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Board of Adjustment
Overview
The Zoning Board of Adjustment hears appeals of decisions of the Zoning Officer in enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance and appeals of the Zoning Officer's interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance. Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month in person at Borough Hall Council Chambers.
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Borough of Paramus Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting November 9th, 2023
EAST BROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL - 190 Spring Valley Road, Paramus
Click HERE for the Meeting Agenda.
Project Proposal:
Block & Lot: 3312-6, 3312-7 & 3312-8 (195, 199, 205 Spring Valley Road)
Swaminarayan Gurukul Cultural Center. 195, 199, 205 Spring Valley Road, Paramus, NJ 07652 (PDF)
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Responsibilities
The Board is empowered to grant "C" and "D" variances.
D Variance
"D" variances are required for deviations from permitted use, expansion of a non-conforming use, requirements for conditional use, increase in permitted floor area ratio, increase in permitted density and increase in height of a structure which exceeds by 10 feet or 10%.
C Variance
"C" variances typically involve variances for setbacks and may be granted where subject property poses unusual hardship to development or where the application would result in a better zoning alternative for the neighborhood. "D" variances may be granted for special reasons, undue hardship or an inherently beneficial use.
Limit of Power
The Board does not have the power to grant a variance where the grant would be a substantial detriment to the public good or impair the intent and purpose of the Paramus Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
Board Members Term Expires
Steve Sullivan - Chairman | 12/31/25 | ||
Thomas Locicero - Vice Chair | 12/31/26 | ||
Mohammed Reda | 12/31/25 | ||
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Abdo Al Yousefy | 12/31/26 | ||
Mary Ellen Rizzo | 12/31/24 | ||
Al Scrivanich | 12/31/24 | ||
Jon Burger | 12/31/24 |
Board Meeting Dates
The Paramus Board of Adjustment will hold meetings on the following dates. All meetings will start at 7:30 p.m. , Council Chambers, Borough Hall.
January 12, 2023 | January 26, 2023 |
February 9, 2023 | February 23, 2023 |
March 9, 2023 | March 23, 2023 |
April 13, 2023 | April 27, 2023 |
May 11, 2023 | May 25, 2023 |
June 8, 2023 | June 22, 2023 |
July 13, 2023 | July 27, 2023 |
August 10, 2023 | August 24, 2023 |
September 14, 2023 | September 28, 2023 |
October 12, 2023 | October 26, 2023 |
November 9, 2023 | |
December 14, 2023 | December 28, 2023 |
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Application to Board of Adjustment or Planning Board (PDF)
Boards and Commissions Membership Application
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Tracy Colasurdo
Board of Adjustment SecretaryPhone: 201-265-2100, ext 2241