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At a glance: Princeton council moves on ordinances, contracts and grant applications
Summary
On Nov. 24 the council adopted Ordinance 25-18 (minor site-plan definitions), introduced Ordinances 25-19 (tree permits) and 25-20 (short-term rentals/occupancy tax), and approved multiple resolutions and contract awards including a Topology planning contract and a $810,000 sewer grant application.
Key outcomes from Princeton’s Nov. 24 meeting:
- Ordinance 25-18 (revising the definition of minor site plan, harmonizing zoning/permitting deadlines and updating checklists) — public hearing closed and ordinance adopted on roll call; each councilmember present voted yes in the roll-call that followed the hearing.
- Ordinance 25-19 (tree removal permit requirements) — introduced; public hearing set for Dec. 22, 2025.
- Ordinance 25-20 (short-term-rental regulation and occupancy tax) — introduced; public hearing set for Dec. 8, 2025.
- Resolution directing planning-board preliminary investigation of 27 Franklin Ave and 101 Walnut Lane (Westminster site) — approved.
- Professional services agreement with Topology NJ LLC for the preliminary investigation — authorized not to exceed $21,000.
- Contract award to J. Fletcher Creamer & Son Inc. for guide-rail replacement on Pretty Brook Road and Quaker Road — $115,225 (approved).
- Resolution in support of NJDOT speed-limit revisions on Route 27 within Princeton — approved.
- License agreement authorizing a 22-foot curb cut for Feng Lu onto Valley Road — approved.
- Increase to IPS Group Inc. contract for parking-meter equipment using cooperative purchasing; new not-to-exceed amount approximately $200,289.80 — approved.
- Application for a $810,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for a sewer-rehabilitation project — authorized.
- Addition of Block 7401, Lot 1.013 (Avalon property) to the municipal tax-exemption list (pilot) — approved.
Most items were approved by voice vote or roll call as noted during the meeting. Formal roll-call results were recorded for Ordinance 25-18 and for other items where the clerk called each member.
