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Citizen
Username: Jhb
Post Number: 1
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 2, 2003 - 11:01 pm: | 
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I think this town needs to seriously re-examine the way things are run around here and the so-called zoning laws that exist in South Orange. I recently went before the planning board seeking a variance on my property (for which I incidentally pay $18,000 a year in taxes, but that's a whole separate issue). I applied for this variance out of a safety issue and in short, I was turned down. Now I understand that there are laws in this town concerning what can and can't be done on the properties that we own and pay taxes for and I'm fine with that. I know it helps maintain the integrity of our neighborhoods. But the purpose of a variance is to seek help or relief, if you will, from our government, to assist the residents of this town with their needs. This case was born out of a concern for the safety of my family. And I was told that there are rules and ordinances that cannot be broken. I think it's pretty sad that our town's planning board is more concerned with it's bizarre ordinances (lot coverage not to exceed 30%, for example) than the safety of it's own residents. |
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