ZONING / PLANNING BOARD
Zoning Officer
Sara Knies 908-995-4323 x2004
Please call or email with questions.
Hours: by appointment
Zoning Department Forms
Public Notices
2025 Milford Borough
Public Notice: Joint Planning Board-Board of Adjustment will conduct a public hearing to be held on May 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in the Milford Public Library, 40 Frenchtown Road, Milford, for the purposes of considering a proposed 2025 Housing Element and Fair Share Plan for adoption as part of the Borough of Milford Master Plan.
Meetings are held at the Milford Fire Department, 21 Water Street, Milford, NJ 08848. Formal Action may or may not be taken.
Resolution 2024-002:
Joint Planning Board Members & Board of Adjustment Members:
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Carol Bernotas – Chairperson
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Jeffrey Livingston
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Henri Schepens (Mayor)
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Helen Livingston (Councilman)
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Zachary Houghton
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Brenda O’Shea
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Regina Stem
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Al-Musin Parham
Alternates:
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Jef Betz
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Joseph David
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Zachary Houghton
Meeting Schedule for 2025 The Planning Board meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Below is the schedule for the year:
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January 22, 2025
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February 26, 2025
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March 26, 2025
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April 23, 2025
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May 28, 2025
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June 25, 2025
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July 23, 2025
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August 27, 2025
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September 24, 2025
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October 22, 2025
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November 26, 2025
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December 24, 2025
Meetings are held at 21 Water Street, Milford, NJ 08848
Formal Action may or may not be taken.
Submitted by:
Sara Knies
Planning Board Clerk
This office is charged with administrating and enforcing the Code of the Borough of Milford. Please contact this office regarding the proposed:
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Land Use & Commercial Use Questions
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Zoning Regulation and Local Laws for the Borough of Milford
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Subdivisions
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Lot-line re-alignments
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Site Plans/Amended Site Plans
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Special Use Permits
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Grading Permits
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Temporary Outdoor Sales/ Promotional Events Permits
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Sign permits
Most Frequently Asked Zoning Questions:
What are my setback requirements?
Depends on the zone you are in. Setback requirements also differ regarding whether you are constructing a principal dwelling/addition or a separate free-standing accessory structure.
Do I need a permit for a shed?
Yes. A zoning permit shall be required for all pool permits and shed permits in all zones.
Can I subdivide my property?
Only if you have enough property to create lots that will meet all the minimum bulk requirements in your particular zone.
Do you have a survey of my property?
Rarely, unless a home was built very recently and the Building Department has an as-built survey on file.
Do I need a permit for a fence?
Yes. Zoning permits are required for all fences regardless of height. Any fences over 6' in height also require a Construction Permit.
Do I need a permit to run a business out of my house?
Only if what is proposed meets the definition of a “Home Occupation.” Some uses, such as “Home Office,” are permitted but require a Special Use Permit and Site Plan approval from the Planning Board.
Why wasn’t I notified that my neighbor is building a house, pool, deck, etc.?
No notification is made unless the proposed structure requires a Variance or a Special Use Permit. Then the abutting and adjoining neighbors are notified before a public hearing on the matter. You may wish to view this website monthly for agendas for the Planning Board for more information.
