Land Use & Zoning
In New Jersey, an 'inclusionary zoning' ordinance requires developers of new residential projects to:
ABuild only luxury housing
BInclude a percentage of affordable housing units within their market-rate development✓ Correct
CObtain special permits for any development over 10 units
DDedicate 10% of land to public open space only
Explanation
Inclusionary zoning in NJ (often implemented to meet Mount Laurel/COAH obligations) requires developers to include a set percentage of affordable units (typically 15–20%) in new residential developments. In exchange, developers often receive density bonuses.
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