Title
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending
Type of Service: Resolution Endorsing
Purpose: Resolution referring a revised proposed ordinance to amend and supplement Title XLI, zoning and land use regulation, which permits short term rental use in all legally permitted dwelling units throughout the City of Newark to the Newark Central Planning Board for review and recommendation as required by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-26 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-64.
Additional Information:
Amendment of Resolution 7R3- d(S) August 23, 2016
Failed 7R2-j (s) 112916
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WHEREAS, the Municipal Council seeks to permit short term rental use in legally permitted dwelling units throughout the City of Newark in order to facilitate the booking of reservations for such uses through internet-based booking platforms in order to promote tourism and economic vitality in the City; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Council, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-62, may adopt or amend a Zoning Ordinance relating to the nature and extent of the uses of land and of buildings and structures thereon; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Council previously adopted Resolution 7R3-d(S) on August 23, 2016, which had the incorrect Title number for the proposed Amendment to the Zoning and Land Use Regulation; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Council, through the Department of Economic and Housing Development and its Outside Counsel has drafted a Revised Proposed Amendment to the City's Zoning Ordinance which permits short term rental use in all legally permitted dwelling units throughout the City of Newark; 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 Governing Body shall refer any such proposed ordinance or amendment to the Newark Central Planning Board for formal review, report, and recommendation as required by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-26; and
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