A 4061 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits municipal agency from approving applications for development of certain warehouses unless certificate of need is issued by Office of Local Planning Services in DCA.

Assembly Bill A4061 requires developers to obtain a "certificate of need" from the Office of Local Planning Services (DCA) before municipal agencies can approve construction or expansion of warehouses over 100,000 square feet. This applies to facilities storing goods for distribution, including distribution centers and flex-warehouses. The bill mandates developers prove at least 90% of space is pre-leased (for multi-tenant) or 100% (for single-tenant) before submitting development applications. Municipalities cannot approve such projects without this certificate, aiming to prevent vacant warehouse development by ensuring tenant commitment. The bill directly affects developers, municipalities, and businesses planning large warehouse projects.
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Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee
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Alex Sauickie
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