Paramus, New Jersey

Board of Adjustment

The Paramus Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications. The most substantial is Docket 7257 requesting a use variance to allow a three-family dwelling in the HCC-2 zone, along with multiple bulk variances. Two residential applications seek variances for patio setbacks and driveway paving on corner lots. The board will also adopt a resolution carried from May for a previous case.

• Docket 7257: Construct three-family dwelling at 34 Farview Terrace; use variance and dimensional variances for coverage, side yard, access driveway, and lot dimensions.
• Docket 7268 (Sayegh): Install 17'x18' rear patio at 331 Harrison Street; variance needed for rear yard setback.
• Docket 7270 (Ohannessian): Driveway, curb-cut, and rear patio at 73 Colorado Road; variances for driveway paving and rear setback.
• Resolution for Docket 7267 (Androulakis) carried from May 14.

Planning Board

The Paramus Planning Board will hear a conceptual presentation from The Valley Hospital for a site plan covering multiple blocks on From Road and other locations. The board also has several preliminary and final site plan applications, signage requests, and major soil moving permit applications for decision or public hearing. Resolutions include a site plan with a parking variance for Hashemi Group at 625 From Road.

• Conceptual site plan by The Valley Hospital, covering Blocks 6107, 6108, 6109, 6301, 6105, and 5006
• Hashemi Group, LLC – 625 From Road – preliminary and final site plan with parking variance
• Haza Bell of Northeast, LLC – 565 Route 17 – site plan, signage, and major soil moving permit
• Hackensack Meridian Health, Inc. – 630-650 From Road – preliminary and final major site plan with bulk variances and soil moving permit
• Four major soil moving permit applications scheduled for public hearing, including 830 Koman Drive

Environmental Commission

The Paramus Environmental Commission will discuss a draft ordinance that would define data centers and prohibit them in all zones, citing concerns over water and energy use. Other items include the Environmental Commission budget, a Saddle River Restoration Grant application, and a Retailer Plastic Reduction Initiative.

• Draft review of ordinance to ban data centers as a prohibited use in all zones
• Environmental Commission Budget discussion
• Saddle River Restoration Grant application
• Retailer Plastic Reduction Initiative
• Bee City USA Ordinance and Light Pollution Ordinance proposals

Board of Adjustment

The June 25, 2026 meeting of the Paramus Board of Adjustment was cancelled. As a result, a public hearing for a commercial signage proposal was carried to July 23, 2026, and a previously filed resolution for a residential addition was not acted upon.

• Docket No. 7269 (Laganella Property Management, LLC) – additional signage and updates at 762, 770-776 Route 17 North – carried to July 23, 2026
• Docket No. 7267 (Androulakis) – resolution for an addition at 377 Adams Lane – no action due to cancellation

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public meeting to consider adopting the 2026 municipal budget (Resolution 26-06-386) and several ordinances, including new regulations for fats, oils, and grease in the sewer system. The agenda also includes resolutions authorizing up to $141,921 for a light installation on a new F-550 truck and $133,565 for firefighting turnout gear. Additionally, the council will approve various appointments, seasonal hires, and a shared services agreement with Lyndhurst for tax assessment services.

• Adoption of the 2026 municipal budget (Resolution 26-06-386)
• Introduction of Ordinance 2026-22: Regulations for fats, oils, grease traps, and food service establishments connected to the sewer system
• Resolution 26-06-397: Purchase of light installation for 2026 F-550 chassis at $141,921.00
• Resolution 26-06-398: Purchase of firefighting turnout gear and hoses for $133,565.24
• Resolution 26-06-395: Shared services agreement with Lyndhurst for tax assessor professional services

Board of Health

The Paramus Board of Health will hold a regular meeting on June 22, 2026, with a Q&A session with Tyco Animal Control Services and consideration of pending licenses and permits from March through May 2026. The board will also approve minutes from the May 18 meeting, receive staff and health officer reports, and discuss member attendance and the 2027 meeting schedule.

