Long Branch, NJ

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board will hold its regular public meeting on August 18, 2026, to consider several development applications and other matters. The most significant item is a proposal to demolish three homes and build 27 townhouses at 237-263 Bath Avenue. The board may take formal action on any agenda item.

• PB 25-14: Demolish 3 structures, build 27 townhouses in 6 buildings at 237-263 Bath Avenue (Block 159, Lots 7-10)
• PB 26-01: 3-story, 4-family residential building at 336 Ocean Boulevard (Block 214, Lot 9)
• PB 26-02: Two-story office/warehouse building at 163 Washington Street (Block 341, Lot 2)
• PB 21-H: Second one-year extension request for approval at 648 Second Avenue (Block 93, Lot 1)
• PB 26-04: Discussion of pool fence compliance at 1 Ocean Terrace (Block 302, Lot 12.08)

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board will hold a public meeting on August 18, 2026, to consider several development applications. These include a 3-story, 4-family residential building at 336 Ocean Boulevard, a two-story office/warehouse at 163 Washington Street, and 27 townhouses at 237-263 Bath Avenue. The board will also vote on resolutions for projects at 1 Ocean Terrace and 369-375 Broadway, and may take formal action on any agenda item.

• PB 26-01: 3-story, 4-family residential building at 336 Ocean Boulevard (carried from June 16)
• PB 26-02: Two-story office/warehouse at 163 Washington Street
• PB 25-14: Demolition and construction of 27 townhouses at 237-263 Bath Avenue
• PB 21-H: Request for second one-year extension for approval at 648 Second Avenue
• Resolutions for PB 26-04 (1 Ocean Terrace) and PB 24-06 (369-375 Broadway)

Environmental Commission

The Long Branch Environmental Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of the July minutes, liaison reports, a treasurer's report, and an update on tree planting at Liberty Park. The meeting is largely procedural, with the tree planting update being the only substantive current business item.

• Update on tree planting at Liberty Park
• Approval of July 20, 2026 minutes
• Liaison reports from Community Development, City Council, and Planning Board
• Treasurer's report

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Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular public meeting on August 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The board will consider three applications, including a variance request for a nonconforming two-family use, and two requests for Certificates of Nonconformity. The board may take formal action on any agenda item.

• ZB 26-03 Rosado: variance to expand nonconforming two-family use at 69 Columbia Avenue (Block 474, Lot 11), including raising structure in BFE 10' AE Zone
• ZB 26-11 Vieira: Certificate of Nonconformity for existing two-family dwelling at 139 Sixth Avenue (Block 323, Lot 9)
• ZB 26-10 Walsh: Certificate of Nonconformity for two principal dwellings at 123 Pavilion Avenue (Block 228, Lot 25), with porch and interior renovations
• Resolutions for prior applications: ZB 25-20 (254 Central Ave), ZB 25-27 (54 Dudley St), ZB 26-07 (119 Washington St), ZB 25-26 (10 Beach Ave), ZB 26-06 (250 Park Ave)
• Resignation of Alternate #3 Francisco Branco

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Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a reorganization, including swearing in new members and electing officers. The main item for discussion is a proposal for a mixed-use building at 369-375 Broadway with ground-floor retail and 20 residential units. Several other applications are being carried to a future meeting or requesting extensions.

• PB 24-06: Mixed-use building at 369-375 Broadway with 948 sq ft retail, 20 two-bedroom units, rooftop deck with fire pit.
• Board reorganization: swear-in new Class III and IV members, elect Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary.
• PB 26-01: 4-family residential building at 336 Ocean Boulevard carried to August 18.
• PB 26-02: Office/warehouse at 163 Washington Street carried to August 18.
• PB 21-H: Second one-year extension requested for 648 Second Avenue approval.

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board will reorganize its membership, swearing in two new members and electing a chair, vice‑chair, and secretary. It will review three development applications: a 3‑story, 4‑family residential building at 336 Ocean Boulevard; a two‑story office/warehouse at 163 Washington Street; and a mixed‑use project at 369‑375 Broadway with ground‑floor retail and 20 two‑bedroom apartments. The board will also consider a resolution concerning 1 Ocean Terrace.

