Affordable Housing Committee - Maintains and ensures affordability in compliance with COAH, confirms income-eligibility of all affordable purchasers, and ensures and adheres to state and federal laws regarding Affirmative Marketing and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. The Committee is governed by Municipal Law.
Members: 9 - Mandated credentials: None cited
Alexander / University Place Transit Study Task Force – Studies, evaluates and makes recommendations concerning long term traffic needs of the Princeton community that may be affected by the proposed Princeton University Arts and Transit Project, including benefits of implementing transit from the NE Corridor rail line to Nassau Street. The Committee is governed by Municipal Law.
Members: 6 - Mandated credentials: None cited
Animal Control Advisory Committee – Provides advice related to animal control.
Members: 4 -
Mandated credentials: At least one member with expertise in animal biology or control. The Committee is governed by Municipal Law.
Princeton Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee – Promotes and accommodates walking and bicycling as modes of transportation and advises the Mayor and Council regarding the character, safety and location of future pedestrian and bicycle facilities and/or accommodations. The Committee is governed by Municipal Law.
Members: 7 - Mandated credentials: One voting member also on Traffic & Transportation Committee.
Citizens’ Finance Advisory Committee - Offers advice to Mayor and Council on financial matters. The Committee is governed by Municipal Law.
Members: 5 -
Mandated credentials: None cited
Construction Board of Appeals – Hears and decides appeals from decisions of the enforcing agency as it relates to construction sub codes. Exercises and performs such other powers and duties presented by law/regulation/ordinance. The Board is governed by State Law.
Members: 5 -
Mandated credentials: At least one architect or licensed engineer; at least one plumbing sub code official; one qualified electrical sub code official.
Corner House Board - Provides recommendations to the Mayor and Council concerning the operations and administration of Corner House, the municipal treatment and prevention agency addressing substance abuse and education programs associated with same. The Committee is governed by Municipal Law.
Members: 9 -
Mandated credentials: One member from Corner House Foundation
Environmental Commission – Advises Mayor and Council on the development and use of natural resources and makes recommendations concerning open space preservation, water resource management and air pollution. The Commission is governed by State Law.
Members: 7 -
Mandated credentials: None cited
Flood and Storm Water Commission - Conducts studies and makes recommendations to Mayor and Council concerning flooding and storm water management issues.The Commission is governed by Municipal Law.
Members: 7-
Mandated credentials: One member from the Environmental Commission
Board of Health- Jurisdiction in all matters of public health within the geographic regions including all public health services. The Board is governed by State Law.
Members: 9 -
Mandated credentials: Previous experience in or demonstrated interest in public health
Historic Preservation Commission - Promotes historic preservation, recommends designation of historic properties, and prepares surveys of historic sites. Advises and assists the Planning Board and the Board of Adjustment by reviewing and reporting on development applications and preservation plans in locally designated historic districts and buffer zones. Makes recommendations to the Planning Board on the Historic Preservation Element of the Master Plan and the general protection of the community's heritage. The Commission is governed by State Law.
Members: 9 -
Mandated credentials: One with design & construction knowledge, one knowledgeable / interested in local history; if possible, one property owner in an historic preservation zoning district
Housing Authority Board - Carries out redevelopment projects as defined by law. Also, manages and maintains such facilities. The Board is governed by Municipal Law.
Members: 9 -
Mandated credentials: None cited
Human Services Commission - Advocates for interests of seniors, youth, local assistance recipients and residents in the areas of civil and human rights; monitors services and needs assessments for seniors and youth; serve as Local Assistance Board (LAB). The Commission is governed by State Law.
Members: 9 -
Mandated credentials: None cited
Library Board of Trustees - Administration, maintenance and operation of all public library services. The Board is governed by State Law.
Members: 9 -
Mandated credentials: None cited
Princeton Alcohol and Drug Alliance (PADA) – Prevention services for alcohol and drug abuse; creates a network comprised of all communities throughout New Jersey; comprehensive and coordinated effort against alcoholism and drug abuse; serves as municipal alliance committee. The Committee is governed by Municipal Law.
Members: No limits -
Mandated credentials: None cited
Princeton Planning Board - Adjudicates land use applications in accordance with state &local regulations. Prepares & revises Master Plan to balance changing needs while preserving community values. Recommends revisions to the land use code. Promotes dialogue on planning & community issues. The Board is governed by State Law.
Members: 11 -
Mandated credentials: One member also member of Environmental Commission
Recreation Committee - Plans, develops, administers, manages and controls public recreation areas, projects and facilities. The Committee is governed by Municipal Law.
Members: 9 -
Mandated credentials: None cited
Sewer Operating Committee – Plans, develops, and operates the municipal sanitary sewer system and River Road Convenience Center. The Committee is governed by Municipal Law.
Members: 4 -
Mandated credentials: At least one with civil engineering or municipal waste experience
Shade Tree Commission- Reviews surveys in development applications and makes recommendations to Planning Board, inventories sites that require new trees. Maintains recommended tree species and establishes and collects funds for Shade Tree Escrow Fund. (NJ 40:64-1 to NJ 40:64-14. The Committee is governed by Municipal Law.
Members: 7 -
Mandated credentials: None cited
Site Plan Review Advisory Board (SPRAB)- Advises and assists the Planning Board in reviewing site plan applications. The Board is governed by State Law.
Members: 10 -
Mandated credentials: possible “green or sustainability” credentials
Traffic and Transportation Committee – Assists Mayor and Council in reviewing traffic and transportation. Carries out other advisory, educational and informational functions as will promotes traffic and transportation issues. The Committee is governed by Municipal Law.
Members: 7 -
Mandated credentials: One member also member of PBAC
Transportation Trust Fund - Analysis, planning and implementation of transit needs of the Princeton community. The Committee is governed by Municipal Law.
Members: 9 -
Mandated credentials: None cited
Zoning Board of Adjustment - Hears and decides appeals, handles requests for interpretation of the zoning map or ordinances; grants variances. The Committee is governed by State Law.
Members: 7 -
Mandated credentials: None cited
