a. Off-street parking is required subject to the requirements of this chapter.
b. Landscaping is required subject to requirements of this chapter.
c. No more than 24" of unfinished foundation shall be exposed above ground in the front of any building, and no more than 42" of unfinished foundation shall be exposed above ground in the architectural rear of any building.
The PAC Option shall be applied in only those areas of the R-1 Zone which are specified on the Official Zoning Map of the Township of Ocean. It is the purpose of the PAC option to provide an alternative form of "housing for older persons", not otherwise available within the Township, while not adversely impacting or overburdening the local street system, the school system, the sanitary sewerage system and other community services and facilities.
a. A Planned Adult Community 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. West Park Ave. east of Green Grove Rd. and west of Route 18, and Green Grove Rd. for its entire length within the Township are improved sufficiently to accommodate traffic from the development, to the satisfaction of the Planning Board, or are to be improved to the satisfaction of the Planning Board by the applicant.
b. In the event that the applicant elects to develop the property as a Planned Adult Community, the following shall apply:
1. The gross residential density shall not exceed two and five tenths (2.5) dwelling units per acre of gross lot area, but in no case shall the total number of units in any PAC exceed 370. Gross residential density shall be the total number of dwelling units divided by the gross lot area of the entire Planned Adult Community development parcel.
2. The developer shall reserve no less than 25 percent of the site for recreation and open space purposes. A minimum of five contiguous acres of usable land, not a part of any flood plain, freshwater wetlands area or freshwater wetlands area buffer, shall be reserved for recreation and open space purposes. This land may be utilized for the provision of "facilities and services specifically designed to meet the physical or social needs of older persons" as required for A PAC. The location shall be approved by the Planning Board. Title to all reserved or common land shall be held in fee simple by the Homeowners Association, except that the municipality may elect to have certain areas dedicated to the municipality.
3. A Homeowners Association shall be required to be established by a Master Deed. Said deed shall require that the Homeowners Association establish and maintain "significant facilities and services specifically designed to meet the physical or social needs of older persons" as required by the Federal Fair Housing Act. No more than 25% of the units in a PAC shall be occupied prior to these facilities being fully constructed and operational. Such facilities shall include:
a. A community clubhouse. Facilities within the clubhouse shall include an all purpose room, a commercial style kitchen, restrooms and other such accommodations proposed by the applicant and deemed appropriate by the Planning Board. The minimum area of such facilities, as measured from the inside of the building walls, shall be 25 sq. ft. per dwelling unit or 9,000 sq. ft, whichever is greater.
b. A swimming pool, not less than 3,000 sq. ft. in area, of which a minimum of 50% shall be 4' deep or less.
c. Additional outdoor recreation facilities, such as a putting green, bocce courts, tennis courts, etc., geared towards senior citizens shall also be provided. Any outdoor recreation facility shall be utilized only by residents of the PAC or their guests, and shall not be available for use by the general public.
d. Transportation amenities, such as sheltered bus stops, or other facilities geared specifically for senior citizens shall also be provided if required by the Planning Board.
e. Parking for the above facilities in the amount of 1 parking space for each 100 sq. ft. of building area.
f. Parking of recreational vehicles or boats shall be prohibited anywhere within a Planned Adult Community. Recreational vehicles, for the purpose of this requirement, shall mean any: truck or van which has an overall length, bumper to bumper, of more than 20'; any motor home; vehicle or structure designed and constructed in such manner as will permit occupancy thereof as sleeping quarters for one or more persons; or trailer or camping "pop-up" trailer.
4. A PAC shall be of a size not less than 50 acres.
5. A PAC shall have a minimum frontage of 1000' on Green Grove Rd. Vehicular access shall be permitted from both Green Grove Rd. and West Park Ave. provided that any access drive on West Park Ave. is a minimum of 750' from the intersection of West Park Ave. and Green Grove Rd. and provided there is a minimum of 600' of sight distance along West Park Ave. in either direction.
