

“In order to satisfy the Township’s prospective affordable housing obligations, the Township wishes to provide reasonable opportunities for the construction of affordable housing units in areas where such development can be accommodated,” the resolution reads. There is not currently an applicant looking to build on the spot, she said, but if a developer submits an application to build senior housing and is approved, that could also go towards the township’s affordable housing count.

The zoning ordinance in Evesham was recommended by the Township’s Planning Board, she said. “It will enable the development of needed housing for seniors and assist the township in satisfying its fair share housing obligations.” “It does advance several of the township's goals and objectives in the current master plan, related to providing a variety of housing types, housing that fits the needs of senior citizens, satisfying our Fair Share obligations and the like,” township planner Leah Furey Bruder said at the council meeting. The zoning allows for an affordable, age-restricted residential development on the two-acre site, according to the resolution. will provide an opportunity for needed affordable senior residential housing and will assist in maintaining the vitality of the area,” the resolution read. EVESHAM - The township has re-zoned a lot on Stow Road to accommodate the future development of affordable, senior housing.Ī lot off of Stow Road in the northwest section of the township was changed from industrial park to senior residential after an unanimous vote from the council Tuesday.
