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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill extends the time period required for public notice of certain land use applications from 10 days to 21 days. Currently, section 7.1 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-12) requires a developer to give written notice of a public hearing concerning certain applications for property development at least 10 days prior to the scheduled public hearing to owners of all real property within 200 feet in all directions of the property for which the public hearing is being held in addition to the following people and entities in certain circumstances: the clerk of any municipality located within 200 feet of the subject property; the County Planning Board; the New Jersey Commissioner of Transportation; the State Planning Commission; and public utilities, cable television companies, or local utilities. The bill amends section 7.1 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-12) to require that notice of public hearings be given at least 21 days before the scheduled public hearing.
AI Summary
This bill extends the required public notice period for certain land use applications from 10 days to 21 days before a scheduled public hearing. This change applies to various development applications, including extensions of approvals, modifications to conditions, and other general applications, but excludes certain minor site plan reviews and subdivisions unless a municipality's ordinance requires otherwise. The bill amends existing law, specifically section 7.1 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-12), which currently mandates that applicants provide written notice to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property, as well as to municipal clerks, county planning boards, state officials like the Commissioner of Transportation and the State Planning Commission, and public utilities, among others. The primary change is the increase in the minimum notice timeframe to 21 days, aiming to provide more time for affected parties to be informed about proposed developments.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2414 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2414_I1.HTM |
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