• Tyco Animal Control Services Q&A session with Kimberly Nangle
• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2026 meeting
• Health Officer's Report for June 2026
• Licenses and permits pending approval (March, April, May 2026)
• Discussion of 2027 Board of Health meeting schedule

Planning Board

The Paramus Planning Board will hold public hearings on several applications, including a major site plan for Genesis Housing at 10 Route 17 and soil moving permits for three properties. The board will also accept the resignation of board member Mr. Fichtler and consider minutes from the previous meeting.

• Genesis Housing Urban Renewal – Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval at 10 Route 17
• 223 Diane, LLC – Major Soil Moving Permit at 223 Diane Place
• 830 Koman, LLC – Major Soil Moving Permit at 830 Koman Drive
• Haza Bell of Northeast, LLC – Preliminary & Final Site Plan, Signage, and Major Soil Moving Permit at 565 Route 17
• Resignation of board member Mr. Fichtler

Mayor & Council

The Paramus Mayor and Council will consider a $10.15 million bond ordinance to fund various public improvements, equipment, and vehicles, along with a $1.34 million bond for the golf course. The meeting also includes public hearings on ordinances to amend zoning for membership-based warehouse club retail and to revise affordable housing requirements for the Oster Site Redevelopment Area. Numerous resolutions cover personnel appointments, contracts, tax appeals, and a shared services agreement with Rochelle Park for municipal court.

• Final adoption of $10,150,000 bond ordinance for public improvements and equipment (2026-15) and $1,340,000 bond for golf course (2026-16)
• Public hearing and final vote on ordinance (2026-17) authorizing financial agreement and affordable housing trust fund contribution for Oster Site redevelopment (Block 601, Lot 5)
• Introduction of ordinances fixing salaries for part-time and full-time employees (2026-19, 2026-20, 2026-21)
• Shared services agreement with Township of Rochelle Park for municipal court services (Resolution 26-06-346)
• Award of 2026 DPW various road re-surfacing contract to Crossroads Pavement Maintenance LLC (Resolution 26-06-354)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two residential variance applications. Docket No. 7266 Villa at 786 Wynetta Place requests variances for front and rear yard setbacks, impervious coverage, and pool patio distance. Docket No. 7267 Androulakis at 377 Adams Lane seeks a front yard setback variance on a corner lot; a prior 2019 variance is null and void. A commercial application (Billy V's Unique Landscaping) is carried to September 24, 2026. The board will also review its 2025 annual report.

• Villa: front yard setback variance from 35 ft to 31.4 ft
• Villa: rear yard setback variance from 30 ft to 20.1 ft
• Villa: impervious coverage variance from 50% to 53.05%
• Villa: pool patio setback variance from 10 ft to 6 ft
• Androulakis: front yard setback variance on Rose Drive (27.8 ft and 31.45 ft, existing patio at 32.6 ft)

Golf Commission

The Paramus Golf Commission is meeting to approve May minutes, receive the May finance report, and hear the general manager's report on a May 25 incident and overflow parking. Old business includes discussion of a tent and restaurant. The meeting will go into closed session to discuss contracts.

• Approval of May 2026 minutes
• Finance report for May
• General manager/superintendent report on 5/25 incident and overflow parking (May 20, June 2)
• Old business: tent and restaurant
• Closed session for contracts

Planning Board

The Paramus Planning Board will hold public hearings on two major site plan applications and consider a proposed ordinance to amend the Oster Site Redevelopment Plan, revising affordable housing requirements. The board will also review a major soil moving permit application for a residential property. Meeting includes approval of previous minutes and vouchers.

