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Pennsauken committee approves first reading of zoning amendment to bar detention facilities
Summary
At its May 7 meeting the committee approved on first reading an amendment to the zoning code to prohibit detention centers and similar holding facilities; the ordinance will return for second reading and public comment.
The Pennsauken Township Committee on May 7 approved on first reading Ordinance 2026‑11, amending the township zoning code to prohibit detention centers, holding facilities and similar uses in the special provisions section (chapter 141‑89).
The clerk read the ordinance text and the committee moved to approve the measure on first reading; the roll call reflected the members present voting yes. The measure will proceed to the required second reading and public notice before any final adoption.
Why it matters: zoning amendments that change permitted uses affect land‑use approvals and where particular facilities may locate in the township. The committee’s vote to advance the ordinance begins the process for public review and final action.
What happens next: the ordinance will be scheduled for a second reading and additional public notice as required by township ordinance and state law. Residents seeking to comment should watch the township’s meeting schedule and the agenda for the next meeting.
