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· 3/19/1992

Sica v. Board of Adjustment of Tp. of Wall

Citations

  • 603 A.2d 30
  • 127 N.J. 152
  • 1992 N.J. LEXIS 23

How courts have described this case

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  • holding that requirement of enhanced proofs for negative criteria does not apply to variance based on inherently beneficial use
  • holding that a board should consider whether the use variance grant \would cause a substantial detriment to the public good \
  • Medici's enhanced quality of proof standard was intended, in part, to minimize conflicts between the Board of Adjustment and the governing body
  • when proposed use is inherently beneficial Medici does not require satisfaction of negative criteria by en- haneed standard
  • applicant relieved from enhanced burden of proof normally required for non-inherently beneficial use variances and board must attempt to reduce any claimed detriment by imposition of reasonable conditions imposed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-22(b)
  • discussing the positive and negative statutory criteria for a variance

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Judges: Pollock

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