Bonus provisions.

A. To encourage the use of alternative and/or emerging energy green technologies and sustainable design features, for all new construction the following bonuses may be used for a reduction in Middletown Township permit and escrow fees, increases in the base density, and increases in building coverage permitted in accordance with the following table. Increases are cumulative and may be combined for a maximum of 75% reduction in permit and escrow fees, 30% increase in building coverage, and/or a maximum density increase of 2 1/2 dwelling units per acre of residential land (2.5 DU/AC). All other requirements of the Zoning Code and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance must be met.

B. Any increase in dwelling units or building coverage shall be accounted for in all stormwater management facilities and calculations in accordance with applicable Middletown Township regulations and ordinances through the use of structural and or nonstructural BMPs. Applicants will be required to submit proof of compliance with this regulation as part of the stormwater management report and calculations submitted with any land development or building permit application and shall be subject to review by the Middletown Township Zoning Officer.

C. Table of bonuses.  See § 500-2905C.

D. Upon submission to Middletown Township for land development, the applicant shall provide a narrative clearly outlining the applicable bonuses which are being sought, in addition to any supporting documentation as applicable, or which may be requested by Middletown Township to determine the applicability of the specific bonus or combination thereof.

E. In order for the applicant to obtain such bonuses, the applicant must agree to maintain such alternative and/or emerging energy systems for a minimum of 10 years. The applicant shall be required to enter into an operation and maintenance agreement with Middletown Township for such alternative and/or emerging energy systems, in a form satisfactory to Middletown Township.

See Article XXIX: Alternative Energy for complete, detailed information.