Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clifton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in zoning
Ukrainian Cultural Center use approval
A resolution will formalize approval allowing a cultural center and non-profit charitable organization to operate in two existing buildings on one lot at 35 Hazel Street.
Hazel Street two-family dwelling site plan amendment
A property owner on Hazel Street got approval to shift a new two-family house's foundation toward land he already owns, easing a setback issue without affecting a third-party neighbor.
Commercial Vehicle Overnight Parking
Residents keep complaining about work vans and buses hoging residential street parking. The current 8,000-pound rule isn't cutting it, and the police worry any change will snag big personal SUVs. The council wants vehicle weight data and a permit-style compromise before drafting new language.
Master Plan Zoning Ordinances (Conditional Uses)
Seven proposed amendments to the city's zoning code covering general standards, bulk requirements and conditional uses in business and industrial zones were reviewed and found consistent with the Master Plan.