Scotch Plains Planning Board adopted multiple zoning ordinances for affordable housing.

PUBLIC NOTICETOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINSPLANNING BOARDPLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that pursuant to NJSA 40:55D-1, et. seq. commonly known as the Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL), on Monday, February 23, 2026, the Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Plains, Union County, State of New Jersey, adopted by resolution, endorsing the proposed Ordinances as presented, and recommends to the Township Council of Scotch Plains to take further actions consistent with these findings as required to formalize the passage of the Ordinances to become a part of the Township’s Code, amending the standards for the areas noted according to all applicable laws and process. ORD 2026-1:  Ordinance amending Chapter XXIII entitled “Zoning”, Replacing §10.3 entitled “Downtown Affordable Housing Overlay Zone – Tier 1” in its Entirety with an updated §10.3 entitled “Downtown Affordable Housing Overlay Zone – Tier 1”, in accordance with the Adopted Fourth Round Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan of the Township of Scotch Plains.ORD 2026-2: Ordinance amending Chapter XXIII, entitled “Zoning”, Replacing §10.4 entitled “Downtown Affordable Housing Overlay Zone – Tier 2” in its Entirety with an updated §10.4 entitled “Downtown Affordable Housing Overlay Zone – Tier 2”, in accordance with the Adopted Fourth Round Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan of the Township of Scotch Plains.ORD 2026-3: Ordinance amending Chapter XXIII, entitled “Zoning”, Replacing §10.5 entitled “Downtown Affordable Housing Overlay Zone – Tier 3” in its Entirety with an updated §10.5 entitled “Downtown Affordable Housing Overlay Zone – Tier 3”, in accordance with the Adopted Fourth Round Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan of the Township of Scotch Plains.ORD 2026-4: Ordinance amending Chapter XXIII, entitled “Zoning” of the Township of Scotch Plains Ordinance to Create an Inclusionary Overlay Zone for Certain Properties in the Township of Scotch Plains “Morse Avenue Affordable Housing Overlay” in Accordance with the Adopted Fourth Round Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan of the of Township of Scotch Plains. ORD 2026-5: Ordinance amending Chapter XXIII, entitled “Zoning” to Create an Inclusionary Overlay Zone District for Certain Properties in the Township of Scotch Plains “B-2 South Avenue Affordable Housing Overlay” in accordance with the Adopted Fourth Round Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan of the Township of Scotch Plains.ORD 2026-7: Ordinance to Repeal Article 23-8 entitled “Affordable Housing Development Fees” in Chapter XIII entitled “Zoning”, and to Repeal and Replace Article 19-7 entitled “Affordable Housing” in Chapter XIX entitled “Land Use Procedures” of the Revised Ordinances of the Township of Scotch Plains to Address the Requirements of the Fair Housing Act (FHA), as amended, and the Uniform Housing Affordability Controls (UHAC), as amended, regarding Compliance with the Township’s Affordable Housing ObligationsThe resolution of adoption is on file and available for public inspection and can be viewed at the Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. Kimberly SmithLand Use AdministratorTownship of Scotch Plains430 Park AvenueScotch Plains, NJ  070761 T - 03/05/26, The Leader        Fee: $105.57