Raritan Zoning Board Grants Variances for Goats on Residential Property

Overview: In a notable session of the Raritan Zoning Board, the major focus was the approval of an application that sought relief for keeping goats and chickens on a residential lot smaller than the three-acre minimum usually required for such agricultural uses. The board also addressed several other matters, including the installation and permitting of structures on the property, setback requirements, and the historical and agricultural context of the property. Additionally, a separate case involving a variance for a proposed storage facility was discussed, resulting in a continuance.

Raritan Zoning Board Approves Deck Variance

Overview: The Raritan Zoning Board meeting on June 16, 2022, concluded with the approval of a contentious D3 variance for a deck that was built without prior zoning approval. The decision was made with specific conditions, including a requirement for the applicant to gain approval from the Department of Health. The debate centered around the deck’s encroachment into a preservation buffer and its necessity for an elderly relative’s mobility. This approval was among the several issues discussed at the meeting, where the Board also addressed an application by James Rigan for a C variance related to an on-site sewage disposal system, an accessory apartment application, and the progress of Esco Precision Inc’s application.