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Planning Board
Meetings - 1st & 3rd Mondays - 7:30 pm
973-635-3204 |
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The Chatham Township Planning Board consists of a total of nine (9) members and two (2) alternates. Two (2) members are elected officials of the Township Committee and one (1) is some other Township official. They provide an important policy element to the Board. The remainder is volunteer residents appointed by the Township Committee and consists of members designated as Chair, Vice-Chair and two Alternate members. A professional staff consisting of an Attorney, a Professional Planner, Township Engineer (s) an Administrative Officer and a Board Secretary assists the Planning Board. The powers, duties and regulations of the Planning Board are contained in the Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL).
The Planning Board reviews and acts on the following:
Applications for subdivision approval. The Planning Board when reviewing subdivision and site plan applications can decide "C" Variances and establish procedures for the review of such applications.
Conditional use approval (if an application for conditional use involves a variance, the application is referred to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.)
Preparing and updating the Township Master Plan . An integral part of the Township's decision-making process is the Master Plan. Without the land use element of the Master Plan, a Township cannot have a valid Zoning Ordinance.
The Planning Board may also become involved in the review of other State or Federal programs or plans assemble data for planning purposes and perform other advisory duties as assigned to it by the Governing Body, to aid them in planning process.
PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS (4 Year Terms)
MEMBER NAME & CLASS |
| Nicole Hagner (Class l) |
Thomas Ciccarone, Class II
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| Bailey Brower, Jr., Class III |
| Jonathan Cohn, Class IV |
Thomas Browne, Class IV |
Jack Hurring, Class IV |
| Lou Caprioglio, Class IV |
Kevin Sullivan, Class IV |
Lydia Chambers, Class IV |
Alternates: |
Jeffrey Furbish , Alternate #1 |
Tom Franko, Alternate #2 |
Current Issues & News
. Meeting Schedule
The Planning Board usually meets twice each month in the Municipal Building , 58 Meyersville Road . All meetings usually begin at 7:30 PM and are open to the general public in accordance with the requirements of the "Open Public Meetings Act".The Agenda for each meeting is usually posted prior to each particular meeting. Thereafter the Minutes of each meeting are posted.
Application Forms & Explanatory Material for Applicants
The following are forms required for the submission of an initial application.
- Planning/Zoning Board Application Form
- Chatham Township Land Development Ordinances Chapter XXX Sections 30-17 to 30-135
- Notes Regarding Escrow Fees
- Chatham Township Land Use Ordinance Check List B
- Zoning Table
- Chatham Township Technical Review Escrow Agreement
- Explanation of Application Fees
- Authorization for Access to Government Records
- Sample Copy of Notice of Application
- Sample Legal Notice of Application
- Affidavit for Proof of Service
- Close Out Escrow Account Form
- Morris County Planning Board Land Development Review Application
- Chatham Township Schedule of Zoning Requirements Chapter XXX Sections 30-75.2
A packet of Forms can be picked up during regular business hours at the Construction Office in the Municipal Building located at 58 Meyersville Road . 973-635-4600.
Informational Links
Planning Questions for Residential and Commercial Construction Projects 
State of NJ
New Jersey Future
NJDCA- Ofc. Of Smart Growth
NJ Future
Highlands Coalition
NJ Alliance for Action
Assoc. of NJ Environmental Commissions
NJ Conservation Foundation
Great Swamp Watershed Association
Ten Town Committee
NJ State League of Municipalities
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