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Pompton Lakes board presses for design plan and cautions on high-density projects after review of neighboring towns
Summary
Board members said Pompton Lakes needs a clear design or master plan before approving zoning or density changes, citing pushback in neighboring towns and a packet item to amend the downtown redevelopment plan for '61'.
Members of the Pompton Lakes Redevelopment Agency spent part of the March 20, 2025 meeting pressing for a clearer design plan and a more methodical approach before approving higher-density redevelopment projects.
Why it matters: board members said ad hoc approvals of increased building heights and density can create community pushback, erode local character and complicate later approvals. Several members said public comment has migrated to social media and fewer residents attend meetings in person, increasing the need for a deliberate, well-documented…
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