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Council amends Bloomfield Avenue and Fairfield Road overlay districts to secure builders' remedy immunity

Borough of North Caldwell Mayor and Council · March 10, 2026

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Summary

Ordinance O-4-2026 amending the BAO Bloomfield Avenue and FRO Fairfield Road overlay districts was adopted to comply with a settlement agreement with Fair Share Housing and seek Fourth Round immunity from builders' remedy lawsuits; planner Tom Behrens said the revisions have minimal impact.

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The borough adopted Ordinance O-4-2026 to amend the Bloomfield Avenue Overlay (BAO) and Fairfield Road Overlay (FRO) districts as part of a settlement with Fair Share Housing aimed at securing Fourth Round immunity from builders' remedy lawsuits.

Borough Planner Tom Behrens told the council the revisions were required by the settlement and would have a minimal impact on the borough. The hearing was opened and closed on the record and the ordinance was adopted with a recorded six affirmative votes.

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