Jersey City Zoning Decisions: January 2026

In January 2026, Jersey City held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 6 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (100% approval rate), 2 deferred.

Zoning Decisions This Month

Major Site Plan at 880-900 Garfield Avenue (Canal Crossing)

Approved.

Preliminary and final major site plan with c variances for two mixed-use buildings in Zone A of Canal Crossing redevelopment plan. Building A: 6-story, 215 units (4 affordable), 6,800 sq ft retail, 68 parking spaces. Building B: 10-story, 293 units (59 affordable), retail, 212 parking spaces. Total 508 units with 20% affordable housing under Aspire program. Developer is designated redeveloper for blocks 10, 12, and 12P. Project includes infrastructure improvements, new streets (Canalway, Hampshire Mews, Carteret Avenue extension), and future park/greenway conveyance.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Minor Site Plan at 391 Fairmount Avenue

Approved.

Four-unit residential building with all three-bedroom units ranging from 1,432 to 1,803 square feet. Project involves renovation of existing three-story one-family building with additions to front and rear. No variances requested. Features include ADA adaptable unit, rooftop amenities, green roof trays, and private outdoor spaces for each unit.

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Major Subdivision at 99 Arlington Avenue

Approved.

Subdivision of 50x100 lot into five townhouse lots - first such townhouse subdivision under amended land development ordinance. Four lots at 20.05x50 feet (1,000 sq ft each), one lot at 19.8x50 feet (988 sq ft). Variances granted for total lot area (4,989 sq ft vs 5,000 required) and individual lot area on Lot 4.01 due to non-rectangular lot shape.

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Major Site Plan at 87 Van Horn Street (Berry Lane Park District)

Approved.

Preliminary and final major site plan with c variances for 170-unit, 6-story multifamily building adjacent to Berry Lane Park. 21% affordable (36 units total): 18 on-site moderate income units, 18 via $18,000/unit contribution to Affordable Housing Trust Fund. 109 parking spaces including 18 EV spaces. Project creates new public street with 16 parallel parking spaces and 9 additional public parking spaces. Variances for: setback from new street (0.3 ft vs 5 ft required at corners), setback along NJ Transit light rail (0.2 ft vs 5 ft at upper corner), and lot coverage (72.2% vs 70% required). Includes 21,000 sq ft green roof.

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Cannabis Retail and Delivery License Applications Withdrawn

Deferred.

Three cannabis license applications (two Class 5 retail, one Class 6 delivery) including Warrior Weed LLC, Beverly Inc, and one other were withdrawn to give new council members time to understand cannabis licensing procedures. Currently 23 dispensaries operating citywide with cap of 48 total and 8 per ward.

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Liberty Harbor Redevelopment Plan Amendment Withdrawn

Deferred.

Ordinance 26-003 proposing amendments to Liberty Harbor Redevelopment Plan to relocate residential towers closer to waterfront was withdrawn. Plan allows maximum 2,000 units. Council members expressed concerns about affordability requirements and proximity to nature walkway.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Zoning Changes

• Residential with townhouse structures → Residential with relocated tower structures closer to waterfront at Liberty Harbor Redevelopment Area - Residential District (Not specified)
• Zone A Mixed Use District (Canal Crossing Redevelopment Plan) → Zone A Mixed Use District (no change, deviations granted) at 880-900 Garfield Avenue (Designated redeveloper (Connell Foley))
• Berry Lane Park District (Morris Canal Redevelopment Plan) → Berry Lane Park District (no change, variances granted), Lot 1: 36,334 sq ft; Lot 2: 1,500 sq ft; Lot 3: 10,000 sq ft acres at 87 Van Horn Street (Applicant represented by Charles Harrington)

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 30 instances
• variance: 18 instances
• subdivision: 16 instances
• setback: 15 instances
• zoning: 11 instances

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