Summit City Zoning Board Approves Redevelopment Project Amid Parking and Density Debates

Overview: The Summit City Zoning Board approved a major redevelopment proposal aiming to transform a long-vacant lot into a residential building, featuring modifications that address past community concerns about parking dimensions and density. This decision came after extensive discussion on the project’s alignment with zoning regulations, particularly around parking space requirements and the interaction between residential and commercial zoning areas.

Raritan Zoning Board Deliberates on Fud Shop LLC’s Manufacturing and Residential Proposal

Overview: The Raritan Zoning Board of Adjustment convened to address applications, including the Fud Shop LLC’s request for variances for manufacturing and residential use on a site currently housing dilapidated structures. Concerns about traffic, delivery logistics, and zoning compliance dominated discussions, with a consensus to file a new application to incorporate necessary adjustments.

Red Bank Zoning Board Denies Application for Digital Billboard Conversion After Lengthy Debate

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Red Bank Zoning Board denied an application for converting a static billboard into a digital one on Riverside Avenue. The decision followed extensive deliberations on the implications of the proposed changes, including potential impacts on local aesthetics, property values, and traffic safety.

Norton Zoning Board Grapples with Historical Lot Subdivisions and Oversized Signage Requests

Overview: The Norton Zoning Board meeting delved into complex discussions surrounding historical lot subdivisions and a contentious oversized signage application. The board examined an application for a property on Zero Point Street, focusing on historical lot subdivisions that occurred decades ago, and debated a signage variance request in a commercial area that exceeded current bylaw limitations.

Millburn Zoning Board Faces Heated Debate Over Sunroom Privacy Concerns and Historic Home Additions

Overview: During a recent Millburn Town Zoning Board meeting, discussions were dominated by two major cases: a proposed sunroom on Hobart Avenue and a planned addition to a historic home at the corner of Windom and Hobart. Both applications raised concerns about neighborhood impact, with issues ranging from privacy and sunlight obstruction to maintaining historical integrity.