[Amended 10-27-2010 by Ord. No. 23-2010]
In any MH Medium High Density Residential District, land, buildings or premises shall be used by right only for only one of the following:
A. 
Garden apartments, townhouses and other multifamily projects.
B. 
Model homes or sales offices in accordance with the requirements set forth in the A Residence District.
C. 
Senior citizen housing.
The policy of the Township is to consider the allocation of land for multifamily projects on a gradual phasing basis so as to ensure harmony and compatibility with existing residential patterns throughout the Township. To implement this policy the Township will evaluate the expected impact of any proposed development on traffic, land use patterns, population, utilities, municipal services, environmental conditions, market conditions, the Master Plan and any other features that may be relevant as determined by the Township. Based on these findings, the Township will determine the proper number of multifamily units to permit each year and the maximum number of units per project.
Only the following accessory uses shall be permitted:
A. 
Customary accessory residential uses, including private garages and utility sheds. However, professional offices shall not be permitted. Utility sheds shall not be allowed in rental projects unless they are provided by the owner in a single and unified area.
B. 
Private swimming pools.
The following area and bulk regulations shall apply:
A. 
Maximum density: 3.5 units per gross acre.
(1) 
While this is the maximum density permitted, it is hereby noted that this density may not necessarily be achieved in all cases. In some developments, less than maximum density may be achieved, depending on the evaluation results of the factors noted in § 285-81. The applicant may try to achieve the maximum allowed density, but this maximum density is not automatically granted by this article.
(2) 
Freshwater wetlands as defined in the New Jersey Fresh Water Wetlands Protection Act of 1987, N.J.S.A. 13:9B-1 et seq., one-hundred-year floodplains, floodways and flood hazard areas are not included in gross acreage for purpose of calculating units per gross acre.
B. 
Minimum common open space: 25% of project area.
C. 
Maximum building height: 35 feet.
D. 
Minimum distance between buildings: 26 feet.
E. 
Minimum front yard depth: 20 feet, measured from the face of the building to the nearest curbline or property line.
F. 
Minimum rear yard depth: 25 feet, measured from the face of the building to the nearest curbline, visible structure or property line.
G. 
Perimeter setback: no unit shall be closer than 75 feet to an existing perimeter street.
A. 
All other applicable regulations of this chapter shall be followed as required.
B. 
For the purpose of calculating open space, the above minimum yard area dimensions shall be used unless the plans contain greater yard areas, in which case the larger yard areas shall be used. Such yard areas shall not be used for meeting the minimum open space requirements. Ownership of open space shall be in accordance with § 285-179.
C. 
There must exist approved public water and public sewer systems, which shall be available to each unit prior to the issuance of the building permits.
D. 
Appropriate facilities for the placing of trash and garbage, and the collection and removal thereof, shall be constructed separate and apart from the multiple dwelling or apartment house as aforesaid, which structure shall be completely enclosed and so constructed that the trash or garbage shall not be visible to the general public. Such structure shall not only meet with the approval of the building subcode official, but it shall also meet with the approval of the Board of Health and shall comply with any other rules, regulations and requirements of any other agency of the Township.
E. 
In each development, the different types of housing units shall not be randomly mixed together but shall be designed into separate sections, each containing the same type of unit.
F. 
Landscape buffer screens shall be located where necessary between sections of different types of units and to protect off-site and off-tract developments.
G. 
Internal street designs shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 220, Subdivision of Land.
H. 
No more than four townhouses may be attached in one group.
I. 
The maximum number of garden apartment units per structure shall be eight.
J. 
Projects adjacent to existing residential developments shall provide a fifty-foot landscaped buffer area between the proposed project and the existing units. The landscaping shall meet the requirements as set forth in Township ordinances and, in addition, shall contain buffer trees that will reach a height of 12 feet in not more than five years. Such buffer areas shall be unused for any other purpose, except walkways, bicycle paths and passive parks purposes, including park benches.
K. 
All installation of utilities on the site shall be underground.
L. 
Pedestrian walks shall be not less than four feet in width and shall be provided wherever normal pedestrian traffic will occur.
M. 
A mixture of all uses permitted may be designed in a single project, or a single use may be used exclusively throughout a single project.
N. 
Off-street parking bays shall not be closer than 20 feet to the facing of buildings or 10 feet to the side of buildings.
O. 
In all cases, streets shall be designed to accommodate fire and emergency vehicles.
P. 
Interior streets, parking areas, dwelling entrances, pedestrian walks and any recreation area which is to be used for any nighttime activity shall be provided with sufficient illumination to minimize hazards to persons using same and shall, where necessary, be shielded to avoid glare that might be disturbing to occupants of buildings or properties surrounding the project.
Q. 
Driveways to townhouses with attached garages may be used as a single parking space for each such unit, provided that there is not less than 20 feet from the garage door to the inside edge of the sidewalk.
R. 
Design standards for improvements shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 220, Subdivision of Land.
S. 
Streets shall be designed and built to Township standards.
T. 
Each unit shall have separate utility meters where applicable.
U. 
All units shall be designed for energy efficiency. Typical features to be evaluated include direction of unit placement, number of windows and locations, thermal doors and windows, insulation, air infiltration prevention systems and type of energy system. Proposed R-values shall be submitted.
V. 
Exterior maintenance free materials shall be used wherever possible.
W. 
All buildings shall be designed so as to eliminate the passage of normal sound between units.
X. 
All buildings shall be equipped with central fire alarm stations.
Y. 
Smoke and gas detector alarms shall be included in every unit where applicable.
Z. 
Landscaped buffers as stipulated in Subsection J above shall be provided wherever necessary as determined by the Planning Board.
AA. 
The recreation facilities specified in § 285-177 shall not be followed, but shall be replaced with other recreation facilities designed specifically for each project, as approved by the Planning Board.
BB. 
The Township shall review and approve as part of the preliminary application the following documents where applicable to condominium and homeowners' associations:
(1) 
Public offering statement.
(2) 
Master deed.
(3) 
Dedication of covenants and restrictions.
(4) 
Bylaws, rules and regulations.
(5) 
Articles of Incorporation of condominium association.
(6) 
Fee and budget proposals.
(7) 
Any other documents deemed necessary by the Township to protection of the health, safety and welfare of future residents.
CC. 
A schedule and statement shall be submitted indicating the development of recreation, open space and other homeowner amenities concurrent with the development of homes.
DD. 
The overall design, construction and improvement phasing plan, recreation facilities, landscaping plans and site locations of buildings must be submitted to the Planning Board for review and approval. Such body has the right to approve or disapprove the general design to obtain aesthetic harmony. The construction and improvement phasing plan is to be upgraded annually by the developer on or before the anniversary date of the preliminary approval for the duration of the project, and it shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Board. The buildings, sizes, shapes, site positions and architectural design may be considered along with the landscaping and natural features. The following criteria also may be taken into consideration:
(1) 
Visual consideration of and variation in exterior finishes of structures.
(2) 
A mix of architectural designs and elevations to ensure a harmonious blend.
(3) 
Variation of building placement to create identity and interest and to enhance the overall design.
(4) 
Landscaping, preservation of existing vegetation and the location of trees.
(5) 
Convenience of parking areas for use of occupants and screening thereof, with adequate landscaping or fence.