The Planning Board receives its powers through the Municipal Land Use Law which allows this Board to hear applications for subdivisions and site plans only. Any subdivision or site plan application heard by this board involves only permitted use of the land in question as defined by the Master Plan. Generally, the Board has no jurisdiction or power to deny an application that fully complies with the zoning ordinance. However, a site or subdivision plan can be denied if it does not fulfill a specific requirement of an ordinance.
The Board application process includes reviews by the Board Planner and Board Engineer. In addition, recommendations are received from the Environmental Commission and Shade Tree Commission. The Board may also request recommendations from the Board of Fire Commissioners, Department of Traffic & Safety, or any other agency deemed necessary.
The Engineering department performs engineering inspections during the construction phase of the project. The Engineering department also manages performance and maintenance guarantees for approved projects, as well as certificate of occupancy recommendations upon completion of construction.
Planning / Engineering
Notice: As of 3/16/20 all Lakewood Township Municipal offices and buildings are closed to the public until further notice. Please feel free to contact us by email or phone:
Jeff Staiger, Township Engineer - jeffstaiger@lakewoodnj.gov x5237;
William Schwarz, Assistant Township Engineer - william.schwarz@rve.com x5239;
Ally Morris, Planning Board Administrator - amorris@lakewoodnj.gov x5238;
Sarah Forsyth, Administration - sforsyth@lakewoodnj.gov x5235

Ally Morris, Planning Board Administrator
Jeffrey W. Staiger, P.E., P.P., C.M.E.
Department Updates
2021 Planning Board Calendar
Virtual Meetings Notice – January 2021
Public Hearing Agenda - February 2, 2021
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the Township Clerk
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