• Swear‑in of Paulo Barateiro (Class III, term ends 6/30/27) and Mario Vieira (Class IV, term ends 12/31/27)
• Election of Board Chair, Vice‑Chair Anthony Smith, and Secretary Edward Thomas
• Application PB 26-01: 336 Ocean Boulevard – 3‑story, 4‑family residential building (Zone R‑6)
• Application PB 26-02: 163 Washington Street – two‑story office/warehouse (Zone MB)
• Application PB 24-06: 369‑375 Broadway – mixed‑use building with 948 sq ft retail and 20 two‑bedroom units (Zone Oceanfront‑Broadway)

Environmental Commission

The Long Branch Environmental Commission will meet to approve a proposal to plant 8–10 trees at Liberty Park and discuss the appointment of a co-chair and secretary. The agenda also includes reports from the treasurer and liaisons, as well as updates on commission member term expirations.

• Approval of May 18th, 2026 minutes
• Liberty Park tree planting proposal (8–10 trees at NW corner of Union Ave and Liberty St)
• Appointment of Co-Chair and Secretary
• Commission Member Term Expirations/Renewals
• Treasurer’s Report

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board will consider three applications for use and bulk variances, including a community center addition to a House of Worship and a townhouse construction project on Ocean Boulevard. The board will also review several resolutions and approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• ZB 26-06: Community Service Network seeks D(1) variance for House of Worship and Community Center at 250 Park Avenue
• ZB 25-19: Viking Residential Properties seeks D(1) and D(6) variances for a 4-story townhouse at 479 Ocean Blvd North
• ZB 26-08: Staiano seeks variances for a garage and two-story addition at 472 Church Street
• ZB 25-20, 25-27, 25-26, 26-07: Several resolutions for properties on Central Avenue, Dudley Street, Washington Street, and Beach Avenue
• Approval of June 22, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

City Council

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting to consider an ordinance that would amend liquor license fees, as well as a list of resolutions numbered R-132-26 through R-143-26. The agenda includes no further details on the content of the resolutions.

• Ordinance O-14-26: Amending liquor license fees
• 12 resolutions (R-132-26 through R-143-26) to be considered as a group

Insurance Fund Commission

The Insurance Fund Commission will discuss various insurance and risk management issues. The body is scheduled to vote on approving specific bill lists for workers compensation and self insurance.

• Resolution LB-2026-007: Approval of bill list for Workers Compensation
• Resolution LB-2026-008: Approval of bill list for Self Insurance

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment will review three applications for residential variances and a certificate of nonconformity. The items include a bulk‑relief request for a single‑family dwelling at 10 Beach Avenue, a D(2) variance and parking request for 275 Cleveland Avenue, and a D(2) variance to expand a non‑conforming two‑family use at 69 Columbia Avenue. The board will also consider a series of resolutions for properties on Jersey Avenue, Woolley Avenue, Park Avenue, Central Avenue, Dudley Street, and Washington Street. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural agenda items.

• ZB 25-26: bulk‑relief request for a new single‑family dwelling at 10 Beach Avenue (Zone R‑3)
• ZB 25-25: Certificate of Nonconformity and D(2) variance for a two‑family dwelling at 275 Cleveland Avenue (Zone R‑4) with additional parking
• ZB 26-03: D(2) variance to expand a non‑conforming two‑family use at 69 Columbia Avenue (Zone R‑3)
• Resolutions for properties at 329 Jersey Avenue (R‑2), 21 Woolley Avenue (R‑4), 80 Park Avenue (R‑1), 254 Central Avenue (R‑5), 54 Dudley Street (R‑4), and 119 Washington Street (R‑4)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hear two applications: PB 26-01 for a new 4-family residential building at 336 Ocean Boulevard, and PB 26-04 for post-construction relief at 1 Ocean Terrace due to setback encroachments. A resolution for PB 26-03 (456 Atlantic Avenue) is also on the agenda for possible action. The board may take formal votes on these items.

• PB 26-01: 3-story, 4-family residential building with parking at 336 Ocean Boulevard (R-6 zone)
• PB 26-04: Post-construction relief for encroachments into rear and front yard setbacks at 1 Ocean Terrace (BFN zone, corner lot)
• PB 26-03: Resolution for 456 Atlantic Avenue (R-4 zone) – no details listed
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2026 meeting
• Possible executive session regarding J. Papa v City of Long Branch Planning Board

City Council

The council will consider adopting Ordinance O-13-26 regarding the cap bank municipal budget. The agenda also includes a list of resolutions (R-113-26 through R-130-26) and approval of minutes. No further details are provided in the agenda documents.

• Ordinance O-13-26: adoption of cap bank municipal budget
• Resolutions R-113-26 through R-130-26 (details not provided)
• Approval of workshop and regular meeting minutes

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular public meeting on June 8, 2026, to consider several applications. The board will vote on a one-year extension for previously granted variances at 80 Park Avenue, multiple variance relief requests for properties on Central Avenue and Dudley Street, and a certificate of nonconformity for 119 Washington Street. Resolutions correcting a typographical error and approving previous applications are also on the agenda along with approval of minutes from May 11, 2026.