6. Multiple road accesses from any PAC onto Green Grove Rd. shall be separated by at least 800 feet of frontage.
7. Reserved.
8. Dwelling Units shall be detached single family dwelling units or duplex units attached on a common lot line. No more than 50% of the total units shall be duplex units. The development shall utilize the following standards:
(a) Minimum setbacks from perimeter property lines:
Green Grove Rd. and West Park Ave. - 150'
Vacant parcels and existing single family residential property - 100'
All other developed property - 50'
(Amended February 19, 1997 - Ordinance 1764)
The average lot area for all single family dwellings shall not be less than 6,000 sq. ft. and no more than 1/2 of the single family dwellings shall be on lots of less than 6,000 sq. ft
Duplex - 5,000 sq. ft. per unit
(c) Minimum Lot Width - 50'
(d) Minimum Lot Depth - 100'
(Amended December 3, 1997 - Ordinance 1786)
(e) Minimum Setbacks
Front Yard - 30'
One Side Yard
Single Family - 5'
Duplex - 0'
Both Side Yards - 15'
Rear Yard - 25'*
(Amended December 3, 1997 - Ordinance 1786)
*- In order to promote a desirable visual environment thru creative design techniques, where a minimum 100 sq. ft. open front porch or open wraparound front porch is provided: the front yard setback may be reduced to 25'; for lots which back up to dedicated open space the rear yard setback may be reduced to 15'; for lots which back up to other lots within the subdivision, the rear yard setback may be reduced to 15' provided the average distance between buildings is not less than 35' where buildings back up to one another, or 25' where the rear of a building faces the side of a building. The average distance shall be calculated by averaging the closest and farthest points between the 2 opposing facades as measured along lines drawn perpendicular to the common lot line.
(g) Maximum Building Height - (Amended December 3, 1997 - Ordinance 1786)
1. Story Above Grade - 25'
2. Stories Above Grade - 30'
(h) Other provisions.
(1) In order to avoid a "cookie cutter" appearance to the PAC, lot widths and depths and building setbacks shall be varied. In this regard, the following criteria shall be followed:
(a) No more than 2 buildings in a row which front on the same street shall have the same architectural dimensions.
(b) On all streets, except cul-de-sac bulbs and streets where the center line radius is less than 350', one of the following measures shall be taken:
a. No more than 2 lots in a row which front on the same street shall exist without a variation in lot width of at least 10'. Lot depths shall remain consistent for all lots facing the same street frontage on any block in order to avoid irregular rear lot lines, or;
b. The plan shall provide for a variation in building side yard setbacks so that no more than 3 houses in a row which front on the same street shall exist without a minimum 10' difference in separation of the buildings. Lot depths shall remain relatively consistent for all lots facing the same street frontage on any block in order to avoid irregular rear lot lines. Where this provision is implemented, the applicant shall restrict additions to residences by both deed restriction and a provision in the bylaws of the homeowners association. Such restriction shall become a condition of approval.
(2) Architectural plans shall be submitted for all buildings or building types at the time of preliminary and final subdivision/site plan application. The purpose of requiring such plans is to insure the provision of a desirable visual environment as provided in the Municipal Land Use Law, and to insure that the development will comply with the floor plan requirements of this section. Architectural plans shall include floor plans and elevations indicating the styles, materials and colors of all proposed buildings or building types, including recreational buildings, maintenance buildings and residences. Building styles, materials and colors shall maintain a consistent theme throughout the PAC, but shall provide enough variety so as to avoid monotony. The Planning Board shall have the right to require the applicant to alter building styles, materials and/or colors in order to achieve the goal of a desirable visual environment.
(3) A buffer, a minimum of 50' wide, shall be placed along all perimeter property lines abutting existing single family residences, vacant parcels, Green Grove Rd. and West Park Ave. This buffer shall include a berm a minimum of 4' high in addition to the required plantings. A minimum 25' wide buffer shall be required on all other perimeter property lines. The buffer area shall include a substantial planting of evergreen trees, shrubs and deciduous trees, and may also include fencing. A substantial portion of the buffer shall consist of 2 rows of evergreen trees spaced 10' on centers, but in order to provide visual interest these rows shall be broken up with less formal plantings of evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs. These buffer areas may be included in the calculation of 25% open space required above.
