About & Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is behind this site?
This site is maintained by Adam Wolf, a homeowner at 82 Spruce Street, Princeton, NJ. I am not a developer, a real estate investor, or affiliated with any political organization. I am a neighbor who believes the rezoning process here was flawed and that the community deserves accurate information and a fair process.
Are you opposed to affordable housing?
No. Please read the full letter — this is addressed directly and at length. The Tree Streets neighborhood is already one of Princeton’s most dense and diverse residential blocks. The argument here is not “not here.” It is “not like this, without proper study, proper notice, and at a density the Master Plan does not contemplate for our neighborhood.”
What is AH-12 zoning?
AH-12 is a new zoning district created by Princeton Ordinance #2026-07, adopted in February 2026. It was created specifically and exclusively for two lots — 86–88 and 92–94 Spruce Street — to permit a 30-unit residential development by Barsky Enterprises. This kind of zone, created for a single site in response to a single developer proposal, is called “spot zoning” and is subject to heightened legal scrutiny under New Jersey law.
What is the legal challenge about?
The challenge filed in Mercer County Superior Court on April 9, 2026 argues two things:
- Defective notice — New Jersey’s Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-62.1) requires certified mail notice to property owners within 200 feet at least 10 days before a rezoning hearing. That notice was not provided.
- Master Plan inconsistency — The rezoning contradicts Princeton’s own 2023 Master Plan in multiple material respects, including density, stormwater, traffic safety, fire access, tree canopy, and solid waste management.
What happens next?
Regardless of how the court matter resolves, the development must come before the Princeton Planning Board for site plan review before any construction can begin. That is the stage at which detailed engineering studies — stormwater, traffic, fire access — will be required. Sign up for Planning Board notifications at princetonnj.gov to be notified when the hearing is scheduled.
I didn’t get a certified mail notice. What should I do?
Please contact Adam Wolf at adam.von.wolfhausen@gmail.com or 609-480-2491. Each neighbor within 200 feet of the site who can confirm they did not receive certified mail notice strengthens the legal record. You don’t need to take any formal position — just share your experience.
How can I help?
- Confirm your notice status (see above)
- Sign up for Planning Board alerts at princetonnj.gov
- Share this site with neighbors on Spruce Street, Pine Street, and surrounding blocks
- Reach out with questions, documents, or information you think is relevant
This site was created to inform neighbors, not to advocate for a predetermined outcome. If you have corrections or additions, please reach out.