NJ Supreme Court Hands Towns a Massive Win: developers must now prove their projects will not substantially undermine local zoning plans before they can gain approval
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Montvale NJ, In a landmark decision that completely reshapes the landscape of real estate development in New Jersey, the N.J. Supreme Court has handed local municipalities a monumental victory.
The state’s highest court ruled unanimously that developers seeking use variances for “inherently beneficial” projects—such as senior living facilities, hospitals, schools, and childcare centers—must now prove their projects will not substantially undermine local zoning plans before they can gain approval.
