Walmart finally opens in Egg Harbor Township
NPD Partner Steve Nehmad represented the developer of the Walmart which recently opened in Egg Harbor Township
New Construction Requirements for Properties in “Coastal A” Flood Zones
Many shore municipalities, including Ocean City, are now adopting the Preliminary Work Flood Maps promulgated by FEMA as the official Flood Insurance Rate Maps (or "FIRM") of the municipality. These maps contain areas known as "Coastal A" zones that may be subject to waves of 1.5 feet or more. The state building code now has requirements for construction in these zones that become effective once the maps are officially adopted as the municipal FIRM.
Steve Nehmad Receives Distinguished Foundation Board Member Award from ACCC
Congratulations to our partner Steve Nehmad for receiving the Distinguished Foundation Board Member Award at Atlantic Cape Community College’s recent commencement ceremony.
NJ Supreme Court Holds that Municipalities Must Address “Gap Period” Affordable Housing Obligations
In a long-awaited decision affecting residential homebuilders throughout the state, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled today that municipalities are responsible for meeting affordable housing needs which accumulated during the 16-year so-called "gap period" (1999 to 2015). During this time COAH failed to adopt regulations consistent with the state's fair housing laws. At stake were tens of thousands of affordable housing units, which must now be addressed by municipalities in their affordable housing compliance plans. It means that developers will now have the ability to construct many more housing units in the state.
Ray Went, Esq. Teaches Local High School Students About Civil Jury Trials
As part of an Atlantic County Bar Association-sponsored tour of the Atlantic County Civil Courts Building in Atlantic City, NPD attorney Ray Went volunteered his time today to teach high school students about conducting civil jury trials.
The Fall/Winter 2016 NPD Newsletter is Here!
The Fall/Winter 2016 NPD Newsletter is Here!
NPD Partner Eric Goldstein Obtains Dismissal of Complaint before School Ethics Commission
Following a thorough briefing of the issues, the NJ School Ethics Commission recently ruled once again in favor of NPD Partner Eric Goldstein. For more information and a full copy of the School Ethics Commission's decision please see the PDF file linked to this article.
Steve Nehmad Obtains Victory for Wawa in Published Appellate Opinion
In a published opinion from the Appellate Division released on July 27, 2016, NPD Partner Steve Nehmad obtained a victory for Wawa that set a new, binding precedent in the land use law field.
LEGISLATIVE ALERT: 1-Year Permit Extension for Sandy-impacted NJ Counties
Bill A-3617 extending the expiration date of the New Jersey Permit Extension Act for 1 additional year in counties impacted by Superstorm Sandy, including Atlantic and Cape May, has passed both houses of the State Legislature and awaits signature from Governor Christie.
The Spring/Summer 2016 NPD Newsletter is Here!