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.

Get Involved

An ongoing theme for NJAPZA in 2017 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 Jackie Zelinka 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

NJAPZA Seminar
“The Developer Wants to Do—What, Where, How…Now!”
October 13, 2017
9 am – 12 pm
Moorestown Municipal Building
For More Information Click Here

NJAPZA Annual Meeting and Luncheon
November 15, 2017
11:45 am - 2 pm
Caesars - Palladium C Ballroom
Atlantic City, NJ
For more information CLICK HERE.

NJAPZA Holiday Luncheon
December 15, 2017
11:30 am - 3 pm
Snuffy’s Steak House
Scotch Plains, NJ

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.

NJAPZA Seeks PT Executive Director

The NJAPZA Board is seeking a new part-time Executive Director to handle day-to-day tasks starting in January 2018. To view the job description for the position, CLICK HERE.

Anyone interested in the position should send a resume and cover letter to Meghan Hunscher at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.