Zoning Board of Adjustment

THE DANNY REALTY APPLICATION SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 25 WILL BE CARRIED UNTIL THE DECEMBER 20 MEETING.

Variance requests that are considered by the Zoning Board of Adjustment include: 

A & B Variances - An "A" variance application is filed when an applicant believes that the Borough's Zoning Officer has erred in denying a request for a permit based on the Borough’s land development ordinances. The Zoning Board is also responsible for interpretations of the zoning ordinance and the zoning map on questions related to whether or not a specific use is permitted. This type of variance is called a "B" variance.

C Variance - The most common type of variance heard by the Zoning Board of Adjustment is a variance from the bulk and dimensional requirements of the ordinance, referred to as a "C" variance or "bulk" variance. This is a commonly requested variance in town, generally associated with construction of single-family dwellings, accessory structures and additions. When building or expanding, a "C" variance may be needed because existing constraints of the property, size, area, shape or topographic conditions which may prevent compliance with the zoning regulations for that property.

D Variance - Where an applicant is seeking a use that is not permitted by the zoning ordinance, the applicant is required to obtain a “D” variance or “use” variance. There are six different kinds of "D" variances. An applicant seeking a “D” variance, must show the property is particularly suitable for the proposed use and that the variance can be granted without causing substantial detriment to the public good and won’t substantially impair the intent and purpose of the municipal zoning ordinance and municipal Master Plan.

 Zoning Board Agendas, Minutes, and Applications after September 1, 2023 can be found by clicking the Granicus logo. Prior agendas & minutes can be found here.