The Redeveloper

Redevelopnment and land use news

Christie Administration Goes Solar

On April 22, 2010 Governor Christie signed into law S-921, which is intended to smooth the way for zoning approvals involving solar panels.  The new law specifically exempts solar panels in the calculation of “impervious coverage” as defined under the Municipal Land Use Law.  Similarly, solar panels are not to be considered in determining agricultural [...]

Zoning Standards: The Tough Get Tougher

New Jersey’s zoning laws should promote revitalized use of properties which have been neglected, or fallen into nonuse status.  Right?  Not so fast. A recently decided New Jersey Appellate Division case further erodes the notion that redevelopment, or “brownfield” cases should enjoy any type of relaxation in the application of legal standards to be applied in zoning decisions. [...]