shall be five (5) different lot types for one-family, detached dwellings within the PC-B District designated as "PC-B(1)," "PC-B(2)," "PC-B(3)," "PC-B(4)," and "PC-B(5)." Each type shall be subject to the area, yard and bulk requirements set forth in § 294-49, as same is shown on "Schedule 2, Area, Yard and Bulk Requirements for Uses in the PC-B District of the Non-Pinelands Area of Winslow Township," included as an attachment to this chapter.
C.
Townhouse development within the PC-B District shall be subject to the following design and performance standards:
(1)
For the purpose of avoiding developments resembling what have been customarily referred to as "row houses," there shall be within any continuous group of attached townhouses at least three (3) different architectural plans having substantially different designs and exterior elevations and no more than three (3) continuous attached townhouses shall have the same front setback.
(2)
No more than eight (8) townhouse units shall be contained in one (1) townhouse structure.
(3)
There shall be off-street parking areas which shall provide two (2) parking spaces for each townhouse dwelling unit, together with provisions for visitor parking as determined by the Planning Board.
(4)
Those portions of any townhouse development which are not utilized for actual dwelling units or required accessory uses may be devoted to one (1) or more of the following uses:
(a)
Open space areas which may be designated for dedication to the Township of Winslow or other governmental agency and may include land for the following uses: public parks and playgrounds, woodland conservation areas, pedestrian walkways, stream drainage and control areas and school facilities.
(b)
Private recreational facilities of the following types: golf courses and country clubs, private swimming pools and swim clubs, tennis courts and club houses in association with these uses.
(c)
Privately maintained woodland conservation areas, gardens, commons or similar open space areas.
(5)
The land and/or facilities comprising any private recreational uses may be owned and operated individually, jointly or in any other recognized legal capacity, but the maintenance of the same shall be the responsibility of the owner.
(6)
A developer shall make proper and adequate provision for the installation of streets, sidewalks and curbs and water, sewerage and drainage facilities and other improvements as specified by and in accordance with the requirements of the Land Subdivision Ordinance of the Township of Winslow.
Editor's Note: See Ch. 246 Subdivision of Land.
(7)
Buffer. Landscape buffer screens which may consist of undisturbed natural vegetation will be located where necessary between sections of different types of units and to protect off-site developments as may be determined by the Planning Board.
(8)
Townhouses may be held and/or owned in fee simple or condominium ownership.
D.
Apartment unit development within the PC-B District shall be subject to the following design and performance standards:
(1)
Requirements. Of the units per acre, a minimum of twenty percent (20%) shall consist of one-bedroom units, and no more than ten percent (10%) shall consist of three-bedroom or larger units. The minimum floor area of all units shall be as follows:
Type of Unit | Minimum Floor Area (square feet) |
|---|---|
One-bedroom | 550 |
Two-bedroom | 700 |
Three-bedroom | 850 |
(2)
There shall be off-street parking facilities which shall provide an average of one and seventy-five-hundredths (1.75) parking spaces for each one-bedroom unit, two (2) parking spaces for each two-bedroom unit and two and twenty-five-hundredths (2.25) parking spaces for each three-bedroom unit, together with visitor parking spaces as determined by the Planning Board, which shall be in accordance with parking requirements specified hereafter.
(3)
Each dwelling unit shall comply with all applicable Federal Housing Administration standards regarding minimum habitable area.
(4)
Garbage and refuse pickup stations or units shall be of such size and capacity as will provide adequate and well-located space for garbage and refuse. Pickup units or stations shall be located in the rear or side of the buildings and shall be housed in an appropriate structure.
(5)
Sidewalks and curbs shall be installed on all streets to be dedicated, as required. All streets must connect with access to main arteries or public roads.
(6)
All apartments must provide adequate landscaping, with at least one (1) approved tree per unit, and must be maintained by the owners of the apartment development.
(7)
Those portions of any apartment house site which are not utilized for the principal structure or required accessory uses must be devoted to one (1) or more of the following uses:
(a)
Open space areas which may be designated for dedication to the Township of Winslow or other governmental agency and which may include land for the following uses: public parks and playgrounds, woodland conservation areas, pedestrian walkways, stream drainage and control areas and school facilities.
(b)
Private recreational facilities of the following types: golf courses and country clubs, private swimming pools and swim clubs, tennis courts and club houses in association with these uses.
