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Hampton Planning Board Recommends Affordable Housing Ordinance, Flags Infrastructure and Fee Concerns
Summary
The Hampton Township Planning Board unanimously recommended that the Township Committee adopt Ordinance No. 2026-04 (Affordable Housing Ordinance), saying it is consistent with the Master Plan while noting the town’s limited water/sewer infrastructure and concerns about a 1.5% residential development fee.
The Hampton Township Planning Board voted on Feb. 26, 2026 to recommend that the Township Committee adopt Ordinance No. 2026-04, an affordable housing ordinance, after finding the referral consistent with the township’s Master Plan.
Chairman Gerard Ambrosi opened the meeting at 10:00 a.m. and heard a presentation from Attorney Brady and Planner Heyer, who described the ordinance as linked to recent requirements and deadlines tied to the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. Attorney Brady said the ordinance "is similar to what he’s seen in other towns due to recent requirements and deadlines put in place for the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan." Planner Heyer told the board the referral is intended to effectuate the adopted housing plan and that "the Ordinance did not require an amendment to the Housing Plan Element, and as such it should remain consistent with the Master Plan."
Board members questioned how the new requirements would apply in Hampton. Mr. Dooley cautioned that "there are requirements for which Hampton Township does not have the infrastructure," warning the township may eventually need to spend money to build public water or sewer to satisfy obligations. Chairman Ambrosi said it "does not seem like these requirements should apply to such a rural area." Attorney Brady noted one other town reported concern about a 1.5% Residential Development Fee applying to additions on existing homes. Planner Heyer and Attorney Brady explained Hampton has a durational adjustment and may defer some obligations until infrastructure becomes available; they said developers would be responsible for determining how to implement any mechanisms if infrastructure is built.
After discussion, Mr. Daniels moved — and Mr. Sivulich seconded — that the Planning Board recommend adoption of the affordable housing ordinances and find them consistent with the Master Plan. The motion carried on a roll-call vote: Mr. Santora, Yes; Mr. Sivulich, Yes; Mr. Dooley, Yes; Mr. Daniels, Yes; Mr. Ambrosi, Yes. The board then adjourned at 10:11 a.m.
The recommendation will be transmitted to the Township Committee for its consideration; the Committee must vote separately to adopt any ordinance.
