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Green Township adopts resolution urging state to reject bills requiring accessory dwelling units
Summary
The Township Committee passed Resolution 2025-84 urging the New Jersey Legislature to reject bills that would mandate permitting of accessory dwelling units statewide, saying such measures would erode municipal home-rule land-use authority. The vote was unanimous.
The Green Township Committee on May 5 unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-84 urging the New Jersey Legislature to reject measures that would require municipalities to permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The resolution specifically references the Assembly Committee Substitute for A-2792, A-4370 and A-2489 and says such legislation would undermine municipal planning and home-rule authority.
In presenting the resolution, the Committee said municipalities are best positioned to tailor land-use rules to local infrastructure—such as water, sewer and parking capacity—and that a state mandate could conflict with locally adopted master plans. Margaret "Peg" Phillips commented during discussion that "this should never happen." The resolution directs the Township Clerk to send copies to state legislators and officials named in the resolution, including Senator Parker Space and Governor Philip Murphy.
Why it matters: The resolution represents the township’s formal policy position on pending state legislation and is a political and administrative step to communicate local opposition to lawmakers. It does not change local ordinance or zoning law; rather, it is a request to state decision-makers.
What’s next: Copies of the resolution will be forwarded to the elected officials and agencies listed in the resolution as part of the township’s advocacy on the issue.
