Demarest adopts updated zoning ordinance to replace Chapter 175
The Borough adopted Ordinance No. 1180-26 replacing Chapter 175 (Zoning) after a public hearing; Tim Woods, chair of the Planning Board, spoke in support while Councilmember Jiang said he was concerned about added Planning Board workload.
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The Demarest Borough Council held a public hearing and adopted Ordinance No. 1180-26 on May 11, 2026, replacing Chapter 175 of the Borough Code. The hearing included public comment from Tim Woods, chair of the Planning Board, who "spoke in favor of adopting this updated ordinance." The Council voted to adopt the ordinance by unanimous roll call.
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