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Land Use Board recommends changes to new R‑1.5/0.5 zoning ordinance, cites Master Plan consistency
Summary
The Board reviewed Ordinance 2025‑09 (creating an R‑1.5/0.5 zone and half‑acre standards for existing residences), found it consistent with the Master Plan, suggested wording changes on lot‑size application and accessory‑structure placement, and voted to forward recommendations to the Township Committee.
The Green Township Land Use Board reviewed Ordinance 2025‑09 on Sept. 11, which proposes a new R‑1.5/0.5 zone setting half‑acre standards for existing developed residential lots. Planner Jessica Caldwell told the Board the ordinance is consistent with the Township Master Plan and outlined proposed lot‑size and bulk‑standard changes intended to reduce the need for variances for existing homeowners.
Board members discussed whether the reduced setback and lot‑size rules should apply to existing conforming lots, corner and through‑lot standards, and accessory‑structure placement. Members asked that accessory structures in the front yard be sited at half the distance between the front line of the house and the front‑yard setback; Caldwell and Board Engineer David Brady will rework wording and circulate a memo with recommendations to the Township Committee.
The Board moved (Kate Douglass; second Rick Wilson) to inform the Township Committee of recommended wording changes. The motion passed unanimously. The Board closed public comment and adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
The Board’s recommendations are advisory to the Township Committee, which will consider ordinance revisions and any final adoption actions at a later date.
