Zoning Board Meeting, April 9, 2026
Denies Appeal to overturn demolition permit denial at 32 Sherman Place (Case Z2026-0004), 6-1
What happened
The Jersey City Zoning Board of Adjustment denied an appeal seeking to overturn the Historic Preservation Commission's denial of a demolition permit for the Queen Anne dwelling at 32 Sherman Place (Case Z2026-0004), voting 6-1 to deny the appeal (Commissioner Patel dissenting).
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey City, NJ
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 9, 2026
- Decisions
- 8 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Denied, 6-1
Projects in this meeting (5)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsPreliminary and final major
Approved 7-0Memorialization of
Approved 6-0Memorialization of extension for 64 Harmon Street
Approved 6-0Variances for 4-unit residence
Approved 6-0Rear yard setback C
Approved 6-0Free sample: decision 1 of 8
Appeal for 615 Jersey Avenue carried to May 7th
Z2026-0015, an appeal of administrator officer's determination for 615 Jersey Avenue, requested to be carried to the May 7th zoning board meeting with preservation of notice.
- preservation of notice
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Jersey City Zoning Board of Adjustment denied an appeal seeking to overturn the Historic Preservation Commission's denial of a demolition permit for the Queen Anne dwelling at 32 Sherman Place (Case Z2026-0004), voting 6-1 to deny the appeal (Commissioner Patel dissenting).
Key Decisions (8)
Appeal for 615 Jersey Avenue carried to May 7th
Preliminary and final major site plan for 12 Harmon Street carried to May 7th
One-year extension of approvals (Case Z2026-0021)
Rear yard setback C variance at 366 Fifth Street (Case Z2025-0055)
Appeal to overturn demolition permit denial at 32 Sherman Place (Case Z2026-0004)
Memorialization of resolution for 100 DeKalb Avenue (Case Z2024-0063)
Memorialization of resolution for Jersey City Three Deals LLC (Case Z2023-0024)
Memorialization of extension for 64 Harmon Street (Case Z2026-0020)
Development Activity (2)
366 Fifth Street single-family addition
Residential
32 Sherman Place demolition
Residential
Market Signals (2)
Sentiment
Strong neighborhood opposition to demolition of older housing stock in…
Housing Demand
Owners are expanding undersized single-family lots (e.g., 366 Fifth Street)…
Who Spoke (18)
On the record: the clerk, an attorney, 2 witnesses, and 4 members of the public.
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