Land Use Board

The Land Use Board is responsible for:

Reviewing proposed site plans prior to issuance of building permits (not for one- or two-family homes)
Reviewing proposed subdivisions of land
Hearing and deciding requests from property owners for variances from the Borough's zoning regulations

Contact the Building Department at 973-627-8035 for information regarding the application process.

Contact Info

Land Use Board Secretary
Colleen Reardon
Phone Number: 973-627-2000
email: buildingdept@rockawayborough.org
hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Meetings

The Land Use Board meets in the Community Center, 21-25 Union St. at 7:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month for regular meetings and the fourth Wednesday of the month for workshop meetings. Meeting schedule is subject to change. Click here for the up-to-date meeting schedule. If a meeting will be held virtually, login information will be posted on the Virtual Meetings page.

Minutes and Agendas

Click here to view the Land Use Board minutes and agendas. They are posted on the meetings page.

Members

The Land Use Board consists of 11 members as follows:

Class I: The mayor or the mayor's designee in the absence of the mayor.
Class II: One of the officials of the municipality other than a member of the Governing Body, to be appointed by the mayor.
Class III: A member of the Borough Council to be appointed by it.
Class IV: Other citizens of the municipality, to be appointed by the mayor.
Two alternate members.

2023 Members:

Name	Class	Term	Ending
Banbor, Kenneth	Alternate #3	2-yr	12/31/24
Blair, Kenneth	Class IV	4-yr	12/31/23
Freiermuth, Joyce	Class IV	3-yr	12/31/23
Hamman, Ronald	Class IV	4-yr	12/31/23
Hopler, William	Class II	1-yr	12/31/23
Howarth, Mark	Class IV	4-yr	12-31-23
Hurley, James	Class III	1-yr	12/31/23
Koch, Barbara	Class IV	3-yr	12/31/23
Leonard, Janet	Alternate #2	2-yr	12/31/23
Mills, John	Attorney	1-yr	12/31/23
Mulligan, Thomas	Mayor	4-yr	12/31/23
Rose, Kim	Class IV	4-yr	12/31/26
Schaefer, Robert	Alternate #1	2-yr	12/31/24

Notices

Land Use notices will be posted on the Notices and Announcements page.

Notice of Land Use Board Adoption

RESOLUTION LUB #078
The Land Use Board of The Borough of Rockaway on June 6, 2022, adopted a memorializing resolution LUB#078 granting for a (D1) use variance relief to allow the subdivision and use of a portion of the premises at 70 Cobb Street located in the General Light Industrial District zone (GLI) to be developed with a single family home, and for a lot line adjustment to increase the lot size of existing lot 25, together with a (C) variance relief relating to improved coverage and minimum side yard, and subdivision approval. The applicant is Cobb Street, LLC and 16 Garden Ave, LLC. Address 70 Cobb Street, Rockaway, Block 14, Lot 31 and 16 Garden Avenue, Rockaway, Block 14, Lot 25. A copy of this Resolution may be inspected at the office of the Building Inspector, 1 East Main Street, Rockaway, N.J. Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM

RESOLUTION LUB #080
The Land Use Board of The Borough of Rockaway on May 3, 2022, adopted a memorializing resolution LUB#080 granting for a bulk (“C”) variance relief to allow a conversion of the former World Gym to a Tractor Supply retail facility. The applicant is HSC Rockaway, LLC, 279 Route 46, Rockaway, Block 40.01, Lot 39.04. A copy of this Resolution may be inspected at the office of the Building Inspector, 1 East Main Street, Rockaway, N.J. Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30A.M. And 4:30 P.M.

RESOLUTION LUB #075
The Land Use Board of The Borough of Rockaway on January 24, 2022 adopted a memorializing resolution LUB#075 granting use variance relief to allow a change of use for two of three existing structures, including a landscape company with office, inside storage and flex recreational use space. The applicant is Mot-Laur Properties, LLC, 27 East Main Street, Rockaway, Block 40, Lots 22 and 23. A copy of this Resolution may be inspected at the office of the Building Inspector, 1 East Main Street, Rockaway, N.J. Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30A.M. And 4:30 P.M.

RESOLUTION LUB #076
The Land Use Board of The Borough of Rockaway on November 1, 2021 adopted a memorializing resolution LUB#076 granting use variance relief and bulk variance approval to allow the demolition of an existing two family dwelling and the replacement of that building with a new, slightly larger two family dwelling at the present location. The applicant is Herman and Donna Zablatzky, 51 Academy Street Rockaway, Block 46, Lot 11. A copy of this Resolution may be inspected at the office of the Building Inspector, 1 East Main Street, Rockaway, N.J. Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30A.M. And 4:30 P.M.

RESOLUTION LUB #072
The Land Use Board of The Borough of Rockaway on October 5, 2021 adopted a memorializing resolution LUB#072 granting use variance relief, bulk variances and major site plan approval to allow the demolition of an existing gasoline service station and retail sales component and the replacement of the existing facility with a modern, up to date gasoline station and convenience store. The applicant is SGD Fuel 202, LLC 202 Route 46, Block 33, Lot 6.02. A copy of this Resolution may be inspected at the office of the Building Inspector, 1 East Main Street, Rockaway, N.J. Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30A.M. And 4:30 P.M.

RESOLUTION LUB #069
The Land Use Board of The Borough of Rockaway on January 5, 2021 adopted a memorializing resolution LUB#069 granting a dimensional variance relief and preliminary and final major site plan to allow the redevelopment and use of the premises as a Lidl Grocery store. The applicant is Lidl U.S. Operations, LLC. The address is 353 US 46 West, Block 83, Lot 7. A copy of this Resolution may be inspected at the office of the Building Inspector, 1 East Main Street, Rockaway, N.J. Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30A.M. And 4:30 P.M. Colleen Reardon, Board Secretary, posted January 13, 2021

RESOLUTION LUB #067
The Land Use Board of The Borough of Rockaway adopted a resolution LUB#067 denying a subdivision, various design waivers, a height variance, preliminary and final major site plan approval. The applicant is RPM Development Group, LLC. The property is located at West Main Street and Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Block 73, Lot 65. A copy of this Resolution may be inspected at the office of the Building Inspector, 1 East Main Street, Rockaway, N.J. Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Colleen Reardon, Board Secretary