[§§ 429-72—429-81 adopted 12-6-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-08]
The purpose of this zone is to provide certain development bonuses
in settlement of a Mount Laurel action entitled, "Cedar Park Development,
Inc. v. Borough of Paramus," and in consideration of the developer's
agreement to contribute to the production of lower-income housing
in satisfaction of Paramus' affordable housing obligation under N.J.S.A.
52:27D-301 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 5:92.
Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, the maximum
number of dwelling units in this zone shall be 140.
No buildings shall be located in inland wetlands, areas with
slopes in excess of 15% or in soils more than 10 feet deep whose bearing
capacity is less than 2,000 pounds per square foot. No buildings shall
be located in one-hundred-year floodplains except to the extent that
the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy expressly
authorizes such development.
All lots in this zone with frontage on Pascack Road shall be subject to all of the provisions applicable to the R-100 Zone. All other lots shall be subject to the general regulations set forth in this Chapter, except insofar as those regulations are modified by the specific provisions of this Article XVII.
In addition to the permitted uses in the R-100 Zone:
A.
One-family condominium units shall be a permitted use.
B.
If there is not sufficient buildable land in this zone for 140 single-family
units, townhouses shall be permitted in the northwestern section of
this zone to the extent necessary to produce 140 total units.
C.
Agricultural and horticultural uses shall be permitted.
A.
For one-family dwelling units on individual lots, lots and structures
shall conform to the following requirements:
[Amended 6-15-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-23]
(1)
Maximum height of buildings shall be 2 stories (plus basement) or
30 feet.
(2)
Maximum net density shall be 6.0 dwelling units per acre.
(3)
Minimum lot area shall be 5,000 square feet.
(4)
Minimum width of lot shall be 50 feet.
(5)
Minimum front yard setback shall be 20 feet.
(6)
Minimum side yards: The total of both yards shall be 15 feet.
(7)
Minimum distance between buildings on adjacent lots shall be 15 feet.
(8)
Minimum rear yard shall be 25 feet.
(9)
Minimum usable rear yard area shall be 1,000 square feet.
B.
For one-family condominium units, lots and structures shall conform
to the following requirements:
(1)
Maximum number of units per building shall be one.
(2)
Maximum height of buildings shall be two stories (plus basement)
or 30 feet.
(3)
Maximum net density shall be 6.0 dwelling units per acre.
(5)
Minimum distance between buildings shall be 15 feet.
(6)
Minimum distance between building and street curb shall be 20 feet.
(7)
Minimum distance between building and parking lot shall be 10 feet.
(8)
Minimum usable rear yard area shall be 1,000 square feet per unit.
C.
For townhouses, lots and structures shall conform to the following
requirements:
(1)
Maximum height of buildings shall be two stories (plus basement)
or 30 feet.
(3)
Minimum front yard setback shall be 20 feet.
(4)
Minimum distance between buildings shall be as follows:
(a)
End wall to end wall: 25 feet, measured in any direction.
(b)
End wall to window wall: 30 feet, measured perpendicular to
the plane of any window required by the New Jersey State Uniform Construction
Code at points four feet on either side of such window.
(c)
Window wall to window wall: 50 feet, measured perpendicular
to the plane of any window required by the New Jersey State Uniform
Construction Code at points four feet on either side of such window.
(5)
Maximum number of units per building shall be 10 units.
(6)
Maximum length of any building façade shall be 200 feet.
Off-street parking shall be governed by and in accordance with
the RSIS.
Minimum road widths shall be as follows:
Curbside Parking
|
Pavement Width
(feet)
|
---|---|
None
|
24
|
One side
|
30
|
Both sides
|
36
|
In the event the provisions of the RSIS shall differ, the provisions
of the RSIS shall govern.
Major parking lots shall have the following minimum setbacks
from the following: