The following structures and uses shall be permitted in Research and Development Districts

A. Office buildings,

B.Structures and uses devoted to research or engineering involving scientific investigation, engineering study, product development and similar activities not involving any nuisance factors, such as noise, dust, smoke, fumes, odors and the like.

C. One (1) identification sign stating the name of the firm occupying the premises and the product of the firm, provided that such sign does not exceed fifty (50) square feet in area and is set back at least fifty (50) feet from any property line. All LED, digital, animated, scrolling, flashing, or any other form of electronic sign, are prohibited.

**Webmasters Note: The previous subsection (C) has been amended as per Ordinance No. 42- 2006

D. Helispots, as defined in § 211-1B, subject to all regulations as set forth in § 211-3F(1) to (9) of this chapter.

E. A private helistop, as defined in § 211-1B, in conjunction with a permitted use, subject to the conditions as set forth in § 211-58F(1) to (15) of this chapter I

F. (Added 8-20-80 by Ord No 69-1980) Cogeneration facility, as herein defined, as part of any new building or structure or located within an existing structure, subject to the following provisions.

(1) Such cogeneration facility shall be located wholly within the structure

(2) Such use shall be accessory to the main use on the lot.

(3) There shall be no noise or vibration therefrom discernible from outside the building in which it is located

G. [Added 8-20-80 by Ord, No. 69-1980] Cogeneration facility, as herein defined, to serve an existing building or structure and located outside thereof, subject to the following provisions.

(1) Such use shall be accessory to the main use on the lot.

(2) Such use shall not be permitted in any yard along a street and shall not be closer than fifty (50) feet from any other property line, except that a setback of no less than one hundred (100) feet shall be required from any lot line of an existing contiguous residence or from a residence zone for such use

(3) Such use shall either be completely screened by means of a solid fence, wall or other means or the equipment container so treated as to be architecturally harmonious with the existing building The method of screening or treatment shall be approved as part of a site plan application

(4) There shall be no noise levels from the cogeneration facility in excess of thirty (30) decibels measured at any lot line

H. [Added 6-19-85 by Ord No 30-1985] Satellite dish, as herein defined, subject to the following provisions

(1) A dish, not to exceed three (3) feet in diameter [or seven (7) square feet in area], may be located on the roof of the main structure or on the ground

(2) A dish, more than three (3) feet in diameter (or se% en (7) square feet in area], Must.

(a) Be placed on the ground to the rear of the main structure and no closer than one hundred (100) feet to any lot line

(b) Be securely anchored to a concrete pad

(c) Have all wiring to and from the dish placed underground

(d) Have an open mesh surface and be painted a color to blend with its surroundings

(e) Have the surrounding area suitably landscaped

(f) Not have the lowest portion of the dish more than two (2) feet from the ground Said two (2) feet shall be measured with the dish in a vertical position

(3) No dish shall be permitted to have any lettering thereon or be used as an advertising or identification sign

Any business, commercial or manufacturing use involving the sale or shipping of products or merchandise and any residential use or the erection of a building or the structural alteration of a building for Dwelling purposes shall be prohibited in Research and Development Districts Drive-in theaters shall be a prohibited use in Research and Development Districts

There shall be required in Research and Development Districts one (1) space for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area, plus one (1) space for each four (4) employees in the maximum working shift The total parking area shall not be less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the building floor area Parking areas shall be located to the rear of the front building line.

Research and Development Districts shall be subject to the following regulations and restrictions

A. Minimum lot area ten (10) acres

B. Minimum lot frontage. two hundred (200) feet

C. Maximum lot coverage twenty-five percent (25%)

D. Yards

(1) Front yard one hundred (100) feet.

(2) Rear yard fifty (50) feet

(3) Side yard fifty (50) feet

E. Building height forty (40) feet (three (3) stories]

F. A buffer area as defined in Section 211-1B, minimally 200 feet wide shall be established along any adjoining residential district. This buffer area, if wooded shall remain wooded, and if open, shall be planted to a minimum width of 60 feet to allow adequate screening of view, noise and other activities in the Research and Development District.

**Webmasters Note: The previous subsection has been amended as per Ordinance No. 84- 2000.

Review and approval of the Planning Board shall be required for all uses permitted under this Article, as provided in § 211-126 hereof

A. There is hereby created within the Research and Development District an overlay zone to permit Conference Center - Resort Development incorporating mixed commercial and residential uses as a planned unit development within the District subject to the requirements and standards set forth herein.

B. The purposes of this section are as follows: in order that the public health, safety, morals and general welfare be furthered in an era of increasing urbanization competing for commercial and non-commercial development on properties that are increasingly more difficult to develop due to environmental constraints; to provide for an opportunity for mixed commercial and residential development to enhance the Township's economic base for the benefit of the community; to encourage innovations in residential and commercial development and renewal so that the growing demands of the population may be met by greater variety in type, design and layout of buildings and by the conservation and more efficient use of open space ancillary to said buildings so that greater opportunities for a variety of commercial and recreational services conveniently located to each other may extend to all residents of this municipality; in order to encourage efficient use of land and of public services or private services in lieu thereof; to lessen the burden of traffic on streets and highways; and to conserve the value of land.

