Township of Harrison

This document outlines Harrison Township's Affordable Housing Trust Fund Development Fee Spending Plan for the period 2025-2035. The plan details the projected revenues from development fees and interest, aiming to meet the Township's regional fair share of affordable housing obligations. Key focus areas for expenditure include rehabilitation programs, affordability assistance for very low-, low-, and moderate-income households, administrative expenses, and the funding of three specific affordable housing developments: Mullica West Senior Development, Project Freedom/Richwood, and a new 100% Affordable Family Project. The plan also describes the administrative mechanisms for fund collection and distribution, and strategies for addressing excess or shortfall of funds.

This Amended Redevelopment Plan for Harrison Township outlines the strategic direction for the redevelopment of Block 59, Lots 17, 17.02, and 17.03, in compliance with the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law. The plan focuses on transforming underutilized parcels into a blend of single-family detached residential subdivisions and an assisted living complex. Key strategic pillars include establishing detailed land use designations, bulk requirements, design standards, and performance criteria. It also emphasizes the implementation of low-impact development techniques for stormwater management, robust buffering, and specific lighting standards. The plan's objectives are to promote orderly development, provide diverse housing, ensure resident safety, protect natural resources, and support smart growth initiatives consistent with State, County, and Regional planning goals.

Harrison Township's Housing Element and Fair Share Plan outlines its strategy to meet constitutional obligations for affordable housing, aligning with the amended Fair Housing Act and Municipal Land Use Law. It includes a detailed analysis of municipal housing stock, demographics, and employment characteristics. The plan addresses Fourth Round affordable housing obligations, comprising a Present Need of 40 units and a Prospective Need of 306 units. Key initiatives involve rehabilitation programs and the development of new 100% affordable family and senior rental projects, as well as an age-restricted inclusionary housing project. The overarching goal is to ensure a realistic opportunity for the production of very low-, low-, and moderate-income housing units within the Township for the period 2025-2035.

This Redevelopment Plan provides guidance for the development of the Mullica Hill Commons Shopping Center site in Harrison Township, New Jersey, specifically for the construction of a 10,000 square foot wine and spirits retail establishment. The plan focuses on promoting economic development, supporting smart growth, and integrating with the Township's existing planning goals, ensuring high-quality development, preserving community character, and providing essential commercial services.

The Housing Element and Fair Share Plan outlines Harrison Township's strategy to meet its constitutional obligation to provide realistic opportunities for affordable housing development. The plan includes a housing stock inventory, projections, demographic and employment analysis, and identifies suitable lands for low- and moderate-income housing. It addresses compliance with the Fair Housing Act, Municipal Land Use Law, and consistency with the State Development and Redevelopment Plan. The plan aims to satisfy rehabilitation needs, prior round obligations, and fourth-round prospective needs through various mechanisms, including inclusionary zoning, municipally sponsored projects, and partnerships with developers.