(4) No accessory buildings or fencing shall be permitted on an individual homeowner's lot. Accessory buildings and fencing on common land shall conform to the height and setback requirements of accessory buildings in the R-4 Zone.
(5) Accessory structures, other than buildings, intended for use or occupancy and located on or above ground, including swimming pools. tennis courts, patios, and decks or porches less than three feet in height, must maintain the required front yard setback of the principal building and a minimum five feet setback from side and rear property lines. For lots abutting dedicated Open Space which is a minimum of 1 00' wide as measured perpendicular to the rear lot line of the subject lot, decks greater than three feet in height may maintain a minimum five foot setback to the property line abutting Open Space lots. For all other lot lines, the setback of the deck shall be the greater of 10' or the required front, side, and rear yard setbacks of the principal building, except that stairs accessing such decks shall be permitted to be located a minimum of 5' from a side or rear lot line. All other accessory structures must maintain the required front, side, and rear yard setbacks of the principal building. Fences are specifically not covered by this restriction and are governed elsewhere in this chapter.
(6) There shall be within each dwelling unit, adequate area for the temporary storage of recyclable materials, as required in this Chapter.
(7) Common areas of any tract utilized for a PAC which are not accepted by the Township shall be deeded to the above required homeowners association for use, control, management and maintenance.
(8) Every dwelling unit shall have a minimum of a 1 car garage, with a minimum 240 sq. ft. of area. Such garage shall not be permitted to be converted to living space. All other off-street parking is required subject to the regulations of this chapter.
(9) Landscaping is required as follows:
a. All lawn areas shall consist of sod. All lawn areas and planting beds shall be sprinklered. In order to insure the consistent and continued operation of sprinkler systems, the maintenance and cost of operation (including water) of sprinkler systems shall be born by the Homeowners Association.
b. All other landscaping requirements shall be subject to the regulations of this chapter.
(10) All internal and external improvements found necessary in the public interest, including but not limited to streets, driveways, parking areas, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, lighting, shade trees, water mains, water systems, culverts, storm sewers, sanitary sewers or other means of sewage disposal, drainage structures and the like, shall be installed in accordance with the standards set forth for major subdivisions of land. All street right-of way widths shall not be less than 50', and all curb to curb pavement widths shall not be less than 30 feet. No building permit shall be issued unless and until adequate performance guarantees of proper installation of such improvements shall have been posted in accordance with municipal ordinances.
(11) Maintenance.
a. All lands and structures not deeded to and accepted by the municipality shall be serviced and maintained by the Homeowners Association including but not limited to the maintenance of building exteriors and grounds, street maintenance, snow plowing and similar services.
b. The above maintenance, including the maintenance of any property owned in fee simple by a homeowner, shall be subject to the provisions of 21-31.2.b.8(o)(17) paragraphs (b) thru (h). Any notices served in regard to failure to maintain property shall be served upon the Homeowners Association, and it shall be the responsibility of the Homeowners Association to cure said deficiencies or lack of maintenance.
c. Common Ownership Areas. All areas put into common ownership for common use by all residents of the development shall be owned by a nonprofit homeowners association in accordance with the provisions of Subsection 21-31.3 (Common Ownership provisions for the R-3/PRD Zone)
The purpose of the R-1 T residential transitional zone is to provide for and protect the character of existing low density residential areas, while providing a cluster provision which will permit lot sizes consistent with surrounding residential lot sizes. The provisions and regulations set forth herein encourage the future development and maintenance of this area as a residential area for strictly residential purposes by prohibiting commercial development or conversions to commercial or multifamily housing.
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 and structures.
