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Passaic council approves zoning change to permit townhouses in R‑1 and R‑2 districts
Summary
The Passaic City Council unanimously approved an ordinance allowing townhouses as a permitted use in the city’s R‑1 and R‑2 residential zones, with officials saying the change aims to increase homeownership options without forcing demolitions of established homes.
The Passaic City Council on March 18 voted to amend the municipal zoning code to permit townhouses in R‑1 and R‑2 residential districts.
The measure, proposed as ordinance 24‑79‑25, passed on a unanimous roll call after a public hearing and comments from residents and city staff. Business Administrator Rick Fernandez told the council the change would allow townhouses on larger lots while preserving single‑family neighborhoods.
The ordinance’s backers said townhouses can provide a relatively affordable ownership option for middle‑income and aging households who want to remain in their neighborhoods. “Townhouses are a…
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