1The Jackson Township Council has unanimously adopted a resolution strongly opposing newly introduced state legislation that would permit religious and nonprofit-owned properties to be developed at a density of up to 40 housing units per acre, bypassing local municipal zoning oversight.
Under that plan, any church, mosque, or synagogue can build high-density housing of up to 40 units per acre on its property as long as it has a 20% set-aside for affordable housing.
The Jackson Council is asking residents to contact state senators via email or telephone and ask them to vote no:
Email your legislators today and tell them to vote no on Senate bill 4736 .
You can find the email address and contact information for each state legisilator here: New Jersey State Senate Roster .
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