• Major Soil Moving Permit application for 308 Haywood Drive (Block 3708, Lot 13)
• Public hearing on Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan for Genesis Housing Urban Renewal at 10 Route 17 (Block 601, Lot 5)
• Public hearing on Preliminary & Final Site Plan and Parking Variance for Hashemi Group at 625 From Road (Block 6303, Lot 2)
• Review of proposed ordinance amending Ordinance 2026-08 and the Oster Site Redevelopment Plan to revise affordable housing requirements for Block 601, Lot 5

Environmental Commission

The Paramus Environmental Commission will review draft ordinances for Bee City USA designation, data centers, and light pollution at its June 3 meeting. The commission also will discuss updates on the Retailer Plastic Reduction Initiative and the Saddle River Restoration project. Other agenda items include collaboration with Paramus High School and planning for community events such as the 4th of July parade and National Night Out.

• Review of Bee City USA Ordinance draft
• Review of Data Center Ordinance draft
• Light Pollution Ordinance discussion
• Retailer Plastic Reduction Initiative update
• Saddle River Restoration update

The Environmental Commission voted unanimously to draft an ordinance that would proactively block data centers within Paramus. Other business included updates on a Saddle River flood-mitigation grant application, tabling of bylaw revisions, and discussion of upcoming community events. No decisions were made on water restrictions or light pollution ordinances.

• Approved motion to draft a data-center-blocking ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled revision of commission bylaws
• Tabled end-of-year report
• Tabled light pollution ordinance
• Discussed but no action on water-conservation social media messaging

Board of Adjustment

Planning Board

The Paramus Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a change-of-use application for 460 Route 17, as well as two major soil-moving permit applications at 132 Morningside Road and 308 Haywood Drive. The board will also consider resolutions, approve minutes from May 7, 2026, and approve vouchers to be paid.

• Change of use application for 460 Route 17 (Block 5303, Lot 2) – permitted uses and variances
• Major soil moving permit for Mohammad Zaber at 132 Morningside Road (Block 4106, Lot 13)
• Major soil moving permit for 308 Haywood Dr., LLC/Amer Aladdin at 308 Haywood Drive (Block 3708, Lot 13)
• Approval of minutes from May 7, 2026
• Approval of vouchers to be paid

The Paramus Planning Board approved three resolutions and a major soil moving permit at its May 21 meeting. The board also approved vouchers for payment and the minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approved Resolution #26-16 for 460 Route 17, LLC (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #26-17 for Mohammad Zaber at 132 Morningside Road (4-0)
• Approved Major Soil Moving Permit for 308 Haywood Dr., LLC (5-0)
• Approved vouchers to be paid (5-0)
• Approved minutes from the May 7, 2026 meeting (4-0)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will introduce and adopt several ordinances, including a $10.15 million bond for various public improvements and equipment, and a $1.34 million bond for the golf course utility. They will also consider ordinances related to affordable housing at the Oster Site. Numerous resolutions will be voted on, including awards for intersection improvements, engineering services, and personnel appointments.

• Ordinance 2026-15: $10,150,000 bond for public improvements and equipment
• Ordinance 2026-16: $1,340,000 bond for golf course utility improvements
• Ordinances 2026-17 & 2026-18: Affordable housing requirements for Oster Site redevelopment (Block 601, Lot 5)
• Resolution 26-05-322: $60,000 for Soldier Hill Pumping Station interim improvements
• Resolution 26-05-321: Award of Farview Avenue and Midland Avenue intersection improvements bid to DLS Contracting Inc

Board of Health

The Paramus Board of Health will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance H2026-208, which amends Chapter 169 regarding cat definitions and prohibited animal nuisances. Other agenda items include approval of minutes from March 23, 2026, various staff reports (Health Officer, Environmental, Animal Control, etc.), and pending licenses and permits. The meeting is a regular session with no other major decisions noted.

• Public hearing and final vote on Ordinance H2026-208 amending cat definitions and nuisance rules
• Approval of minutes from March 23, 2026 meeting
• Health Officer's report for May 2026
• Staff reports including 2025 Annual Health Report, Environmental, Animal Control, and others
• Licenses and permits pending approval (March–April 2026)

The Board of Health approved an ordinance to amend and supplement the chapter regarding cats. The board also approved the Health Officer's report, staff reports, and a blanket approval for licenses and permits from March and April 2026.

