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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
- 7:30 PM, every first and third Monday, except when noted.
- View meeting schedule on the City Calendar
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.
Active Zoning Board Applications
| Address | Documents for Review | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Waldron Avenue | |||
| 38-40 Park Avenue | |||
| 19 Highland Drive | |||
| 18 Joanna Way |
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Zoning Board Members*
| Name | Title | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ucko | ZB Member, Chair | 4-year Term |
| Steven Spurr | ZB Member, Vice Chair | 4-year Term |
| Joseph Steiner | ZB Member | 4-year Term |
| David Mollin | ZB Member | 4-year Term |
| Michael Lardieri | ZB Member | 4-year Term |
| Maureen Leuenberger | ZB Member | 4-year Term |
| Elizabeth Newell | ZB Member | 4-year Term |
| Kathryn Schwartzstein | Alternate I | 2-year Term |
| Katherine Hensel | Alternate II | 2-year Term |
| Ayman Maleh | Alternate III | 2-year Term |
| Scott Loikits | Alternate 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 Member | Title |
|---|---|
| Christa Anderson | Zoning Officer |
| Christopher Nicola | Zoning Board Secretary |
| David Naidu | Council Liaison |