Supreme Court of New Jersey December 13, 1990 (Holmdel Builders Ass'n v. Township of Holmdel)

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

HANDLER, J.

In 1975, this Court held that developing municipalities are constitutionally required to provide a realistic opportunity for the development of low- and moderate-income housing.

Southern Burlington County NAACP v. Mount Laurel Township,

67

N.J.

151, 336 A.2d 713,

cert. denied,

423

U.S.

808, 96

S.Ct.

18, 46 L.Ed.2d 28 (1975)

(Mt. Laurel I).