Planning Board
Overview
The Planning Board functions under the guidelines established by the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D. It is a volunteer board comprised of seven (7) regular members and two (2) alternate members, all appointed by the Township Committee. The powers of the Planning Board include the following:
- Adopt a Master Plan, hear applications and make decisions on Subdivisions, Site Plans and Conditional Uses;
- Adopt the Official Map;
- Advise the Township Committee on changes to Township’s Land Use Ordinances.
In most cases a proposal for land use begins with an application which is filed at Town Hall with the Planning Board Secretary. Applications conforming to Township zoning are considered by the Planning Board.
Non-conforming land use proposals are considered by the Board of Adjustment. Pursuant to the Municipal Land Use Law, the Township imposes escrow fees to recover expenses incurred in processing applications.
Depending on the schedule of the Planning Board and the complexity of the application, the period to complete the process is generally between three (3) to nine (9) months. Individuals seeking assistance in the application process should contact the Planning Board Secretary at (973) 543-4555 ext. 212.
Meetings
The Planning Board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of Each Month at 7:00 p.m.
Staff Contacts
Name | Title | Phone |
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Beth Foley | Board Secretary | (973) 543-4555 ext. 230 |
Board Members
Name | Title | Term Length | Term Expires |
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Sante D’Emidio
| Chair, Class IV | 4-year term | 12/31/2026 |
Carl Perri
| Vice Chair, Class IV | 4-year term | 12/31/2025 |
Member, Class I | 1-year term | 12/31/2024 | |
Member, Class II | 1-year term | 12/31/2024 | |
Member, Class III | 1-year term | 12/31/2024 | |
Kylie Bailin
| Member, Class IV | 3-year term | 12/31/2024 |
Arjan Roghanchi
| Member, Class IV | 4-year term | 12/31/2024 |
John Henri Mayer
| Alternate #1 | 2-year term | 12/31/2024 |
Michael Rohal
| Alternate #2 | 2-year term | 12/31/2025 |