Lebanon introduces changes to affordable-housing rules and development fees
Summary
The Lebanon Township Committee introduced two ordinances on Feb. 11 revising affordable-housing provisions and development fees; public hearings are scheduled for March 11 and the committee adopted related affirmative-marketing rules and a timeline tied to new state requirements.
The Lebanon Township Committee on Feb. 11 introduced two ordinances intended to update the town's affordable-housing rules and its development-fee schedule and set public hearings for March 11.
The mayor opened the discussion by introducing Ordinance 3-20-26, described as repealing and replacing Chapter 400, Article 3 (general provisions) and Article 8 (affordable housing production) "to address the requirements of the Fair Housing Act and the uniform housing affordability controls regarding compliance with the township's affordable housing obligations," and set a public hearing for Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The committee accepted the ordinance's introduction by title rather than reading it in full, a procedure the attorney noted is permitted under statute.
Town counsel explained the changes are largely driven by new state regulations and ongoing compliance obligations; the committee then introduced Ordinance 4-20-26 to repeal and replace the township's development-fee article, also scheduling a March 11 public hearing.
Why it matters: The ordinances, if adopted after public hearings, will update how Lebanon plans, markets and charges for affordable housing obligations required under state law and recent UHAC (Uniform Housing Affordability Controls) guidance. The committee also adopted Resolution 37-2026 at the same meeting, which formalizes the township's affirmative-marketing plan for affordable units; the attorney said towns must adopt these plans by March 15 under the new rules.
What the committee did now: The ordinances were introduced by title and set for public hearing; the committee also adopted the companion affirmative-marketing resolution as a template-based measure. Specific plan details and the development-fee schedule will return to the committee for final adoption after public comment.
Next steps: Public hearings on both ordinances are scheduled for March 11, 2026. The committee will accept public comment at those hearings and later consider final passage amendments or votes.
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