Tag: Affordable Housing
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Sayreville affordable housing ordinances introduced
SAYREVILLE – Two ordinances intended to assist Sayreville in reaching its necessary amount of affordable units have been introduced by the Borough Council. The council voted 5-1 to re-introduce an ordinance during its Sept. 11 meeting that will amend the borough’s affordable housing ordinance, and voted to introduce an ordinance that will permit projects that…
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Sayreville to review affordable housing ordinance
SAYREVILLE – Two ordinances intended to assist Sayreville in reaching its necessary amount of affordable units are scheduled to be introduced by the Borough Council on Sept. 11. An ordinance that will amend the borough’s affordable housing ordinance and an ordinance that will permit projects that have affordable units in their zone were considered by…
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Affordable housing highlighted in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE — Jacob’s Landing redevelopment plan, an affordable residential community on the site of the former Woodbridge Gardens public housing complex on Bunns Lane, took center stage as Governor Chris Christie announced enhancing new job-creating and rental, home ownership opportunities. Christie and Charles Richman, Department of Community Affairs commissioner, visited the site on Aug. 25…
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Sayreville mulls affordable housing plan recommendation
SAYREVILLE – Ordinances intended to assist Sayreville in meeting its affordable housing obligations have been recommended to the Borough Council by the Planning Board amid continued concerns from residents over their potential impact. On Aug. 2, the Planning Board recommended an ordinance to the council that would amend the borough’s affordable housing ordinance and an…
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Allentown council establishes affordable housing regulations
ALLENTOWN – The Borough Council has adopted an ordinance that establishes regulations having to do with affordable housing, as municipal officials said they are trying to provide a level of protection for Allentown. The ordinance was adopted during the Borough Council’s July 18 meeting. No one from the public commented on the ordinance when given…
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Howell council zones tract for affordable housing
HOWELL – The Township Council has adopted two ordinances that pertain to a planned affordable housing development in the community. One ordinance that was adopted in a 4-1 vote on July 18 rezones property at the intersection of Route 9 and West Farms Road from Highway Development 1 to Reserve Mount Laurel District 2 (RMLD-2).…
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Residents disagree on affordable housing options in Sayreville
SAYREVILLE – A plan from borough officials to meet Sayreville’s affordable housing regulations is being met with concerns from residents. At a Borough Council meeting on June 26, members of the public spoke about four introduced ordinances related to affordable housing. If adopted, the ordinances will amend the borough’s affordable housing ordinance, add a new…
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Howell still negotiating affordable housing obligation
HOWELL – The number of affordable housing units that may eventually be constructed in Howell has not been determined and remains the focus of a matter before a state Superior Court judge. Affordable housing is defined as housing that is sold or rented at below market rates to individuals and families whose income meets regional…
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Jackson council creates two affordable housing zones
JACKSON – The Township Council has adopted two ordinances establishing new zones where affordable housing will be permitted to be constructed. The zones are off Perrineville Road and off North New Prospect Road in Jackson. Council members took the action June 27. Affordable housing is defined as housing that is sold or rented at below…
