Wayne Township Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Wayne Township held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 20 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 13 approved (93% approval rate), 1 denied, 6 deferred. Activity was up 439% compared to April (51 activity items across 1 meeting).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Preliminary and final major subdivision at 52 Colonial Road

Deferred.

Lazar Grujic seeking preliminary and final major subdivision approval for 52 Colonial Road (2.3 acres), to subdivide into four lots each with a new single-family dwelling, extending Danielle Drive into a cul-de-sac. Engineering testimony given on drainage (rain gardens/dry wells), driveway/setback configurations, and EP calculations; proposed street light removed at Board direction. Item continued to June 8 pending revised plans addressing possible EP waivers. Submission waiver granted for NJDEP LOI (now provided as Exhibit A1).

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Use variance denied for truck/bus storage at 50 Gillespie Drive

Denied.

Excellent Limo and Livery Inc. request for use variance relief and minor site plan approval to permit temporary storage of up to six tractor trailers and four buses/vans at 50 Gillespie Drive, Block 400, Lot 13, Highway Commercial Zoning District. Motion to approve failed on a 4-2 roll call (needed enhanced majority of 5.5 of 7); Ms. Walsh and Chairman Toth voted no. The tied site plan fell with the use variance. Staff (planner/engineer Koch) raised concerns about particular suitability, complex WB-67 turning movements, and off-site re-tenanting impacts.

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Memorialization of denial for bus/truck parking, 50 Gliese Drive

Deferred.

Memorialization of resolution BOA-2026-020 denying a bifurcated use variance request to permit parking of four small buses and six tractor trailers on the property as a principal use. Block 400, lot 13, HC zone. The resolution memorialization was carried to the first meeting in June; eligible vote noted as 6-1.

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Mosque application carried at 25 Colfax Road

Deferred.

Application by I Pray House for major preliminary and final site plan, D3 conditional use variance, bulk variance, and EP waiver for construction of a mosque on an oversized lot with insufficient parking/setbacks at 25 Colfax Road, Block 3517, Lot 26. Carried from April 20, 2026 hearing to June 1, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. with no further public notice; overflow space to be provided.

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Ordinance 29 - Title 39 Parking Enforcement, 20 Hinchman Avenue

Approved.

Ordinance amending Chapter 200 Vehicles and Traffic to establish Title 39 parking enforcement at 20 Hinchman Avenue, tied to a site plan approval before the Board of Adjustment requiring Title 39 for two parking lots (one on Hinchman, one on Ratzer). Introduced 6-0.

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Two-year extension of approval at 643 Ratzer Road

Approved.

Board approved a request from Thomas Hurstmore for a two-year extension of approval under resolution BOA-2024-051 (memorialized December 2, 2024) for bulk variance relief to construct an addition on an existing dwelling within minimum lot setbacks. Block 2329, lot 13.

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FAR, bulk and height variances at 56 Oakwood Road

Approved.

Applicant Glenn and Brittany Arthur received FAR and bulk variance relief plus a height variance (number of stories: 3 proposed vs 2.5 permitted) to construct an addition to an existing single-family residential dwelling. R-15 zone, block 1727, lot 16. Variances include front and rear yard setbacks, impervious coverage (53.78% proposed vs 40% permitted), and FAR (0.374 proposed vs 0.28 permitted). Approved unanimously.

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Memorialization of resolution for wireless facility at 11 Nevins Road

Approved.

Memorialization of resolution BOA-2026-018 granting preliminary and final site plan with bulk variance and EP waiver for construction of a 900 square foot temporary (two-year duration) wireless telecommunication facility in the rear of the existing supplemental ice ball arena parking area at 11 Nevins Road, Block 3103, Lot 14.06. New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless. Carried from April 20, 2026 hearing.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 20 recorded zoning decisions. See all Wayne Township meetings →

Top Keywords This Month

• variance: 71 instances
• zoning: 35 instances
• setback: 29 instances
• commercial: 21 instances
• subdivision: 18 instances

What to Watch

• Variance mentions were up 1083% from April.
• Zoning came up 483% more often than April.
• Setback is new this month with 29 mentions, not present in April.
• Commercial is new this month with 21 mentions, not present in April.
• Subdivision mentions were up 50% from April.

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