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NJ A4221

NJ A4221
Extends moratorium on the imposition of Statewide non-residential development fees; requires return of fees paid subsequent to June 30, 2010.


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Introduced
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Introduced Session

2010-2011 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill extends for two years, until July 1, 2013, the moratorium on the imposition of fees on non-residential construction projects. The fees, known as Statewide non-residential development fees, were enacted as part of a revision of the "Fair Housing Act," pursuant to P.L.2008, c.46. A moratorium was placed on the imposition of the fees until July 1, 2010, pursuant to the "Economic Stimulus Act of 2009," P.L.2009, c.90. This bill extends the moratorium placed in effect in 2009 until July 1, 2013. The bill requires the return of any monies paid during the period since July 1, 2010 and the present, as a result of the previous expiration of the moratorium. The bill also clarifies that any affordable housing obligation imposed under the "Fair Housing Act" as a result of non-residential construction is suspended whenever the imposition of Statewide non-residential fees is suspended.

AI Summary

This bill extends the moratorium, or temporary halt, on imposing Statewide non-residential development fees, which are fees charged to developers of commercial properties, for an additional two years, until July 1, 2013. These fees were originally part of the "Fair Housing Act" and were temporarily suspended by the "Economic Stimulus Act of 2009." Crucially, the bill mandates the return of any such fees that were paid by developers between July 1, 2010, when the previous moratorium expired, and the effective date of this new bill. Furthermore, it clarifies that any affordable housing obligations that arise from non-residential development are also suspended whenever these development fees are suspended, ensuring that developers are not penalized for affordable housing requirements during periods when the fees themselves are not being collected.

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Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Substituted by S2974 (on 06/29/2011)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=A4221 04/25/2013
Bill https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2010/Bills/A4500/4221_I1.HTM 05/28/2012
Legislative Fiscal Estimate 7/6/11; as introduced https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2010/Bills/A4500/4221_E1.HTM 04/23/2012
Statement ABU 6/27/11 https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2010/Bills/A4500/4221_S1.HTM 04/23/2012
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