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North Haledon adopts new MFTH zoning with 15–20% affordable set-aside and 12-unit/acre cap
Summary
Ordinance #20-2023 creates a Multifamily Townhouse (MFTH) zoning district on Block 19, Lot 1 with a 12-unit-per-acre density cap, parking and design standards, and mandatory affordable units (20% for-sale, 15% rental) with a $180,267 base fractional in-lieu payment; the council adopted the ordinance unanimously.
The North Haledon Borough Council unanimously adopted Ordinance #20-2023 on Oct. 18, creating a Multifamily Townhouse Housing (MFTH) District for Block 19, Lot 1 and establishing detailed development standards.
Key provisions in the ordinance include a maximum density of 12 units per acre, a floor-area ratio cap of 0.75 (exclusive of garages), a maximum height of 2½ stories or 35 feet, and minimum lot and setback requirements. Parking standards require a minimum of 1.8, 2.3 and 2.4 spaces for one-, two- and three-bedroom dwellings respectively, plus one visitor space per unit; the Planning Board may grant variances on credible evidence.
The ordinance mandates affordable-housing set-asides: 20% of units for sale must be affordable, and 15% of rental units must be reserved for low- and moderate-income households. Developers cannot generally pay a fee in lieu of constructing affordable units, except for fractional units; the base fractional payment-in-lieu amount is set at $180,267 per unit and may be adjusted by the borough.
Other standards require site-plan approval, underground utility wiring, a minimum of 10% passive open space, and vehicular access from Oakwood Avenue. The ordinance references state statutes and design standards where applicable, and directs that developments comply with the borough’s Affordable Housing and Marketing Regulations (Ordinance 16-2021) and relevant New Jersey Administrative Codes.
Council Member Donna Puglisi moved adoption on second reading and Council Member George Pomianek seconded; the roll call vote was unanimous among members present. The council opened and closed the public comment period with no speakers recorded.
