Clifton, NJ

City Council

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Zoning Board of Adjustment meets October 7, 2026 to hear eight applications, including continued and new hearings, and to adopt seven memorializing resolutions and minutes. Continued matters include a Crooks Ave two-family-to-mixed-use conversion (moved to November 18, 2026), a 1001 Clifton Avenue sign-size variance, and a 117 Valley Road conversion to a two-family home. New hearings cover driveway, fence, and use-variance requests on Allwood Road, Edgewood Ave, Patricia Place, Union Ave, and Scoles Ave.

• 345-347 Crooks Ave: convert two-family dwelling to retail plus three residential units; continued to November 18, 2026
• 1001 Clifton Avenue: replace facade sign with two illuminated cabinets totaling 172 sf where 42 sf permitted
• 117 Valley Road: convert mixed-use property to two-family dwelling with parking variance (0 spaces where 7 required)
• 77 Union Ave: use variance to convert one-family house into a three-family house
• 171-199 Scoles Ave: preliminary and final site plan approval plus use variance for multiple nonconforming uses

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Planning Board

The Clifton Planning Board meets September 24, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at Clifton City Hall, 900 Clifton Avenue. The board will hold continued hearings on site plans and subdivisions, including Chick-Fil-A at 340 Kingsland Street, and a new hearing for a leasing office and amenity building at 5 Market Street. It will also conduct a master plan consistency review of seven zoning ordinances (O-8129-26 through O-8135-26) covering general standards, bulk and height requirements, and conditional uses in the B-B, B-C, B-D, M-1, and M-2 zones.

• Chick-Fil-A, Inc., 340 Kingsland Street (Block 80.02, Lots 1, 1.01, 1.02 & 2.01): preliminary and final site plan approval plus minor amended subdivision approval to adjust lot dimensions
• Sarah Derhy, 15 Lydia Place and 44 Lorraine Drive (Block 50.05, Lots 17 & 18): lot line adjustment to combine two lots into one; request to carry to the 10/22/26 meeting
• PLJ Properties LLC, 20 Valley Road (Block 14.01, Lot 4): subdivide into eight new lots each containing one-family dwelling; continued to 11/5/26 meeting
• Styretowne Apartments LLC, 5 Market Street (Block 68.04, Lots 7, 8 & 9): preliminary and final site plan approval for a proposed 2-story leasing office and amenity building
• Master plan consistency review of ordinances O-8129-26 through O-8135-26 amending Chapter 461 (Zoning), covering Sections 461-12, 461-13.1, and 461-32 through 461-36 for B-B, B-C, B-D, M-1, and M-2 zones

The Planning Board approved Styretowne Apartments LLC's application for a 2-story leasing office and amenity building at 5 Market Street, with a C(2) variance and 14 conditions, by a unanimous vote of all present members. Two continued hearings were carried at the applicants' requests: PLG Properties LLC (20 Valley Road subdivision) to November 5, 2026, and Sarah Derhy (15 Lydia Place and 44 Lorraine Drive lot line adjustment) to October 22, 2026. The Chick-Fil-A hearing at 340 Kingsland Street was carried to October 22, 2026, without the need for further notice, after testimony from a geotechnical expert and a stormwater engineer. The Board also found seven zoning ordinances (O-8129-26 through O-8135-26) consistent with the City's Master Plan.

• Approved Styretowne Apartments LLC 2-story leasing office and amenity building at 5 Market Street with C(2) variance and 14 conditions (all present in favor, none opposed)
• Carried PLG Properties LLC subdivision at 20 Valley Road to November 5, 2026, at applicant's request
• Carried Sarah Derhy lot line adjustment at 15 Lydia Place and 44 Lorraine Drive to October 22, 2026, at applicant's request
• Carried Chick-Fil-A site plan at 340 Kingsland Street to October 22, 2026, without need for further notice
• Found ordinances O-8129-26 through O-8135-26 consistent with the City's Master Plan
• Approved minutes of the August 27, 2026, meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing several new applications for site plans, use variances, and building additions. The agenda also includes memorializing resolutions for previously approved or denied applications.

