Zoning Board

Zoning board

Mission


The mission of the City of Summit Zoning Board is to provide an independent body, empowered to grant relief from the strict application of Zoning Regulations (variances), approve certain uses of land (special exceptions), and hear appeals of actions taken by the City.

Meetings


All meetings of the Zoning Board are open to the public, and public comments are welcome once application hearings are completed. No sign-up is required to comment. Public comments on specific site presentations are also allowed after each such presentation, with the length of the comments at the discretion of the Zoning Board chairperson.

Zoning Board Application

As of June 3rd, new Planning & Zoning Board Applications are being accepted:

DCS has resumed the acceptance of any new Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning Board applications either in-person or by mail. In addition to the Zoning Board Application or Planning Board Application, applicants must submit a signed COVID-19 Waiver.  Please email the Planning & Zoning Board Secretary with questions or call (908) 273-6407.

Agendas & Minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Zoning Board Members*

NameTitleTerm
Steven Spurr
ZB Member, Chair4-year Term
Elizabeth NewellZB Member, Vice Chair
4-year Term
Joseph SteinerZB Member
4-year Term
David MollinZB Member
4-year Term
Michael LardieriZB Member
4-year Term
Maureen LeuenbergerZB Member
4-year Term
Tom UckoZB Member
4-year Term
Kathryn SchwartzsteinAlternate I2-year Term
Katherine HenselAlternate II
2-year Term
Ayman MalehAlternate III
2-year Term
Scott LoikitsAlternate IV
2-year Term

* The Common Council appoints seven members to the Zoning Board for four years and four alternates for two years.  

Zoning Board Staff

Staff MemberTitle
Christa AndersonZoning Officer
Christopher NicolaZoning Board Secretary
David Naidu
Council Liaison