Clifton, NJ

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider site plan approvals for a leasing office and a Chick-Fil-A location. The board will also review a site plan amendment for Hazel Street and a lot line adjustment for Lydia Place and Lorraine Drive.

• Styretowne Apartments LLC: Preliminary and final site plan approval for a 2 story leasing office and amenity building at 5 Market Street
• Juan Abreu: Amendment to a previously approved site plan at 170-174 Hazel St.
• Chick-Fil-A, Inc.: Preliminary and final site plan approval and minor amended subdivision at 340 Kingsland Street
• Sarah Derhy: Lot line adjustment to combine two lots at 15 Lydia Place and 44 Lorraine Drive

City Council

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Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold hearings on several use and bulk variance applications. Key items include a proposed school addition and requests to convert residential properties into mixed-use or multi-family dwellings.

• Proposed 8,800-square-foot two-story addition to a school at 43 Clifton Avenue
• Request to convert a two-family dwelling into a mixed-use building at 345-347 Crooks Ave
• Request for a cultural center and non-profit charitable organization at 35 Hazel Street
• Request to convert an accessory structure into a two-family house at 77 Grove Street
• Proposed new single-family dwelling on a vacant lot at 162 Sargeant Avenue

City Council

City Council

The City Council will consider several budget amendments for grants and professional service contracts for sewer studies, payroll, and park improvements. The body will also review ordinances regarding school crossings and fire prevention fees.

• Budget amendments for grants including $250,000 for Main Memorial Storywalk and $80,000 for Sustained Enforcement
• Contract awards to Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for Main Avenue Streetscape and Wielkotz & Company LLC for a sewer rate study
• Ordinance O-8140-26 to amend fees for non-owner occupied dwellings regarding fire prevention registration
• Ordinance O-8139-26 to add and amend designated school crossing intersections
• Property tax refunds for disabled veterans at 30 Lindale Court and 14 Elm St

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

City Council

El Consejo Municipal de Clifton se reúne el 6 de octubre de 2026, con una sesión cerrada sobre litigios, dominio eminente y contratos de seguros, seguida de una reunión regular. El consejo considerará un paquete de enmiendas a las ordenanzas de zonificación (O8129-26 a O8135-26) revisadas por la Junta de Planificación, además de cambios de tráfico que incluyen una regla de no girar en rojo en Van Houten Avenue y Valley Road. Otros temas incluyen una subvención para la prevención de la exposición infantil al plomo, compras de equipos de remoción de nieve y sal de carretera, y reembolsos de impuestos a la propiedad para veteranos discapacitados. Una solicitud de un residente pide al consejo que retenga las Ordenanzas #8129-26 y #8130-26.

• Enmiendas a las ordenanzas de zonificación O8129-26 a O8135-26 que cubren estructuras principales, regulaciones de uso y usos condicionales en las zonas B-B, B-C, B-D, M-1 y M-2
• Ordenanza O8127-26 que prohíbe girar en rojo en Van Houten Avenue y Valley Road en ciertas fechas y horarios
• Ordenanza O8136-26 que modifica la definición de acera en el Programa de Reparación de Aceras de Costos Compartidos
• Resoluciones R443-26 a R445-26 para dos cargadoras sobre ruedas Caterpillar de Foley, Inc., incluyendo el alquiler de diciembre de 2026 a marzo de 2027 para la remoción de nieve
• Resolución R446-26 para comprar sal de roca para carreteras a través del Sistema de Precios Cooperativos del Condado de Passaic

The City Council adopted several ordinances updating zoning for B and M zones and amending traffic and parking rules. The board approved multiple professional service contracts for stormwater management and equipment rentals for snow removal. Two zoning ordinances were tabled following resident and professional objections.

