West Orange Township_Fourth Round HEFSP_Final Draft

Township of West Orange August 2025 Essex County, New Jersey Draft Housing Element and Fair Share Plan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- N.J.A.C.5:97-5.1(d): A vacant land adjustment that was granted as part of a first round certification or judgment of compliance shall continue to be valid provided the municipality has implemented all of the terms of the substantive certification or judgment of compliance, and received or petitioned to the Council for second round substantive certification or was under the Court’s jurisdiction for second round. If the municipality failed to implement the terms of the substantive certification or judgment of compliance, the Council may reevaluate the vacant land adjustment. Therefore, due to the lack of developable land, the Township has an RDP of 0 for the Fourth Round Prospective Need obligation. The amended Fair Housing Act requires municipalities seeking a VLA to identify sufficient parcels likely to redevelop during the current round of obligations to address at least 25% of the Prospective Need obligation that has been adjusted. This amounts to a total of 165 total units for West Orange Township. Fourth Round Adjusted Obligation In summary, the Township’s Rehabilitation Share and Fourth Round Prospective Need Obligations are detailed as follows: West Orange Township Obligation Rehabilitation Share 409 Fourth Round Prospective Need Obligation (2025-2035) 660 Fourth Round RDP 0 Fourth Round Unmet Need 660 Addressing the Fourth Round Unmet Need The Township plans to address its 660-unit Fourth Round Unmet Need obligation through the following mechanisms: Proposed Inclusionary Developments 555 Northfield Avenue The property at 555 Northfield Avenue includes Block 168, Lots 26 and 28. The lots measure approximately 2 acres in area and are located in the B-2 (General business) zone. Surrounding uses include the Turtleback Zoo and a hockey arena located across Northfield Avenue, commercial establishments to the east and west, and a ballfield to the north. St. Cloud Elementary School is located along Sheridan Avenue. A minimal amount of the site is constrained by flood hazard areas and steep slopes. 70