Residential properties are the most frequent source of zoning review for individual lot applications in the Borough. These include new homes, additions and accessory buildings and structures such as detached garages, sheds, pools, pool houses, tennis courts, etc.. The Zoning Officer has prepared separate forms for each of the six (6) most active residential zones. First you must determine which zone you are in by locating your lot on the Zoning Map. Then you can go to the appropriate zoning review short form for a summary of the applicable zoning requirements. If upon review of the survey/lot development plans and building plans, etc. the Zoning Officer finds your application in conformance, the application will then proceed to the building department for code review. As you can see, even though the "short forms" are just a summary of the most often needed sections of the Ordinance, the scope of the regulations are formidable. However, the Zoning Officer must confirm conformance with the applicable regulations prior to completing his review. Incomplete applicants will be notified of the deficiencies, which prolongs the review process. Therefore, it is important for the applicant to address all applicable provisions by detailed plans and/or attachments. If the Zoning Officer must deny your application, then you can either amend same to conform to the ordinance or seek a Variance before the Board of Adjustment. All single lot variance applications which do not involve a subdivision or site plan are within the jurisdiction of the Board of Adjustment, regardless of the type of variance sought.

Non-Residential reviews are more involved, so "short forms" are not available. However, the Zoning Officeer has prepared "Zoning Highlights" for B-1 and C-1 Zones, which you can review at Borough Hall.