S.2889

"The Desegregate New Jersey Act"; promotes equitable residential development throughout State.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2889, the "Desegregate New Jersey Act," promotes equitable residential development by easing zoning restrictions on accessory dwelling.

The "Desegregate New Jersey Act" aims to promote equitable residential development by modifying zoning ordinances to ease restrictions on accessory dwelling units. The bill allows municipalities to permit accessory dwelling units on developable sites without requiring them to meet affordable housing requirements. It prohibits certain restrictions, such as requiring a passageway between the accessory unit and the principal dwelling, limiting parking spaces, or imposing familial relationship requirements between occupants.

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Current
Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee