Title
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Resolution endorsing referral to the Newark Central Planning Board, as required by law
Purpose: Resolution directing the Newark Central Planning Board to review an Ordinance amending and replacing, Title 41 of the Municipal Code of the City of Newark "Zoning and Land-Use Regulations".
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WHEREAS, the Newark Central Planning Board (the "Central Planning Board") adopted the Newark360 Master Plan and Land Use Element ("Newark360") at a duly noticed public hearing on September 26, 2022 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-28; and
WHEREAS, Newark360 was the culmination of a multi-year planning and public outreach process during which in-person and virtual meetings were conducted throughout the city and during which input was received from thousands of residents and stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, the N.J.S.A. 40:55D-62 provides municipalities with the power to adopt or amend zoning ordinances; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-64, prior to the hearing on adoption of a Zoning Ordinance, or any amendments thereto, the Municipal Council shall refer any such proposed Ordinance or amendment to the Central Planning Board for formal review, report, and recommendation as required by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-26; and
WHEREAS, such zoning ordinances shall be adopted after the Central Planning Board adopts a master plan land use element and housing plan element and all the provisions of the zoning ordinance shall be either substantially consistent with the elements or designed to effectuate the elements; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Council adopted Resolution 7R2-f on March 15, 2023, directing the Central Planning Board to review an Ordinance amending and replacing Title 41 of the Municipal Code of the City of Newark; and
WHEREAS, the Central Planning Board reviewed the Ordinance at its Regular Meeting held on Apr...
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