Township of Fredon

Ordinance 2026-02

An ordinance of the Township of Fredon, County of Sussex, and State of New Jersey deleting and replacing Article IX of the Township code entitled “Affordable Housing” to update and implement Affordability controls, administration, mandatory set-asides, and funding mechanisms consistent with state law

WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Fredon (“Township”) is constitutionally and statutorily obligated to provide a realistic opportunity for the development of housing affordable to low- and moderate-income households pursuant to the New Jersey Fair Housing Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301 et seq., as amended (“Fair Housing Act”); and

WHEREAS, P.L. 2024, c.2 and applicable regulations establish requirements for municipal affordable housing programs, administration, affirmative marketing,affordability controls, mandatory set-aside, and the collection and expenditure of development fees; and

WHEREAS, the Township seeks to update, clarify, and codify its Affordable Housing regulations as set forth in this Ordinance pursuant to and in accordance with the Fair Housing Act, N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1 et seq., N.J.A.C. 5:99, and Consent Order Regarding Conditional Compliance Certification (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-304(q)) entered by the Hon. Janine M. Allen, J.S.C. on December 18, 2025.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the Township of Fredon, County of Sussex, and State of New Jersey, that Chapter 45 of the Township Code entitled “Land Use Procedures” is hereby amended as follows:

Adopted March 11, 2026