C. The objectives of this section are as follows: The township recognizes that extensive residential and commercial growth has occurred in the municipality over the past twenty years and will continue to take place within its borders. This growth will provide the opportunity for satisfying needs of the community, but because of the nature of the undeveloped land remaining in the township problems associated with previous development involving such matters as traffic, flooding, drainage, recreation and services are present. The township desires to take full advantage of such modern design, construction, technology and planning methods as will advance and promote the sound growth and general welfare of the municipality; strengthen and sustain its economic potentials; provide adequate, safe, efficient, economical municipal services and utilities; and establish appropriate patterns for the development of land in a variety of accommodations which are free and compatible with a modern way of life, coordinated with the protection and enhancement of natural beauty and resources and in harmony with their surroundings, both within and without the municipality; and in order to provide for a variety of service activities and recreational opportunities in orderly relationship to each other and in conformity to the development of the municipality as a whole.

D. In order for an applicant to have standing or be entitled to proceed before the Planning Board, the minimum lot area requirement for development shall be 150 acres.

The municipal authority designated by this section shall be the Planning Board of the Township of Wayne which shall exercise the powers of the municipal authority as set forth in the Municipal Land Use Law as amended.

A. Permitted Uses.

(1) Conference Facilities

(2) Guest Rooms which provide overnight accommodations

(3) Office space

(4) Restaurant/Food Service Facilities

(5) Gift Shops

(6) Recreational Facilities including but not limited to golf courses, indoor-outdoor pools, basketball, tennis, health spas and other such similar uses.

(7) Residential Development as permitted under Section 211-103.5.

(8) Helispots as permitted under Section 211-58F

(9) Signage in accordance with RD requirements

(10) Parking structures provided that no parking structure may exceed a height of two stories or 40 feet in height

B. Accessory Buildings and Uses including by way of description but not limitation golf course facilities (club houses, restaurants, storage and maintenance), day care, satellite dishes, valet parking and other such similar buildings and uses.

C. Development Standards - Non-Residential Development.

(1) Minimum lot frontage - 200 feet

(2) Minimum buffer from adjoining residential zone - 200 feet provided that in the event such buffer area is adjacent to a golf course, the Planning Board may permit within the interior 100 feet of the buffer area such tee areas which face interior to the site, cart paths and service roads, utilities and detention areas which are appropriately screened by landscape, berms or walls as deemed appropriate by the Board.

(3) Minimum setback from public right of way - 100 feet

(4) Minimum setback for from internal private roadway - 25 feet

(5) Maximum building (exclusive of parking structures) - 0.1

(6) Maximum impervious coverage (inclusive of building and structures) - 65%

(7) Maximum building height - five (5) stories/66 feet.

(8) Parking: Shall be provided on the basis of current Township standards broken down for each specific use. The Board may relax said standards proportionately where shared parking or valet service is provided and safety and fire code requirements are maintained.

D. Development standards - Residential Development.

(1) Permitted residential building styles limited to townhouse and mid-rise multi-family structures provided that there shall be no more than a maximum of four (4) mid-rise buildings permitted on site.

(2) Maximum density permitted: 150 units non-age restricted units in addition to 75 units to be age restricted to occupancy by individuals 55 years and older.

(3) Minimum setback from public right of way 100 feet except where frontage exists along a County public right of way in which case the set back shall be 200 feet.

(4) Minimum setback from interior private roadway: 25 feet.

(5) Minimum buffer from adjoining residential zone: 100 feet

(6) Minimum parking: 2 spaces per unit.

(7) Maximum building height:

(a) Townhouse: 2 1/2 stories/ 35 feet

(b) Mid-rise: 5 stories/66 feet

(8) Building configurations and locations may be freely disposed of and arranged in conformity to the overall density standards herein and to the conditions of the comprehensive plan as approved by the Board provided that the maximum impervious coverage for the entire zone as specified herein shall not be exceeded inclusive of residential development. The Board shall be guided by standards for common good practice.

D. Additional standards for development.

(1) Any development approved pursuant to this section shall be constructed, managed and operated consistent with the guidelines established by the NJDEP under their guidance manual entitled: "Best Management Practices for Golf Course Construction and Operation in New Jersey" dated August 2000 as finally adopted and as amended thereafter and the "Revised Manual for New Jersey Best Management Practices for the Control of Nonpoint Source Pollution from Stormwater."

(2) Storm water detention and storm water management shall be provided on a sub watershed level utilizing either TR-55 or HEC-1 design methods for a Type III 24 hour storm. Storm water detention facilities shall be designed in accordance with NJDEP and SCD standards as follows:

(3) For water quality purposes in addition to the NJDEP Guide for "Best Management Practices for Golf Courses" the NJDEP standard at N.J.A.C 7:13-2.8(b)(ii) specifying 10% volume retention of the 1 year storm at 36 hours shall be adhered to.

(4) Buffer areas and areas designated, as permanent open space shall be deed restricted against development and shall be maintained in their natural state in perpetuity.

(5) Maintenance of the interior roads and detention facilities shall be the responsibility of the property owner unless otherwise agreed to by the Township.

(6) Use of the golf course is limited to daylight hours. No lights shall be constructed to permit evening play.

(7) All utilities shall be placed underground.

(8) Property owner(s) shall maintain common open space in perpetuity. Procedures for enforcing this provision shall be in accordance with the provisions as set fort under Section 211-113.6 C, "Planned Unit Development Special Requirements."

(9) Lighting shall be designed with the approval of the Township Planning Board and Engineer so as not to cause glare to impact adjoining residential properties.

(10) The "Standards for Soil Erosion And Sediment Control in New Jersey," adopted July 1999 are applicable in their entirety and shall be complied with.