Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment consists of seven (7) members and two (2) alternate members who are appointed by the Governing Body. The Board of Adjustment is empowered by the State Law to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged by the appellant that there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or refusal made by administrative officer based on or made in the enforcement of the local zoning ordinance. The Board may also hear and decide request for interpretation of zoning map or ordinance. The Board of Adjustment may grant a variance from the strict application of the zoning regulations of the Borough of Ramsey. No variance or other relief may be granted by the Board unless such variance or other relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and will not substantially impair the intent and purpose of the zone plan and zoning ordinance of the Borough of Ramsey. The meetings of the Zoning Board of Adjustment are open to the public, except such executive sessions authorized pursuant to state law. The regular meetings of the Board of Adjustment are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 8:00pm in Ramsey Municipal Building. Member Term Howard Cantor, Chairperson 12/31/08 William Jaekel 12/31/11 James Forbes 12/31/10 Gary J. Gyss 12/31/10 Abbas Safai 12/31/10 Angela Strollo 12/31/11 Luke Chamberlin 12/31/08 ALTERNATE NO. 1
Thomas Scuderi 12/31/08 ALTERNATE NO. 2
Richard Daul 12/31/09
Zoning Officer: Richard Mammone
Board Secretary: Barbara McCausland
Board Attorney: Robert Landel, Esq.
Council Liaison: Councilman Nalbandian Questions regarding the Board of Adjustment or the zoning code may be directed to the Zoning Officer, Rich Mammone at 201-825-3400 X 264. |