Public Township Council Meeting — Packet

* 25-18 AFFORDABLE HOUSING; LOW/MODERATE HOUSING PROVISIONS. 90 25-18.1 Municipal Fair Share Obligation. ....................................................... 90 25-18.2 Definitions. ............................................................................................... 90 25-18.3 Affordable Housing Program............................................................... 92 25-18.4 Rehabilitation. ........................................................................................ 92 iii

DRAFT PROPOSED REVISIONS – OCTOBER 2011 25-18.5 Phasing Schedule for Zoning. .............................................................. 93 25-18.6 New Construction. .................................................................................. 93 25-18.7 Utilities. .................................................................................................... 95 25-18.8 Occupancy Standards. ........................................................................... 95 25-18.9 Control Periods for Ownership Units and Enforcement Mechanisms. ................................................................................................................ 96 25-18.10 Price Restrictions for Ownership Units, Homeowner Association Fees, and Resale Prices. ........................................................................................... 96 25-18.11 Buyer Income Eligibility....................................................................... 97 25-18.12 Control Period for Rental Units.......................................................... 97 25-18.13 Price Restrictions for Rental Units and Rent Increases; Leases.97 25-18.14 Tenant Income Eligibility Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1. ............ 98 25-18.15 Municipal Housing Liaison. ................................................................. 98 25-18.16 Administrative Agent for West Orange's Affordable Housing Units. ..................................................................................................................... 99 25-18.17 Affirmative Marketing......................................................................... 100 25-18.18 Household Certification and Referral; Related Project Information................................................................................................................ 100 25-18.19 Enforcement of Affordable Housing Regulations. ........................ 101 25-18.20 Appeals. ................................................................................................... 102 25-18.21 Accessory Apartments. ........................................................................ 102 25-18.22 Development Fees. ............................................................................... 103 25-19 - 25-23 RESERVED.

.......................................................... 102 25-18.22 Development Fees. ............................................................................... 103 25-19 - 25-23 RESERVED. ............................................................................................ 109 25-24 EXCEPTIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS. .............................................. 109 25-24.1 Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Lots. ....................................... 109 25-24.2 Conditional Uses. ...................................................................................... 110 25-24.3 Reserved. .................................................................................................... 132 25-24.4 Other Exceptions and Special Provisions. ......................................... 135 25-24.5 Prohibited Uses. ........................................................................................ 135 25-24.6 Off-Site Improvements and Other Pro-Rata Costs. .......................... 136 25-24.7 Filming. ....................................................................................................... 136 25-25 RESERVED. ........................................................................................................ 139 25-26 CONSERVATION DISTRICT........................................................................... 139 25-26.1 Creation and Purpose............................................................................. 139 25-26.2 Public Lands within the Conservation District. .............................. 139 25-26.3 Permitted Principal Uses in the Conservation District. ................ 140 25-26.4 Accessory Uses. ........................................................................................ 140 25-26.5 Yards. .......................................................................................................... 141 25-26.6 Height of Buildings and Structures in Conservation District. ..... 141 25-26.7 Off-Street Parking. .................................................................................. 141 25-26.8 Coverage. ................................................................................................... 141 25-26.9 Interpretation of Restrictions. ............................................................. 141

............................................................... 141 25-26.9 Interpretation of Restrictions. ............................................................. 141 iv

DRAFT PROPOSED REVISIONS – OCTOBER 2011 25-26.10 Periodic Review. ...................................................................................... 141 25-26.11 Amendments. ............................................................................................ 141 25-26.12 Resolutions Affecting Land in the Conservation District. ............ 141 25-26.13 Schedule I. ................................................................................................. 141 25-27 TREE PROTECTION AND REMOVAL.......................................................... 143 25-27.1 Title. ......................................................................................................... 144 25-27.2 Findings and Purpose. ........................................................................ 144 25-27.3 Definitions. ............................................................................................. 145 25-27.4 Permit Required; Prohibitions and Exemptions. ......................... 146 25-27.5 Application Procedure. ....................................................................... 147 25-27.6 Fees. ......................................................................................................... 147 25-27.7 Procedures, Factors and Standards for Application Review and Approval. ................................................................................................................... 147 25-27.8 Approval of a Permit and Tree Replacement Requirement. ...... 149 25-27.9 Protection of Existing Trees. ............................................................. 150 25-27.10 Administration and Enforcement. .................................................... 151 25-27.11 Violations and Penalties. .................................................................... 151 25-27.12 Severability. ........................................................................................... 151 25-27.13 Repeal of Inconsistent Ordinances. ................................................. 151 25-27.14 Effective Date. ....................................................................................... 151 SECTIONS 28-44

