The Senior Citizen Apartment Overlay Option shall be applied in only those areas of the O-1/20 Zone which are specified on the Official Zoning Map of the Township of Ocean. It is the purpose of this Option to provide an alternative senior citizen residential design to accommodate the uniqueness of the overlay zone area, while providing adequate safeguards and protections for surrounding properties.
a. A Senior Citizen Apartment (SCA) Overlay Option shall be permitted only if:
1. Adequate sewers are available, or are to be made available by the applicant, to serve the proposed development; and
2. The portion of Center St. which bisects the site is vacated and the site is developed as a single integrated development. In the event of such a vacation, any site design shall provide for emergency access to properties to the east which would have otherwise been served by Center St.
3. Access shall be provided via Route 66.
b. In the event that the applicant elects to develop the property as a Senior Citizen Apartment Option, the following shall apply:
1. The development may be developed under the "Discontiguous Cluster Option", provided that the developed density on the Principal Tract, including any portion of the Principal Tract that may be dedicated for municipal purposes, recreation, or open space, shall not exceed 16 units per acre. The overall residential density shall not exceed more than 10 dwelling units per acre of total lot area, including discontinuous tracts, but in no case shall the total number of units exceed 200.
2. A minimum 135' wide buffer planting, consisting of a berm varying in height from 2 feet to 5 feet and a screen of evergreen trees and shrubs as well as a mixture of deciduous trees and shrubs, shall be planted along all property lines which abut the R-3 single family residential zone. This requirement shall not apply where the site abuts a tract of land that is also designated R-3 PAC Option Overlay Zone, and an approved plan exists for the PAC. The buffer area may include, at the option of the Municipal Agency, a solid architectural fence. Minimum planting sizes for this buffer area shall be: 8' in height for evergreen trees; 3" caliper for deciduous shade trees, and; 30" in height for shrubs.
3. The following standards are intended for Senior Citizen Apartment Developments (Note - these standards anticipate adding smaller developments to larger previously approved developments.)
(a) Minimum lot size - 8 acres
(b) Minimum lot width - 400 feet.
(c) Minimum lot depth - 400 feet.
(e) Minimum rear yard setback - 50 feet (200' from R-3 Zoned property that does not have the PAC Option Overlay)
(f) Minimum side yard setback - 50 feet (200' from R-3 Zoned property that does not have the PAC Option Overlay)
(g) Minimum distance between principal buildings - 85 feet between any two rear or front facades; 30 feet between any other facades.
(h) Minimum setback from parking area - 10 feet.
(j) Maximum building height - 3 stories above grade or 45 feet, whichever is less
(k) Maximum building length - 300 feet.
(l) Maximum units per structure - 46.
(m) Minimum unit size:
(i) Efficiency - 550 square feet.
(ii) 1 Bedroom - 650 square feet.
(iii) 2 Bedroom - 750 square feet.
(n) Each principal building shall:
(i) Not allow or contain outside television antenna. All television antenna equipment shall be built into the building to eliminate individual television antennas from being erected on the roof.
(ii) Provide, in an enclosed storage area, with a minimum vertical clearance of 5', of not less than 400 cubic feet of storage for each unit in the building.
(iii)Not fail to provide, in an enclosed area, laundry facilities of not less than one washer and one dryer for each ten dwelling units for the exclusive use of the occupants of the building, unless space and connections for a washer and dryer is provided within each unit. No outside clothes lines or clothes hanging facilities or devices shall be provided or allowed.
(iv)Provide for fully enclosed trash and recycling areas in the basement of each building or an outside trash and recyclable storage area completely surrounded by a six foot high solid architectural fence with front solid gates. All trash and recyclables shall be stored in this area and shall not be in public view.
(o) Indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, of adequate size to serve the occupants, shall be provided. Recreation facilities shall include, at a minimum: a clubhouse a minimum of 1,100 sq. ft. in area, and a swimming pool, as well as other outdoor active recreational facilities such as tennis courts. The outdoor recreation area shall occupy a minimum of 50 square feet per dwelling unit.
(p) Parking shall be provided at the rate of 2 parking spaces per dwelling. Up to 50% of the required parking spaces my be provided above ground, provided that no parking spaces shall be located between any proposed building setback line and adjacent R-3 zoned properties. The remaining parking shall be provided in a below ground parking area.
(q) The following requirements shall also apply:
a. No unit shall have more than 2 bedrooms.
b. Each unit shall have a kitchen or kitchenette in addition to a minimum of 1 private bathroom.
c. Transportation amenities, including courtesy bus transportation for shopping and non-emergency medical appointments, may be provided.
d. Additional amenities including recreation activities and housekeeping may be provided and shall be for the exclusive use of residents and their guests.
e. A small retail convenience area not to exceed 300 sq. ft. in area, and a beauty parlor/barber shop not to exceed 400 sq. ft. in area may be provided for the exclusive use of residents and their guests.
4. In the event that the development is owner occupied, title to all reserved or common land shall be held in fee simple by a Homeowners Association, except that the municipality may elect to have certain areas dedicated to the municipality.
5. In the event that the development is owner occupied, Homeowners Association shall be required to be established by a Master Deed. Said deed shall require that the Homeowners Association operate and maintain recreation facilities and maintain all common property such as open space, streets and storm water detention facilities.
