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- Hudson County
- 7/10/25
- 07/11/2025
- 51 Minutes
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Overview: At its July 10, 2025 meeting, the Jersey City Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a development project on Summit Avenue. The project involves rehabilitating the historic St. John’s Episcopal Church while adding a new apartment building, resulting in 81 residential units. This decision includes variances for density and parking to accommodate increased housing, including affordable units.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 5/1/25
- 05/05/2025
- 193 Minutes
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Overview: The Jersey City Zoning Board meeting showcased a proposal for an 18-story mixed-use building adjacent to the historic Beacon Complex, sparking discussion over its height, impact on historic context, and necessary zoning variances. The primary focus of the meeting was the application Z19-012 for a property on Montgomery Street, which seeks to subdivide the property to allow for a new development featuring medical facilities and residential units.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 4/24/25
- 04/25/2025
- 131 Minutes
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Overview: During a recent Jersey City Zoning Board meeting, the community’s apprehensions over a proposed development on Ocean Avenue took center stage. Residents voiced strong opposition, particularly concerning the proposed 60-unit apartment complex and its implications for neighborhood dynamics, affordability, and infrastructure.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 4/10/25
- 04/11/2025
- 115 Minutes
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Overview: The Jersey City Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting spotlighted several contentious zoning cases, with focus on a variance for front yard parking and a procedural mishap involving unauthorized construction. The board granted a variance for Annette Carter, who faced a steep fine without approval for parking in her front yard, and deliberated over a staircase built without prior consent, ultimately denying the variance request.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 3/27/25
- 03/28/2025
- 177 Minutes
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Overview: At the Jersey City Zoning Board meeting on March 27, 2025, a proposed hotel project on Newark Avenue was approved after extensive deliberation. The project, which had been under review since the previous summer, raised concerns about height variances, traffic congestion, and its impact on the neighborhood’s character. Despite opposition from local residents and community groups, the board voted unanimously in favor of the application, citing its alignment with broader city development plans and potential economic benefits.
