The purpose of the Zoning Board of Adjustment is to rule on deviations from Ewing’s zoning laws. They hear appeals, rule on cases of requests for variance(s) to and interpret “use” applications
Members
The Zoning Board of Adjustment consists of seven regular members and two alternate members, residents of Ewing Township and appointed by the Township Council. Regular members are appointed for four year terms and alternates are appointed for two year terms. Members may not hold elective offices in the municipality.
Voting
Alternate members shall be designated at the time of their appointment as "Alternate No. 1" and "Alternate No. 2." Alternate members may participate in the discussions of the proceedings but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular member. A vote shall not be delayed in order that a regular member may vote instead of an alternate member. If a choice must be made as to which alternate is to vote, "Alternate No. 1" shall vote.
Officers and Positions
Members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment designate one of their members to serve as Chair and Vice Chair at the annual reorganization meeting. The also select a Secretary who may or may not be a member of the Board or a municipal employee.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is advised by the Zoning Board of Adjustment attorney selected by the Board.
Members
- Vernon Clash [Term exp. 12/31/21]
- Frank Scangarella [Term exp. 12/31/18]
- Richard Dey [Term exp. 12/31/20]
- Abelardo Conesa [Term exp. 12/31/21]
- Howard Greenberg[Term exp. 12/31/21]
- Mary Corrigan [Term exp. 12/31/19]
- George Byrd [Term exp. 12/31/18]
- Sharon A. Gragan - Attorney
- Chuck Latini - Planner
- Dan Hennessey - Engineer
- Imelda Wollert - Recording Secretary
- John Maloney [Term exp. 12/31/18]
- Channing Conway [Term exp. 12/31/18]
Funding
Funds are appropriated in the Township budget for expenses including compensation of such experts and other staff and services as it may deem necessary. The Board, however, shall not authorize expenditures which exceed, exclusive of gifts or grants, the amount appropriated by the governing body for its use.
For a full overview of the powers and jurisdiction of Zoning Board of Adjustment see Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning Board under the Land Use section of Ewing’s municipal ordinances.
For additional information about applications submitted to the Planning or Zoning Board of Adjustment see the Planning and Zoning Office of the Code Enforcement Department.
Meeting Schedule
The Board meets on the third Thursday of each month unless otherwise noted. An Agenda Session is followed by the Regular session directly following.
Location: Council Chambers (2nd floor) 2 Jake Garzio Drive, Ewing,
Time: 7:00 pm
Contact
Mailing Address
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Ewing Municipal Building
2 Jake Garzio Drive
Ewing, NJ 08628
p: (609) 883-3382 Ext 7677