When it comes to school construction, zoning boards are limited in their jurisdiction to grant approvals or rejection.  New Jersey’s zoning law recognizes the …

Under New Jersey Zoning Law, the doctrine of estoppel holds that an entity “may, by voluntary conduct, be precluded from taking a course of …

Background and Facts of the Case In this zoning law case, the plaintiff owned a shopping center located in the Community Commercial Zoning District …

A recent case involved a plaintiff who resides in a single-family home in the Borough of Totowa.  He is a retired police officer and …

A variance application before a zoning board based on a property owners self-created mistake or hardship requires special proof and evidence. Zoning Boards of …

In a land use and Zoning Board hearing,  applicants often amend, withdraw and resubmit applications to address concerns raised by neighbors, board members and …

New Jersey Law allows a limited period of time to Appeal an adverse decision by a governmental entity. If you fail to file an …

By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Zoning Attorney A New Jersey appellate court has reinstated the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing.  …

By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. a New Jersey Zoning Law Attorney NJ zoning laws are designed to protect the residents of the state from …

By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a NJ Zoning Attorney New Jersey Zoning Law has strict requirements that all townships must abide by when they …

All Zoning Boards have the authority to issue variances to any applicant it deems has satisfied the required criteria for the variance. The typical …

By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a NJ Zoning Attorney  New Jersey Zoning Law has strict requirements that all townships must abide by when they …

Land use rules in New Jersey can be complicated and complex. Many people have visions of building or improving property, but are unsure as …