• Proposed conversion of 345-347 Crooks Ave into a mixed-use building with retail and three residential units
• New application for a restaurant and bakery at 363 Lakeview Ave
• Request to convert 900 Clifton Ave into a group home for developmentally disabled people
• Proposed construction of a chapel and bridal suite at 1151 Valley Road
• Resolution memorializing the approval of adding coffee sales to an existing retail space at 1607 Main Ave

City Council

City Council

The Clifton City Council is meeting to consider a wide range of action items, including accepting a FEMA SAFER grant to fund hiring up to 16 new firefighters, approving contracts and change orders, and adopting multiple ordinances. The agenda includes several public hearings and second readings of ordinances related to traffic, parking, and zoning. The meeting also includes a closed session for litigation, contracts, and personnel matters.

• FEMA SAFER grant for up to 16 new firefighters (R407-26)
• Final option year for Suburban Disposal solid waste collection for 2027 (R418-26)
• Ordinance prohibiting right turn on red on Van Houten Avenue and Valley Road (O8127-26)
• Seven Master Plan zoning ordinances (O8129-26 to O8135-26)
• Tax lien authorization for emergency clean-up cost recovery (R430-26)

General

The Municipal Council is holding a special meeting to discuss solid waste bid specification design parameters. This item is presented by Wayne DeFeo of DeFeo Associates.

• Discussion of solid waste bid specification design parameters

The Council held a special meeting to discuss design parameters for future solid waste collection bids. No formal votes were taken on the contract, though members discussed cart sizes, bulk pick-up methods, and enforcement.

• Closed public session (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on September 2, 2026, to hear continued and new applications for zoning variances. Items include requests for additional signage, a mixed-use conversion, new home construction, and a fast-food restaurant conversion. The board will also adopt resolutions memorializing prior approvals and approve minutes from the August 20 meeting.

• Eisenman Medical Group seeks 236 sq ft additional signage at 784 Bloomfield Avenue (continued from 5/20/26, 6/17/26)
• Ali Aljibori requests use variance and bulk variances to convert two-family dwelling to mixed-use at 345-347 Crooks Ave (continued to 9/16/26)
• David Zaks proposes new single-family home with rear yard, lot coverage, and driveway variances at 33 Phyllis Place
• Interventional Pain Management seeks sign size variance (172 sq ft vs 42 sq ft allowed) at 1001 Clifton Avenue
• Equity Investments Strategies requests use and parking variances to convert mixed-use to two-family at 117 Valley Road

City Council

The City Council will discuss a potential ballot question regarding a charter commission to study the city's form of government. The meeting also includes decisions on traffic ordinances, professional service contracts, and property tax refunds for disabled veterans.

• Ordinance to place a question on the Nov 2, 2027 ballot regarding a Charter Commission study
• Ordinance to prohibit parking on the northwest corner of Highview Drive
• Contract award to Cordata Healthcare Innovations, Inc. for deflection training
• Rental of temporary HVAC cooling units for the Clifton Recreation Center and Post Office
• Property tax cancellations and refunds for several properties owned by disabled veterans

The City Council passed five ordinances covering topics including arts center fees, a new four-way stop at Gregory Avenue and Summer Street, and residential permit parking on Crooks Avenue. The Council also introduced several new ordinances for consideration at the next meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 8114-26 to create Arts Center Fees (6-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8116-26 establishing a four-way stop at Gregory Avenue and Summer Street (6-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8117-26 regarding permit parking on Crooks Avenue (6-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8118-26 to update zoning definitions (6-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8119-26 adding maximum impervious coverage limits to zoning (6-0-0-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 8120-26 to prohibit parking on the northwest corner of Highview Drive (4-2-0-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 8121-26 to amend Fire Department organization (6-0-0-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 8122-26 regarding a potential Charter Commission ballot question (6-0-0-0)

Planning Board

The Clifton Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on August 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. The board will consider a minor subdivision and bulk variance for PB Nutclif Master, LLC, a site plan and amended subdivision for Chick-Fil-A, Inc. (continued to September 24), and new hearings for a lot-line adjustment and an eight-lot subdivision. Formal action may be taken on these items.

