Ventnor City Planning Board Approves Local Zoning Variances
The Ventnor City Planning Board has officially memorialized multiple municipal zoning variance approvals following its public meeting. These residential approvals grant relief from traditional building envelopes, reflecting a continuing trend of local homeowners expanding and upgrading existing properties to maximize outdoor utility and multi-level living spaces. Board Secretary Carmella Malfara certified these formal zoning decisions and published them on the city’s official public portal.
Under the established provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c, applicant Jayesh Khatiwala was granted explicit variance relief for his residential property located at 111 South Frankfort Avenue, identified as Block 8, Lot 1.03. The planning board's structural approval allows Khatiwala to construct a new third-floor deck on an existing single-family dwelling. The approved deck will extend outside the standard municipal building envelope and will violate the standard front yard setback requirements for the neighborhood.
Multiple Dimensional Setback Variances Granted on Absecon Island
In a separate application heard during the same public session, the planning board approved dimensional variance requests from applicant Charles Alexander for his property at 29 North Oakland Avenue, labeled as Block 95, Lot 13. Alexander successfully secured front yard setback variances along both Winchester and Oakland Avenues to facilitate the construction of a partially roofed second-floor deck.
In addition to the deck approvals, Alexander’s property received official authorization for a new curb cut and driveway installation along the Oakland Avenue perimeter. Variance relief was also granted for total lot coverage limits on the site. These approvals illustrate the planning board's willingness to grant dimensional flexibility under state statutory guidelines when homeowners seek to optimize off-street parking and multi-level outdoor upgrades.
Why It Matters
Zoning variance patterns serve as a key metric for homeowners looking to understand what types of structural modifications are permissible within their neighborhoods. Board decisions regarding lot coverage, curb cuts, and front yard setbacks directly shape localized neighborhood density, streetscapes, and parking availability. Seeing how the board interprets dimensional restrictions can provide vital context for owners planning their own renovations or trying to gauge the future use of nearby residential parcels.
"On the barrier islands, location drives everything," said Mike Sutley, Team Leader at Lexy Realty Group. "The right street can make all the difference, and knowing how to navigate local zoning rules to maximize your space is an essential part of preserving property value."
Ventnor City Zoning Variance FAQ
What properties recently received variance approvals in Ventnor? Approvals were granted for residential properties located at 111 South Frankfort Avenue and 29 North Oakland Avenue.
What types of home modifications were approved? The board approved a third-floor deck extension on Frankfort Avenue, and a partially roofed second-floor deck, a new curb cut, a driveway, and increased lot coverage on Oakland Avenue.
Who certifies these planning board decisions? Zoning decisions are formally certified by Planning Board Secretary Carmella Malfara before publication on the municipal portal.
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Sources: Ventnor City Planning Board Resolution
