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Council adopts ordinance requiring certain prior approvals for construction permits, ties permits to payroll‑tax compliance
Summary
The council adopted ordinance 25‑026 to require applicants for construction permits to secure prior approvals from specified city agencies before obtaining construction approvals; sponsors framed the change as a remedy to permit fragmentation and a tool to enforce payroll‑tax collection for large contractors.
The Jersey City Municipal Council adopted ordinance 25‑026 after public comment and debate over whether to delay the measure for additional outreach. The ordinance amends chapter 131, requiring applicants for construction permits to demonstrate prior approvals from relevant city officials and agencies before building permits are granted.
Proponents said the change closes gaps that allowed developers to begin work (including sidewalk/curb work and tree removals) without obtaining forestry permits and other approvals, sometimes leading…
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