Planning Board

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PUBLIC NOTICE 

REMOTE MEETINGS

CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board’s regular public meetings will be held fully remote via Zoom in lieu of in-person until further notice and in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et seq. To access all live fully remote meetings, please utilize one of the following methods:

Time: Caucus - 07:00 PM Eastern Time; Regular Meeting - 07:30 PM Eastern Time

By Computer, Tablet, Smart Device, and/or Internet Browser: https://zoom.us/s/771740704

By Telephone: Dial: US: 1 (312) 626-6799 (International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/axWQVK36u)

Webinar ID: 771 740 704

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a Meeting Agenda and any exhibits an applicant intends to introduce during a hearing will be available on the Planning Board webpage below at least two (2) days prior to the aforementioned scheduled meetings/hearings. 

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that members of the public may access the application plans, documents, and review letters on the Planning Board webpage below. 

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that members of the public lacking the resources or know-how for technological access should contact the Planning Board Secretary by email at  boardsecretary@chnj.gov  or by phone at 856-488-7870, for assistance in accessing any documents and/or the meetings/hearings.

Meetings

• 7 p.m. (caucus) / 7:30 p.m. (hearing)
• The 1st and 3rd Monday of every month, unless otherwise noted
• Via Zoom unless otherwise noted
• Meeting Schedule (PDF)

Click HERE Version Options Planning Board Headline to access the upcoming Planning Board Meeting Agenda 

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TOWNSHIP OF CHERRY HILL PLANNING BOARD 
NOTICE OF HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1, et seq., including 40:55D-13 of the Municipal Land Use Law (the “MLUL”), the Township of Cherry Hill Planning Board will conduct a public hearing via video teleconference at its regular Planning Board meeting on March 2, 2026 commencing at 7:30 p.m. with a Caucus beginning at 7:00 p.m.  At the public hearing the Planning Board will hear public comment on the adoption of an Amendment to the Township’s Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (“Amendment to the Fourth Round HEFSP”) which will amend the Township’s Master Plan.  After public comment, the Planning Board is expected to take action and shall consider adoption of the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan by way of 
resolution at the public meeting.  

The public meeting will be held fully remote via Zoom in lieu of in-person in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et seq.  
To access the live fully remote meeting, please utilize one of the following methods:

Computer, tablet, smart device and internet browser click:  https://zoom.us/s/771740704 
Telephone:  Dial US: +1(312) 626-6799
Webinar ID:  771740704

The proposed Amendment to the Fourth Round HEFSP was prepared in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-28(b)(3) of the MLUL and the mandatory 
requirements of a Housing Element under the recently amended New Jersey Fair Housing Act (P.L. 2024, c.2), relevant regulations of the 
New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing (“COAH”), and other applicable law.   The Amendment to the Fourth Round Housing Element and 
Fair Share Plan is required due to the Township’s participation in the Affordable Housing Dispute Resolution Program and is a requirement 
under its settlement with Fair Share Housing Center.  The Amendment to the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, an element 
of the Township’s Master Plan, also delineates the actions taken, and to be taken, by the Township to create a “realistic opportunity” 
to satisfy its “fair share” of the regional need for affordable housing.

A copy of the proposed Amendment to the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan of the Township’s Master Plan shall be available for public 
inspection and review free of charge at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing HERE Version OptionsPlanning BoardHeadline and OptionsPlanning BoardHeadlinein the Township Municipal Building, 
820 Mercer Street, Room 202, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 08002, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 
and/or by contacting the Department of Community Development at (856) 488-7870.  Any party interested in commenting on the Amendment to the 
Fourth Round HEFSP may do so at the public hearing by joining the remote hearing as set forth above or may submit written comments to the 
Planning Board prior to the public hearing date.            

Click HERE Version Options Planning Board Headline to access the Planning Board Meeting Agenda for this matter 

Click HERE Version OptionsPlanning BoardHeadline to access the Proposed Amendment to the 4th Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan Amendment. 

Click HERE Version OptionsPlanning BoardHeadline to access the Draft of the Proposed TECO Overlay Zone Ordinance

Click HERE Version OptionsPlanning BoardHeadline to access the Draft of the Proposed Consolidated Affordable Housing related Zoning Ordinance Amendments 

Click HERE Version OptionsPlanning BoardHeadline to access the Master Plan Consistency Memorandum regarding the proposed Ordinance Amendments

 JACOB RICHMAN, PP, AICP
 Planning Board Secretary

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PUBLIC DOCUMENTS FOR UPCOMING PLANNING BOARD AGENDA APPLICATIONS:  

Public Documents for Application #17-P-0041 Devel, LLC (Phase 1 & 2) - Rescheduled to a date TBD

Public Documents for Application #18-P-0002 Devel, LLC (Phase 3) - Rescheduled to a date TBD

 21) Affordable Housing Memorandum 02-16-2023, Affordable Housing Supplemental Memorandum 03-14-2023, COAH Redistribution Plan 03-06-2023 

Please view 2020 to current Planning Board Agendas and Minutes.

View Prior Year Agendas (2013-Present)

View Prior Year Minutes (2019 - Present)

View Archived Minutes (2013-2018)
 

Members

List of current members (PDF).

Professionals 

• Dembo, Brown & Burns, LLP, Planning Board Solicitor
• Environmental Resolutions, Inc., Planning Board Engineer
• CME Associates, Inc., Professional Planning Consultant for Land Use & Development Reviews
• Zeller & Wieliczko, LLP, Conflict Planning Board Solicitor
• Jacob Richman, PP, AICP, Board Secretary
• Kathleen Cullen, Alternate Board Secretary
• Jacob Richman, PP, AICP & Mara Wuebker, PP, AICP, Board Planners

Board Overview

• The Planning Board has specific jurisdiction in the following areas:
• Applications for minor and major site plans
• Applications for minor and major subdivisions
• Applications for conditional uses
• Applications for change of use
• Bulk (C) variances for signs (with site plan waiver)
• All bulk (C) variances in conjunction with subdivisions, site plans or conditional use applications

Additional Information

• Planning Board Application (PDF)
• Concept Plan Application (PDF)
• Planning Board Bylaws (PDF)

Please note:  As of Monday, September 15, 2025, the Cherry Hill Township Zoning Fee and Escrow Schedule, revised per Ordinance 2025-3, will be in effect. Click here Version OptionsPlanning BoardHeadline to access the Ordinance.