Draft_October 2025_West Orange_HEFSP_with Appendices

Township of West Orange October 2025 Essex County, New Jersey Draft Housing Element and Fair Share Plan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Township proposes to develop the site with four affordable rental units with a preference for veteran’s housing or a group home. Further, the Township will claim all 4 bonus credits, at a ratio of 1 bonus credits per 1 unit, as the proposed units meet the COAH criteria described below: “Each unit of low- or moderate-income housing in a 100 percent affordable housing project for which the municipality contributes toward the costs of the project.” The site is appropriate for multi-family low- and moderate-income housing as it is available, approvable, developable, and suitable: • Available: The site has no easements or title issues preventing its development. • Suitable: The site is almost entirely surrounded by residential uses. Its development is consistent with the goals and strategies outlined in the State Plan. The site is located within the Metropolitan Planning Area (PA 1). Further, the site’s proximity to Valley Road and S. Jefferson Street offers access to employment and service establishments. • Developable: The site falls within sewer and public water service areas and has access to appropriate public streets along Valley Road and S. Jefferson Street. The site is not subject to environmental constraints. • Approvable: A total of four (4) affordable units is proposed on the site. 113