Springfield Board Approves Billboard Relocation Plan

Overview: In a move to address community concerns and comply with local ordinances, the Springfield Planning Board has approved the relocation of a billboard from a residential area to a commercial zone. During the meeting, the board discussed the potential impact of the relocation, focusing on the implementation of light-blocking technology to mitigate any negative effects on nearby residences. The board also reviewed compliance with the billboard ordinance and the overall benefits to the community.

Jersey City Planning Board Advances Developments

Overview: In a recent Jersey City Planning Board meeting, development projects were advanced, including the construction of a 47-story residential tower with 529 units on Long Slip and a retail cannabis establishment at the Bank of America building on Bergen Avenue. The approvals marked notable progress in the city’s ongoing development, with the residential tower promising to reshape the city’s skyline and the dispensary reflecting evolving commercial landscapes.

Long Hill Board Debates Shed and Fence Regulations

Overview: The Long Hill Planning Board meeting on June 25th, 2024, was marked by discussions on residential shed and fence regulations. The board grappled with various issues, ranging from shed size and setback requirements to the implications of new ordinances for home offices and signs.

Princeton Planning Board Deliberates University Site Plan and Variances

Overview: The Princeton Planning Board convened on June 25th, 2024, to discuss several applications, including a minor site plan with variances for the Trustees of Princeton University and a contentious residential subdivision proposal. The University sought variances for the rehabilitation of three historic properties, involving the addition of an accessibility ramp and a rain garden. Meanwhile, local residents voiced strong opposition to a proposed residential subdivision that would increase housing density and potentially impact neighborhood character and stormwater management.

Long Hill Planning Board Grapples with Shed Regulations and Generator Variance Issues

Overview: The Long Hill Planning Board meeting addressed multiple issues, most notably the complex regulations for accessory structures like sheds and the longstanding generator variance for the Millington Volunteer Fire Company.