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Zoning Applications
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Borough of Fair Lawn
Decisions rendered for
the Regular Meeting of
the Zoning Board of
Adjustment
July 20th 2026 (VIRTUAL)
Approved Residential Applications:
Application #26-011, 2-19
Fair Lawn Avenue LLC – APPROVED
2-19 17th Street, Block 4308, Lot 27 & 28, Zone R-1-3
Expansion of a non-conforming structure
Application #26-020 Budier Residence
24-05 Watkins Avenue, Block 3412, Lot 20 Zone
R-1-3
Expansion of a non-conforming structure.
Carried Residential
Applications:
Application #26-019 Adhikari Residence – Carried to September 28th
2026 - Virtual
15-09 Berdan Avenue, Block
4602, Lot 14, Zone R-1-3
Proposed addition. Lot is 5,000
sq. ft. where 6500 sq. ft. is required.
Expansion requires a C-1 variance
as per section 125-57D(1)(c)(1). Would maintain the existing front yard setback
of 18.8’ where 25’ is required. Increase building coverage from 26.94% to
31.36% where 25% is permitted. Increase impervious coverage from 38.05% to
42.13% where 35% is permitted as per Borough Ordinance 125-12 Schedule of area
yard and building requirements. Increase FAR from 38.7% to 47.5% where 40% is
permitted as per Brough Ordinance 125.57D.(1)(d)(1)
Application#26-021, Filowitz Residence –
Carried to October 26th 2026 – In Person
1-06 Lyons Avenue, Block 5627, Lot 18, Zone
R-1-3
Corner
property. Proposed 6 ft. fence located
within the front yard setback on First street where a 25’ setback is
required. Only 3 ft. fences are
permitted within the front yard setback as per Borough Ordinance 125-38 Fences
and walls
Carried Commercial
Application – No Testimony heard:
Application#26-022, 22-05
Maple LLC – Carried to August 24th 2026 - Virtual
22-05 Maple Avenue, Block
5826, Lot 3-5, Zone OBS-1
Contract
purchaser. Proposed overnight parking of commercial vehicles at that 22-05
Maple Avenue. Proposal is to park 8-9
small vans on the property overnight as part of their business
Outdoor storage
is not permitted in the OBS-1 as per borough ordinance 125-27C
and 125-24D. Use
variance required as per Borough ordinance 125-57D(1)(d)(1)
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A Zoning approval and permit is required for:
- Above ground pools & hot tubs, enclosed porches, foyers, roofs over front platforms, decks, accessory structures, signs, CCO-new tenants-$30 fee
- New one family dwellings, garages, additions, dormers, add a levels, sunrooms, in ground pools -$45 fee
- Commercial applications
- Re- submittal – changes, revisions, or amendments to prior reviews - $25 fee
A copy of the survey and a set of plans are required to be submitted with your zoning permit.
A Zoning permit is required for a shed-new or replacement, driveway-replacement or enlarging, fences-replacement or new, or patio-replacement or new. The fee is $60 and (2) two copies of the property survey are required to be submitted with the permit application. Walkways only need Zoning approval and there is no fee. Temporary storage bins require a permit. The fee is $60 and a copy of the property survey is required.
A zoning permit is required for the replacement of the public sidewalk, apron or curb. A fee of $25.00 and a copy of your survey will be required to be submitted with the permit application. An inspection of the forms will be required.