• PB Nutclif Master, LLC: minor subdivision and bulk variance at 340 Kingsland Street (Block 80.02, Lots 1.06, 1.07, 2.01, 2.03, 4.07, 4.08, 4.12, proposed 4.15)
• Chick-Fil-A, Inc.: preliminary/final site plan and amended subdivision at 340 Kingsland Street (continued to September 24, 2026)
• Sarah Derhy: lot line adjustment to combine 15 Lydia Place and 44 Lorraine Drive (Block 50.05, Lots 17 & 18)
• PLJ Properties LLC: subdivision of 20 Valley Road (Block 14.01, Lot 4) into eight single-family lots

The Planning Board adopted a resolution approving a minor subdivision and bulk variance for PB Nutclif Master, LLC at 340 Kingsland Street. It also voted that two zoning ordinance amendments — one revising definitions and one adding maximum impervious coverage limits — are consistent with the City's Master Plan. A request to subdivide 20 Valley Road into eight lots was carried to November 5, 2026, and a lot line adjustment at 15 Lydia Place and 44 Lorraine Drive was carried to September 24, 2026.

• Adopted resolution approving minor subdivision and bulk variance for PB Nutclif Master, LLC at 340 Kingsland Street
• Voted that the ordinance amending zoning definitions (Chapter 461, Section 461-64) is consistent with the Master Plan
• Voted that the ordinance adding maximum impervious coverage limits (Attachment 6) is consistent with the Master Plan
• Carried PLG Properties LLC subdivision at 20 Valley Road to November 5, 2026, at applicant's request
• Carried Sarah Derhy lot line adjustment at 15 Lydia Place and 44 Lorraine Drive to September 24, 2026, at applicant's request
• Approved minutes of the July 23, 2026, meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on August 19, 2026, to hear new applications for zoning variances and site plan approvals, and to adopt resolutions for previously decided cases. The agenda includes requests for bulk variances (e.g., setbacks, lot coverage) and conditional use approvals for properties across the city. Several items were continued from prior meetings and will be heard on September 2, 2026.

• Continued: 345-347 Crooks Ave – convert two-family to mixed-use (retail + 3 residential units), variances for lot coverage, lot area, front yard setback
• Continued: 33 Phyllis Place – new single-family home with rear yard setback, lot coverage, and driveway variances
• New: 206 Delawanna Ave – Extech Building Materials, demolition and construction of storage buildings, conditional use and bulk variances
• New: 50 Carol Street – WareSpace Acquisitions, preliminary/final site plan and use variance for warehouse facility
• Resolutions: approval for Outfront Media sign modernization, denial for Shahin Shahin garage expansion, approval for K'hal Bloomfield Ave house of worship

City Council

City Council

The Clifton City Council will hold a work session, closed session, and regular meeting on August 18, 2026. Action items include awarding a contract for sanitary sewer lining, approving ordinances on arts center fees, parking restrictions on Crooks Avenue, and zoning impervious coverage limits, plus several other resolutions. The regular meeting includes public hearings, ordinance readings, and a consent agenda with numerous resolutions.

• Award contract for 2026 HUD-CD Sanitary Sewer Lining (R368-26)
• Ordinance to create Arts Center Fees (O8114-26)
• Ordinance to add Crooks Avenue to restricted parking streets (O8117-26)
• Two zoning ordinances on impervious coverage limitations (O8118-26 & O8119-26)
• Tax refund of 53% for disabled veteran at 77 Demott Ave (R380-26)

The Clifton City Council voted unanimously to keep garbage pickup at twice a week, responding to resident concerns about a proposed once-a-week service. The council also adopted two traffic-related ordinances, introduced several new ordinances, and approved a $620,340 contract for sewer lining. Numerous resolutions were approved, including appointments, contracts, and a property tax refund for a disabled veteran.

• Kept garbage pickup at twice a week (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8112-26 adding a loading zone at 435 Lexington Ave (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8113-26 amending handicapped parking spaces (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 8114-26 creating Arts Center fees (4-2)
• Introduced Ordinance 8116-26 establishing a four-way stop at Gregory Ave & Summer St (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 8117-26 amending permit parking on Crooks Ave (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 8118-26 amending zoning definitions (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 8119-26 on maximum impervious coverage limits (6-0)

Special

Special

The Clifton Municipal Council is holding a special meeting on August 12, 2026, with the sole discussion item being International Cultural Day. The agenda includes a public comment period, but no formal action items are listed.

