Summers Corner Lawsuit Edit page

 Summary of the Community Briefing:

                Lennar / Venue at Summers Corner Lawsuit

                        Save Barnegat Bay - January 2026

Why Save Barnegat Bay Took Legal Action

Save Barnegat Bay filed a lawsuit because the Little Egg Harbor Planning Board       

approved a large Lennar development before the critical environmental and planning questions were answered, and in ways that conflict with New Jersey land-use-law.

What the Development is

         415-unit-age-restricted development

          Approximately 146 acres

          Located along Route 9 and Center Street

          Includes extensive clearing, new roads, and major stormwater systems

          Drains into Barnegat Bay Category One waters, which receive the highest level of                      protection under state law

The Core Problems 

         The zoning does not match the Township Master Plan

          The Environmental reviews were incomplete

          Stormwater and flooding risks were incomplete

          Public process and fairness broke down 

What the Lawsuit Asks the Court to Do

          Invalidate zoning provisions that are inconsistent with the Master Plan

          Vacate the Planning Board Approval

          Require the Township and developer to follow the law before project moves forward 

          Ensure open space, flooding, and environmental protections — not theoretical 

Save Barnegat Bay will continue to keep the community informed about this case

The full report was provided on two pages of information printed in small size font. This was given to the Sunrise Bay office by Art Mooney who attended the meeting. A copy is available in the clubhouse office and was emailed by RCP to inform residents on Jan. 26.

This summary will be posted on the Sunrise Bay website in the Around Town folder for reference by present and future residents.

submitted by Walter Geldart