Central Planning Board | Newark, NJ
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The Central Planning Board of Newark, NJ prepares the City's Master Plan, reviews applications for development site plan and subdivision approval, and makes recommendations to the Municipal Council on proposed Zoning Ordinance changes. The Board reviews site plan and subdivision applications where no "d" variance is required under N.J.S.A. 40:55d, conditional use applications where all conditions are met, and applications requesting "c" variances as defined in N.J.S.A. 40:55d. The Board holds regular virtual meetings on a biweekly schedule throughout 2026, with 26 scheduled meetings beginning January 12, 2026 and concluding December 21, 2026. The Board is composed of nine members including Mayor Ras J. Baraka (Class I), Juanita Jordan (Class II), Louis Scott-Roundtree (Class III), and six Class IV members with Kalenah Witcher serving as Vice Chairperson. The Board secretary can be reached at 973-733-6333 Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm for information on accessing meetings, providing public comment, and reviewing agendas and application materials.
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