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North Caldwell introduces multiple ordinances to comply with state affordable-housing rules

Mayor and Council of the Borough of North Caldwell · February 24, 2026
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Summary

Council introduced ordinances to update affordable-housing rules, development-fee provisions and overlay zones; Borough Planner said adoption for certain items is required by March 15, 2026 and second readings were set for March.

The Borough Council introduced several zoning and land-use ordinances intended to bring North Caldwell into compliance with the amended Fair Housing Act and Fourth Round affordable-housing obligations.

Council introduced O-2-2026 to repeal and replace the borough's Affordable Housing Regulations and O-3-2026 to update the Development Fee Ordinance. Borough Planner Tom Behrens told the council that adoption is required by March 15, 2026 to comply with Fourth Round requirements; second readings and public hearings were scheduled for March 10, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Councilmembers voted unanimously to introduce both ordinances.

The council also introduced O-4-2026 to amend the BAO Bloomfield Avenue Overlay District and the FRO Fairfield Road Overlay District to modify density and incentivize affordable units. Council President Anthony Floria-Callori described the effort as an attempt to satisfy fair-share obligations while minimizing impact on the borough. All three introduction motions carried with five affirmative votes.

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