• Extension request to keep variances valid through May 31, 2027 for 80 Park Avenue (Goldenberg Family, LLC) due to delayed construction start
• Variance requests for 254 Central Avenue: lot coverage 46.49% (permitted 35%), front yard setback 13.86' (required 25'), side yard setbacks 3.29' and 3.6' (required 10'), rear yard setback 6.39' (required 10')
• New single-family dwelling proposed at vacant 54 Dudley Street requiring bulk variance relief
• Certificate of Nonconformity or D(1) use variance sought for two-family dwelling at 119 Washington Street in R-4 single-family zone
• Typographical correction resolution for ZB 25-09 (172 Second Avenue) and approval of resolutions for ZB 24-27, ZB 26-01, ZB 26-02

City Council

The Long Branch City Council will consider adopting three ordinances and a certified resolution list. The ordinances set fees for the municipal pool complex and create handicap parking spots at two locations. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a list of resolutions.

• Adopt O-10-26 setting municipal pool complex fees
• Adopt O-11-26 creating handicap parking spot at 307 Chelsea Ave
• Adopt O-12-26 creating handicap parking spot at 11185 Lincoln Square
• Certified resolution list R-105-26 through R-111-26

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider two new development applications: a two-story office/warehouse building at 163 Washington Street and a proposal to raze existing structures and subdivide 456 Atlantic Avenue into two single-family lots. The board may also adopt resolutions for prior applications (PB 25-09 Ocean Song and PB 23-04 Ponsi) and approve meeting minutes.

• PB 26-02: Two-story office/warehouse with parking at 163 Washington Street (MB zone)
• PB 26-03: Raze structures and subdivide 456 Atlantic Avenue into two lots for single-family homes (R-4 zone)
• Resolution for PB 25-09 Ocean Song at 125, 33 & 141 Morris Avenue (TVD-R zone)
• Resolution for PB 23-04 Ponsi at 689 Morford Avenue (R-4 zone)
• Executive session discussion on J. Papa v City of Long Branch Planning Board

Environmental Commission

The Long Branch Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposal to plant 8–10 trees at Liberty Park (NW corner of Union Ave and Liberty St) using NJ Tree Foundation as contractor, and a request to purchase 20 LBEC logo hats for $330. The agenda also includes reports on the Green Team, Tree Committee budget, and a Community Forestry Management Plan update.

• Proposal to plant 8–10 trees at Liberty Park (Union Ave and Liberty St) – EC approval needed to proceed
• Purchase of 20 hats with LBEC logo from imprint shop for $330 for outreach/visibility
• 2026 Budget for Tree Committee and Environmental Commission
• Community Forestry Management Plan (CFMP) status update
• SJ Energy Planning Grant discussion

The commission approved the April 20, 2026 minutes without dissent. It also approved the proposal to plant 8–10 trees at the northwest corner of Union Avenue and Liberty Street in Liberty Park, allowing scheduling with the NJ Tree Foundation. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April 20, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Liberty Park tree planting (unanimous)
• Noted need for a volunteer treasurer (no vote)

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is adopting several ordinances at this meeting, including O-06-26 for the Brookdale acquisition and O-08-26 to amend a capital ordinance for the boardwalk expansion project. Additional ordinances amend capital and bond ordinances. Resolutions R-90-26 through R-103-26 are also being adopted.

• O-06-26 adopted – Brookdale acquisition
• O-08-26 adopted – amending capital ordinance O-16-25 for boardwalk expansion project
• O-07-26 adopted – amending capital ordinance 24-23
• O-09-26 adopted – amending bond ordinance 17-25
• Resolutions R-90-26 through R-103-26 adopted

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will hear three applications: a new single-family home on Dudley Street needing bulk relief, an expansion of a nonconforming garage and additions on Central Avenue, and a 4-story, 3-unit townhouse on Ocean Blvd North requiring use and height variances. The board may also adopt resolutions for six prior cases and approve minutes from the April 27 meeting.

