Vernon Council approves Omega Drive developer agreement, affordable housing plan
Vernon Council approves 27-unit Omega Drive development and affordable housing plan. Council President William Higgins championed the developer agreement with Omega Drive Redevelopment Urban Renewal LLC as essential tax revenue while meeting state housing mandates: six of 27 units will be
misc · Meeting of February 9, 2026
NJ VERNON — Vernon Council approves 27-unit Omega Drive development and affordable housing plan. Council President William Higgins championed the developer agreement with Omega Drive Redevelopment Urban Renewal LLC as essential tax revenue while meeting state housing mandates: six of 27 units will be affordable. The motion passed 3-0-2, with Council Members Carl Contino and Sandra Ooms abstaining.
The council unanimously adopted Rehabilitation and Fourth Round Affordable Housing spending plans through 2035 and introduced two ordinances to replace existing affordable housing code sections. Public comment focused on PILOT programs. The Burgher Road vacation ordinance failed 3-2 after residents cited safety concerns.
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