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Planning/Zoning Board

The Planning Board is responsible for the preparation and adoption of the Master Plan, which is the guide for development of all amendments to the Land Development Regulations.

The Planning Board also reviews all proposed subdivision of land for compliance with Chapter XXXV, Section VII of the Land Development Regulations, which contains all standards for development of new streets, sewers and utilities.

The Planning Board is charged under the Land Development Regulations with the responsibility to review all site plans, parking projects, and major building projects for proper design and drainage according to standards.

The Planning Board, through the Master Plan and Land Development Regulations, sets the pattern for development of the community. It has addtional powers under the Land Use Law. It conducts hearings and may grant certain non-use type variances.

Board Members

Patrick McHale
Class I
Mayor’s Seat
Term Expires:2011

Michael Brophy
Class III
Council Liaison
Appointed:1/1/2011
Term Expires:2011

Dan Schnipp
Class IV
Appointed:1/1/2011
Term Expires:2014

Art Sopelsa
Class II
Appointed:1/1/2011
Term Expires:2011
*Borough Employee 

Tony Teresi
Class IV
Appointed:1/5/2008
Term Expires:2011

Joe Kelly
Class IV
Appointed:1/3/2009
Term Expires:2012

Michelle Rupar
Class IV
Appointed:1/3/2009
Term Expires:2012

Marie A. Ambrosio
Class IV
Appointed:1/2/2010
Term Expires:2013

John Ambrosio
Class IV
Appointed:1/1/2011
Term Expires:2014

Alternates

Roselio Pozo
Alternate I
Appointed:2011
Term Expires:2012

Nick Zampetti 
Alternate II
Appointed:1/2/2010
Term Expires:2011

Kevin Kelly
Legal Counsel
Land Use Board

Mayor appoints Class II, IV, and Alternates
Council Appoints Class III

Class I, II, III get 1 year terms
Class IV gets 4 year terms

Alternates get 2 year terms

9 members plus Alternates; need ethics disclosures

Meetings are held 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:30pm in the Council Chambers.