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Pinelands staff flags density, sewer and PDC concerns in Jackson Township housing submissions
Summary
Commission staff told the Pinelands Commission’s PNI committee that Jackson Township’s fourth‑round housing plan and implementing ordinances propose densities and mixed‑use overlays that conflict with certified Pinelands zoning, raise the need for roughly 867 PDC rights, and require verification of sewer and water capacity; the township has requested and received an extension of the commission’s review period.
Commission staff told the Pinelands Commission’s Policy & Implementation Committee that Jackson Township’s recent master plan, housing element and implementing ordinances include proposals that conflict with the commission’s certified land‑use rules and that staff will press the township for more information before any approval.
"This is an update. There's nothing formal that the committee has to act on today," staff presenter Brad said, opening a review of the township’s submissions. He said the commission has received a master plan, a housing element, a fair‑share plan and three implementing ordinances submitted for review and that staff granted an extension of the commission’s review period while it prepares a formal analysis and meets with township representatives.
The staff presentation identified four Pinelands…
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