The purpose of this district is to provide for townhouse development
at a medium density on sites with a minimum required tract area in
selected locations of the Township, subject to compliance with the
development requirements noted in this article. Townhouse development
may take place on a fee simple or condominium basis.
Land, buildings or premises shall be used by right for the following
use only:
A.
Single-family attached dwelling (townhouse).
The following shall be permitted as conditional uses only, subject to Article XXII and the provisions cited below:
Unless specifically stated otherwise, the following shall be
minimum requirements:
C.
Buffer area and planted visual screen.
(1)
Where a district on which townhouse development is proposed borders
on any other zoning district, the developer of the tract shall provide
a thirty-foot-wide buffer area. Such buffer area shall extend from
the tract boundary toward the tract interior and shall consist of
ground cover and other plantings. No parking, structures or impervious
surfaces shall be permitted.
D.
Variations in setback and design. In each townhouse development units
shall have a single architectural theme, and no more than two consecutive
units shall have the same roofline or front setback line. Variations
in setback shall be not less than four feet. Each dwelling unit shall
be distinguished from the adjacent unit in some appropriate manner
such as varying unit width, use of different exterior materials or
varying arrangement of entrances or windows. In order to avoid linear
design and facilitate privacy, buildings shall not be placed parallel
to one another.
E.
Architectural plans. Architectural plans shall be included as part
of the final plan submittal for townhouse developments.
F.
Landscaping. Any part of the site proposed for townhouse development which is not covered by buildings, parking, or other paved areas shall be landscaped with trees, shrubs or ground cover in accordance with a landscaping plan which shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission and the Township Engineer. Trees and/or shrubs shall be planted in high-visibility areas such as along the entrance drive and exterior road, in front of the dwelling units, and between parking areas. Landscaping shall be in accordance with § 600-171.
G.
Parking. All parking shall be off-street in areas specifically designed for parking and shall comply with Article XVIII.
H.
Refuse. Refuse/dumpsters shall be placed in rigid, verminproof containers, which shall be screened by means of a planted visual screen or a privacy fence. Also see § 600-162.
I.
Lighting. Lighting facilities shall be provided and arranged in a
manner that will protect the internal roadway and the townhouses from
excessive glare. All internal roads, driveways, parking and pedestrian
areas must be properly lighted to assure safe conditions and security
for the residents.
K.
Driveways. Driveways or off-street parking areas shall be located
not less than 20 feet from any building.
All open spaces or community facilities, which are a part of
any townhouse development, shall be attractively and regularly maintained,
and such maintenance shall be performed by the following:
A.
In the event that the ownership of the townhouse development remains
in one person or entity for the purpose of leasing individual dwelling
units, that person or entity shall have the sole responsibility for
maintenance of all open spaces included within the development.
B.
In the event that all individual dwelling units are conveyed in fee,
responsibility for maintenance of all open spaces included within
the development shall be upon an entity such as a condominium, cooperative,
homeowners' association, trust or such other nonprofit organization
deemed capable of carrying out its responsibilities by the Township
Solicitor.
C.
In the event that the open spaces are dedicated to the Township and
accepted by the Township, the Township shall maintain such dedicated
areas.
If a homeowners' association is required for any development located within the TH Townhouse District, it shall adhere to the requirements of § 600-179.