17:19-9.Ā  Application for approval of project;Ā  proceedings thereon
The insurance company, prior to the acquisition of the real estate or withinĀ  one year after its acquisition, or within such further period as may beĀ  permitted and prescribed in writing by the commissioner, shall present to theĀ  governing body of the city wherein the real estate is located an applicationĀ  for approval of a project for the improvement of the real estate which has beenĀ  acquired, for the acquisition of real estate for such purposes and for theĀ  construction thereon of new housing facilities in accordance with properĀ  standards of sanitation and safety, at the expense of the company. TheĀ  application, which may be amended or supplemented, as provided in section 17:19-2 of this title, shall set forth a statement of the project presented forĀ  approval and shall have annexed thereto the exhibits stated in said sectionĀ  17:19-2.

The governing body shall thereupon proceed in the manner provided in sectionĀ  17:19-3 of this title.
Ā