John Hitchner, RMC, CMR
Land Use Board Secretary
(856) 455-1230 x-118
admin@hopewelltwp-nj.com
The Land Use Board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (unless otherwise specified). All meetings are held at the Hopewell Municipal Building, 590 Shiloh Pike, Bridgeton, New Jersey.
Land Use and Development
The Land Use Board is responsible for reviewing and approving or denying all variance, site plan and subdivision applications. The Board is responsible for the development and adoption of the Township’s Master Plan, which is the vision for the future growth of our community.
Information regarding Hopewell Township’s development ordinances and land use procedures can be found here
For information regarding zoning, please consult our Zoning Office page elsewhere on this website.
Development application materials, fee schedules and requirements for all applications can be found below.
Board Members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Al Caggiano, Jr. | Chairman |
| Paul Earnest | Vice Chairman |
| Tom Tedesco | Township Committee |
| Jeff Shimp | Township Committee |
| John Hitchner | Board Secretary |
| David Elwell | Zoning Officer |
| Justin White, Esquire | Board Solicitor |
| Steve Nardelli | Engineer |
| Ken Strait | Board Member – Liaison Environmental Commission |
| Lee Hepner | Board Member |
| Diane Crispin | Board Member |
| Betty Lewis | Board Member |
| Judy Zirkle | Board Member |
| Jamie Gaunt | Alternate |
| Kyle Johnson | Alternate |
Land Use Board 2025 Schedule
January 15 (Re-Org)
February 19
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17
October 15
November 12 (2nd Wed)
December 10 (2nd Wed)
Re-Org: January 21, 2026
Meetings start
at 7:00 pm
Development Applications and Requirements
Development application materials, including the application, checklists, instructions, and fees can be found below. Please follow the directions outlined in the Instructions packet. Should you have additional questions, you may contact the Land Use Board Secretary at (856) 455-1230 x-118 or via email at clerk@hopewelltwp-nj.com.
Development Application
Master Plan
2023 Master Plan Re-Examination Report – 08-16-23
Open Space and Recreation Plan
Development Ordinances
Boards & Commissions