Ross Wollen, Grace F. Wollen and Mary Bohrmann, Plaintiffs-Appellants v. Borough of Fort Lee and Mayor and Council…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the lower court, holding that the 1957 amendment to Fort Lee's zoning ordinance was valid despite challenges to the statutory timing for planning board review, alleged insufficient publication, claims of councilmen bias, and accusations of spot zoning. The court reasoned that the statutory 30‑day period is not jurisdictional, the amendment did not substantially alter the ordinance, pre‑election statements do not disqualify elected officials, and the rezoning served a legitimate public purpose.