Category: Zoning

Affordable Housing vs. Property Taxes in New Jersey

Posted by Jane on February 13, 2025 | Zoning

Balancing affordable housing development with property tax policies remains a major challenge for New Jersey communities. While affordable housing initiatives help address housing shortages, concerns over tax revenue, school funding, and municipal budgets often create tension. Examining the impact of these policies can provide insight into how local governments can maintain financial stability while meeting…

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Major Site Plan Approval, Use Variance and ‘C’ Variance Relief for Front and Side Yard Setbacks : Two Duplexes on One Lot in a Commercial Zone

Posted by Melanie Bankes on February 2, 2024 | Zoning

Jeffrey P. Barnes, Esquire, represented an applicant seeking approval in order to construct two duplex dwellings on one lot in the GB-1 (General Business) zone of Lower Township. Preliminary and final major site plan approval, a D(1) use variance to permit a residential use in a commercial zone, and variances for front yard setback and…

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D(1) Use Variance for Two Principal Structures, ‘C’ Variance Relief for Side and Rear Yard Setbacks and Design Waiver for Continuous Raised Curb : New Single-Family Dwelling and Renovated Cottage

Posted by Melanie Bankes on February 2, 2024 | Zoning

Jeffrey P. Barnes, Esquire, represented an applicant seeking a D(1) Use Variance to permit two principal structures, ‘C’ variance relief for rear and side yard setbacks, and a design waiver for continuous raised curb in order to demolish an existing multifamily (3 unit) dwelling, construct a new single-family dwelling, and make various renovations and alterations…

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Minor Subdivision Approval : Three New Conforming Lots from Two Oversized Lots

Posted by Melanie Bankes on January 4, 2024 | Zoning

Jeffrey P. Barnes, Esquire, represented an applicant seeking minor subdivision approval in order to create three conforming lots from two oversized lots at a property located in the R-1C zone of Avalon. Minor subdivision approval was granted. The application was heard and approved by the Avalon Planning/Zoning Board on October 10, 2023.

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Extension of Conditional Use Approval : New Duplex on 50’ x 100’ Lot

Posted by Melanie Bankes on January 4, 2024 | Zoning

Jeffrey P. Barnes, Esquire, represented an applicant seeking a one (1) year extension of a conditional use approval in order to construct a new duplex dwelling on a 50’ x 100’ lot in the R-2 zone of North Wildwood. The application was heard and approved by the North Wildwood Planning Board on September 13, 2023.

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