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Mountainside council introduces ordinance to require larger minimum lot sizes for subdivisions
Summary
On first reading the council introduced an amendment to the borough land-use code that would require a minimum lot area of 20,000 square feet for any proposed subdivision of three or more lots; final adoption will follow a later hearing.
The Borough of Mountainside introduced Ordinance 13-40-2025 on first reading to amend the land-use code’s subdivision standards.
The ordinance, read into the record by a council speaker, would amend Article 10, Section 1009(c)(5) (as presented) to add a paragraph requiring that any proposed subdivision of three or more lots have a minimum lot area of 20,000 square feet and comply with the code’s critical-area provisions (section 1003 z). The ordinance language states that inconsistent prior ordinances would be repealed to the extent of any conflict and that the ordinance would take effect upon final adoption and publication as required by law.
The council moved and seconded the ordinance for first reading; the vote to introduce on first reading was recorded. The transcript does not document additional debate or detailed impact analysis at the meeting; the item will proceed through the standard process for public notice and final adoption.
Affected property owners, developers and residents may participate in the final-adoption hearing when it is scheduled. The meeting record does not show a final vote or implementation date beyond standard publication requirements.