• Approved zoning updates for B-B, B-C, B-D, M-1, and M-2 zones (5-1)
• Approved 'No Turn on Red' restrictions for Van Houten Ave and Valley Rd (4-1)
• Approved $40,000 stormwater professional services contract for Artheon
• Approved $30,400 rental of two Caterpillar wheel loaders for snow removal
• Approved $280,000 estimated purchase of road rock salt from Morton Salt
• Approved $42,931.26 emergency purchase of network switches for Police Department
• Tabled zoning ordinances 8129-26 and 8130-26 for further review
• Approved $1.5M lien redemption refund to Nancy Wiley

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

El Concejo Municipal de Clifton se reunirá para considerar una amplia gama de puntos de acción, incluyendo la aceptación de una subvención FEMA SAFER para financiar la contratación de hasta 16 nuevos bomberos, la aprobación de contratos y órdenes de cambio, y la adopción de múltiples ordenanzas. La agenda incluye varias audiencias públicas y segundas lecturas de ordenanzas relacionadas con el tráfico, el estacionamiento y la zonificación. La reunión también incluye una sesión cerrada para asuntos de litigios, contratos y personal.

• Subvención FEMA SAFER para hasta 16 nuevos bomberos (R407-26)
• Último año de opción para la recolección de residuos sólidos de Suburban Disposal para 2027 (R418-26)
• Ordenanza que prohíbe el giro a la derecha en rojo en Van Houten Avenue y Valley Road (O8127-26)
• Siete ordenanzas de zonificación del Plan Maestro (O8129-26 a O8135-26)
• Autorización de gravamen fiscal para la recuperación de costos de limpieza de emergencia (R430-26)

The Council approved an ordinance to amend the Fire Department Table of Organization and authorized a FEMA grant for up to 16 new firefighters. Final payment of $1,241,377.04 was approved for the 2025 Road Resurfacing Program. Several zoning and traffic ordinances were introduced for further consideration.

• Approved Ordinance 8121-26 amending Fire Department Table of Organization (4-1-0-1)
• Authorized FEMA grant for hiring up to 16 new firefighters
• Approved final payment of $1,241,377.04 to D&L Paving Contractors (Res. 409-26)
• Approved Ordinance 8120-26 prohibiting parking at Highview Drive corners (5-0-0-1)
• Approved Ordinance 8124-26 creating new Loading Zone Regulations (5-0-0-1)
• Authorized $69,850.00 for artificial turf at four bocce courts (Res. 429-26)
• Approved $5,784.05 property tax refund for disabled veteran (Res. 431-26)
• Renewed waste collection contract with Suburban Disposal, Inc. up to $10,444,000.00 (Res. 418-26)

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

El Concejo Municipal discutirá una posible pregunta de boleta referente a una comisión de la carta para estudiar la forma de gobierno de la ciudad. La reunión también incluye decisiones sobre ordenanzas de tráfico, contratos de servicios profesionales y reembolsos de impuestos sobre la propiedad para veteranos discapacitados.

• Ordenanza para incluir una pregunta en la boleta del 2 de noviembre de 2027 con respecto a un estudio de la Comisión de la Carta
• Ordenanza para prohibir el estacionamiento en la esquina noroeste de Highview Drive
• Adjudicación de contrato a Cordata Healthcare Innovations, Inc. para entrenamiento de deflexión
• Alquiler de unidades temporales de enfriamiento HVAC para el Clifton Recreation Center y la Oficina de Correos
• Cancelaciones y reembolsos de impuestos sobre la propiedad para varias propiedades pertenecientes a veteranos discapacitados

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

El Concejo Municipal de Clifton llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo, una sesión cerrada y una reunión regular el 18 de agosto de 2026. Los puntos de acción incluyen la adjudicación de un contrato para el revestimiento de alcantarillado sanitario, la aprobación de ordenanzas sobre las tarifas del centro de artes, restricciones de estacionamiento en Crooks Avenue y límites de cobertura impermeable de zonificación, además de varias otras resoluciones. La reunión regular incluye audiencias públicas, lecturas de ordenanzas y una agenda de consentimiento con numerosas resoluciones.

