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New Providence introduces ordinances and resolutions to meet fourth-round affordable-housing obligations
Summary
Borough planners and staff outlined a package of resolutions and two zoning ordinances intended to satisfy New Jersey's fourth-round affordable-housing obligations (201 units plus a 20-unit rehab obligation). The measures include rezoning for St. Andrew's and the Nokia site, an affirmative marketing plan, and a proposed spending plan for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
Susan Ruhl, the borough planner, told the council the state's fourth-round requirement assigns New Providence an obligation of 201 affordable units plus a 20-unit rehabilitation need over the 2025—2035 period. "Affordable housing is regulated to death in New Jersey," Ruhl said, then explained the income bands (moderate, low, very low) and how the borough can meet its obligation through inclusionary zoning, extending controls on deed-restricted units, bonus credits and additional affirmative measures.
The council's staff introduced Resolution 20 26-096, which commits the borough to adopt implementing ordinances; Resolution 20 26-097, adopting the borough's affirmative marketing plan; and…
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