Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Hamilton, NJ (2026)
1 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Hamilton, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Density Bonus Law
Hamilton's RRC Rural Resource Conservation zone caps base density at 0.167 units per net developable acre, but § 550-73B(15)(b)3 adds one bonus dwelling unit per qualifying tract when a Conservation Subdivision applicant permanently dedicates open space, a density-bonus zoning technique tied to the Township's farmland and woodland preservation goals.
Hamilton RRC Density Bonus for Open Space
Some RestrictionsHamilton Code § 550-73B(15)(b)3
RRC density. The maximum RRC density shall be 0.167 units per net developable acre, plus one bonus dwelling unit in return for permanent open space dedication. In order to calculate the maximum permissible number of lots, the net developable acreage shall be multiplied by 0.167, to which one additional unit shall be added.
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