Home or Property Modifications: Land Use Board Requirements

This document outlines the procedures for homeowners and property owners in River Edge Borough planning modifications to their properties, focusing on Land Use Board requirements and variance applications. It details the process of consulting the Borough's Zoning Officer to determine if a proposed change is conforming or non-conforming, potentially requiring a variance from the Land Use Board. Property owners must first have their project reviewed by the Zoning Officer using a specific application form, which results in either a "Letter of Conformance" or "Letter of Non-Conformance." If a variance or other Land Use Board approval is required, applicants may need professional assistance from lawyers, surveyors, engineers, or architects to prepare and present their case. The document explains the Land Use Board's role as a quasi-judicial body guided by the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law. It provides steps for appealing a Zoning Officer's determination, requesting interpretations, or applying for subdivision/site plan approval and specific variance relief, with links to relevant Borough codes and application forms on the municipal website.