Paramus council introduces overhaul of inclusionary zoning, amends Oster-site redevelopment plan

The Borough of Paramus Mayor and Council on Feb. 19 introduced a major revision to the borough’s inclusionary zoning rules and separately amended a redevelopment plan intended to meet affordable-housing obligations.

Ordinance 2026-07, described on introduction as repealing and replacing Chapter 210 of the borough code — “Affordable Housing — Inclusionary Zoning Requirements” — was moved by Councilman Nadera and seconded by Councilman Antonio and passed the council vote 4-0 with Councilwoman Weber and Councilwoman Rizzo absent. The ordinance was introduced for further consideration; the minutes do not list a final reading date.

In a related action, the council introduced Ordinance 2026-08, amending the redevelopment plan for Block 601, Lot 5 (identified in the minutes as the Oster site) to address fourth-round affordable-housing compliance. Councilman Nadera moved the item and Councilman Wilkins seconded; the motion carried 4-0.

The minutes record these items as introduced on the agenda but do not include detailed text of the proposed changes to Chapter 210 or the redevelopment plan. The council did not record public comment on those ordinance introductions. Councilwoman Weber reentered the meeting later and Councilwoman Rizzo remained listed as absent for the recorded votes.

Next steps: as introduced, both measures proceed through the borough’s ordinance process; the minutes do not specify dates for any subsequent hearings, final readings or effective dates.