Egg Harbor Land Use Board Debates Informal Review Process and Zoning Issues

Overview: The Egg Harbor Land Use Board meeting on September 7, 2024, was marked by debate over the appropriateness of conducting an informal review for a zoning variance application submitted by Benjamin F. Rizley Jr. for his property on Liverpool Avenue. The board grappled with procedural concerns, legal guidelines, and the implications of informal reviews, ultimately deciding against proceeding with the informal review.

River Edge Land Use Board Deems Dispensary Application Complete Amid Traffic Safety Concerns

Overview: The River Edge Land Use Board meeting on September 11, 2024, via Zoom, saw significant deliberations on various applications, with extensive focus on a proposed Class 5 retail cannabis dispensary on East, submitted by Sweet Spot River Edge LLC. The board ultimately deemed the application complete, allowing testimony to proceed despite ongoing concerns about traffic safety and zoning compliance.

Hainesport Land Use Board Approves 70-Unit Senior Housing Complex Amid Meeting

Overview: The Hainesport Land Use Board meeting saw the approval of a 70-unit affordable senior housing project, significant resignations, and in-depth discussions on property variances and zoning compliance.

Beach Haven Land Use Board Debates Zoning Ordinance and Property Modifications

Overview: The Beach Haven Land Use Board convened on September 4, 2024, to discuss key zoning ordinance changes and several property modification applications, focusing on issues such as duplex lot size requirements, side yard setbacks, and parking variances.

Bradley Beach Residents Voice Concerns Over Budget Transparency and Financial Management

Overview: The Bradley Beach Land Use Board meeting was dominated by a debate over the 2024 Municipal budget, with residents and council members alike expressing frustrations about transparency, communication, and financial discrepancies.