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West Orange City Zoning Code

§ 25-51.10

"D" Variance Requirements.

[Ord. No. 2357-12 § 25-51.10; Ord. No. 2436-15 § 9]
No "d" or use variance application shall be considered complete unless it fully conforms with subsection 25-51.2 as well as the following requirements:
a. 
A map, either in conformance with subsection 25-51.3, 25-51.4, 25-51.5, 25-51.6 or 25-51.7.1 or if the application is to be bifurcated, a separate map, signed and sealed by an architect, engineer, planner or surveyor which provides sufficient data (i.e. setbacks, lot area, existing and proposed structures, etc.) upon which a decision can be based.
b. 
A statement or legal brief which clarifies why the "d" variance should be granted and the "special reasons" that pertain to the subject proposal. Particular attention should be paid to the contents of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d, applicable case law and relevant Township Ordinances and N.J. Statutes.
c. 
A planning report prepared by a licensed Professional Planner and a traffic report prepared by a licensed Professional Engineer. The Board may waive the provision of such reports at its discretion.