Lionshead Lake, Inc., Plaintiff-Respondent v. Township of Wayne, Defendant-Appellant

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed the trial court’s summary judgment striking down the township’s minimum dwelling‑size requirements, holding that the ordinance is a valid exercise of the municipality’s zoning power under the state constitution and statutes. The Court also affirmed the dismissal with prejudice of the plaintiff’s claim that its property was improperly placed in a residential district. Justice Oliphant dissented, arguing the ordinance unreasonably restricts property rights, while Justice Jacobs concurred, emphasizing the ordinance’s health and aesthetic justifications.