Zoning Board of Adjustment

HARRISON TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Susanne H. Rhudy, Zoning Board Secretary

114 Bridgeton Pike
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1st. and 3rd Monday of the Month 8a.m to 8 p.m.
Phone: (856) 478-6522
Fax: (856) 478-6287
E-mail: srhudy@harrisontwp.us

The Zoning Board of Adjustment is established for the purpose of deciding certain questions or variance requests from the provisions of the zoning ordinance. Generally, the Zoning Board has the power to:

A. Hear and decide appeals where it is alleged by the appellant that there is error in any order, requirement, decision or refusal made by an administrative officer based on or made in the enforcement of the zoning ordinance. Such an appeal must be filed within twenty (20) days of the officer’s decision.

B. Hear and decide requests for interpretation of the zoning map or ordinance or for decisions upon other special questions upon which such board is authorized to pass by any zoning or official map ordinance.

C. Hear and decide applications for “c” variances (variances relating to lot area, yard areas, setbacks, etc.)

D. Hear and decide applications for “d” variances (variances allowing use of a building or property not permitted in a particular zoning district).

If a bulk variance is sought in conjunction with site plan approval or subdivision approval and the proposed use is permitted, applications for bulk variances should be made to the Township of Harrison Planning Board.

Finally, in connection with use variance applications, the Zoning Board of Adjustment may also grant any necessary subdivision or site plan approval simultaneously with the use variance application. If the applicant wishes to bifurcate the use variance and site plan applications, the applicant must state so, in writing, at the time of filing the use variance application. The subdivision and site plan application forms and procedures mandated by the Township of Harrison Planning Board shall be utilized for this purpose.

Below are the procedures for Zoning Board applications and the forms required for submissions to the Zoning Board. If you have questions on any of the procedures or submission requirements, please call or email the Board Secretary.

Please remember that the Use Variance and Bulk Variance Notice of Appeal (application) forms must be completed in their entirety and both the applicant(s) and all property owners must sign the form and have their signatures notarized.

Failure to submit any of the required forms, information, or plans will delay your application being scheduled for a public hearing.

Use Variance Application

How To File Your Use Variance Application

Use Variance – Notice of Appeal (Application Form)

Checklist for Use Variance Application

Bulk Variance Application

How to File Your Bulk Variance Application

Bulk Variance – Notice of Appeal (Application Form)

Checklist for Bulk Variance Application

Forms Common to All Zoning Board Applications:

1. Fee Schedule - Use the Fee Schedule to determine the correct application, escrow and tax map fees (if required) for your submission. The application, escrow and tax map fees must be paid by separate checks. Remember that where an application for development includes several approval requests, the sum of the individual required fees shall be paid.

2. Affidavit of Ownership of Applicant

3. Escrow Responsibility Form - must be signed and notarized.

4. Guidelines for Your Hearing Before the Zoning Board

5. Reminders for Your Hearing Before the Zoning Board

6. Affidavit of Service

7. Notice to Governmental Agencies

8. Notice of Hearing – Sample Form

9. Offer to Abutting Property Owners

10. Property Owner Consent Form

11. Response from Abutting Property Owners

Site Plan or Subdivision Application:

If your application also requires a Site Plan (major or minor) or Subdivision, please use the application materials and procedures for the Harrison Township Planning Board. Refer to the “Planning Board” section of the website for further information.

Number of Plans Required for Submission:

Land Development Ordinances:

Chapter 34 - Land Use Procedures
Chapter 67 – Affordable Housing
Chapter 107 - Land Development Review Environmental Worksheet
Chapter 110 - Fees
Chapter 113 - Fences
Chapter 123 - Floodplain Management
Chapter 174 - Site Plans, Major
Chapter 176 - Site Plan, Minor
Chapter 188 - Storm Water Management
Chapter 192 - Subdivision of Land
Chapter 225 - Zoning

Miscellaneous Documents:

Requesting the 200' List for Public Notice

Rules and Regulations of the Zoning Board

Schedule of Meeting Dates for 2010

Open Public Records Act Request Form

Gloucester County Construction Board of Appeals - Escrow appeals procedures and forms