Raritan Zoning Board Grants Pre-Existing Non-Conforming Use Status to Property

Overview: At a recent Raritan Zoning Board meeting, members unanimously approved a motion to declare 111 Evers Road as a lawfully created pre-existing non-conforming use. The property, which includes a single-family house and three rear apartments, was subject to extensive discussion regarding its historical status and a tenant’s code enforcement complaint. The board also addressed resolutions involving variances and extensions for local development projects, including properties on Route 31 and Barbage Drive.

Raritan Zoning Board Delays Decision on New Dealerships Amid Parking and Lighting Concerns

Overview: The Raritan Zoning Board’s recent meeting centered on the proposed development of car dealerships along Highway 202, with discussions on parking, lighting, and compliance with local ordinances. The board deliberated over the necessity of the proposed 484 parking spaces and the impact of 25-foot light poles, ultimately deciding to postpone any decisions pending further information and adjustments from the applicants.

Raritan Zoning Board Reviews Dealership Plans, Impervious Coverage Concerns

Overview: The Raritan Zoning Board meeting focused on several development applications, with the most notable being a proposal by Coka Plumton Realty LLC to revitalize a longstanding car dealership site on Highway 20231. The plan includes demolishing an existing vehicle storage facility to make way for new Porsche and Lincoln dealerships, which stirred discussions on zoning compliance, environmental impact, and site functionality.

Concerns Over Notification Process Highlight Raritan Zoning Board Meeting

Overview: The Raritan Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on March 6, 2025, addressed various applications, but the central focus was a resident’s concerns regarding the notification process for a zoning application. The meeting also saw discussions on specific applications for variances, with the board granting approvals after deliberation and public input.

Raritan Zoning Board Approves Sign Variance Amidst Discussions on 24/7 Operations

Overview: The Raritan Zoning Board convened to address several applications, prominently focusing on Executive Snow Control LLC’s request for a variance to install a wall sign at their Route 31 location and the implications of allowing 24/7 sign illumination. The board approved the variance, permitting the sign’s installation while stipulating that its lighting must adhere to operational limits, addressing concerns about proximity to residential areas.