Planning Board

The Planning Board consists of volunteer residents appointed by the Mayor & Township Committee who are responsible for preparing the Township's Master Plan in compliance with provisions of the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL) and responsible for reviewing most applications for development including site plan, subdivision, and conditional use applications. The Planning Board also acts in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and Committee when new land development regulations or changes to zoning or land use regulations, are proposed. The Planning Board provides comments and recommendations to the Mayor and Committee prior to any ordinance being adopted.

Board Composition

The Planning Board consists of nine (9) regular members and two (2) alternate members. The Board is assisted by a professional staff consisting of:

• A Board Attorney
• A Board Engineer
• A Board Planner (when required or requested by the Board)
• An Administrative Officer/Board Secretary

Planning Board Meetings

The Planning Board meets for Public Hearing once per month on the second (2nd) Monday at 6:30 PM (except as otherwise noted) in the municipal building courtroom, located at 818 West Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731.

2025 Meeting Dates:

MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025 @ 6:30 PM (REORGANIZATION)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025 @ 6:30 PM
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025 @ 6:30 PM
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025 @ 6:30 PM
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025 @ 6:30 PM
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025 @ 6:30 PM
MONDAY, JULY 14, 2025 @ 6:30 PM
MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2025 @ 6:30 PM
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 @ 6:30 PM
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025 @ 6:30 PM (alt date)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 @ 6:30 PM (alt date)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025 @ 6:30 PM
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026 @ 6:30 PM (REORGANIZATION)

Please consult the Township Meetings Calendar for Meetings and Agendas

NOTICE: THE NEXT LACEY ELKS APPLICATION # 24-MjS-01 HEARING WILL BE ON

MONDAY APRIL 14, 2025 at 6:30PM

AT THE CHARLES A. SMITH COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED AT 15 EAST LACEY ROAD

Future Proposals

Applicants who are contemplating a future proposal to be submitted to the Planning Board, may make an application for Concept Plan Presentation before the Planning Board. If you wish to present a plan, please contact the Planning Board Secretary to apply and be placed on the next available meeting agenda.