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Click to view a copy of the Zoning Map (click on the "rotate page" button to change the view.)

To view a complete copy of the Borough's Multi-Municipal Plan click here.  Please be patient, download takes about five minutes.  To view just the recommendations in the plan, click here.

When does a resident need to go to the Zoning Hearing Board ?

  • Applying for a Variance: All building permit applications are reviewed by the Borough's Zoning Officer. If the proposed project does not meet the requirements of the Borough Zoning Code, the applicant will be referred to the Zoning Hearing Board to apply for a variance. The most common requests for variances are when a proposed addition exceeds allowable lot coverage or sits too close to the property line. Click here for a printable copy of the Zoning Hearing Board Application and instructions.
  • Applying for a Special Exception: A special exception is a use permitted within a zoning district, but subject to certain specific conditions. To apply for a special exception please click here to download a copy of the Application and instructions.
 
 
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