Meetings

• 7:00 pm
• Third Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted
• Municipal Building
  39 Trinity Street
  Newton, NJ 07860

Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. 
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Minutes are also available following approval. 
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Members
The Planning Board has seven members and two alternate members. Three of the Board members who participate on a regular basis are municipal officials; Mayor, Council representative and Town Manager.

Responsibilities
One of the responsibilities of the Planning Board is to adopt a Master Plan for the physical development of the Town. The Board also hears a multitude of applications such as those for a conditional use, "c" variance, site plan, and subdivision.

All regular and special meetings are open to the public. Notice of hearing is provided by the applicant and can be found in the New Jersey Herald or the Sunday New Jersey Herald, the official newspapers of record.

Forms
Prior to the occupancy of any commercial property, a review by the Zoning Officer is required. In some cases, Planning Board approval is required. Please review the Site Plan Waiver Requirements and submit the required information along with the applicable fee to the Zoning Department located on the 2nd floor of the Municipal Building. Questions should be directed to the Zoning Officer/Planning Board Administrator, Katherine Citterbart at (973) 383-3521 ext. 227 or via Email.