1. Single family residential dwellings within a non-cluster or a cluster development.
b. Accessory buildings not to exceed 15 feet in height, structures and uses including:
1. Private garage, not to exceed two spaces.
2. Buildings for tools and equipment used for maintenance of the grounds, and greenhouses for hobby use.
3. Private swimming pools and tennis courts.
4. Signs, subject to the special conditions of this chapter.
5. Fences and hedges subject to the special conditions of this chapter.
6. Decks and Open Porches.
7. Other customary accessory uses and structures which are clearly incidental to the principal structure and use.
c. The following uses are permitted subject to approval of the Planning Board and the special conditions of this chapter.
1. Government buildings and services which are necessary to the health, safety, convenience, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the municipality. This category shall include volunteer fire companies.
2. Public utility installations.
3. Churches, synagogues, parish houses, and similar religious uses.
4. Public and Parochial schools.
5. Satellite antenna dishes greater than one meter in diameter.
The R-1 T residential zone specified herewith shall be occupied only as indicated below.
a. Single-family (non-cluster).
1. Principal buildings.
(a) Minimum lot size - 40,000 square feet
(b) Minimum lot width - 150 feet
(c) Minimum lot depth - 150 feet
(d) Minimum front yard setback (measured from the future street R.O.W.) - 50 feet
(f) Minimum both side yard setbacks - 40 feet
(h) Minimum gross floor area
(1) Two story dwellings:
First floor minimum - 1,400 square feet
Overall minimum - 2,700 square feet
(2) One and one-half story dwellings:
First floor minimum- 1,600 square feet
Overall minimum- 2,500 square feet
(3) Single story dwellings - 2,300 square feet
(i) Maximum lot coverage
impervious - 75% of buildable lot area
(j) Maximum building height - 35 feet
(k) Maximum stories - 2 stories above grade
2. Accessory buildings, structures and uses.
(a) More than one accessory building may be permitted on a lot. One accessory building may be permitted for which the side and rear yard setback requirements shall be no less than five feet, provided that it does not exceed ten feet in height or 150 square feet in area, and is not attached to or within ten feet of the principal building. All additional accessory buildings shall conform to the minimum setback requirements of the principal building.
(b) Accessory structures, other than buildings, intended for use or occupancy and located on or above ground, including swimming pools. tennis courts, patios, and decks or porches three feet in height or less, must maintain the required front yard setback of the principal building and a minimum ten feet setback from side and rear property lines. Decks which exceed 3' in height must maintain the required side yard setback and may extend no more than 20' beyond the required rear yard setback line provided no point of the deck floor exceeds a height of 7' above finished grade. Any deck which exceeds 3' in height and is located within the required rear yard shall have it's base screened by either lattice or landscaping or a combination of the two. All other accessory structures must maintain the required front, side and rear yard setbacks of the principal building. Fences are specifically not covered by this restriction and are governed elsewhere in this chapter.
b. Single family (cluster)
1. General requirements and provisions. General requirements and provisions for cluster residential development shall be the same as those for the R-1 zone as described in subsection 21-21.2.b.1 of this section.
2. Principal buildings
(a) Minimum lot size - 22,500 square feet
- 150 feet (corner lot)
(c) Minimum lot depth - 150 feet
(d) Minimum front yard setback (measured from the future street R.O.W.) - 50 feet
(f) Minimum both side yard setbacks- 40 feet
(h) Minimum gross floor area
(1) Two story dwellings:
First floor minimum - 1,200 square feet
Overall minimum - 2,400 square feet
(2) One and one-half story dwellings:
First floor minimum- 1,300 square feet
Overall minimum- 2,300 square feet
(3) Single story dwellings - 2,000 square feet
(i) Maximum lot coverage
impervious - 75% of buildable lot area
(j) Maximum density - 1.0 units per acre of total lot area
(k) Maximum building height - 35 feet
(l) Maximum stories - 2 stories above grade
3. Accessory buildings and uses. All accessory buildings and uses in a cluster arrangement shall conform to the development standards of accessory buildings and uses in the non-cluster arrangement.
4. Buffering from abutting non-residential zones, sensitive environmental areas and arterial roads shall be considered as important factors in reviewing applications for cluster development.
