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
Beth Foley Board Secretary (973) 543-4555 ext. 230

Board Members

NameTitleTerm LengthTerm Expires
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