Planning, zoning, & land use
The Lawrence Township Planning/Zoning Board meets monthly as needed to review land use applications, zoning matters, and development issues affecting our community.
CHAIRMAN
John Knoop III
BOARD INQUIRIES
856-447-4554
construction@lawrtwp.com
SECRETARY
Karrie Hulitt
office hours & contact
Monday–Wednesday: 8:00am–5:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am–7:00pm
Friday: 9:00am–12:00pm
856-447-4554 (office) | 856-447-3055 (fax)
Zoning/planning solicitor
Nathan VanEmbden
contact
P.O. Box 428
Millville, NJ 08332
Law Office: 856-327-4220
Board Members
members
Elmer “Skip” Bowman, Mayor
John Tisa, Deputy Mayor
John Knoop III, Chairman
Steven Miletta, Vice Chairman
Anthony Lamanteer, Zoning Officer
John Roesly Jr.
alternates
Delbert Peterson
Fran Hancock
Greg Yacabell
Mark Sergiacomi
Mike Dondero
Joey V. Miletta
meeting schedule
2026 PLANNING/ZONING BOARD MEETINGS
| MONTH | DATE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| January | January 6, 2026 | Reorganization Meeting |
| February | — | No meeting |
| March | March 2, 2026 | |
| April | April 6, 2026 | |
| May | May 4, 2026 | |
| June | June 1, 2026 | |
| July | July 6, 2026 | |
| August | August 3, 2026 | |
| September | September 14, 2026 | Date change – Labor Day observed |
| October | October 5, 2026 | |
| November | November 2, 2026 | |
| December | December 7, 2026 |
documents
PLANNING & ZONING DOCUMENTS
The documents below outline Lawrence Township’s planning policies, zoning regulations, and development guidelines. These resources provide information on zoning districts, redevelopment areas, stormwater management planning, and the Township’s long-term land use goals.