PLANNING BOARD
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Andy Mashanski, Zoning Officer
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Charles McCook, Chair
Joanna Carlson, Board Secretary
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Larry Kraemer, Council Liaison
Planning Board
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Processes applications for developments and variances.
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Is responsible for maintaining current application files in addition to keeping minutes and records for public viewing.
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Maintains the Master Plan, Land Development Ordinance, Zoning map and administrative files in accordance with the Municipal Land Use Law.
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Administers escrow accounts for review of development applications, in addition to preparing and planning reports and reviews for the boards.
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board enforces compliance with the Borough zoning ordinances that limit and regulate buildings and structures according to types and use.
It also:
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Regulates the nature and use of land for trade, industry, residence, open space, and any other purposes.
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Regulates the height of buildings, the number of stories permitted, the size of buildings, lot size compliance, and open space requirements.
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Maintains the standards for planned developments.
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Hears and decides requests for interpretation of zoning maps and ordinances.
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Grants relief from provisions of positions of the Municipal Land Use Law due to the exceptional shape of the topography of a piece of property.
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Grants variances from the zoning laws.
Forms and Links
Land Use & Development Ordinance
Planning Board Subdivision Site Plan Application
Planning Board Application Fee Calculation Sheet
Planning Board Escrow Deposit Fee Calculation Sheet