Bulk and use variances
When a project doesn’t meet the zoning ordinance, you need relief from the board:
- Bulk (“c”) variances cover setbacks, lot coverage, building height, accessory structures, pools and decks.
- Use (“d”) variances cover a use the zone doesn’t permit, a conversion, or a second dwelling.
Each one needs plans that show exactly what is proposed, what the ordinance requires, and why the deviation is reasonable for the site.
Prepared from the board’s point of view
As a former member of the Kinnelon Zoning Board of Adjustment, I know what board members and the board engineer look for: clear exhibits, drainage questions answered before anyone asks, and testimony that sticks to the facts. That keeps hearings short and reduces the chance of carrying the application to another meeting.
Working with your team
I coordinate with your attorney, architect and surveyor, prepare the site plans and supporting calculations, respond to review letters, and testify as the project engineer.