• ZB 25-19: 4-story, 3-unit townhouse at 479 Ocean Blvd North (C-3 zone) requiring D(1) and D(6) variances plus bulk relief
• ZB 25-20: Expansion of nonconforming garage and additions at 254 Central Avenue seeking relief for lot coverage, setbacks
• ZB 25-27: New single-family dwelling at 54 Dudley Street on vacant lot requiring bulk relief
• Resolutions to be adopted for 6 prior applications (e.g., ZB 24-04, ZB 26-05, ZB 24-27, ZB 25-24, ZB 26-01, ZB 26-02)
• Minutes from the April 27, 2026 regular meeting to be approved

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will hear three variance applications: ZB 26-01 seeks bulk variances to reestablish a residential dwelling on a nonconforming foundation at 329 Jersey Avenue; ZB 26-02 proposes improvements to a nonconforming structure at 21 Woolley Avenue triggering multiple setback and lot coverage variances; ZB 26-03 requests a D(2) variance to expand a nonconforming two-family use in a single-family zone at 69 Columbia Avenue, including raising the structure in a flood zone. Resolutions for previously heard cases and minutes from the April 13 meeting are also on the agenda.

• ZB 26-01: Bulk variances for front yard, side yard, driveway setback and front yard coverage at 329 Jersey Avenue (R-2 zone)
• ZB 26-02: D(2) variance for improvements exceeding 50% of structure value, lot coverage at 61% vs 40% max, and side yard setback encroachment at 21 Woolley Avenue (R-4 zone)
• ZB 26-03: D(2) variance for expanding nonconforming two-family use in R-3 zone, plus D(1) variance due to no Certificate of Nonconformity, at 69 Columbia Avenue
• Resolutions to be adopted for seven prior applications including ZB 25-22 (Jemal's Church Street School), ZB 25-28 (Malki), ZB 25-15 (New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health Care), and others
• Board to approve minutes of the regular meeting held April 13, 2026

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting to approve minutes from previous workshop and regular meetings and to consider a list of ten resolutions (R-79-26 through R-88-26). No other substantive items are listed on the agenda, making this meeting largely procedural.

• Approval of workshop and regular meeting minutes
• Consideration of resolution list R-79-26 through R-88-26

Planning Board

The Board will decide on an amended Preliminary and Final Site Plan for the Ocean Song subdivision (125, 33 & 141 Morris Avenue) to remove a proposed pool and cabana and instead add a 14th single-family dwelling, bringing the total to 14 new homes plus one existing dwelling. Additionally, the Board will consider administrative approval for a rear yard walkway and curb cut discrepancy at 689 Morford Avenue (PB 23-04). Resolutions for two prior applications and meeting minutes are also on the agenda.

• Amended site plan (PB 25-09) for Ocean Song to increase dwellings from 13 to 14 at 125, 33 & 141 Morris Avenue (Zone TVD-R)
• Administrative approval (PB 23-04) for rear yard walkway and curb cut discrepancy at 689 Morford Avenue (Zone R-4)
• Resolutions for Ashlar Place, LLC (PB 23-01) at 404-410 Broadway & 425 Morris Avenue (C-2 Redevelopment Area)
• Resolutions for 1101 Investor, LLC (PB 25-02) at 1101 & 1102 Elberon Avenue & 70 Park Avenue (Zone R-1)
• Approval of March 17, 2026 meeting minutes and possible executive session (J. Papa v City of Long Branch Planning Board)

Environmental Commission

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board meets to hear several applications, including a D(1) variance request to convert a single-family dwelling into a two-family unit at 107 Matilda Terrace, and an interpretation request regarding waterfront properties' compliance with city code for existing bulkheads at 5 Marine Place. The board will also consider resolutions for previous applications and approve minutes from March 23.

• ZB 24-27 Ferraina: D(1) variance to convert existing single-family to two-family and convert garage to cabana at 107 Matilda Terrace
• ZB 26-05 Kelly Dupree: Request for interpretation on code applicability for waterfront properties with existing bulkhead at 5 Marine Place
• ZB 25-24 Kelly: Proposal for two-story addition, garage, and site renovations at 37 Washington Street
• ZB 24-04 Whitlock: Time extension request for expired application at 36 West Hillsdale Avenue
• Resolutions for five previous applications (Morias, Lewis, Jemal's Church Street School, Malki, New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health Care)

City Council

The City Council is adopting two ordinances at this meeting: one amending the definition of major development in the stormwater code, and another creating extra-duty police assignments. The agenda also includes a list of resolutions (R-69-26 through R-77-26) and minutes from previous meetings. No further details on the resolutions or meeting content are provided in the agenda packet.

• Adopt ordinance O-04-26 amending Chapter 300-25 stormwater definition of major development
• Adopt ordinance O-05-26 creating extra-duty police assignments under Chapter 78
• Resolutions R-69-26 through R-77-26 (details not specified in agenda)