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West Orange City Zoning Code

§ 25-47.1

Establishment.

[Ord. No. 2357-12 § 25-47.1]
Pursuant to the authority granted by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-69, there shall be hereby established a Zoning Board of Adjustment comprised of 11 residents of the Township. Members shall be appointed as follows:
a. 
Five regular members to be appointed by the Township Council, same being one appointment by each member of the Township Council individually.
b. 
Two regular members to be appointed by the Mayor, without the requirement of advice and consent of the Township Council.
c. 
Four alternate members to be appointed as follows: Two by the Township Council as a whole and two by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Township Council.
d. 
Any regular or alternate member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment is expressly prohibited from serving on the Board if he or she is:
1. 
An elected official in the Township.
2. 
A full-time or part-time employee of the Township.
e. 
As provided by State law, however, (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-69) the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall select a secretary who may or may not be a Board Member or a Township employee.