Lionshead Lake, Inc. v. Township of Wayne

The Township of Wayne is a sprawling residential municipality which is sparsely populated and largely undeveloped. Like many Worth Jersey communities it is fertile territory for extensive development; unlike less fortunate communities it is still in a position to plan and control its development and avoid the ravages which may be observed in unplanned and unsightly urban, and occasional suburban, municipalities.

In 1946 the township, acting through its planning board, engaged a professional city planner to formulate a master plan. Working with the board and a citizens committee he submitted…