New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A914

Introduced
1/9/24  

Caption

Establishes additional municipal review processes and procedures related to development of certain large warehouses; requires certain real property revaluations and reassessments.

Impact

The bill mandates that if a municipality has not performed a comprehensive revaluation or reassessment of real property in the last five years prior to approving a large warehouse project, it must do so no later than 24 months following the issuance of the occupancy certificate for that warehouse. This provision aims to ensure that property values reflect the impact of new large warehouse developments in the municipality, potentially affecting local tax revenues and resource allocation.

Summary

Assembly Bill A914 seeks to establish additional municipal review processes and procedures for the development of certain large warehouses. Primarily, this bill introduces a requirement for municipalities to conduct a special reexamination of their master plans and development regulations before considering any application to construct a large warehouse. The bill specifies guidelines that the State Planning Commission must adopt to define large warehouses and outlines the implications for local planning and zoning regulations when such applications are submitted.

Contention

There may be contention surrounding this bill, particularly concerning the responsibilities placed on municipal planning boards. Critics may argue that the requirements for special reexaminations could add substantial time and cost to already complex development approval processes. Proponents are likely to contend that these measures are necessary to better manage urban planning and ensure that local regulations align with state guidelines for large-scale developments.

Summary_statement

In essence, A914 represents an effort to regulate the development of large warehouses more stringently while ensuring that municipalities remain proactive in managing changes in property taxation related to such developments. The full economic and regulatory implications will continue to be a topic of debate during the legislative process.

Companion Bills

NJ S1432

Same As Establishes additional municipal review processes and procedures related to development of certain large warehouses; requires certain real property revaluations and reassessments.

NJ S3664

Carry Over Establishes additional municipal review processes and procedures related to development of certain large warehouses; requires certain real property revaluations and reassessments.

NJ A5337

Carry Over Establishes additional municipal review processes and procedures related to development of certain large warehouses; requires certain real property revaluations and reassessments.

Previously Filed As

NJ S1778

Establishes additional municipal review processes and procedures related to development of certain large warehouses; requires certain real property revaluations and reassessments.

NJ A3411

Provides for regional economic and land use impact report and establishes review processes related to development of certain large warehouses; and requires related real property reassessments.

NJ S703

Provides for regional economic and land use impact report and establishes review processes related to development of certain large warehouses; and requires related real property reassessments.

NJ A1147

Establishes pilot program in Office of Planning Advocacy to reimburse municipalities for certain expenditures concerning warehouse development; appropriates $1 million.

NJ A2889

Requires State Planning Commission to adopt model ordinance for siting certain warehouses and permits conforming updates to municipal master plans and zoning ordinances and establishes fund in DCA; appropriates $5 million.

NJ S1235

Establishes pilot program in Office of Planning Advocacy to reimburse municipalities for certain expenditures concerning warehouse development; appropriates $1 million.

NJ A1056

Requires certain large developments, to be used as retail facility or warehouse, to be designed and constructed to accommodate load associated with solar panels.

NJ A2444

Increases distribution to municipalities from Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Fund over two years; prohibits anticipation of certain revenue in municipal budget; requires additional aid be subtracted from municipal property tax levy.

NJ A4855

Requires State agencies to vacate certain property in Trenton; allows EDA to offer incentives to private entities to locate to that property.

NJ A1811

Establishes emergency teacher certificate in certain circumstances.

Similar Bills

NJ S1778

Establishes additional municipal review processes and procedures related to development of certain large warehouses; requires certain real property revaluations and reassessments.

NJ S3323

Requires planning board reexamination report to set forth recommendations for the siting of warehouses consistent with State Plan and with warehouse siting guidance policy adopted by State Planning Commission.

NJ S1235

Establishes pilot program in Office of Planning Advocacy to reimburse municipalities for certain expenditures concerning warehouse development; appropriates $1 million.

NJ A1147

Establishes pilot program in Office of Planning Advocacy to reimburse municipalities for certain expenditures concerning warehouse development; appropriates $1 million.

NJ A2886

Requires State Planning Commission to adopt model buffer ordinances detailing different regulatory options for siting warehouses; allows conforming updates to municipal master plans and zoning ordinances.

NJ S2319

Requires State Planning Commission to adopt model ordinance for siting certain warehouses and permits conforming updates to municipal master plans and zoning ordinances and establishes fund in DCA; appropriates $5 million.

NJ A2889

Requires State Planning Commission to adopt model ordinance for siting certain warehouses and permits conforming updates to municipal master plans and zoning ordinances and establishes fund in DCA; appropriates $5 million.

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