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NJ S4920

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Anthony M. Bucco

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the required public notice period for local land use hearings from 10 days to 21 days, including hearings on development applications, zoning variances, and site plan approvals

  • Increases the mailed notice requirement for certain ordinance hearings (such as those involving local improvements, street vacations, or special assessments) from one week to 21 days prior to final consideration

  • Applies the 21-day notice requirement to hearings on master plan adoption, revision, or amendment, including notices to adjoining municipalities, county planning boards, the Office of Planning Advocacy, and military facility commanders

  • Requires 21-day advance notice for hearings on zoning ordinance amendments that change district classifications or boundaries, with notices sent to affected property owners within 200 feet of the district

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Revises notice requirements for certain local land use hearings to at least 21 days.

Community and Urban Affairs

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee

12/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Community and Urban Affairs12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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