• Discussion of International Cultural Day

City Council

The Clifton City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 5, 2026, to decide on multiple contracts, ordinances, and resolutions. Key decisions include awarding a $16,902 sewer-lining contract, approving a moratorium on new data centers, and authorizing tax relief for disabled veterans. The council will also hear a public hearing on Community Development Block Grant amendments.

• Award $16,902 sewer-lining contract to Vortex Services (R340-26)
• Adopt moratorium on new data centers via ordinance (O8110-26)
• Approve $25,000 CDBG grant amendment for senior outreach (R365-26)
• Cancel 58% of 2026 Q3 property taxes for 52 Cherry Street (disabled veteran)
• Authorize $16,902 paydown of sewer utility bond principal (R341-26)

The council adopted three ordinances, including a moratorium on new data centers, changes to residential permit parking on Inwood Street, and updated off-street parking requirements. It also introduced two traffic ordinances, tabled two others, and approved numerous resolutions covering grants, contracts, and tax matters.

• Adopted data center development moratorium (6-0)
• Adopted Inwood Street permit parking amendment (6-0)
• Adopted off-street parking requirements amendment (6-0)
• Introduced loading zone ordinance for 435 Lexington Ave (4-2)
• Introduced handicapped parking ordinance (6-0)
• Tabled Arts Center fees ordinance
• Tabled loading zone ordinance for 241 Crooks Ave
• Approved $7.7M in claims (objection noted)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider subdivision and variance applications for properties on Grove Street and Kingsland Street. The board will also discuss a parking lot expansion at Christopher Columbus Middle School.

• Minor subdivision and bulk variances for 479 Grove Street (George Solimene)
• Preliminary and final site plan and minor amended subdivision for Chick-Fil-A, Inc. at 340 Kingsland Street
• Minor subdivision and bulk variance for PB Nutclif Master, LLC at 340 Kingsland Street
• Discussion of parking lot expansion at Christopher Columbus Middle School (350 Piaget Avenue)

City Council

City Council

The Clifton City Council will consider amending the 2026 budget to add grant revenue, approve a moratorium on new data centers, and modify permit parking rules on several streets. The body will also authorize the termination of a contract for restroom repairs and reschedule the Independence Day fireworks display.

• Amend 2026 City Budget for grant revenue
• Adopt moratorium on new data center development
• Modify permit parking on Inwood, Adams, and restricted streets
• Terminate Murray Paving contract for Community Recreation Center repairs
• Reschedule Independence Day fireworks display to a new date

The council adopted three ordinances, including a $4.8 million bond for capital improvements, a salary ordinance adding a secondary service provider fee, and a permit parking restriction on Adams Street. It also introduced four ordinances for future consideration, including a moratorium on new data centers. Several resolutions were approved, including budget amendments for grants and a contract termination, while others were tabled.

• Adopted $4.8M bond ordinance for capital improvements (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance adding secondary service provider fee (5-0)
• Adopted permit parking restriction on Adams Street (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance for permit parking on Inwood Street (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance for moratorium on new data centers (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance amending off-street parking requirements (5-0)
• Tabled ordinance adding loading zone at 435 Lexington Ave
• Approved $7.9M in claims (motion passed, one objection)

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear six new applications and adopt memorializing resolutions from previous approvals. Among the new items is a use variance to permit a house of worship in a warehouse, a mixed-use conversion of a two-family dwelling, and several bulk variance requests for residential expansions. The board may also take formal action on continued signage matter.

• Use variance for house of worship at 750 Bloomfield Avenue (K'hal Bloomfield Avenue, Inc.)
• Mixed-use conversion of 345-347 Crooks Ave from two-family to retail and three residential units
• Garage expansion at 49 Sewall Avenue with rear yard coverage and height variances
• New single-family dwelling at 33 Phyllis Place with rear yard, lot coverage, and driveway variances
• Sign illumination variance for Outfront Media at 618 Route 46

City Council

The council will first hold a closed session to discuss litigation, contract negotiations, and city manager recruitment. In the public session, they will vote on authorizing the police department to apply for the FY26 COPS Hiring Program, approve a budget amendment, and consider ordinances on ice cream peddling, a new service fee, and adding Adams Street to restricted parking. Public hearings will be held on the PY 2026 Annual Action Plan for CDBG funds.