• Adjudicar contrato para el Revestimiento de Alcantarillado Sanitario HUD-CD 2026 (R368-26)
• Ordenanza para crear Tarifas del Centro de Artes (O8114-26)
• Ordenanza para añadir Crooks Avenue a las calles con estacionamiento restringido (O8117-26)
• Dos ordenanzas de zonificación sobre limitaciones de cobertura impermeable (O8118-26 y O8119-26)
• Reembolso de impuestos del 53% para veterano discapacitado en 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)

City Council

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

Special

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Clifton llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria el 5 de agosto de 2026 para decidir sobre múltiples contratos, ordenanzas y resoluciones. Las decisiones clave incluyen la adjudicación de un contrato de revestimiento de alcantarillado por $16,902, la aprobación de una moratoria para nuevos centros de datos y la autorización de alivio fiscal para veteranos discapacitados. El concejo también escuchará una audiencia pública sobre las enmiendas a la Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario.

• Adjudicar contrato de revestimiento de alcantarillado por $16,902 a Vortex Services (R340-26)
• Adoptar moratoria sobre nuevos centros de datos mediante ordenanza (O8110-26)
• Aprobar enmienda de subvención CDBG de $25,000 para alcance comunitario a personas mayores (R365-26)
• Cancelar el 58% de los impuestos sobre la propiedad del tercer trimestre de 2026 para 52 Cherry Street (veterano discapacitado)
• Autorizar el pago de $16,902 del capital del bono de servicios públicos de alcantarillado (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

El Concejo Municipal de Clifton considerará enmendar el presupuesto de 2026 para añadir ingresos por subvenciones, aprobar una moratoria sobre nuevos centros de datos y modificar las reglas de estacionamiento con permiso en varias calles. El organismo también autorizará la terminación de un contrato para reparaciones de baños y reprogramará el espectáculo de fuegos artificiales del Día de la Independencia.

• Enmendar el Presupuesto Municipal de 2026 por ingresos de subvenciones
• Adoptar una moratoria sobre el desarrollo de nuevos centros de datos
• Modificar el estacionamiento con permiso en las calles Inwood, Adams y calles restringidas
• Terminar el contrato de Murray Paving para reparaciones del Community Recreation Center
• Reprogramar el espectáculo de fuegos artificiales del Día de la Independencia para una nueva fecha

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)

City Council

Board of Adjustment

La Junta de Ajuste de Zonificación de Clifton escuchará seis nuevas solicitudes y adoptará resoluciones conmemorativas de aprobaciones anteriores. Entre los nuevos temas se encuentran una varianza de uso para permitir un lugar de culto en un almacén, una conversión de uso mixto de una vivienda bifamiliar y varias solicitudes de varianza de volumen para expansiones residenciales. La junta también puede tomar medidas formaciones sobre un asunto continuo de señalización.

• Varianza de uso para lugar de culto en 750 Bloomfield Avenue (K'hal Bloomfield Avenue, Inc.)
• Conversión de uso mixto de 345-347 Crooks Ave de bifamiliar a comercial y tres unidades residenciales
• Expansión de garaje en 49 Sewall Avenue con varianzas de cobertura de patio trasero y altura
• Nueva vivienda unifamiliar en 33 Phyllis Place con varianzas de patio trasero, cobertura de lote y entrada para autos
• Varianza de iluminación de letrero para Outfront Media en 618 Route 46

City Council

El concejo primero llevará a cabo una sesión cerrada para discutir litigios, negociaciones de contratos y el reclutamiento del administrador de la ciudad. En la sesión pública, votarán para autorizar al departamento de policía a solicitar el Programa de Contratación COPS para el año fiscal 2026 (FY26), aprobar una enmienda presupuestaria y considerar ordenanzas sobre la venta ambulante de helados, una nueva tarifa de servicio y la inclusión de Adams Street en el estacionamiento restringido. Se llevarán a cabo audiencias públicas sobre el Plan de Acción Anual para el año PY 2026 de los fondos CDBG.

