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Resident says planning approval for 1039 Amboy Avenue may violate local code and urges council review

Edison Township Council work session · January 12, 2026
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Summary

At the Jan. 12 Edison council work session, resident Dr. Nasser urged the council to answer questions and consider legal steps after the planning board’s Dec. 15 approval of 1039 Amboy Avenue; he alleged multiple compliance problems including parking, sidewalk waivers near a school, and ADA/right-of-way issues and asked the council to review the application.

Dr. Nasser, who identified himself as a Pleasant Avenue resident, told the Edison Township Council on Jan. 12 that he is considering legally challenging the planning board’s Dec. 15 approval of a development at 1039 Amboy Avenue and asked the council for written answers and legal guidance.

Nasser said the project was remanded from the Superior Court and that Ordinance 2233-2024 (the council-adopted form-based code) both relaxed parking rules and required that cars be concealed behind building liners on Amboy Avenue. He said he believes the approved plan lacks the required first-floor liner so vehicles will be visible…

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