Category Archives: Land Use Zoning Development
What Should You Know About Boundary Disputes in New Jersey?
Property ownership often appears straightforward on paper, yet disagreements about property lines are relatively common. Boundary disputes can arise when neighboring property owners disagree about the location of a property line, the placement of fences or structures, or the use of land near the boundary. These conflicts can affect residential and commercial property owners… Read More »
What is a Dwelling for Purposes of Land Use and Zoning?
If you are planning to make renovations to your current residence or to make any additions to the property, or if you are planning a larger development for residential or commercial purposes, it will be critical to understand New Jersey zoning and land use laws, as well as City of Summit regulations with which… Read More »
What is a Conditional Approval for a New Jersey Development?
Are you planning to renovate your home or add an outdoor structure to your property? Or are you planning a new commercial development or multi-family residential area in Summit? Whether you have smaller or larger development plans in mind, you will most likely need to obtain specific approvals in order to move forward. Approval… Read More »
Common Reasons Homeowners in Summit Need to Obtain a Variance
For any residential homeowner in Summit who is planning to make any changes or additions to their property, it is important to understand that you may be required to obtain variance approval or another form of land use permission under municipal law. To be clear, even small additions or changes to your property, whether… Read More »
What is a “d” Variance and How Can You Obtain One?
The City of Summit, similar to other municipalities in New Jersey, has a wide range of zoning districts that are zoned for different types of uses. Some areas are zoned for residential use and others for business use. Within those broader zoning district categories, specific areas are zoned for single-family or multi-family residential use,… Read More »
Important Land Use Terms to Know from the MLUL
New Jersey’s Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL) is extensive and complex, and there are a wide range of terms that are relevant to both businesses and individual property owners alike who want to develop or remodel. The following are some of the most commonly relevant terms from the MLUL and their statutory definitions, which… Read More »
When is a Traffic Impact Statement Required for a Development Application?
When a residential property owner or business property owner wants to develop their land in Summit, any application for development must go through the appropriate board in the municipality. Such applications, depending on the specific nature of the development, must include various forms of documentation, including certain statements and assessments in particular cases. These… Read More »
What is an Environmental Impact Assessment?
Nearly all development plans in Summit will require some form of municipal approval, whether you are planning to make relatively minor renovations to your personal residence or you are a corporate developer making plans for a new subdivision. Some projects will require just a variance, while others may require the submission of multiple types… Read More »
New Notice Requirements Under New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL)
The New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL) requires notice be provided for various types of land use requests and applications, including for new developments, variances, and more. Currently, notice must be provided in hard-copy form, by certified mail to directly affected parties and through newspaper publication. However, all of this will soon change…. Read More »
How Can a Lawyer Help with Municipal Rezoning?
There are many different reasons that a business owner or individual who owns property in Summit might want to have the zoning classification of their property amended. In order to do this, the property owner must go through a municipal rezoning process with the City of Summit Zoning Board. This process can be quite… Read More »