Outdoor Seating Expansion Proposals
As a response to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic and in order to mitigate the potential negative impacts of social distancing requirements imposed upon small businesses, particularly restaurants, bars, and other eateries, the Township of Cranford has proposed to temporarily amend the requirements for the creation or expansion of outdoor seating.
Township Ordinance No. 20-009 temporarily grants a Code Review Committee the power to grant a Site Plan Waiver to applications seeking to create or expand outdoor seating as a means to mitigate the potential impacts related to social distancing and limited reopening requirements for small businesses classified as eateries and/or bars. This ordinance has since been extended indefinitely by Ordinance No. 20-409 which will be in effect until amended or repealed by the Township Committee. The intent is to repeal this enabling ordinance with the lifting of the State of Emergency by the Governor.
As per the recommendations of the Township's professionals, applications to create new or expand existing outdoor seating for such establishments will be publicly posted for review and the public will be given the opportunity to participate in the review process and comment on said proposals. Any proposals received will be posted here along with instructions on how the public will be able to participate.
This page will be updated on an as needed basis.
Code Review Committee Meeting No. 3 - January 6, 2021 - 10:30 AM - To be held in Council Chambers following the scheduled Development Review Committee Meeting
1. Vinny's Pizza
Zoning Permit App. No. Z-20-698
20-34 Eastman Street
Block 189, Lot 9
Code Review Committee Meeting No. 2 - July 8, 2020 - 11:00 AM - To be held virtually via Google Meet.
Interested parties should email Jason Bottcher, Zoning Officer, for details on how you can participate.
1. Triestina Ristorante
Zoning Permit App. No. Z-20-254
513-515 Centennial Avenue
Block 604, Lot 1.01
2. Rustic Mill Diner
Zoning Permit Application No. Z-20-268
109 North Avenue West
Block 183, Lot 8
Code Review Committee Meeting No. 1 - June 24, 2020 - 10:00 AM - To be held virtually via Google Meet.
Interested parties should email Jason Bottcher, Zoning Officer, for details on how you can participate.
1. Kilkenny House
Zoning Permit Application No. Z-20-252
112 South Avenue East
Block 478, Lot 3
Approved 6/24/2020
2. Thirsty Turtle
Zoning Permit Application No. Z-20-243
3 South Avenue West
Block 375, Lot 3.01
Approved 6/24/2020
3. Il Gabbiano Italian Bistro
Zoning Permit Application No. Z-20-251
10 South Avenue West
Block 474 Lot 3.01
Approved 6/24/2020
Updated December 22, 2020