Clifton, NJ

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

City Council

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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)

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

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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)

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

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

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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)

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)

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)

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)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a site plan amendment for the Islamic Center of Passaic County at 257-259 Pershing Road. Additionally, a new hearing is scheduled for a Chick-Fil-A site plan and subdivision approval at 340 Kingsland Street.

• Site plan amendment with bulk variances and design waivers for Islamic Center of Passaic County, Inc. at 257-259 Pershing Road
• Preliminary and final site plan approval for Chick-Fil-A, Inc. at 340 Kingsland Street
• Minor amended subdivision approval for Chick-Fil-A, Inc. at 340 Kingsland Street
• 2026 Master Plan Reexamination

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 2026 municipal budget. The agenda includes various administrative actions, fire department equipment purchases, and several ordinance readings.

• Public hearing for the 2026 Municipal Budget
• Dedication of the William F. Gibson Splash Pad at Nash Park
• $150,000 grant application from the Partners for Health Foundation
• Roof replacement contract for Fire Station #6 via White Rock Corporation
• Ordinance to amend handicapped parking on streets

The Clifton City Council adopted the 2026 municipal budget with total appropriations of $143.3 million, including a $97.6 million tax levy. The vote was 5-2, with councilmembers Kolodziej and Sadrakula opposing. The council also passed several ordinances, including a lease amendment with City Green for $1 per year and changes to handicapped parking regulations.

• Adopted 2026 municipal budget (as amended) — $143.3M total, $97.6M tax levy (5-2)
• Amended introduced budget via Resolution 176-26 (6-1)
• Passed Ordinance 8093-26 amending City Green lease at Schultheis Farm (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance 8095-26 deleting one handicapped parking space (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance 8096-26 adding 15, deleting 5, and amending 6 handicapped parking spaces (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance 8097-26 (Vehicles and Traffic amendment) (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2026 meetings (workshop, regular, executive) (unanimous)
• Noted retirement of firefighter Frank Neuberger and hiring of school traffic guard Gerardo Nunez

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on April 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The board will hear four new variance and site plan applications, including a final site plan for a mixed-use building at 1025 Main Avenue and various bulk variances for residential properties. The board will also adopt memorializing resolutions for previously approved variances and approve minutes from the prior meeting.

• Front yard setback and lot coverage variance to keep existing overhang at 3 Harrington Road
• Side yard, combined side yard, and lot coverage variances for addition at 226 Trenton Avenue
• Number of stories and rear yard setback variances for addition at 69 Lorraine Drive
• Final site plan and sign variances for mixed-use commercial/residential building at 1025 Main Avenue
• Adoption of memorializing resolutions for three prior variance approvals and meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinances regarding affordable housing, salaries for new part-time health positions, and a new motion-picture filming code. The body is also deciding on several lease extensions and parking permit changes.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 461-24.2 regarding Affordable Housing
• Ordinance to update motion-picture filming code to become a Certified Film Ready New Jersey Municipality
• Contract award to Vortex Aquatic Structures International for a Nash Park splash pad
• Lease extension for property located at 207 Parker Avenue
• Tax cancellations and refunds for several properties owned by disabled veterans

The Clifton City Council approved an ordinance to amend the city's affordable housing code, adding new job titles to the salary schedule, and passed a film production ordinance. A lease extension for 207 Parker Avenue was tabled.

• Approved Ordinance 8090-26 on affordable housing (4-3)
• Approved Ordinance 8092-26 on salary schedule (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 8094-26 on film production (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 8093-26 on Schultheis Farm lease
• Tabled Ordinance 8091-26 on HR Managing Group lease
• Introduced Ordinance 8095-26 on handicapped parking (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 8096-26 on handicapped parking (7-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (7-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Board of Adjustment will continue hearings on bulk variances for new homes and additions, and will consider resolutions memorializing the approval of several previously heard variance applications.

• Hearing continued for 249 Silleck Street home (RA3 zone)
• Hearing continued for 30 Florence Drive addition (RA3 zone)
• Hearing continued for 65 Gourley Ave portico (RA3 zone)
• Hearing continued for 288 De Mott Ave restoration (RB1 zone)
• Resolution to approve 1061-1065 Main Ave mechanic shop expansion (Main Ave)

The Board approved three new applications for residential additions and rebuilds. Additionally, the Board memorialized six prior resolutions regarding various land uses and business operations.

