October 5, 2011

6. Where a Board Meniber i isa member of a church or other ’ organization which is either an applicant or objector, hé/she must disqualify him/herself. ~ vie . , 1: There may, of course, be other: situations where : a conflict of interest may exist. If. you have: any doubt, ask-our: Board ‘Attorney: oat Who hears appeals of Zoning Board deci All appeals of Zoning Board decigions are made’ to Superior Court, except an appeal of an approval of a "d” variance-imay bé takert.to: Township Couneilit-The, reason for the appeal to Council in this case is because a municipal body (with the Planning Board's advice) degides-on the zohing.« of a: municipality : and is-uniguely:qualified to decide “d’ variance. decisions which might . actually impair or-significantly-affect the master plan ‘or zoning ordinance. An in appeal of Council’ 's decision: would be, made to : Superior Court. . How can a Boar Meniber learn more about vatng? 2 H wt oT roe Each Board Member should ‘have a copy ‘of the Municipal Land Use Law, our Land Use Regulations (zoning ordinance), our Master Plan and-the Board’s Rules of Procedure. Le ght £ In addition, the Planning Department has a library of tapes on nai, different zoning and planning{topics that:may be borrowed: by Board: Mémbets: Books are also available for the Board's use: New Jersey.Zoning and Land Use. Admit istration by William M. Sox.4 is: especially helpful - of a!