Public hearing for zoning variance on May 20, 2026, at Clifton City Hall.

NOTICE TO BE SERVED ON OWNERS OF PROPERTY AFFECTED
 
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: CLIFTON ZONING BOARD
 
NAME OF APPLICANT: Mohammed Jamhour
LOCATION: 26 Hillman St.
BLOCK: 11.02 Lot:31 Zone RB2
 
THE ZONING OFFICER DECLINED TO ISSUE PERMIT, OR MADE THE FOLLOWING DECISION:
 
The applicant is proposing a change of use of an existing single-family house to a two-family house on a nonconforming lot. The following variances are being requested; minimum lot area per dwelling unit proposed at 1667 sq.ft where 3750 sq.ft required, minimum lot area proposed at 3334 sq.ft. where 7500 sq.ft required, minimum lot width proposed at 33.34' where 75' required, front yard setback proposed at 22.1' where 25' required, rear yard setback proposed at 32.9' where 35' required, side yard setback proposed at 3.2' where 12' required, combined side yard setback proposed at 6.9' where 24' required, lot coverage proposed at 42% where 25% required, and deck/steps proposed at 22' from rear property line where 25' required, deck/steps proposed at 3.8' from side property line where 12' required, and 3 off street parking spaces proposed where 4 off street parking spaces are required. Applicant further reserves the right to amend the application and shall apply for such other variances, waivers, interpretations, exceptions, approvals, and/or relief if the need becomes necessary during the application process- and/or the public hearing.
 
A Public Hearing has been ordered for May 20, 2026, at 7:00p.m., COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 900 CLIFTON AVENUE, CLIFTON, N.J. and when the case is called you may appear either in person, or by agent, or attorney, and present any information which you may have to the granting of this application. All documentation for this application can be found via PDF on the City of Clifton website (bottom of main page) at https://www.cliftonnj.org. If the public has any questions regarding this application or individuals lacking the resources or know-how for technology access please contact the Zoning officer at (973)-470-5808 or email brodgers@cliftonnj.org.
 
The Record-Herald News 4/28/26
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