The purpose of the O-1/40 Office-Research Zone is to provide for the development of general offices, professional offices, medical/dental offices, and research related uses in the Township of Ocean on lots of 40,000 square feet or larger; to provide for compatible land use relationships; to restrict the emission of any environmental pollutants; and to provide for the safe and efficient flow of vehicles to and from the office research areas.
It is the intent of this zone to encourage the consolidation of smaller lots into conforming lots where practicable. It is not the intent to prohibit the development of lots of less than 40,000 sq. ft. where consolidation is not possible.
A building may be erected, altered or used and a lot or premises may be occupied and used for any of the following purposes:
a. Principal Uses shall include office and research related facilities including:
1. Office buildings for executive or administrative purposes, professional or general offices, and medical or dental offices.
2. Laboratories, similar to the following (but not including manufacturing): biological, chemical, dental, pharmaceutical and general research.
3. Data processing and computer operations.
4. In addition to the above, any office-research facility not inconsistent with the above, that is similar in purpose, function, character and effort.
b. Accessory Buildings and Uses Including:
1. Private garage space for the storage of vehicles operated exclusively as part of a permitted use which is located on the same site.
2. Signs subject to the provisions of this Chapter.
3. Fences and hedges subject to the provisions of this Chapter.
4. Other customary accessory uses and structures which are clearly incidental to the principal structure and use.
c. Conditional Uses. The following conditional uses are permitted upon approval of the Planning Board in accordance with the special conditions of this Chapter.
1. Child Day Care Centers.
2. Satellite antenna dishes greater than two (2) meters in diameter.
3. Wireless Telecommunications Tower and Antenna
4. Assembly and/or fabrication of light machinery or products.
The O-1/40 Office-Research Zone specified herewith shall be occupied only as indicated in the Schedule in Article XVII of this chapter which is as follows:
a. Principal Buildings.
1. Minimum lot size - 40,000 square feet
2. Minimum lot width - 200 feet
3. Minimum lot depth - 100 feet
4. Minimum front yard setback (measured from the future street R.O.W.) - 100' from N.J. Route 35 35' from any other street
Where an O-1/40 Zone abuts a lot in a single family residential zone, a minimum rear yard of 25 feet shall be required.
6. Minimum side yard setback - 12 feet one side; 50% of lot width both sides combined
Where an O-1/40 Zone abuts a lot in a single family residential zone, a minimum side yard of 25 feet shall be required.
9. Minimum gross floor area - 3,500 square feet
10.Maximum building height - 35 feet
11.Minimum distance between buildings shall be no less than the height of the highest of the 2 buildings.
b. Accessory Buildings. Accessory buildings shall be set back one foot for each one foot of building height, but not less than 25 feet from a property line, except where the yard abuts a residential zone, the building shall meet all the setback requirements of a principal building. Accessory buildings are not permitted in the required front yard.
a. Off-street parking and loading is required subject to regulations and conditions specified in this chapter.
b. Landscaping must be provided in subject to the regulations of this chapter.
c. No materials, raw or finished, shall be stored in any yard or open area.
The purpose of the O-1/80 Office-Research-Limited Commercial Zone is to provide for the development of general offices, professional offices, medical/dental offices, research related uses, and limited retail and service uses in the Township of Ocean on lots of 80,000 square feet or larger; to provide for compatible land use relationships; to restrict the emission of any environmental pollutants; and to provide for the safe and efficient flow of vehicles to and from the sites within the zone and adjacent areas. It is the intent of this zone to encourage the consolidation of smaller lots into conforming lots where practicable. It is not the intent to prohibit the development of lots of less than 80,000 sq. ft. where consolidation is not possible.
A building may be erected, altered or used and a lot or premises may be occupied and used for any of the following purposes:
a. Principal permitted uses shall include office and research related facilities including:
1. Office buildings for executive or administrative purposes, professional or general offices, and medical or dental offices.
2. Laboratories similar to the following but not including manufacturing: biological, chemical, dental, pharmaceutical and general research.
3. Data processing and computer operations.
4. In addition to the above, any office-research facility consistent with the above, that is similar in purpose, function, character and effort.
b. Accessory Buildings and Uses Including:
1. Private garage space for the storage of vehicles operated exclusively as part of a permitted use which is located on the same site.
2. Signs subject to the provisions of this Chapter.
3. Fences and hedges subject to the provisions of this Chapter.
4. Other customary accessory uses and structures which are clearly incidental to the principal structure and use.
c. Conditional Uses. The following conditional uses are permitted upon approval of the Planning Board in accordance with the special conditions of this Chapter.
1. The following limited retail and service uses are permitted:
Apparel
Artist's supply
Bakery
Bank
Barber store
Beauty and cosmetic shop
Periodicals and newspaper sales
Candy store
Card store
Cigars and tobacco sales
Cleaners (no processing)
Coin or collectibles dealer
Computer sales, supplies and service
Delicatessen
Florist
Gift shop
Health Club
Ice cream store
Jewelry store
Locksmith
Luncheonette (non drive-in)
Musical instrument store
Office equipment and supplies
Photography studio
Restaurant (non drive-in, non fast-food)
Shoe or hat repair store
Stationery store
Tailor
Travel agency
2. Billboard signs.
3. Child Day Care Centers.
4. Satellite antenna dishes greater than two (2) meters in diameter.
5. Rehabilitation and vocational training center for the physically and/or neurologically disabled.
6. Principal permitted uses in the I-1 Zone with the exception of: manufacturing, fabrication and assembly of light machinery and products; and professional, general business, and corporate office uses.
7. Wireless Telecommunications Tower and Antenna
