Twsp of Cranford - Development Assistance Package

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The Township of Cranford's Development Assistance Package is a document designed to aid applicants to the Planning and/or Zoning Board. It provides an overview of basic planning concepts, the Boards as well as the application and hearing process. It is meant to serve as a resource for applicants so that they can better understand what is required of any Board application.

Topics include:

  • An Introduction to Land Use in the State of New Jersey and the Township of Cranford;
  • An Overview of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustmeint including:
    • Site Plans & Subdivisions;
    • Conditional Uses;
    • Rezoning;
    • The Zoning Review Process;
    • Zoning Variances;
    • Appeals & Interpretations.
  • An Overview of the Hearing Process including:
    • The application;
    • Completeness Review;
    • The Development Review Committee.
  • An Overview of the Hearing Process including:
    • The pre-hearing process;
    • The hearing process;
    • The post-hearing process.
  • Additional tables and flow charts outlining timelines and requirements.