All development shall be subject to the following unless, after due consideration of plans, testimony and other submissions, the reviewing board waives strict compliance with the requirements of this section in order to promote the purposes of this chapter:
(A) Architectural compatibility. Any development shall be constructed in accordance with an overall architectural plan such that the facades, roof lines, architectural detail and landscaping of each building shall be compatible with all other existing or proposed buildings on the site.
(B) Grouping. The principal and accessory buildings shall be arranged in a group or groups such that no building shall be less than 30 feet from any other building, except in the case of a Comprehensive Retirement Community, where setbacks specified within this chapter, shall apply.
(C) Utilities. All utilities servicing the development shall be located underground.
(D) Mechanical screening. All mechanical equipment, whether placed on the ground, roof or other location, shall be screened from ground level view with an acceptable material compatible with the architectural scheme of the development. This shall not apply to mechanical equipment associated with single family detached and attached residential units.
(E) Trash enclosures. All trash and recycling containers shall be enclosed in accordance with the Township design standards for trash enclosures. Trash and recycling pick-up may only occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. unless otherwise regulated by any State or Federal regulations.
(F) Shared parking. Shared parking may be permitted as determined by the reviewing board.
(G) Outdoor storage. No products, materials or goods shall be stored or displayed outside of the confines of the building or structure on the premises.
(H) Conditions. The reviewing board may impose more restrictive conditions or any further reasonable conditions to the effect of noise, traffic movement and volume, lighting and/or intensity of such conditional activities on adjacent land uses and may require a sufficient guaranty to ensure compliance with such restrictions or conditions.
(I) The following regulations apply to only Comprehensive Retirement Community Zone developments, unless, after due consideration of plans, testimony and other submissions, the reviewing board waives strict compliance with these requirements in order to further the architectural relationship of building groups:
(l) Social and recreational facilities for adults 55 years of age and older shall reflect, insofar as possible, preferences of the anticipated residents, and indoor facilities for such uses may include hobby or craft facilities, lounging areas which may also be used for meetings, and group activities, card rooms, exercise rooms, and lavatories. Outdoor facilities for senior housing may include walks, shuffleboard and horseshoe courts, tennis courts and a swimming pool.
(2) Appropriate passive outdoor recreational areas shall be provided and shall include suitable landscaping. These areas shall be suitable for sitting and walking and may include shuffleboard courts, game tables and or bicycle trails. Passive outdoor recreational areas shall be at least 25% of the required open space.
(3) Comprehensive Retirement Communities shall be exempt from the provisions which restrict walkways, paths and park benches in the setback areas, but such improvements are not permitted in the buffer areas. Bikeways along the existing roadways adjacent to the development shall be provided under the then current ordinance standards in effect at the time of application for general development plan approval, preliminary site plan or preliminary subdivision application.
(4) All public street frontages and project entrance drives shall be planted with approved street trees spaced a maximum of 50 feet apart.
(5) The development shall have an overall coordinated design scheme with interval circulation and appropriate access easements providing ready access to all of the proposed uses. Access to the nonresidential portion of the development may be separate from the access to the permanent residential portion of the development. Site elements such as signage and lighting standards shall be complementary to the building design. Outdoor areas may include sidewalk treatment, trash receptacles, recycling receptacles, benches, planters and the like.
(6) Interior street, 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 so as to minimize hazards to persons using the same and shall, where necessary, be shielded to avoid glare that might be disturbing to occupants of building or properties within and without the Comprehensive Retirement Community Overlay Zone.
(7) With respect to any common open space created as part of the Comprehensive Retirement Community, the landowner or developer shall provide and establish an organization for the ownership and maintenance of any such common open space for the use and benefit of the residents of the Comprehensive Retirement Community.
(8) The common open space within each section shall be dedicated free and clear of debt to such organization within one year after the issuance of 95% of the certificates of occupancy of that section or immediately upon issuance of the last certificate of occupancy of that section. In the event that the applicant fails to comply with this provision, no further building permits and/or certificates of occupancy for said project in the Comprehensive Retirement Community shall be issued. This provision shall not be construed to prevent the applicant from starting other sections prior to the completion of 95% of current sections.
(Ord. 945-99, passed 9-13-99; Am. Ord. 3-2000, passed 1-24-00; Am. Ord. 21-01, passed 10-9-01)