nces. ................................................. 151 25-27.14 Effective Date. ....................................................................................... 151 SECTIONS 28-44 ................................................................................................................... 152 25-28 STEEP SLOPE AND NATURAL FEATURES ORDINANCE. .................... 152 25-28.1 Background. ............................................................................................... 152 25-28.2 Statement of Purpose. ............................................................................. 152 25-28.3 Definitions. ................................................................................................. 152 25-28.4 Applicability. ............................................................................................. 153 25-28.5 Exceptions to Section 28. ........................................................................ 153 25-28.6 Initial Procedure. ..................................................................................... 154 25-28.7 Information Required. ............................................................................ 154 25-28.8 Limitations on Development in Steep Slope Areas. ......................... 155 25-28.9 Adequate Contiguous Area..................................................................... 157 25-28.10 Variances. ................................................................................................. 157 25-29 STORMWATER CONTROL. ............................................................................. 157 25-29.1 Purpose. ..................................................................................................... 157 25-29.2 Definitions. ................................................................................................ 158 25-29.3 General Standards. ................................................................................. 161 25-29.4 Stormwater Management Requirements for Major Development.161 25-29.5 Calculation of Stormwater Runoff and Groundwater Recharge. 168 25-29.6 Standards for Structural Stormwater Management Measures. ... 169 25-29.7 Sources for Technical Guidance.

25-29.5 Calculation of Stormwater Runoff and Groundwater Recharge. 168 25-29.6 Standards for Structural Stormwater Management Measures. ... 169 25-29.7 Sources for Technical Guidance. ......................................................... 170 25-29.8 Safety Standards for Stormwater Management Basins. ................ 170 v

DRAFT PROPOSED REVISIONS – OCTOBER 2011 25-29.9 Requirements for a Site Development Stormwater Plan. ............. 172 25-29.10 Maintenance and Repair. ...................................................................... 174 25-29.11 Severability. .............................................................................................. 175 25-29.12 Repealer. .................................................................................................... 175 25-29.13 Effective Date. .......................................................................................... 175 25-30 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION............................................... 175 25-30.1 General Provisions. .................................................................................. 175 25-30.2 Historic Preservation Commission. ..................................................... 177 25-30.3 Historic District and Landmark Designation. ................................... 180 25-30.4 Review by Historic Preservation Commission. ................................. 182 25-30.5 Professional Qualification Standards. ................................................ 192 25-31 RESIDENTIAL ZONE R-3AH. ......................................................................... 193 25-32 SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. ........................................................ 193 25-32.1 Policy. ......................................................................................................... 193 25-32.2 Definitions. ................................................................................................ 193 25-32.3 Findings. .................................................................................................... 194 25-32.4 Creation of the Special Improvement District. ................................ 194 25-32.5 Assessment. ............................................................................................... 195 25-32.6 The Designated District Management Corporation. ....................... 195 25-32.7 Membership. ............................................................................................. 195 25-32.8 Annual Budget, Hearing and Assessments.

.............. 195 25-32.7 Membership. ............................................................................................. 195 25-32.8 Annual Budget, Hearing and Assessments. ....................................... 198 25-32.9 Annual Audit of the District Management Corporation. ............... 199 25-32.10 Annual Report to the Municipality. .................................................... 199 25-32.11 Municipal Powers Retained. ................................................................. 199 25-32.12 Severability. .............................................................................................. 199 25-32.13 No Limitation of Powers. ....................................................................... 199 25-32.14 Effective Date. .......................................................................................... 199 25-33 - 25-39 RESERVED. ............................................................................................ 205 25-40 ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. ................................................................ 205 25-40.1 Application of Regulations. .................................................................... 205 25-40.2 Permits. ....................................................................................................... 205 25-40.3 Requirement for Installation and Maintenance of Smoke–Sensitive Alarm Devices and Portable Fire Extinguishers in All Dwelling Units. ..... 208 25-40.4 Completion of Existing Buildings......................................................... 210 25-40.5 Enforcement. ............................................................................................. 211 25-40.6 Relation of Zoning Ordinance to Other Provisions of Law. ........... 212 25-40.7 Public Records. ......................................................................................... 213 25-40.8 Procedure for Amendment. .................................................................... 213 25-41 - 25-44 RESERVED. ............................................................................................ 213 SECTIONS 45-62

...................................................... 213 25-41 - 25-44 RESERVED. ............................................................................................ 213 SECTIONS 45-62 ................................................................................................................... 214 25-45 PURPOSE. ........................................................................................................... 214 vi