PUBLIC NOTICE
BOROUGH OF SHIP BOTTOM
Public notice is hereby given that Joshua J. Kline (the "Applicant") has applied to the Land Use Review Board of the Borough of Ship Bottom (the "Board"), Ocean County, New Jersey for a special reasons variance relative to proposed development on the property designated as Lot 2 in Block 58 on the Tax Map of the Borough of Ship Bottom, located at 1701 Long Beach Boulevard. The property is currently vacant. The Applicant is seeking approval to construct a new single-family dwelling. Under Section 16.44.010(A) of the Ship Bottom Zoning Ordinance, single-family dwellings are not a permitted use within the SC Shore Commercial District. The Applicant is proposing to develop the property with a single-family dwelling. A special reasons variance is required. Any other variances, waivers or exceptions deemed necessary or appropriate by the Board will be requested at the public hearing.
A public hearing has been scheduled for December 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Court Room of the Municipal Building, located at 1621 Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom, New Jersey. The Court Room will be set up following all social distancing guidelines, in adherence with the Governor's adopted Executive Order.
The meeting format will be posted on the Borough's website and may change the day of the meeting. Interested parties are encouraged to check the website to confirm the meeting format. Subject can change at any time prior to the actual meeting date.
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The Meeting Agenda and all documents pertaining to the applications and all other matters to be considered are available for public inspection on the Borough of Ship Bottom Land Use Review Board website or during business hours of the Borough Hall at 1621 Long Beach Boulevard. If there are any questions, comments or concerns, please call the Land Use Review Board Secretary, Sara Dela Cruz at (609)-494-2171 Ext. 122.
James S. Raban,
Attorney for Applicant
File # 3711
December 6 2025
LNYS0418269
$62.48