02-25
Introduced: February 20, 2025
Public Hearing: March 20, 2025
Status: Adopted
Please note: An Ordinance Amending Subsections 15-24.F.3.D.3 and 15-24.F.3J.1.A. of Section 15-24.F., VCR-6 Multifamily Inclusionary Zone (VCR-6 Zone), of Article III, Zoning, of the Land Development Ordinance of the Township of Randolph
- WHEREAS, the Municipal Land Use Law ("MLUL") of the State of New Jersey, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. grants to municipalities the power to adopt a zoning ordinance relating to the nature and extent of the uses of lands, buildings and structures thereon; and
- WHEREAS, the Township of Randolph ("Township") desires to amend Subsections 15-24.F.3.D.3., 15-24.F.3.J.1.a. and 15-24.F.3.M.2. of Section 15-24.F., VCR-6 Multifamily Inclusionary Zone (VCR-6 Zone), of Article III, Zoning, of the Land Development Ordinance of the Township of Randolph regarding the requirements for minimum building setbacks from other tract boundaries, indoor amenity packages and affordable housing deed restrictions.
- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Randolph, County of Morris, and State of New Jersey as follows:
Subsection 15-24.F.3.D.3. of Section 15-24.F., VCR-6 MULTIFAMILY INCLUSIONARY ZONE (VCR-6 ZONE), in Article III, Zoning, of the Land Development Ordinance of the Township of Randolph is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following:
3. From any other tract boundaries: 15 feet.
Subsection 15-24.F.3.J.1.a.. of Section 15-24.F., VCR-6 MULTIFAMILY INCLUSIONARY ZONE (VCR-6 ZONE), in Article III, Zoning, of the Land Development Ordinance of the Township of Randolph is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following:
a. An indoor amenity package comprised of a minimum of 1,500 square feet per 75 residential dwellings shall be provided, with fractional units up to 75 units required to provide a proportional amount of the 1,500 square feet.
Subsection 15-24.F.3.M.2. of Section 15-24.F., VCR-6 MULTIFAMILY INCLUSIONARY ZONE (VCR-6 ZONE), in Article III, Zoning, of the Land Development Ordinance of the Township of Randolph is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following:
The developer shall have an obligation to deed restrict the affordable units as very low-, low-, or moderate-income affordable units for a period of thirty (30) years so that the Township may count the affordable units against its affordable housing obligation. The deed restrictions shall be recorded with the County Clerk, and a copy of the recorded deed restrictions shall be forwarded to the Township Municipal Housing Liaison and Administrative Agent. Any sale of the property or units shall not affect the length or terms of the deed restriction. The deed restriction may be extended beyond 30 years by mutual agreement of the property owner and the Township, provided that the property owner is able to obtain financing to redevelop the project and the Township provides a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) for the duration of the extension.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent herewith are repealed as to such inconsistencies.
This Ordinance may be renumbered for codification purposes.
This Ordinance shall take effect 20 days after passage and publication as provided by law.
Attest
Donna Marie Luciani, Township Clerk
Township of Randolph
Joe Hathaway, Mayor
Legal Notice
Township of Randolph, County of Morris
Ordinance No. 02-25
Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending Subsections 15-24.F.3.D.3., 15-24.F.3.J.1a. and 15-24.F.3.M.2. of Section 15-24.F., VCR-6 Multifamily Inclusionary Zone (VCR-6 Zone), of Article III, Zoning, of the Land Development Ordinance of the Township of Randolph" was submitted in writing at a regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Township of Randolph, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, held on February 20, 2025 and was introduced, read by title and passed on first reading. A Statement of Purpose of the Ordinance is contained below. The Governing Body of the Township of Randolph will further consider the Ordinance for second reading and final passage thereof at their regular meeting to be held on March 20, 2025 at 6 p.m. prevailing time, at the Municipal Building, 502 Millbrook Avenue, Randolph, New Jersey 07869, at which time and place a public hearing will be heard thereon by the Governing Body and all parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance.
Statement of Purpose of Ordinance
The purpose of the above Ordinance is to amend Subsections 15-24.F.3.D.3., 15-24.F.3.J.1.a. and 15-24.F.3.M.2. of Section 15-24.F., VCR-6 Multifamily Inclusionary Zone (VCR-6 Zone), of Article III, Zoning, of the Land Development Ordinance of the Township of Randolph regarding the requirements for minimum building setbacks from other tract boundaries, indoor amenity packages and affordable housing deed restrictions.
Donna Marie Luciani, Township Clerk
Township of Randolph
County of Morris, State of New Jersey