Elizabeth

Recent Activity

Recent civic activity in Elizabeth, NJ has focused on zoning board approvals for various development projects, including a preliminary site plan for McDonald's Real Estate Co. at 420-434 Route 1, Ward 2, which was unanimously approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) with an eight-zero tally. Another project, Filipe Marques' 424-432 Rahway Ave. Ward 2, also received approval from the ZBA with an eight-zero tally. Notable issues discussed across multiple meetings include concerns about parking and existing residents in certain projects, as seen in the discussion of Filipe Marques' proposal. The ZBA has been actively approving development plans, including a preliminary site plan for Lucky Plaza, LLC at 638-640 Newark Avenue, Ward 4, which was also approved with an eight-zero tally.