• Approved Ordinance H2026-208 to amend Chapter 169 Part 2 regarding cats (3-0)
• Approved March 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved Health Officer's Report
• Approved Environmental, Animal Control, Deputy Registrar, Nurse, Health Education, and Public Health Supervisor staff reports
• Approved blanket approval for licenses and permits issued between March and April 2026

Pool Commission

The Paramus Municipal Pool Commission meets to approve prior minutes, hear public comment, and receive liaison and manager reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes on specific items or proposals. Correspondence includes inquiries from residents about memberships and a request from a federal health survey to use the pool parking lot.

• Correspondence includes a request from the CDC's NHANES to lease a portion of the parking lot for a mobile exam center from Sept 29 to Dec 16
• Liaison report lists seasonal electrical permit, pest control, pool payroll, and new PA system among discussion items
• Resident inquiries about non-resident fees, day passes, and birthday party pricing received as correspondence

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing a proposal by 34 Farview Terr. LLC to construct a three-family dwelling. This application requires several variances regarding building coverage, setbacks, driveway width, and lot dimensions. This item was carried from the April 9, 2026 meeting.

• Proposed three-family dwelling at 34 Farview Terrace
• Approved: New single-family house at 299 Gorden Drive
• Approved: Site plan and self storage facility for 750 Paramus LLC & One Ridgewood LLC
• Variance extension request: New house of worship at 156 Forest Ave
• Variance extension request: Site plan for Frisch School at 120 West Century Road

Golf Commission

This is a standard monthly meeting of the Paramus Golf Commission. The agenda includes approval of minutes, correspondence, a finance report, and the general manager's report. Old business items cover a tent, credit card processor Shift4, an outing, restaurant operations, PGA Hope, PGA Junior League, and bunker openings. No new business is listed, and the meeting will include a public comment period and a closed session for contracts.

• Old business discussions on tent, credit card processor Shift4, outing, restaurant, PGA Hope, PGA Junior League, and opening of 17 bunkers
• Finance report for April
• Closed session for contracts

Planning Board

The Paramus Planning Board will hold a public hearing and discuss a proposed ordinance to add a definition and parking requirements for membership-based warehouse club retail uses, and to permit propane sales as an accessory use in HCC and HCC-2 zones. Other items include several resolutions and public hearings for minor site plans, extensions of time, and major soil moving permit applications.

• Board review of proposed ordinance amending Chapter 429 to define 'membership-based warehouse club retail' and set parking requirements
• Yard House USA, Inc. — minor addition, signage, and minor site plan at 1 Garden State Plaza Way
• Mohammad Zaber — major soil moving permit application at 132 Morningside Road
• 308 Haywood Dr., LLC./Amer Aladdin — major soil moving permit application at 308 Haywood Drive
• Orange Lantern Associates, LLC. and Alexander Investment Corporation — extensions of time for prior approvals

The Paramus Planning Board approved three resolutions for property extensions and a soil movement permit. The Board also voted to table a proposed ordinance regarding membership-based warehouse clubs.

• Approved Resolution #26-13 for Yard House USA, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #26-14 for Orange Lantern Associates, LLC (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #26-15 for Alexander Investment Corporation (7-0)
• Approved Major Soil Movement Permit for 132 Morningside Road (7-0)
• Tabled Proposed Ordinance #26-12 regarding warehouse clubs

Environmental Commission

The Paramus Environmental Commission will review old business including updates on the Saddle River Restoration, Retailer Plastic Reduction Initiative, and recaps of communications regarding a Data Center Ordinance and Light Pollution Ordinance. New business includes collaboration with Paramus High School and participation in the 4th of July parade and National Night Out.

