Planning/Zoning Boards

Planning Board General Info

The Planning Board is made up of 4 members, two alternates, the Mayor, Council member, and one Township Official. The Planning Board meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at the Municipal Building 627 Pinewald-Keswick Road, Bayville at 7:30 pm.

The Township Planner is:
James M. Oris P.E., P.P, C.M.E., C.P.W.M.
T & M Associates
9 Grand Avenue
Building 1
Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 473-3400
Fax: 732) 473-3408

Attorney for Planning Board:
Gregory P. McGuckin
The Clocktower Building
620 West Lacey Road
Post Office Box 1057
Forked River, New Jersey 08731
Phone: 609-971-1010
Fax: 609-971-7093

Planning Board Engineer
Alan B. Dittenhofer, P.E., P.P., C.M.E
Remington, Vernick & Vena Engineers
9 Allen Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: 732-286-9220
Fax: 732-505-8416

Click here For the Planning Board 2012 Meeting Schedule. As of May 3, 2012 the Planning Board Meetings will begin at 7:00 pm

Click here for the Planning Board Meeting Agenda for May 3, 2012.

The following Ordinance and Zoning Map were adopted September 27, 2011 and will be effective 20 days after publication in the newspaper

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 Entitled "Land Development" Consistent With The 2008 Master Plan Land Use And Circulation Elements

Adopted Zoning Map

2012

January 5, 2012 Reorganization Meeting Agenda

The Planning Board meeting for Thursday, February 2, 2012 was cancelled.

March 15, 2012 Agenda

April 12 2012 Agenda

May 3, 2012 Agenda

2011

  • January 6, 2011 Reorganization Meeting Agenda
  • February 3, 2011 Regular Meeting Agenda
  • March 3, 2011 Regular Meeting Agenda
  • April 7, 2011 Regular Meeting Agenda
  • May 5, 2011 Regular Meeting Agenda
  • June 2, 2011 Regular Meeting Agenda
  • July 7, 2011 Regular Meeting Agenda
  • August 4, 2011 Regular Meeting Agenda
  • September 1, 2011 Regular Meeting Agenda
  • October 7, 2011 Regular Meeting Agenda
  • November 3, 2011 Regular Meeting Agenda
  • 2010

  • January 14, 2010 Regular Meeting Agenda
  • January 21, 2010 Reorganization Meeting Agenda
  • February 4, 2010 Regular Meeting Agenda
  • March 4, 2010 Regular Meeting Agenda
  • April 1, 2010 Regular Meeting Agenda
  • May 6, 2010 Regular Meeting Agenda
  • June 3, 2010 Regular Meeting Agenda
  • July 1, 2010 Regular Meeting Agenda
  • September 2, 2010 Regular Meeting
  • October 7, 2010 Regular Meeting
  • November 4, 2010 Regular Meeting
  • December 2, 2010 Regular Meeting Agenda
  • PLANNING BOARD MINUTES

  • January 14, 2010 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
  • January 21, 2010 Reorganization Approved Minutes
  • February 4, 2010 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
  • April 1, 2010 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
  • May 6, 2010 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
  • July 1, 2010 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
  • August 1, 2010 Regular Meeting Approved Minutes
  • January 5, 2012 Reorganization Meeting Approved Minutes
  • For More Information regarding the Planning board visit Chapter 35-5 of the Township municipal Code.
    http://clerkshq.com/default.ashx?clientsite=Berkeley-nj

    The fee and Escrow schedule can be found In the Berkeley Township Municipal Code Chapter 35-8 through 35-17

    Click here for the Township Master Plan.

    Click here for the Township Housing Element & Fair Share Plan portion of the Master Plan.

    Click here Land Use and Circulation Element portion of the Master Plan

    Draft - Environmental Resource Inventory

    Berkeley Township Community Mapping Portal

    http://masergis1.masergis.com/berkeleypublic/viewer.htm/

    Disclaimer

    The information provided herein is a guideline for assessment and planning purposes only. It is not intended to be used for a description, conveyance, authoritative definition of a legal boundary, including a zoning district boundary,( Click Herefor the most recent Zoning Map) or property title, or as evidence to satisfy any legal requirement. Please be advised that the geographic data compiled for this service has not been certified by a licensed New Jersey surveyor. The contributing organizations, including NJDEP, NJDOT, Maser Consulting and the Township of Berkeley,, shall not be held responsible for any misuse or misrepresentation of the information presented by this tool. The Township of Berkeley recommends that users forward any and all information derived from this tool to a qualified professional for further evaluation before taking any further action.

    Maps of the Transfer of Development Rights Sending and Receiving Areas

    The Township Planner of Berkeley Township will conduct a Public Hearing on the Real Estate Market Analysis Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 7:30 pm at the Municipal Building located at 627 Pinewald-Keswick Road. Below are the maps for the sending and receiving areas. More...

