Redevelopment Plans may be as general as merely setting forth permitted uses, or may be exceptionally detailed to the point of establishing architectural and building design and color requirements. Often, a Redevelopment Plan will set forth the basic use and bulk standards, and then incorporate by reference the site design requirements of the zoning ordinance (e.g., parking, loading, landscaping, signs, etc.).

According to the Redevelopment Law, a Redevelopment Plan must contain:

• Relationship to local objectives
• Proposed land uses
• Statement concering relocation of residents
• Identification of property to be acquired
• Relationship to other plans
• Provision for affordable housing (optional)
• Relationship to zoning regulations

In addition, a Redevelopment Plan should be consistent with the municipal master plan. If it is inconsistent, the Governing Body may still adopt the Redevelopment Plan, but only by an affirmative vote of its full authorized membership (rather than by simple majority) with the reasons for so acting set forth in the Redevelopment Plan.