• Authorization to apply for the FY26 COPS Hiring Program from the U.S. Department of Justice
• Second reading of ordinance to allow ice cream trucks to serve soft serve (O8105-26)
• First reading of ordinance adding a secondary service provider fee to city salaries (O8106-26)
• First reading of ordinance adding Adams Street to residential permit parking (O8107-26)
• Public hearing on PY 2026 Annual Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan for Community Development Block Grant

The council adopted Ordinance 8105-26, amending the city's ice cream peddling rules to allow trucks to serve soft serve ice cream, by a 4-2 vote. The council also introduced three ordinances on first reading, including a $4.8 million bond for capital improvements, and approved a large batch of resolutions covering grants, contracts, and licenses. Public comment included concerns about the ice cream ordinance, data centers, and the city's response to a recent storm.

• Adopted Ordinance 8105-26 allowing ice cream trucks to serve soft serve (4-2)
• Introduced $4.8M bond ordinance for capital improvements (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance adding Secondary Service Provider Fee to salaries chapter (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance adding Adams Street to restricted parking streets (6-0)
• Approved $20,973,095.08 in claims (Latona abstained)
• Approved $150,000 Partners for Health Foundation grant (6-0)
• Authorized police grant application for $125,000 COPS Hiring Program (6-0)
• Approved developer agreements for 340 Kingsland St and 802 Van Houten Ave (6-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a minor subdivision for Catalyst Development Group, LLC at 301 3rd Street. The agenda also includes a continued site plan review for Chick-Fil-A, Inc. at 340 Kingsland Street and a new hearing for George Solimene at 479 Grove Street.

• Minor subdivision with bulk variances for Catalyst Development Group, LLC at 301 3rd Street
• Resolution adopting Reexamination Report
• Site plan and amended subdivision approval for Chick-Fil-A, Inc. at 340 Kingsland Street
• Minor subdivision with bulk variances for George Solimene at 479 Grove Street

The Planning Board approved a minor subdivision application for George Solimene and adopted the Master Plan Re-Examination report. A hearing for a Chick-Fil-A site plan was continued to September 24, 2026.

• Approved George Solimene minor subdivision (5-0)
• Adopted Master Plan Re-Examination report
• Continued Chick-Fil-A site plan hearing to September 24, 2026

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several variance requests for residential additions and driveway expansions. The board is also reviewing requests to change commercial spaces into a restaurant and a fast-food delicatessen.

• Request to change vacant commercial space at 1132 Route 46 into a restaurant
• Request to transition retail space at 397-401 Piaget Avenue into a fast-food delicatessen
• Request for 236 sq. ft. of additional business signage at 784 Bloomfield Avenue
• Driveway width and location variance request for 28 Grant Avenue
• Home addition variances for front/side setbacks and lot coverage at 42 Lennox Avenue

City Council

City Council

The City Council is considering several ordinances regarding residential permit parking, handicapped parking spaces, and ice cream peddling rules. The body will also review contracts for affordable housing administration and employee disciplinary prosecution.

• Ordinance O-8105-26 to allow ice cream trucks to serve soft serve ice cream
• Contract for Triad Advisory Services, Inc. as Administrative Agent for the Affordable Housing Plan
• Ordinance O-8100-26 regarding permit parking on Hudson Street
• Contract for DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, P.C. for employee disciplinary matters
• Developer agreements with Markgold, LP (1155 Bloomfield Avenue) and ALBI Properties, LLC (1030-1050 US Route 46)

The Clifton City Council approved $6,582,637.54 in claims and adopted five ordinances, including changes to parking regulations and lease extensions. Several contracts were awarded, including a $200,000 legal services contract for disciplinary matters and a $549,913.90 payment for body-worn cameras. The ice cream peddling ordinance was tabled.

• Approved $6,582,637.54 in claims (5-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 8100-26 adding Hudson Street to restricted parking (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8101-26 deleting 3 handicapped parking spaces (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8102-26 amending handicapped parking spaces (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8103-26 extending lease at 207 Parker Avenue (5-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 8104-26 extending lease with Clifton Adult Opportunity Center (5-1)
• Tabled Ordinance 8105-26 on ice cream peddling
• Awarded $200,000 legal services contract to DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, P.C. (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold hearings on several residential bulk variance requests for new construction, additions, and porch expansions. The board will also consider a request for additional business signage and adopt resolutions for previous approvals.