    An Overview Presentation on TDR in Berkeley Township

    All Sending & Receiving Zones

    Map 5 Aerial View Sending Zone AA

    Map 6 Aerial View Sending Zone A

    Map 7 Aerial View Sending Zone B

    Map 8 Aerial View Sending Zone C

    Map 9 Aerial View Sending Zone D

    First Draft -Real Estate Market Analysis

    12-14-10 Town Center Update Presentation

    Zoning Board of Adjustment General Info

    Zoning Board Of Adjustment Engineer
    Ernst, Ernst & Lissenden
    52 Hayes Street
    P.O. Box 391
    Toms River, NJ 08754
    Phone: 732-349-2215
    Fax: 732-349-4127

    Zoning Board Of Adjustment Planner
    Anna Wainwright
    Remington, Vernick & Vena Engineers
    9 Allen Street
    Toms River, NJ 08753
    Phone: 732-286-9220
    Fax: 732-505-8416

    Zoning Board Of Adjustment Attorney
    Alexander Pavliv
    Pavliv & Rihacek
    3536 Route 9 South
    Howell, NJ 07731
    Phone: 732-370-5307

    The Zoning Board of Adjustment consists of 7 regular members and 4 alternates. The Zoning Board meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Municipal Building 627 Pinewald-Keswick Road, Bayville at 7:00 pm.

    Click hereFor the Zoning Board of Adjustment 2012 Meeting Schedule

    Click here for the next Zoning Board of Adjustment Agenda of 05-09-12.

    2012 Agendas

    1/11/12 Meeting Agenda

    02/08/12 Meeting Agenda

    03/14/12 Meeting Agenda

    04/11/12 Meeting Agenda

    05/09/12 Meeting Agenda

    2011 Agendas

    01-12-11 Reorg Agenda

    1/12/11 Meeting Agenda

    02-09-11 Meeting Agenda

    03-09-11 Meeting Agenda

    04-13-11 Meeting Agenda

    05-11-11 Meeting Agenda

    06-8-11 Meeting Agenda

    07-13-11 Meeting Agenda

    08-10-11 Meeting Agenda

    08-24-11 Meeting Agenda

    09-14-11 Meeting Agenda

    10-05-11 Meeting Agenda

    11-09-11 Meeting Agenda

    ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Agendas 2010

    12-8-10 Meeting Agenda

    11-10-10 Meeting Agenda

    10-13-10 Meeting Agenda

    09-22-10 Meeting Agenda

    08-25-10 Meeting Agenda

    08-11-10 Meeting Agenda

    07-14-10 Meeting Agenda

    06-23-10 Meeting Agenda

    05-26-10 Meeting Agenda

    05-12-10 Meeting Agenda

    04-14-10 Meeting Agenda

    03-24-10 Meeting Agenda

    03-10-10 Meeting Agenda

    02-24-10 Meeting Agenda

    02-10-10 Meeting Agenda

    01-27-10 Meeting Agenda

    01-13-10 Meeting Agenda

    12-09-09 Meeting Agenda

    ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES 2011

    01-19-11 Approved Reorganization Meeting Minutes

    01-19-11 Approved Regular Meeting Minutes

    02-09-11 Approved Regular Meeting Minutes

    09-14-11 Approved Regular Meeting Minutes

    ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES 2010

  • 02-24-10 Approved Meeting Minutes
  • 02-17-10 Approved Meeting Minutes
  • 03-10-10 Approved Meeting Minutes
  • 03-24-10 Approved Meeting Minutes
  • 04-14-10 Approved Meeting Minutes
  • 05-12-10 Approved Meeting Minutes
  • 06-23-10 Approved Meeting Minutes
  • 07-14-10 Approved Meeting Minutes
  • 08-11-10 Approved Meeting Minutes
  • For More Information regarding the Board of Adjustment visit Chapter 35-6 of the Township Municipal Code.
    The fee and Escrow schedule can be found In the Berkeley Township Municipal Code Chapter 35-8 through 35-17.
    http://clerkshq.com/default.ashx?clientsite=Berkeley-nj

    The Basic Variance fees are as follows:
    35-11 VARIANCES:

    1. Hear and decide application appeals – $100.00.
    2. Interpretation of Zoning Map and Ordinance – $100.00.
    3. Variances involving pools or additions or modifications to an existing residential dwelling $450.00 for the first variance, plus $50.00 for each additional variance.
    4. Hardship variances involving new residential construction on undersized lots and all nonresidential hardship variances – $2,000.00 for the first variance, plus $250.00 for each additional hardship variance (i.e., per dimension, lot, unit, etc.)
    5. Other variances under N.J.S. 40:55D-70c – $500.00.
    6. Use Variance – residential or nonresidential – $1,500.00, plus $250.00 for additional variances.
    7. Conditional Uses – $1,500.00.
    8. Building permit in conflict with official map or building permit for lot not related to a street – $500.00.
    9. Erection of a structure on an unimproved street pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-36 of the Municipal Land Use Law – $1,750.00, plus $250.00 for each additional variance.
    10. Construction of a Fence – $150.00.
    11. Any and all other types of variances or design waivers not already covered – $250.00.

    (Ord. No. 94-29 § 118-7.3; Ord. No. 07-02-OAB § 6; Ord. No. 08-12-OAB § 6)


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