News & Updates 

For NJAPZA Members

In this ongoing website feature, we are highlighting planning and zoning-related issues and activities from around the state, but we need your help. 

ü  Has your municipality recently amended the zoning ordinance to deal with a particular problem? 

ü  Did a zoning enforcement case make news in the local paper?

ü  Has a controversial development application been approved by one of your boards? 

ü  Have objectors appealed a recent board decision? 

If you let us know about a local issue, case, etc., we’ll take care of the follow up.  Just send an email to Jackie Zelinka at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to get the ball rolling.

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NJ Supreme Court OPRA Decision
Impacts NJAPZA Members

On June 20, the NJ Supreme Court rendered a decision related to the Open Public Records Act that directly impacts how municipalities must respond to requests for electronic information and data. We will be posting an analysis of the decision in the near future. For a quick summary of the decision in John Paff v. Galloway Twp. and Thalia C. Kay, go to the link:

Click here for the summary.

Questions?

Please contact our Executive Director, Christina Schwartz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for assistance.

Get Involved

An ongoing theme for NJAPZA in 2018 is involvement. With that in mind, this feature of the website highlights opportunities for members to participate in Association governance and activities. Current opportunities can be viewed here. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Christina Schwartz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or Meghan Hunscher at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Conferences & Meetings

Save the Date!
NJAPZA Educational Event: Signs … A to neon to digital!*
Friday, April 20, 2018 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Village of Ridgewood Municipal Building
131 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
*Educational session is approved for 4 CE credits from Rutgers & 4 AICP credits from NJAPA
Click here for information and to register

2018 Current Issues in Planning and Zoning Conference

Friday, May 11, 2018
DoubleTree by Hilton, 200 Atrium Drive, Somerset

Click here for registration information

Forum Now Available to NJAPZA Members

Advice is only an email away! Our new online Forum allows NJAPZA members to post information, ask questions and exchange information with colleagues throughout state. Just log on as a member and click on the Membership tab to access the Forum.