Jamestowne Village EMF-23 zone amendment
Description
A zoning amendment to generate 42 affordable units (20-28 new construction, remainder conversions) at the Jamestowne development failed after opponents cited the prior zoning board denial upheld by the Appellate Division.
Impact summary
The City Council denied it on Jul 29, 2026.
Adds substantial traffic and density in Ward 4 near an at-capacity elementary school, but closes out a challenge that could have forced far larger development.
Applicant
- Address
- Block 610, Lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 11, 30, 31 and 33
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 2
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Jul 29, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Township Council - Jul 29, 2026
A zoning amendment to generate 42 affordable units (20-28 new construction, remainder conversions) at the Jamestowne development failed after opponents cited the prior zoning board denial upheld by the Appellate Division.
Township Council - Jun 10, 2026
Amends the multifamily zone to allow 140 new units in six new buildings and converts 14 existing units to affordable, for 42 total affordable units — the settlement of the developer's challenge to the township's housing plan.
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