• Proposed single family home at 249 Silleck Street requiring lot coverage and setback variances
• Proposed addition and alterations at 167 Rutherford Boulevard and 70 Brookwood Road
• Request for 236 sq. ft. of additional business signage at 784 Bloomfield Avenue
• Proposed front porch expansion at 20 Malcolm Court
• Resolution for Honey Brewed Coffee LLC at 279 Crooks Avenue regarding a coffee shop restaurant

The Zoning Board of Adjustment denied one application for variances to expand a home at 249 Silleck Street (6-1) and approved four other residential expansion applications unanimously. The board also adopted three formal resolutions memorializing prior approvals and the meeting minutes.

• Denied variances for Husam Ramadan at 249 Silleck Street (6-1)
• Approved changes for Ahuva Braid at 167 Rutherford Boulevard (7-0)
• Approved addition for Vishalkumar Rana at 70 Brookwood Road (7-0)
• Approved porch extension for Robert Austin at 20 Malcolm Court (7-0)
• Approved dormer addition for Steven Arujo & Alyssa Berdnik at 34 Hugo Street (7-0)
• Adopted memorializing resolution for PB Nutclif Master, LLC (6-0)
• Adopted memorializing resolution for Honey Brewed Coffee LLC (6-0)
• Adopted memorializing resolution for Mohammed Jamhour (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering several ordinances regarding residential permit parking on Hudson Street and changes to handicapped parking. The agenda also includes budget amendments for various grants and the extension of multiple property lease agreements.

• Ordinance to amend permit parking on Hudson Street
• Ordinance to amend handicapped parking regulations
• Budget amendments for Office of Aging, Clean Communities, and Drunk Driving Enforcement funds
• Lease extension for property at 207 Parker Avenue
• Purchase of salt spreaders for the Department of Public Works

The Council adopted an ordinance regarding permit parking on 7th Avenue. Several other ordinances concerning street parking, handicapped spaces, lease agreements, and ice cream peddling were introduced for first reading.

• Approved residential permit parking ordinance for 7th Avenue (6-0-0-0)
• Introduced ordinance for permit parking on Hudson Street (6-0-0-0)
• Introduced ordinance to delete three handicapped parking spaces (6-0-0-0)
• Introduced ordinance regarding residential handicapped parking spaces and placards (6-0-0-0)
• Introduced ordinance to extend lease for 207 Parker Avenue (6-0-0-0)
• Introduced ordinance to extend lease for Clifton Adult Opportunity Center (5-1-0-0)
• Introduced ordinance regarding ice cream peddling and soft serve (4-2-0-0)
• Approved May 20, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0-1-0)

Planning Board

The Clifton Planning Board will consider adopting the 2026 Master Plan Reexamination Report. The board will also hold a continued hearing for Chick-Fil-A's site plan and subdivision at 340 Kingsland Street, and a new hearing for Catalyst Development's minor subdivision at 301 3rd Street.

The Planning Board approved a minor subdivision and bulk variances for Catalyst Development at 301 3rd Street, splitting the lot into two with conditions. The continued hearing for Chick-fil-A on Kingsland Street was carried to June 25. Minutes from April 23 were also approved.

• Approved minutes of April 23, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision and bulk variances for Catalyst Development at 301 3rd Street, Block 18.09, Lot 13.01, subject to conditions (8-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold continued hearings on three residential variance cases and open new hearings for a coffee shop use variance, additional medical office signage, a single-family to two-family conversion, and a subdivision related to a prior redevelopment plan. The board will also adopt resolutions memorializing prior approvals, including a Dunkin' Donuts drive-through, and approve the 2025 annual report.

