Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon, Niemann & Wright discusses a critical but often overlooked aspect of New Jersey land use law: the importance of the written resolution issued by a municipal Zoning Board of Adjustment.
In this brief and informative video, Mr. Niemann explains why New Jersey law requires zoning boards to issue written resolutions containing specific findings of fact and conclusions of law, and why an oral decision at a public hearing is not enough. He breaks down how these findings are based on testimony presented at the hearing and how the conclusions of law provide the legal support for the board’s decision.
This video provides clear, practical guidance in plain language, helping applicants and property owners understand the long-term significance of zoning board resolutions and why they should be reviewed carefully.
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a NJ Zoning and Land Use Law Attorney