The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has proposed substantive changes to the remediation standards administered under New Jersey’s Site Remediation Program (SRP). The 273-page rule proposal includes 84 pages of commentary and 26 pages of rule amendments, 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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What’s Old Is New Again: Legislation up for a Vote in Trenton Would Revive Permit Extension Act
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, state legislators are set to vote on a bill on April 13 that would revive the Permit Extension Act, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-136.1 et seq. (the “Act”). If the legislation is enacted, the Act would once…
Governor Murphy Announces Shutdown of Non-Essential Construction
Governor Murphy issued Executive Order 122 requiring all “non-essential” construction projects in New Jersey to cease by Friday, April 10, 2020, at 8 pm. This shutdown continues indefinitely, with limited exemptions for construction projects that are deemed essential. On-going construction…
New Jersey Expands List of Protected Waterways, Imposing Stricter Water Quality Controls and Development Buffers
The NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP or Department) issued new regulations effective April 6, 2020 that expand the Garden State’s list of protected waterways. These amendments to the Surface Water Quality Standards (SWQS), N.J.A.C. 7:9B, upgrade the designation of…
NJDCA Issues Guidelines Clearing the Way for Virtual Zoning and Planning Board Hearings
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services (DLGS or Division) yesterday issued “Operational Guidance” to the state’s municipal Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of Adjustment to “ensure continuity of Land Use application procedures” while New…
The Need for a New Permit Extension Act due to the COVID-19 Health Crisis and Ensuing Economic Downturn
By Ted Zangari
Sills Cummis attorney Ted Zangari recently issued a public call for the New Jersey State Legislature to adopt a new version of the Permit Extension Act, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-136.1 et seq. The Act was signed into law in 2008 to revive and extend state, county, and…
COVID-19 Legal Resources: It’s Not Too Early to Consider Extending Building Permits & Approvals
By Ted Zangari
History doesn’t usually repeat but it often rhymes. COVID-19’s impact on construction projects will likely differ from past recessionary triggers but one thing is already clear: the setback will be severe in its depth and breadth. That’s why policymakers in…
Curbside Enthusiasm: Retailers Adapt In A Time Of Crisis
By Ted Zangari
Curbside pickups, already trending in shopping centers before the pandemic, will likely become a permanent feature of retail stores…along with features long associated with bank branches: automated kiosks (ATMs), dividers between customers and clerks (tellers), and drive-throughs. As with the…
The Winds of Change: Governor Murphy Launches Sweeping Regulatory Reforms to Promote Clean Air and Fight Climate Change
On January 27, 2020, Governor Murphy unveiled a series of broad regulatory proposals seeking to establish a “clean energy future” framework in the Garden State. The sweeping changes − billed as first-in-the-nation “comprehensive and aggressive suite of climate change regulations”…
Opportunity Zone Update
By Ted Zangari
The U.S. Department of Transportation has released an interactive map that provides details about significant transportation-related facilities, such as highway exits, train stations, and bus stops, that are located in or near Opportunity Zones. Click here to read more.