Jersey City Zoning Decisions: September 2026

In September 2026, Jersey City held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 16 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 12 approved (100% approval rate), 4 deferred. Activity was down 32% compared to August (603 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Subdivision at 49 Fisk Street

Approved.

Major subdivision at 49 Fisk Street (block 22103 lot 1) creating proposed Lot A (Phase 1, 1.85 acres), the Mallory Avenue right-of-way dedication (0.31 acres), and Phase 2 building lot (0.38 acres). Applicant Birch House / Phase 2 developer. One deviation for minimum lot width (86 feet where 100 required). Right-of-way is minimum 60 feet wide per redevelopment plan. Vote unanimous.

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Preliminary and final major site plan at 292 Van Horn Street

Deferred.

Preliminary and final major site plan with C variance for a new four-story, six-unit dwelling with three parking spaces at 292-294 Van Horn Street, in Lafayette Park redevelopment plan. Project is 49 feet tall, 97% lot coverage. Landscaping variance sought: 12.2% provided where 50% of non-building area required. Hardship due to rear drive aisle easement and required parking. Testimony taken; item continued to September 29th meeting at applicant's request for further landscaping mitigation exploration.

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Preliminary and final major site plan with variances carried for 240 Fairmont Avenue

Deferred.

Case Z2026-0025, a preliminary and final major site plan with de variances for 240 Fairmont Avenue, requested to be carried to the October 1st zoning board meeting.

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Amendment to approved building at 577 Jackson Avenue

Approved.

Case Z20260037 at 577 Jackson Avenue, an amendment to a 28-unit building previously approved in 2019 with use and height variances. Changes include reducing parking from 23 to 21 spaces (0.82 to 0.75 per unit), interior layout changes (trash chute, relocated trash room), and facade material changes. Approved.

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New single-family home at 285.5 Third Street

Approved.

Case Z2025-0081 at 285 and a half Third Street in the historic H district. Undersized 738.4 sq ft lot; applicant sought two C variances (rear yard setback of 9.5 feet where 30 required, and building coverage of 72.4% where 60% required) for a new three-story single-family dwelling. Prior 2019 approval for a two-family four-story building had lapsed. HPC certificate of appropriateness obtained (H25494). Approved.

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Certificate of Appropriateness at 281 York Street

Approved.

Revised COA for townhouse (circa 1860 Greek Revival Italianate transitional) in Van Vorst Park Historic District: retains existing rear yard addition, adds bulkhead/stair connecting first and second floors, roof deck over existing rear addition, facade restoration (stoop, bluestone pavers, fencing, guardrails, lintel/sill painting, cornice repair), new front doors, window replacements. Applicant Jeff Jordan, RA, on behalf of owner Steve Baker. Approved with Commissioner Edgecombe recused.

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Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 130 Bay Street

Approved.

COA for exterior signage at 130 Bay Street (A&P warehouse auxiliary building and bakery complex, 1914-1915) in the Powerhouse Arts District redevelopment plan / local landmark. Applicant CPFC Opco LLC (Chelsea Piers Fitness), operating a multi-level fitness center in ~55,000 sq ft; owner Warren at Bay LLC. Approved two Chelsea Piers blade signs, one building sign, flag on existing flagpole, fifth-floor terrace pavers/seasonal service counter, and rooftop mechanical screen/condenser. The proposed fifth-floor 'super graphic' vinyl lettering was removed from this application at commissioner concern and will return under a new application. Approved.

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One-year extension for project at 212-230 Culver Avenue

Approved.

One-year extension of preliminary and final site plan approval for Culver Holdings, L.P. at 212-230 Culver Avenue, in the Culver Route 440 redevelopment plan. Project is an eight-story building with retail space, parking garage with 184 spaces, and 365 residential units. Extends vesting period to June 14, 2027. This is the applicant's third and final extension. Vote unanimous.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 16 recorded zoning decisions. See all Jersey City meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Zoning change at Block 13002, Powerhouse Arts District, Jersey City (Exchange Towers LLC)

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• residential: 67 instances
• setback: 46 instances
• zoning: 42 instances
• variance: 35 instances
• commercial: 15 instances

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