Coventry Square, Inc., Plaintiff-Appellant v. Westwood Zoning Board of Adjustment, Defendant-Respondent, and…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the Appellate Division’s decision granting variances for a conditional‑use apartment project, establishing a tailored standard for conditional‑use variances that requires proof the site remains appropriate despite deviations. The Court distinguished conditional‑use variances from commercial‑use variances and clarified the board’s authority to grant design waivers.