Board reorganizes, approves housing element ahead of deadline
Jefferson Land Use Board reorganizes and approves Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. The board voted 7-1-1 to approve the Housing Element & Fair Share Plan, meeting the March 15 state deadline for adoption. Board member Mr. Deutsch opposed; Mr. Galfo abstained. The board unanimously determined
Land Use Board · Meeting of March 9, 2026
NJ JEFFERSON — Jefferson Land Use Board reorganizes and approves Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. The board voted 7-1-1 to approve the Housing Element & Fair Share Plan, meeting the March 15 state deadline for adoption. Board member Mr.
Deutsch opposed; Mr. Galfo abstained. The board unanimously determined that Ordinance #26-04 implements affordable housing inclusionary zones and Ordinance #26-05 replaces the Development Fees chapter with a new Affordable Housing chapter, both consistent with the Master Plan.
Professional appointments included Glenn Kienz (Weiner Law Group LLP) as Board Attorney, Jessica Caldwell (J. Caldwell & Associates) as Board Planner, and Richard Schommer (H2M) as Board Engineer, all unanimous.
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Source: the Land Use Board meeting of March 9, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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