• Use variance for Honey Brewed Coffee LLC at 279 Crooks Avenue to operate a coffee shop restaurant with no off-street parking (10 required)
• Signage variance for Eisenman Medical Group LLC at 784 Bloomfield Avenue for 236 sq. ft. of additional window signage
• Conversion of single-family house to two-family at 26 Hillman Street with multiple bulk variances
• Preliminary and final site plan, minor subdivision, and use variance for PB Nutclif Master LLC at 340 Kingsland Street
• Adoption of resolution for drive-through approval at 817-825 Clifton Avenue (Dunkin' Donuts site)

City Council

The Clifton City Council will consider amendments to the 2026 budget, including grants for body armor and transportation, and authorize a sanitary sewer lining project. The meeting also includes the first reading of an ordinance to amend permit parking rules on 7th Avenue.

• Amend 2026 budget for body armor, Code Blue, and transportation grants
• Authorize sanitary sewer lining project (R213-26)
• First reading of ordinance to amend permit parking on 7th Ave
• Authorize 50% tax refund for disabled veteran at 372 Rutherford Blvd
• Authorize hiring six new police officers at $48,284 annually

The City Council failed to adopt an ordinance regarding compensation for human resource officers. The council also introduced a new ordinance concerning residential permit parking on 7th Avenue.

• Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0-0-0)
• Failed to adopt Ordinance 8098-26 regarding salary and compensation amendments (3-3-0-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 8099-26 regarding residential permit parking on 7th Avenue (6-0-0-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Zoning Board of Adjustment will continue hearings on bulk variances for home additions and approve resolutions for previously decided applications. The meeting will also include an executive session regarding litigation.

• Hearings continued for variances at 249 Silleck Street and 167 Rutherford Boulevard
• Hearings continued for variances at 150 South Parkway and 70 Brookwood Road
• Resolution memorializing approval for 226 Trenton Avenue addition
• Resolution memorializing approval for 69 Lorraine Drive addition
• Resolution memorializing approval for 1025 Main Avenue mixed-use building

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a home expansion at 150 South Parkway (7-0) after the applicant agreed to remove dormers and eliminate a third-story variance. Two other applications were carried to June 3, 2026, for revised plans. The board also memorialized several prior decisions, including a denial at 3 Harrington Road and approvals at 226 Trenton Avenue, 69 Lorraine Drive, and 1025 Main Avenue.

• Approved Bentzion Cohen application at 150 South Parkway for home expansion with variance, after removing dormers to eliminate third-story variance (7-0)
• Carried Ahuva Braid application at 167 Rutherford Boulevard to June 3, 2026, for revised plans
• Carried Vishalkumar Rana application at 70 Brookwood Road to June 3, 2026, after motion to approve lacked a second
• Memorialized resolution denying Linda & Habeeb Yasin application at 3 Harrington Road for overhang with variances (4-0)
• Memorialized resolution approving Stephen Antonecchia application at 226 Trenton Avenue for addition with variances (6-0)
• Memorialized resolution approving Eytan Scher application at 69 Lorraine Drive for addition with variances (5-0)
• Memorialized resolution approving Jai Sai Baba, LLC application at 1025 Main Avenue for final site plan and sign variances (6-0)
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2026 regular meeting (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a first-reading ordinance to amend Chapter 99 (Salaries and Compensation) by adding compensation for Primary and Secondary Human Resource Officers and removing the titles of Communications Manager, EEO Officer, and HRO Officer. A second-reading ordinance to extend a lease at 207 Parker Avenue is also up for adoption. Discussion items include a one-way traffic study on Urma Avenue and Pershing Road, fence improvements at Chelsea Park, a ParkVANTAGE parking management system, and a proposal for public information officer services. Numerous resolutions and license renewals are on the consent agenda.

• Ordinance (first reading) to amend salary code, adding HR officer pay and removing three titles
• Ordinance (second reading) to extend lease at 207 Parker Avenue
• Discussion of one-way traffic pattern on Urma Avenue and Pershing Road
• Award of contract to Route 23 Automall for Ford automotive parts and supplies via Sourcewell
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Jobs4Blue for police extra duty employment program management

The City Council approved a lease extension for a property at 207 Parker Avenue. A proposed ordinance to amend salaries and compensation for confidential officials was introduced on first reading.

• Approved lease extension for 207 Parker Avenue (6-0-0-1)
• Approved Workshop, Regular, and Executive Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2026
• Introduced Ordinance 8098-26 to amend salaries and compensation for confidential officials (5-1-0-1)