by Hector L. Nieves Jr. | Oct 14, 2026 | Project Readiness
There is no fixed interval from zoning approval to a building permit in New Jersey in 2026: the general construction-permit review period is 20 business days after receipt of a complete application, not after zoning approval. That review period does not include the...
by Hector L. Nieves Jr. | Oct 13, 2026 | Project Readiness
Municipal due diligence for a New Jersey land deal has no fixed completion period; the schedule depends on the property, the proposed development, the records needed, and the purchase agreement’s investigation deadline. Formal application review and municipal...
by Hector L. Nieves Jr. | Oct 13, 2026 | Project Readiness
A PILOT tax abatement has no fixed savings amount for a New Jersey developer in 2026: the benefit is the difference between conventional property taxes and the full payment obligations under the project's financial agreement. Administrative charges, taxes that...
by Hector L. Nieves Jr. | Oct 13, 2026 | Project Readiness
Yes, a mixed-use project can get approved without a full traffic study in New Jersey when the applicable submission requirements and reviewing authorities allow it, and the application adequately addresses transportation impacts. That does not mean traffic evidence is...
by Hector L. Nieves Jr. | Oct 12, 2026 | Project Readiness
Yes, you can build multifamily housing without a variance in New Jersey in 2026 when the proposed use is permitted and the project meets every applicable zoning requirement, including any conditional-use standards. A permitted apartment use alone is not enough:...
