Policy guide
Sets a long-range direction
The plan states objectives, policies, standards, maps, and proposals for land use and related community needs.
Saddle River Master Plan
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100 East Allendale Road
Saddle River, NJ 07458
201-327-2609, extension 225
ldepaz@saddleriver.gov
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What the Master Plan does
New Jersey's Municipal Land Use Law authorizes the Planning Board to prepare and, after a public hearing, adopt or amend the Master Plan. The plan guides policy, while Borough ordinances and application procedures provide the requirements for permits and development applications.
Planning record
Read the documents together
The 2010 plan, 2012 Reexamination, 2020 Land Use Plan Amendment, and adopted housing plan elements work together as the Borough's posted planning record.
Current requirements
Use the Code for regulation
Zoning changes and development approvals are handled through separate official actions and procedures. Use the current Code and applicable law for regulatory requirements.
Read the documents as a set. The 2020 Land Use Plan Amendment updates portions of the 2010 Land Use Plan Element.
For a property-specific answer, confirm the current zoning, new laws, required approvals, and permit path with the appropriate Borough office.
Borough-wide planning record
Core Master Plan documents
The core record includes the 2010 Master Plan Update, 2012 Reexamination, and 2020 Land Use Plan Amendment. The adoption date shown below comes from each posted record.
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2010 Master Plan Update
The foundational Borough-wide plan, including goals, land use, circulation, utilities, community facilities, conservation, recreation, open space, historic preservation, recycling, sustainability, and implementation recommendations.
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2012 Reexamination of the Master Plan
Reviews the 2010 plan's goals and conditions, identifies updated assumptions, and provides recommendations for the Master Plan and development regulations.
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2020 Land Use Plan Amendment
Amends the 2010 Land Use Plan Element to identify land use changes associated with the Borough's Third Round affordable housing settlement and includes an amended land use map.
Housing plan elements
Current Fourth Round plan and prior records
The Housing Element is part of the Master Plan. Its accompanying Fair Share Plan describes how the Borough proposes to address its affordable housing obligation. The 2025 plan addresses the Fourth Round housing cycle, and earlier plans remain available as historical planning records.
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Latest adopted housing element
2025 Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
The Planning Board's Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan for the 2025 to 2035 housing cycle. Use the Borough's Affordable Housing page for the related court record, implementing actions, ordinances, and current posted case status.
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Resolution 136-25, Council Endorsement
The Borough Council resolution endorsing the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan adopted by the Planning Board.
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2020 Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
The adopted Third Round plan report. Its appendices were posted as a separate companion file in the Borough's compliance archive.
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2019 Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
An earlier adopted Third Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan retained for the public planning record.
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2018 Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
An earlier Third Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan retained for the public planning record.
Current regulation and implementation
Borough Code, new laws, and maps
Use these official sources when moving from policy to a current requirement. Recently adopted ordinances may appear under New Laws before they are incorporated into the codified chapters.
Chapter 37
Land Use Procedures, Planning Board, Zoning Board, hearings, and decisions
Chapter 210
Zoning districts, permitted uses, standards, and zoning map provisions
Chapter 195
Subdivision of Land
Chapter 179
Site Plan Review
Chapter 65
Affordable Housing requirements and administrative provisions
Chapter 99
Development Fees supporting the Borough's affordable housing program
New Laws
Recently adopted legislation pending or undergoing codification
Borough Maps
Posted zoning and tax map resources, with eCode and New Laws for current requirements
Official requirements: Use signed ordinances, adopted resolutions, the current eCode and New Laws, official maps, and applicable State law for official requirements.
Planning a project? Contact the appropriate Borough office for property-specific zoning, development, approval, and permit guidance.
Public process and records
Follow Planning Board action
Use the Planning Board page for current meeting information, agendas, minutes, applications, and filing guidance. Check official notices for annual, amended, and special-meeting details.
Planning Board
Meetings, responsibilities, applications, procedures, and contact information
Agendas and Minutes
Current meeting records and media
Public Notices
Official legal notices and hearing information
Public Records Request
Request an identifiable Borough record not already available online
New Jersey Statutes
Official Legislature search for N.J.S.A. 40:55D-28 and 40:55D-89
Building and Construction
Construction permits and current department guidance
Before a Master Plan hearing: Proposed maps and documents must be available for public inspection during normal business hours at least 10 days before the hearing. Check Public Notices for the official date, time, place, and subject.
To participate or request access: Review the Planning Board meeting record, contact the Board Secretary, or request an identifiable Borough record through the public records process.
Document help and accessible formats
Luis DePaz, Planning Board Secretary
Borough of Saddle River100 East Allendale Road
Saddle River, NJ 07458
201-327-2609, extension 225
ldepaz@saddleriver.gov
For help locating a plan record, requesting inspection, or obtaining a document in an accessible format or another form of effective communication, contact the Board Secretary. Please make an accommodation request as early as practicable.