• Saddle River Restoration project update
• Retailer Plastic Reduction Initiative discussion
• Recap of Data Center Ordinance communication to Mayor & Council
• Recap of Light Pollution Ordinance communication
• Bee City USA and Shade Tree Collaboration updates

The commission approved the April 1, 2026 meeting minutes. A motion to advance the Bee City USA application was passed, directing the commission to complete the application, pay fees, and draft an ordinance. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 1, 2026 minutes (all in favor)
• Moved forward with Bee City USA application (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will introduce three ordinances, including one that would amend the zoning code to define 'membership-based warehouse club retail' uses and set parking requirements, and permit propane sales as an accessory use in the HCC and HCC-2 zones. They will also consider a resolution amending the developer's agreement for the Bergen Town Center site and authorize a professional service contract for appraisal services. A consent agenda includes numerous resolutions for payments, escrow releases, change orders, personnel appointments, and pool-use agreements.

• Introduction of Ordinance 2026-12 to add definitions and parking requirements for membership-based warehouse club retail and allow propane sales accessory to such uses in HCC and HCC-2 zones
• Resolution 26-05-306 amending the developer's agreement with Russo Development for the Bergen Town Center site
• Resolution 26-05-307 to award a professional service contract for appraisal services for valuation of easements
• Change Order No. 1 for the Prospect Street Pump Station cleaning project, decreasing costs by $6,498.75
• Change Order No. 1 for the Golf Course fuel tank renovations, increasing costs by $8,626.81

Pool Commission

The Paramus Municipal Pool Commission is holding a regular meeting on April 23, 2026. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and various reports (liaison, manager, buildings, snack bar, budget, swim/dive team). No specific decisions or financial figures are listed; the meeting appears procedural.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Liaison report including employee packets, registration, daily deposits, drainage/pool painting
• Committee reports: Buildings & Grounds, Snack Bar, Entertainment, Personnel, Budget, Swim/Dive Team
• Discussion of community pass report and brochure/signs

The Commission approved a $710 advertisement package including five weeks of ads and 25,000 digital impressions on NorthJersey.com. The Commission also agreed to a $750 expenditure for lawn signs.

• Approved March 19, 2026 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved $750 expenditure for lawn signs
• Approved $710 advertising package via NorthJersey.com

Board of Adjustment

The Paramus Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two residential variance applications. One seeks to build an enclosed foyer and open front porch with setback relief at 402 Chestnut Street. The other proposes an inground pool, patio, hot tub, and slide requiring variances for building coverage, impervious coverage, and setbacks at 676 Cambridge Road.

• Docket No. 7265: Niyazov seeks variances for 20.7' front yard setback (required 35') for enclosed foyer and 17.7' for open porch at 402 Chestnut Street
• Docket No. 7263: 676 Cambridge LLC seeks variances for 27.2% building coverage (max 25%), 53.8% impervious coverage (max 50%), and rear yard setback encroachment for a slide at 676 Cambridge Road

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on two grant applications to the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund: one for ADA-compliant upgrades at Sirianni Park, and another for acquisition of a 2.3-acre wooded parcel at Joy Farm for open space preservation. The agenda also includes resolutions authorizing road improvement contracts with D.S. Meyer Enterprises and AJM Contractors, settlements of two lawsuits against the Paramus Police Department, and multiple personnel actions including new patrol officer appointments and step increases.

• Public hearing on 2026 Bergen County Trust Fund grant for ADA upgrades at Sirianni Park (playground, restrooms, pathways, basketball courts)
• Public hearing on 2026 Bergen County Trust Fund grant for acquisition of 2.3-acre wooded parcel at Joy Farm for open space
• Resolution 26-04-259: Authorize contract with D.S. Meyer Enterprises for FY 2024 NJDOT West Century Road improvements
• Resolution 26-04-260: Authorize contract with AJM Contractors for FY 2025 CDBG road improvements at Cumberland Court
• Resolutions 26-04-240 and 26-04-241: Authorize settlements of lawsuits Michael Cleary vs. Paramus Police Department and Nicholas Perna vs. Paramus Police Department

Planning Board

The Paramus Planning Board will consider a resolution for minor site plan approval at 330 Route 17 and hold a public hearing for a change of use with variances at 460 Route 17. The Hashemi Group application at 625 From Road has been carried to the June 4, 2026 meeting and will not be heard. The board will also approve minutes and vouchers.

