Wayne Township Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Wayne Township held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 9 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 6 approved (100% approval rate), 3 deferred. Activity was down 27% compared to September (241 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Seven Brew drive-through site plan at 1474 Route 23

Deferred.

G7B LLC seeks site plan approval with C variances for a 510 sq ft Seven Brew drive-through coffee shop with a 260 sq ft cooler at the existing shopping center (Block 1408, Lot 1, 5.6 acres, HC zone). Requested relief includes a 23 ft canopy and 42 ft building setback on Cedar Place where 75 ft is required, 260 parking spaces where 293 are required, 86.9% impervious coverage, trash enclosure location, signage, and digital menu boards. After testimony, the applicant agreed to revise the plans and the hearing was carried to December 14, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. with no further notice required. The applicant granted a time extension through December 31.

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I Pray House Inc. mosque at 225 Colfax Road carried

Deferred.

Major preliminary/final site plan, D3 conditional use variance, bulk variance and environmental protection waiver for a mosque, Block 3517 Lot 26; carried to November 16, 2026 at applicant's request with no further notice. Attorneys' letter regarding DEP to be posted online.

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Resolution memorialization: fence variance at 38 Elrond Place

Approved.

Memorialization of resolution BOA-2026-036 granting bulk variance to replace a chain link fence on a corner lot with a six-foot vinyl fence; applicant Titchco Deborah, Block 2205 Lot 60. Roll call all yes.

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Resolution memorialization: dormer setback variance at 307 Black Oak Ridge Road

Approved.

Memorialization of resolution BOA-2026-037 granting front yard setback bulk variance for second-floor dormer bedroom expansion; applicant Pothistos, Block 2422 Lot 32. Roll call all yes.

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Case Real Estate Holdings LLC warehouse at 41 Hamburg Turnpike carried

Deferred.

Preliminary/final major site plan with use and bulk variances for a 4,500 sq ft garage/warehouse/office building (one story, under 27 ft), outdoor storage and 7-space parking lot in R15 zone, Block 2003 Lot 122; ~33,000 sq ft lot; impervious coverage 57.1% vs 40% permitted; EP steep-slope and tree replacement waivers; 17-ft right-of-way dedication to Passaic County; septic system; up to two trade-contractor tenants. Engineer and traffic testimony taken; carried to November 2, 2026 with notice preserved, time extended through November 30, 2026.

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Resolution memorialization: Lincoln of Wayne vehicle storage extension

Approved.

Memorialization of resolution BOA-2026-038 modifying conditions of prior approvals (BOA-2021-032, BOA-2023-026) to extend vehicle storage on the property for five more years; Wayne Motors Inc. d/b/a Lincoln of Wayne, Block 2421 Lot 28. Roll call all yes.

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Ordinance 65 – Sidewalk and shade tree easement (Ender Holdings LLC)

Approved.

Acquires a sidewalk and shade tree easement from Ender Holdings LLC. The easement was required as a condition of Planning Board resolution PB 2024-016, which granted the company site plan approval. Adopted 8-0.

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Submission waivers for 41 Hamburg Turnpike application

Approved.

Board granted two submission waivers (missing block 202 label on zoning map; off-tract utilities shown for 50 ft instead of 200 ft); Planning Department had no objection. Roll call all yes.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 9 recorded zoning decisions. See all Wayne Township meetings →

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 35 instances
• zoning: 23 instances
• setback: 15 instances
• variance: 13 instances
• commercial: 11 instances

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