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Zoning Board of Adjustments

Who to Call: Burt Liebman is the chair. Call 973-762-8120, ext. 3200 to reach the secretary of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustments or ext. 3300 for the Township Engineer.

    • The board considers, interprets and makes judgments on zoning issues by granting variances (exceptions to zoning regulations) and permits. 
    • The town outlines specific types of variances the board can issue, including deviation from standard use, increase in permitted floor area ratio, and increase in permitted density and structure height. 
    • Appeals to the board's decisions can be made to a court of law.
    • The town's Historic Preservation Committee advises on zoning issues related to historic buildings. 

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