• Autorización para solicitar el Programa de Contratación COPS para el FY26 del Departamento de Justicia de los EE. UU.
• Segunda lectura de la ordenanza para permitir que los camiones de helados sirvan helado suave (O8105-26)
• Primera lectura de la ordenanza que agrega una tarifa de proveedor de servicios secundarios a los salarios de la ciudad (O8106-26)
• Primera lectura de la ordenanza que agrega Adams Street al estacionamiento con permiso residencial (O8107-26)
• Audiencia pública sobre el Plan de Acción Anual PY 2026 y el Plan de Participación Ciudadana para la Subvención de Bloque de Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG)

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

La Junta de Planificación considerará una subdivisión menor para Catalyst Development Group, LLC en 301 3rd Street. La agenda también incluye una revisión continua del plan de sitio para Chick-Fil-A, Inc. en 340 Kingsland Street y una nueva audiencia para George Solimene en 479 Grove Street.

• Subdivisión menor con variaciones de volumen para Catalyst Development Group, LLC en 301 3rd Street
• Resolución que adopta el Informe de Reexamen
• Aprobación del plan de sitio y subdivisión modificada para Chick-Fil-A, Inc. en 340 Kingsland Street
• Subdivisión menor con variaciones de volumen para George Solimene en 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

La Junta de Ajuste considerará varias solicitudes de variación para ampliaciones residenciales y expansiones de entradas de vehículos. La junta también está revisando solicitudes para cambiar espacios comerciales a un restaurante y una delicatessen de comida rápida.

• Solicitud para cambiar un espacio comercial vacante en 1132 Route 46 a un restaurante
• Solicitud para transformar un espacio comercial en 397-401 Piaget Avenue a una delicatessen de comida rápida
• Solicitud para 236 pies cuadrados de señalización comercial adicional en 784 Bloomfield Avenue
• Solicitud de variación de ancho y ubicación de entrada de vehículos para 28 Grant Avenue
• Variaciones para ampliación de vivienda por retiros frontales/laterales y cobertura del lote en 42 Lennox Avenue

City Council

El Concejo Municipal está considerando varias ordenanzas sobre estacionamiento con permiso residencial, espacios de estacionamiento para discapacitados y reglas de venta ambulante de helados. El cuerpo también revisará contratos para la administración de vivienda asequible y el procesamiento disciplinario de empleados.

• Ordenanza O-8105-26 para permitir que los camiones de helados sirvan helado soft serve
• Contrato con Triad Advisory Services, Inc. como Agente Administrativo del Plan de Vivienda Asequible
• Ordenanza O-8100-26 sobre estacionamiento con permiso en Hudson Street
• Contrato con DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, P.C. para asuntos disciplinarios de empleados
• Acuerdos de desarrollo con Markgold, LP (1155 Bloomfield Avenue) y 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

City Council

El Consejo Municipal está considerando varias ordenanzas relativas al estacionamiento con permiso residencial en la calle Hudson y cambios a las regulaciones de estacionamiento para personas con discapacidad. La orden del día también incluye enmiendas presupuestarias para varias subvenciones y la extensión de múltiples acuerdos de arrendamiento de propiedades.

• Ordenanza para enmendar el estacionamiento con permiso en la calle Hudson
• Ordenanza para enmendar las regulaciones de estacionamiento para personas con discapacidad
• Enmiendas presupuestarias para fondos de la Oficina de Adultos Mayores, Comunidades Limpias y Control del Alcoholismo y las Drogas
• Extensión del arrendamiento de la propiedad en 207 Parker Avenue
• Compra de esparcidores de sal para el Departamento de Obras Públicas

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

La Junta de Ajuste llevará a cabo audiencias sobre varias solicitudes de variaciones masivas residenciales para nuevas construcciones, adiciones y expansiones de porches. La junta también considerará una solicitud de señalización comercial adicional y adoptará resoluciones para aprobaciones anteriores.

• Propuesta de vivienda unifamiliar en 249 Silleck Street que requiere variaciones de cobertura de lote y retranqueo
• Propuesta de adición y alteraciones en 167 Rutherford Boulevard y 70 Brookwood Road
• Solicitud de 236 sq. ft. de señalización comercial adicional en 784 Bloomfield Avenue
• Propuesta de expansión del porche delantero en 20 Malcolm Court
• Resolución para Honey Brewed Coffee LLC en 279 Crooks Avenue con respecto a un restaurante de café

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)