• Postponed Husam Ramadan application at 249 Silleck Street to May 6th meeting
• Approved John Vessie kitchen addition at 30 Florence Drive (7-0)
• Approved Nancy & Ralph Comito portico variance at 65 Gourley Avenue (4-3)
• Approved Helen Linarez & Carlos Camacho Franco home rebuild at 288 De Mott Avenue (7-0)
• Memorialized 1061-1065 Main Ave LLC use variance for mechanic shop expansion (7-0)
• Memorialized Ethan & Michal Gold front yard setback variance at 653 Passaic Avenue (7-0)
• Memorialized Ernesto Soto residence expansion at 23-25 Milton Avenue (7-0)
• Memorialized Eric Colon use variance for window tinting at 174 Getty Avenue (7-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will vote on a site plan amendment with variances for the Islamic Center of Passaic County at 257-259 Pershing Road, and a minor subdivision with bulk variances for SP Construction at 147-149 Penobscot Street. The board will also consider an extension for A2 Mt. Washington Drive and adopt the Open Space and Recreation Plan. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Islamic Center of Passaic County – amendment to site plan with bulk variances and design waivers at 257-259 Pershing Road
• SP Construction and Renovation LLC – minor subdivision & bulk variances at 147-149 Penobscot Street
• Approval of Extension for A2 Mt. Washington Drive
• Adopting Open Space and Recreation Plan

The Board adopted a resolution to include the Open Space and Recreation Plan as an element of the Master Plan. Additionally, the Board approved a minor subdivision and bulk variances for 147-149 Penobscot Street and granted a 90-day extension for A2 Mt. Washington Drive.

• Approved February 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Adopted Open Space and Recreation Plan as an element of the Master Plan
• Approved minor subdivision and bulk variances for 147-149 Penobscot Street
• Granted 90-day extension of approval for A2 Mt. Washington Drive

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Zoning Board of Adjustment will adopt four resolutions that memorialize previously approved variances for properties on Lorraine Drive, Ackerman Avenue, Main Avenue, and a residential expansion. The board will continue hearings on two pending bulk variance applications (249 Silleck Street and 1061‑1065 Main Avenue) and hold new hearings on four separate variance requests, including a front‑yard setback at 653 Passaic Avenue and a use variance for an automotive window‑tinting business at 174 Getty Avenue.

• Continued hearing of bulk variances (lot coverage, front/rear yard setbacks) for 249 Silleck Street, Bl. 22.19, Zone RA3 (continued to April 1, 2026)
• Continued hearing of D(1) use variance to expand a mechanic shop at 1061‑1065 Main Avenue, Bl. 12.23, Zone B‑C (continued to March 18, 2026)
• New hearing for front‑yard setback variance for a two‑story addition at 653 Passaic Avenue, Bl. 71.02, Zone RA3
• New hearing for use variance for an automotive window‑tinting business at 174 Getty Avenue, Bl. 11.03, Zone M‑2
• Adoption of memorializing resolution for 15 Lorraine Drive, Bl. 50.05, Zone RA3 – expansion of a single‑family home with front, side, and combined yard setbacks and lot coverage variances

The Clifton Board of Adjustment approved five variance and use applications, with vote totals ranging from 6‑0‑1 to 7‑0. The Board also adopted three memorializing resolutions for prior approvals. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous support.

• Approved Ethan & Michal Gold variance for 653 Passaic Ave (7-0)
• Approved Ernesto Soto variance for 23-25 Milton Ave (7-0)
• Approved Eric Colon use variance for 174 Getty Ave (6-0-1)
• Approved Adam Al‑Sijaya use variance for 1030‑1050 Rte‑46 (7-0)
• Approved 1061‑1065 Main Ave LLC landscaping and signage plan (7-0)
• Memorialized resolution for Shalom & Shira Glas home expansion (6-0)
• Memorialized resolution for Kamil Zolynski garage replacement (6-0)
• Memorialized resolution for Param Group adult day‑care center (6-0)

City Council

The council will introduce the 2026 municipal budget and consider a bond ordinance authorizing $800,000 for police vehicles. Other items include approving a traffic signal agreement, accepting a $23,980 hazardous materials grant, and several ordinances on salaries, affordable housing, and film permitting. The meeting also includes a public hearing and discussion items.

• Introduction of 2026 municipal budget (R113-26)
• Bond ordinance for $800,000 police vehicle acquisition (O8074-26)
• Acceptance of $23,980 HMEP grant from NJ Dept. of Law and Public Safety (R115-26)
• Ordinance to amend affordable housing code chapters (O8089-26, O8090-26)
• Ordinance to update motion-picture filming regulations for 'Film Ready' certification (O8094-26)

The council adopted a bond ordinance authorizing $760,000 in bonds to finance $800,000 for new police department vehicles, passing 5-2. Several code amendments were approved, including changes to residential street parking restrictions, employee salary structures, and the affordable housing chapter. An amendment to the affordable housing code (Ordinance 8090-26) was tabled. Four additional ordinances were introduced and set for further consideration at the April 7 meeting.

• Approved $800,000 police vehicle bond ordinance (5-2-0-0)
• Adopted parking restriction amendment (Ordinance 8087-26) (6-0-1-0)
• Adopted salaries and compensation amendment (Ordinance 8088-26) (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted affordable housing chapter recodification (Ordinance 8089-26) (7-0-0-0)
• Tabled affordable housing amendment (Ordinance 8090-26) (5-2-0-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 8091-26 (lease extension) for next meeting
• Introduced Ordinance 8092-26 (add part‑time positions) for further consideration
• Introduced Ordinance 8093-26 (lease amendment) for further consideration