(c)
Privately maintained woodland conservation areas, gardens, commons or similar open space area.
(8)
A buffer strip shall be provided along the entire perimeter of the property on which apartments are erected, of at least twenty (20) feet in width, measured inward from the property line and retained in natural woods, or be suitably landscaped with grass and/or ground cover, shrubs and trees. No parking except for direct access shall be allowed in this area.
(9)
No front yard shall be used for purposes of service to the dwellings. Such services as are specifically prohibited are garbage or refuse disposal or disposal of stationary units, any storage space and laundering facilities and clothes-drying facilities or recreational facilities.
(10)
Adequate provisions shall be made for storm and sewage collections, the latter in accordance with approval from the Planning Board.
(11)
Outside lighting shall be provided and shall be so arranged as not to affect adversely the enjoyment of any adjacent residential buildings or streets, sidewalks and pedestrian walkways.
E.
Planting shall be regarded as an essential feature of every planned residential development. In order to enhance the appearance and marketability of housing and to provide protection from wind and sun and from depreciating effects on roads, parking areas and nearby nonresidential land uses and buildings, the type, size and location of trees and shrubs shall be indicated to the Planning Board by the applicant so that it may properly execute its responsibilities; provided that for every dwelling unit, a minimum of one (1) suitable shade or ornamental tree must be provided. Existing planting may be acceptable as required planting to the extent that it is suitable and preserved in good condition.
§ 294-56 Mixed-use development standards.
A.
Mixed-use development design shall provide for such appropriate space and, in particular, sufficient depth from a street to satisfy the needs of a modern mixed-use development, including the need for off-street parking which may be shared by different uses.
B.
Mixed-use buildings shall be constructed so as to ensure protection of both business development and nearby residences against fire, explosions, toxic and noxious matter, radiation and other hazards and against offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust and other particulate matter, odorous matter, heat, humidity, glare and other objectionable influences.
C.
Mixed-use development shall be designed to promote the most desirable use of land and direction of building development pursuant to a well-considered plan in order to promote stability of development, to strengthen the economic base of the Township, to protect the character of the planned community and its peculiar suitability for particular uses, to conserve the value of land and buildings and to protect the Township's tax revenues.
D.
Buffers shall not be required between uses within a mixed-use development, however, all other perimeter buffer requirements shall apply.
E.
Planting shall be regarded as an essential feature of every mixed-use development. In order to enhance the appearance and marketability of housing and to provide protection from wind and sun and from depreciating effects on roads, parking areas and nearby nonresidential land uses and buildings, the type, size and location of trees and shrubs shall be indicated to the Planning Board by the applicant so that it may properly execute its responsibilities. In no event shall less than ten percent (10%) of the entire tract proposed for mixed-use development be devoted to landscaping or natural vegetation.
F.
All parking and service areas shall be screened from adjacent areas, as approved by the Planning Board.
G.
Signs. Signage for any non-residential and/or mixed-use development within the PC-B District shall be governed by the standards established in Section 294-129(E)(2) of Article XVI of this chapter.
I.
Loading Areas. Off-street loading for any non-residential and/or mixed-use development within the PC-B District shall be governed by the standards established for non-residential uses set forth in Section 294-123(G) of Article XVI of this chapter, subject to the following:
(1)
Screening and landscaping. Off-street loading areas shall be effectively screened by a fence or hedge. The screening shall be on the side or sides which adjoin or face premises situated in any residential area.
(2)
Minimum distances and setbacks. No off-street loading area shall be closer than one hundred (100) feet to any dwelling, school, hospital or other institution for human care located on an adjoining lot.
(3)
Surfacing. Any off-street loading area shall be surfaced with an asphaltic or portland cement pavement or similar durable and dustless surface. All areas shall be marked so as to provide for the orderly and safe loading, parking and storage of self-propelled vehicles.
(4)
Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate any off-street loading area shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining premises. Off-street parking facilities for multi-family structures containing four (4) of more families shall be adequately lighted.
(5)
Drainage. Any off-street loading area shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of all surface water without detriment to surrounding uses.
(6)
Waivers. An applicant may request and the reviewing board may grant a design waiver if it can be shown that fewer loading berths or loading berths of an alternate configuration will serve as a better design alternative.