• Varlik Investment, LLC – 330 Route 17, Block 3601, Lot 6 – Minor Site Plan Approval (resolution)
• 460 Route 17, LLC – 460 Route 17, Block 5303, Lot 2 – Change of Use, Permitted & Variances (public hearing)
• Hashemi Group, LLC – 625 From Road, Block 6303, Lot 2 – carried to June 4, 2026 meeting

The Paramus Planning Board approved a change of use application for a new Ineos luxury car dealership at 460 Route 17, with conditions including repaving, restriping, sewer line video inspection, and reduced vehicle display. The board also unanimously approved Resolution #26-12 for Varlik Investment, LLC, and approved minutes and vouchers.

• Approved Resolution #26-12 for Varlik Investment, LLC (5-0)
• Approved change of use for 460 Route 17, LLC – new luxury car dealership with conditions (6-0)
• Approved minutes from April 2, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Approved vouchers to be paid (6-0)

Pool Commission

Board of Adjustment

The Paramus Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on several residential and commercial variance applications. A key item is a use variance request to construct a three-family dwelling at 34 Farview Terrace, which is not permitted in the HCC-2 zone and requires multiple bulk variances. Other applications include a new home at 299 Gorden Drive with a non-conforming foundation encroachment, and a pool and patio at 676 Cambridge Road with coverage variances. One landscaping storage container case has been carried to June 11, 2026. The board will also approve minutes and resolutions from prior meetings.

• Docket 7257: 34 Farview Terrace – use variance and bulk variances for a three-family dwelling in HCC-2 zone (use not permitted)
• Docket 7264: 299 Gorden Drive – new dwelling with non-conforming foundation encroaching 4 inches into side setback
• Docket 7263: 676 Cambridge Road – pool, patio, hot tub, slide with variances: building coverage 27.2% (required 25%), impervious coverage 53.8% (required 50%)
• Docket 7233: 148 Spring Valley Road (Billy V’s Unique Landscaping) – carried to June 11, 2026 for storage container use and bulk variances
• Resolutions approved for Docket 7262 (front porch), Docket 7261 (minor subdivision/use variance), and Docket 7148 (amended site plan)

Shade Tree & Parks Commission

The Shade Tree & Parks Commission will receive the Assistant Superintendent's report covering a tree preservation release at 331 Lockwood Drive and an item at 228 Monroe Avenue. They will also discuss dormant pruning, stump grinding, spring athletic fields, and authorize payment of bills.

• Tree preservation release at 331 Lockwood Drive
• Item concerning 228 Monroe Avenue
• Dormant pruning operations
• Stump grinding work
• Spring athletic fields preparation

Golf Commission

The Paramus Golf Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from February and March 2026 and receive reports. Notable discussion items include the General Manager's report on sewer repair and Dryject work, old business involving a previous credit card processor (Shift4), and new business for a PGA Project Hope session on April 17. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a closed session for contracts.

• General Manager/Superintendent report on sewer repair and Dryject
• Old business regarding previous credit card processor Shift4
• Old business discussions on outing, restaurant, simulator building, and gas tanks
• New business: PGA Project Hope first session on April 17
• Finance report for March and correspondence review

The Paramus Golf Commission approved the minutes from the February 11 meeting and rejected all prior bids for a golf simulator to allow a re-bid. Members also discussed the pond project timeline, new gas tank installation, and course conditions. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved minutes of February 11 meeting
• Rejected all prior bids for golf simulator to enable re-bid