- NJ
- Union County
- 10/21/24
- 10/21/2024
- 235 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a detailed and occasionally contentious meeting, the Summit City Zoning Board approved a backyard renovation proposal for a property on Springfield Avenue. The project, which involves significant elevation changes and landscaping modifications, raised concerns among board members and residents about potential impacts on drainage and the removal of numerous trees.
- NJ
- Gloucester County
- 10/21/2024
- 15 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Glassboro Zoning Board meeting, new zoning regulations were discussed that aim to address student housing issues near Rowan University. The changes define a single-family dwelling as having no more than five bedrooms and introduce a new zoning overlay district specifically for student housing rental properties. Additionally, new parking requirements were introduced for homes with more than five bedrooms, mandating additional parking spaces to alleviate community concerns.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 10/21/24
- 10/22/2024
- 147 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fair Haven Zoning Board meeting on October 21, 2024, was marked by discussions around residential applications that highlighted the challenges of maintaining neighborhood character while accommodating modern housing needs. Key topics included variance requests for small lots, drainage concerns, and the impact of proposed constructions on community aesthetics.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 10/21/24
- 10/21/2024
- 52 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Old Bridge Township Zoning Board recently granted a use variance to Hassel Stein Inc. , a diamond business, allowing it to operate within a predominantly office-zoned area on Mwan Road. The approval followed discussions on the compatibility of the business with current zoning regulations and its impact on the community.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 10/21/24
- 10/21/2024
- 54 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Millburn Town Zoning Board meeting, a portion of the discussion focused on a signage variance request for a commercial property on Millburn Avenue. The applicant, representing Signature Realty, sought approval for a sign placement that did not meet the current ordinance’s height restrictions, arguing that it was necessary for better visibility due to the area’s vehicular traffic nature. The board also considered several other zoning applications, including a variance request for a property on Great Hills Road.