New Jersey S1586 requires a public vote if a proposed annexation affects over 10% of a municipality's property tax ratables.
New Jersey S1586 amends the state's annexation laws by requiring a public vote on any proposed annexation that affects an area with over 10% of the municipality's property tax ratables. If the land to be annexed meets this threshold, the municipal governing body must submit a public question to voters at the next general election at least 45 days after receiving the annexation petition. The municipal clerk must also publish the public question in a local newspaper 30 days before the election.
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