Blurred Lines: An Examination of The Interplay Between The MLUL and The LRHL

Shareholder and Co-chair of the Land Use team, Donna M. Jennings, and Anthony J. Zarillo III, Associate on the Land Use team at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., break down a recent New Jersey Appellate Division decision holding that compliance with bulk zoning standards alone does not guarantee “as-of-right” approval under the MLUL. The court upheld the denial of a phased development because it failed to meet a key objective of the redevelopment plan, emphasizing that projects must align with the plan’s overall purpose, not just its technical requirements.

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