St. Pete Beach Planning Board Addresses Multifamily Development and Home Elevation Rules

Overview: The St. Pete Beach Planning Board’s recent meeting focused on multifamily development allowances and regulations concerning home elevations, especially in the town center and residential areas. Key topics included potential code modifications to facilitate mixed-use developments, adjustments to setback regulations, and the ongoing challenges of maintaining community character amid evolving building standards.

Southwick Conservation Commission Enforces $900 Fine for Unpermitted Work at Dunkin Donuts

Overview: The Southwick Conservation Commission meeting on October 20th was marked by its decisive action to impose a $900 fine on the applicant associated with the 497 College Highway Dunkin Donuts for carrying out paving work without proper permits. The meeting also covered various discussions on community projects, conservation efforts, and committee organization.

Asbury Park Planning Board Moves Forward with Critical Stormwater Management Amendments

Overview: The Asbury Park Planning Board convened on October 20, 2025, to discuss significant amendments to local land development regulations, particularly those addressing stormwater management, in compliance with state mandates. The meeting also saw the approval of resolutions and discussions on language revisions for better clarity in future ordinance updates.

Townsend Planning Board Unanimously Approves Scenic Road Application Amid Traffic Concerns on Route 119

Overview: The Townsend Planning Board’s recent meeting saw the approval of a scenic road application for a property on Burgess Road and dealt with traffic safety and congestion issues along Route 119.

Jersey City Historic Preservation Commission Approves New Projects with Conditions Amid Visibility Concerns

Overview: The Jersey City Historic Preservation Commission recently convened to discuss multiple applications for certificates of appropriateness, focusing heavily on the challenges posed by maintaining historical integrity while accommodating new development. Two significant projects dominated the meeting: the construction of accessory dwelling units and additions in historic districts, and the approval of a new townhouse in the Paulus Hook Historic District, all of which highlighted ongoing concerns about visibility and the preservation of historical character.