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Green Township adopts resolution opposing state bill S-1836, citing threat to local planning
Summary
The committee unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-103 urging state legislators to defeat S-1836 because it would bypass local planning, allow higher density and height, and undermine municipal master plans; copies were directed to state legislators and the League of Municipalities.
The Green Township Committee on May 4 adopted Resolution 2026-103 opposing Senate Bill S-1836, which the resolution describes as legislation that would preempt municipal planning by permitting conversions and development standards without local review.
The resolution states municipalities are best suited to plan for community needs and that S-1836 would bypass local review by allowing higher density and height and enabling conversions of underutilized properties without adequate municipal oversight. It also notes recent changes in state affordable‑housing law and argues that S-1836 would undermine local master plans and municipal autonomy.
The resolution directs the clerk to forward copies to Sen. Parker Space, Assemblymembers Dawn Fantasia and Michael Inganamort, Governor Mikie Sherrill, and the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. The vote was unanimous among the members present (DeYoung, Qarmout, Phillips).
