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Stanhope council urges defeat of S-1836, says bill would bypass local planning
Summary
The council adopted a resolution opposing Senate Bill S-1836, saying the measure would preempt local master-plan authority, allow greater density and height without municipal review and reduce local control over parking and conversions; the resolution directs copies to state legislators and the NJ State League of Municipalities.
At the May 12 meeting the council adopted Resolution 087-26 urging defeat of Senate Bill S-1836, which the resolution said would undermine municipal planning authority.
The resolution recites that municipalities invest considerable resources in municipal master plans and reexaminations, and asserts that S-1836 would "bypass local planning for increased density and height, regardless of a municipality’s ability to ensure safety" and permit conversions and inclusionary developments that the council said "undermine the careful planning process outlined in the Municipal Land Use Law." The resolution notes concern that the bill would require only 20% affordable units in certain conversions and directs the clerk to forward copies to Senator Parker Space, Assemblymember Dawn Fantasia, Assemblymember Michael Inganamort, Governor Mikie Sherrill, and the New Jersey State League of Municipalities.
The motion to adopt was offered and carried by voice vote; council members present recorded unanimous support during roll-call adoption.
