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- Cape May County
- 1/23/25
- 01/23/2025
- 113 Minutes
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Overview: The Cape May Zoning Board upheld a zoning officer’s decision regarding a property on Maryland Avenue, which involved the contentious conversion of a detached garage into an outbuilding. The board determined that modifications to the structure, including insulation and drywall installation, implied an intent for human occupancy, thus classifying it as habitable space under local zoning regulations.
- NJ
- Cape May County
- 12/12/24
- 12/12/2024
- 152 Minutes
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Overview: During a recent Cape May Zoning Board meeting, a debate unfolded over a proposed six-foot fence on Vento Avenue, sparking discussions about neighborhood character, zoning regulations, and the balance between privacy and aesthetics. The application, brought forth by Christopher Roner, sought a variance for a fence taller than the four-foot limit specified by the city’s zoning ordinance, intending to enclose a swimming pool on a corner lot with three frontages. The board ultimately voted against the proposal despite the applicant’s adjustments, reflecting broader concerns about maintaining the area’s visual harmony.
- NJ
- Cape May County
- 11/14/24
- 11/14/2024
- 139 Minutes
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Overview: The Cape May Zoning Board meeting focused on several significant zoning applications, including a proposed alteration to a screened-in porch that raised questions about compliance with local zoning regulations and the reconstruction of a historically significant garage that had been inadvertently demolished. Both cases highlighted the complexities involved in balancing architectural aesthetics, historical preservation, and zoning compliance.
- NJ
- Cape May County
- 10/24/24
- 10/24/2024
- 156 Minutes
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Overview: At the recent Cape May Zoning Board meeting, attention was given to two notable applications: one involving the renovation of a multifamily dwelling on Stockton Place and another concerning the construction of an inground swimming pool on Pittsburgh Avenue. Both projects required multiple variances due to existing non-conforming conditions and zoning compliance challenges, prompting discussions among board members and applicants.
- NJ
- Cape May County
- 8/22/24
- 08/22/2024
- 139 Minutes
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Overview: The Cape May Zoning Board convened recently to review several applications, with the most contentious involving a variance request for a property on Grant Street. The meeting featured discussions on multiple proposals, focusing heavily on issues of compliance with zoning regulations and the potential impacts on the neighborhood.