Township of Morris, NJ Part 8 Development in RH-5 and RH-16 Districts

[Added 3-28-1984 by Ord. No. 12-84[1]]

[1] Editor's Note: This ordinance also superseded original Part 8, Development in RH-5 and RH-16 Districts, of the 1969 Code, adopted 12-28-1983 by Ord. No. 42-83.

Article XXXI Regulations and Requirements

§ 57-157 Purpose.

[Amended 5-11-1988 by Ord. No. 12-88; 12-18-2019 by Ord. No. 28-19[1]]

The purpose of this Part 8 establishing procedures for approving development in two zoning districts, RH-5 and RH-16, is to comply with the provisions of Mt. Laurel II. The regulations and controls contained in this Part 8 shall be interpreted to assure the construction of lower-income housing which meets the standards and guidelines set forth in Mt. Laurel II. Any provisions of any other ordinance in conflict with this Part 8 and which impose restrictions or limitations not related to health and safety shall be inapplicable.

[1] Editor's Note: This ordinance also changed the title of this part from "Development in RH-5, RH-16 and RH-20 Districts" to "Development in RH-5 and RH-16 Districts."

§ 57-158 Applicable regulations.

A. Application procedure.

(1) The applicant shall submit required plans and documents to the Planning Board for review and approval. The Planning Board shall distribute the plans to those agencies required by law to review and/or approve development plans and to Township agencies which normally review development plans.

(2) The Planning Board shall hold a public hearing in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-46.1 on the application. The hearing shall be held not less than 30 days nor more than 45 days from the date of submission of a complete application.

(3) Applicants with 10 or more acres may elect to submit a general development plan (GDP) as part of a planned development application in any RH-5 or RH-16 Zone. In the alternative, the applicant may follow procedures for subdivision and site plan approval set forth elsewhere in this chapter. Once a GDP is approved, the applicant shall proceed as provided in this chapter for subdivision and/or site plan approval.

[Amended 5-11-1988 by Ord. No. 12-88; 12-18-2019 by Ord. No. 28-19]

B. Details required. The following details shall be submitted as part of the GDP. If the GDP option is not selected, the information required in Articles X and XVII of this chapter shall be submitted.

(1) Title sheet. A title sheet shall be submitted containing the following information:

(a) Name of the project, Morris Township, Morris County.

(b) Existing lot and block numbers of the application.

(c) Name and address of the owner, if different from the applicant.

(d) Name and address of the applicant.

(e) Key map showing the entire tract and its relationship to the surrounding area, at a scale of one inch equals 2,000 feet.

(f) Date of original submission and each subsequent revision thereof.

(g) Total tract area.

(h) Approval signatures for:

[1] Chairperson.

[2] Secretary.

[3] Township Engineer.

(i) Name, address and telephone number of the professional(s) preparing the submission.

(2) Land use plan. Prepared at a scale of not smaller than one inch equals 200 feet, the land use plan shall contain the overall tract and illustrate:

(a) The total number of dwelling units.

(b) The specific land areas to be devoted to the specific land uses.

(c) The acreage of each land use area.

(d) The net density range of each residential land use area.

(e) The type(s) of proposed dwelling units for each residential land use area.

(f) The area designated for lower-income housing.

(3) Traffic and circulation plan. Prepared at a scale of not smaller than one inch equals 200 feet, the traffic and circulation plan shall show:

(a) The general location of all existing and proposed collector streets.

(b) Typical road cross section.

(c) The general location of nonvehicular pathways.

(4) Utility plan. Prepared at a scale of not smaller than one inch equals 200 feet, the utility plan shall show:

(a) The general location and extent of existing and proposed sewer lines and waterlines.

(b) The general location of pump stations, if required.

(5) Drainage plan. Prepared at a scale of not smaller than one inch equals 200 feet, the drainage plan shall contain:

(a) The location of drainage areas and direction of runoff flow.

(b) The size in acres of the drainage areas.

(c) The general location and size of detention and/or retention basins.

(6) Open space plan. Prepared at a scale of not smaller than one inch equals 200 feet, the open space plan shall indicate:

(a) The location and size of open space areas.

(b) The proposed use of open space areas as it relates to open space, conservation or recreation purposes.

C. Action by the Township. The Board shall take action upon a GDP application as provided for under the time requirements for preliminary plans.

D. Findings of fact. In the case of a GDP application, the Board shall make findings of fact in conformance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-45.

E. Effect of GDP approval. A GDP approval shall confer upon the applicant the following rights for a period of time determined by the Board in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-49:

(1) The submitted land use plan shall not be changed with regard to the total number of dwelling units and the size, location, density and use of the various land use areas.

(2) The general location and specifications for the approved collector roads shall not be changed.

(3) Sections may be subdivided from property receiving GDP approval without regard to setback, side yard, area or other applicable standards for the purpose of selling to a builder, homeowners' association or utility.

(4) If construction and engineering plans for site improvements have been submitted and approved as part of the GDP application, construction of the approved improvements may commence.