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Community Development / Planning

This office is responsible for overseeing all of the property development in Hoboken. The City's Planning Board and Zoning Board help execute many of these responsibilities. The City's Development Officer also leads development initiatives, designated as Redevelopment Zones, to promote positive growth and success in Hoboken.

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Community Development / Planning

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Division of Housing

The Division of Housing oversees the City's stock of affordable housing and rent controlled units. The Division seeks to provide greater accessibility and more resources to address the City's affordable housing needs. Learn More.

Planning Board

The Planning Board oversees housing related issues that do not require variances. This 9 person volunteer body meets bi-monthly to review request and conduct business. Learn More

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board oversees all housing related issues that require variances. This 9 person volunteer body meets bi-monthly to review request and conduct business. Learn More

Historic Preservation Commission

This Commission is dedicated to the active preservation of the character and charm of buildings that are deemed historically significant. Learn More

Zoning Office

The Zoning Office is responsible for administering the zoning laws of the City of Hoboken, Hudson County, and the State of New Jersey. Learn More

Affordable Housing

There are affordable housing opportunities and programs available to residents in the City of Hoboken. Learn more

Open Space Acquisition and Development

In early 2011 the Planning Board adopted an Open Space Plan for the City of Hoboken. The City is working on several park improvement and development projects already underway, as well as considering proposed park space presented in the Open Space Plan. Learn more

Redevelopment Areas and Studies

Through the creation of redevelopment zones, that city can more closely guide large scale development. The city currently has several redevelopment projects in flight and conducts public workshops to keep the public informed. Learn more

Community Development Block Grant Program

The Community Development Block Grant provides annual grants to develop viable communities by providing funding for decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for low and moderate income persons. Learn more

MASTER PLAN

The City’s Master Plan documents serve as guidance documents that direct the City to make policy changes and implement projects that are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Master Plan. 

EVENTS & PUBLIC MEETINGS

Meeting agendas and agenda packets for City of Hoboken public meetings can be viewed and downloaded via the City's Meeting Portal.

Public Notice: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Reviews Cleanup at Grand Street Mercury Site

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is conducting its first five-year review of the Grand Street Mercury Superfund Site in Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey. The purpose of this five-year review is to ensure that the cleanup at this site is functioning as intended and continues to be protective of people’s health and the environment.

In 1996, the EPA assisted the Hoboken Health Department in assessing the extent of mercury contamination at the site. The EPA temporarily relocated residents, secured and maintained the site during its sampling. The agency also removed and disposed of soil contaminated with mercury and monitored the groundwater.

The EPA finalized its cleanup plan for the site in a document called a Record of Decision, or ROD, in September 1997 that included relocating residents permanently, demolishing two buildings, removing and disposing of soil contaminated with mercury, and monitoring the groundwater.

In April 2003, the EPA modified the 1997 cleanup plan in a document called an Explanation of Significant Difference, or ESD, to address soil on five surrounding properties. The EPA modified the cleanup plan again in January 2004 in a second ESD to include removing two feet of soil from below the former building footprint. In September 2005, the EPA issued the third ESD to address the groundwater; however, the EPA’s groundwater sampling showed no action was necessary.

All planned actions for the site have been completed. The EPA deleted the site from the National Priorities List in August 2007. A summary of these activities and evaluation of the long-term protectiveness of the cleanup plan will be included in the upcoming five-year review report which will be available in summer 2024.

For more information visit: www.epa.gov/superfund/grand-street-mercury.

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