Jeffrey Betz

The 2025-2035 Housing Element & Fair Share Plan for the Township of West Caldwell outlines the municipality's comprehensive strategy to fulfill its affordable housing obligations under the New Jersey Fair Housing Act. The plan addresses a four-part obligation, encompassing Rehabilitation, Prior Round, Third Round, and Fourth Round housing needs. It details both existing and proposed mechanisms and credits, including various rehabilitation programs, inclusionary developments such as Mountain Ridge Country Club, Durkin, Greenwich House, Accordia, and Caldwell Nursery, and supportive/special needs housing initiatives. The plan aims to ensure the provision of realistic opportunities for low- and moderate-income housing, carefully balancing these requirements with the Township's unique character, scale, density, and infrastructure capacity.

The reexamination report assesses the Township of West Caldwell's Master Plan, focusing on land development, housing, and environmental goals. It addresses population and land use changes, employment trends, and updates to state and county planning regulations. Key priorities include maintaining suburban character, promoting diverse housing options, protecting commercial areas, encouraging high-performance industrial development, and preserving open space. The report recommends updates to the Master Plan to address flooding, housing, and economic development, and emphasizes compliance with state regulations for electric vehicle infrastructure and community residences.