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Morris Township to defend its 2022 apartment "all-electric" ordinance; outside counsel retained
Summary
Mayor Griglia said the township will defend a federal lawsuit challenging its May 2022 ordinance that requires newly built apartment complexes of 12 or more units to be all-electric, and the committee authorized retention of outside counsel with pro bono support to limit taxpayer costs.
Morris Township said April 22 it will defend a federal lawsuit challenging a 2022 ordinance that requires newly constructed apartment buildings of 12 or more units to be all-electric.
Mayor Griglia told the township committee and residents that the ordinance was adopted after public consideration and that the township stands by the policy, which "only applies to newly constructed apartment complexes or apartment-style housing with 12 or more dwelling units" and "does not require anyone to remove appliances from existing homes or buildings." He said officials believe the ordinance advances climate leadership, improves air quality and public safety, and promotes long-term resilience for new multifamily buildings.
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