On September 8, 2020, the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) issued a Public Notice pursuant to the New Jersey Permit Extension Act of 2020, P.L. 2020, c. 53 (the “Act”), which extended the term of numerous government permits and
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Focused on Redevelopment and Land Use Issues in New Jersey
RedevelopNJ, published by Sills Cummis & Gross P.C., focuses on legal issues related to real estate redevelopment and urban planning in New Jersey. The blog covers topics such as brownfield redevelopment, land use and zoning challenges, transit-oriented development, economic incentives like tax credits and PILOT agreements, and the impact of local governance structures on redevelopment projects. It also addresses regulatory changes affecting environmental remediation, municipal finance, and community benefits associated with redevelopment. The content often discusses the intersection of state policies, local home rule, and economic development strategies, providing insights into legal and practical considerations for developers, municipalities, and stakeholders involved in redevelopment initiatives.
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Governor Murphy Signs Permit Extension Act of 2020 Into Law
Governor Murphy signed the Permit Extension Act of 2020 (the “Act”) into law, automatically suspending the running of the period of eligible permits and approvals during the “COVID-19 Extension Period.” The COVID-19 Extension Period is defined as the time period…
Tiny Homes – A Creative Solution for Affordable Housing and Homelessness
Good things often come in small packages, and one of those may be a simple solution to New Jersey’s well-documented shortage of affordable housing: tiny homes. A tiny home is a single family home with a floor area of 400…
The Revenge of the Parking Lot
By Ted Zangari
It’s true: COVID-19 has breathed new life into parking lots. As Neal Freyman of Morning Brew has observed:
- Churches, synagogues, and other places of worship have been holding radio broadcasted services in their parking lots.
- DJs in Germany have been
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Governor Murphy Issues Extensions of NJDEP Timeframes and Deadlines
On Saturday May 2, 2020, New Jersey Governor Philip D. Murphy issued Executive Order (EO) 136 providing for sweeping extensions of many statutory deadlines required under environmental laws and regulations administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP…
Re-Imagining the Shopping Center Post-COVID: Zoning Changes Needed to Accommodate Store Features No Longer Deemed Convenience Amenities
Curbside pick-up lanes and “to-go” parking spaces—already trending in shopping centers before the pandemic—have become essential features of retail stores in the wake of COVID-19 and are likely to become permanent fixtures in shopping centers. Likewise, drive-throughs and walk-up or…
NJDEP Clarifies Exemptions for Site Remediation Projects, Announces Temporary Emergency Site Remediation Waiver to Extend Deadlines and Timeframes by Ninety Days During State of Emergency
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP or Department) issued two major announcements concerning site remediation arising out of Governor Murphy’s March 9, 2020 State of Emergency and Public Health Emergency declarations. The Department clarified that construction related to…
NJDCA to Builders: “Essential Construction” Must Adhere to Guidelines, “Non-Essential Construction” Must Use or Lose Permits After Restrictions Lifted
By Corey Klein
Eight days after Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 122 (EO 122), which “ceased the physical operations of non-essential construction projects indefinitely,” the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), on April 14, 2020, imposed an additional requirement for builders…
Development Industry Needs Permit Extension Legislation
More than ever, the development industry needs permit extension legislation to ensure a robust real estate market once the current public health emergency is resolved. Legislation tracking the Permit Extension Act (PEA) of 2008 (PEA) should be implemented. While the…
Going Dark: Land Use Implications of Converting Retail Space to “Dark Stores” for Fulfilling Online Orders
In recent years, retailers have begun to convert unused space in their stores, including the sales floor area, to warehouse and distribution operations for online orders as e-commerce has increased. This trend has accelerated in response to the surge of…