Nutley Community Preservation Pa

The Beginning

The Nutley Community Preservation Partnership was founded by a group of ordinary Nutley residents concerned with what they felt was rampant overdevelopment and subdivision of existing properties. The destruction of existing homes and the subdividing of existing residential lots, resulting in a dramatic, irreversible change in the township’s character, had this group of citizens up in arms.

The loss of a historic home on Bloomfield Avenue seemed to garner widespread support throughout the community. Such a high-profile demolition—a building that many residents drive by daily—seemed to raise the ire of many a Nutley resident. After all, if it was as easy as applying for a demolition permit to tear down such a piece of the town’s history, what could be next?

Our Goals

Development

It’s simple. We want to preserve Nutley’s small-town feel, defined by the township’s variety of charming homes, its tree canopy, and its un-cramped atmosphere. How do we accomplish this?

We’d like to see an end to the granting of variances which allow deviation from existing township code. This includes an end to subdivisions which result in non-conforming lots for the zone in which they lie and the allowance of multi-unit dwellings in single-family zones.

We also support limiting the percentage of a lot which new homes can cover, or a “floor ratio” for the footprint of a building. This idea has been discussed by the township’s Planning Board and is being considered as a means of reining in over development.

Partnership

Great ideas in theory, but how do they get accomplished? We believe strongly in working with our elected government officials in accomplishing these goals. Members of our Board of Directors have met individually with our commissioners to let our concerns be known and attended—and will continue to attend—numerous Planning Board, Zoning Board, and Commissioners meeting to let our officials know that our concerns are real, and we’re not going to just go away quietly.

Nutley Community Preservation Partnership


Many mature trees were lost when the lot was clear cut. Bloomfield Avenue & North Spring Garden Avenue, before Bloomfield Avenue & North Spring Garden Avenue, after	About US Our Mission Statement As residents of Nutley, we are committed to preserving the unique character of our town. Our mission is to enhance communication and foster a partnership between our community and government in order to encourage appropriate development. The Beginning The Nutley Community Preservation Partnership was founded by a group of ordinary Nutley residents concerned with what they felt was rampant overdevelopment and subdivision of existing properties. The destruction of existing homes and the subdividing of existing residential lots, resulting in a dramatic, irreversible change in the township’s character, had this group of citizens up in arms. The loss of a historic home on Bloomfield Avenue seemed to garner widespread support throughout the community. Such a high-profile demolition—a building that many residents drive by daily—seemed to raise the ire of many a Nutley resident. After all, if it was as easy as applying for a demolition permit to tear down such a piece of the town’s history, what could be next? Our Goals Development It’s simple. We want to preserve Nutley’s small-town feel, defined by the township’s variety of charming homes, its tree canopy, and its un-cramped atmosphere. How do we accomplish this? We’d like to see an end to the granting of variances which allow deviation from existing township code. This includes an end to subdivisions which result in non-conforming lots for the zone in which they lie and the allowance of multi-unit dwellings in single-family zones. We also support limiting the percentage of a lot which new homes can cover, or a “floor ratio” for the footprint of a building. This idea has been discussed by the township’s Planning Board and is being considered as a means of reining in over development. Partnership Great ideas in theory, but how do they get accomplished? We believe strongly in working with our elected government officials in accomplishing these goals. Members of our Board of Directors have met individually with our commissioners to let our concerns be known and attended—and will continue to attend—numerous Planning Board, Zoning Board, and Commissioners meeting to let our officials know that our concerns are real, and we’re not going to just go away quietly.