Zoning Board Meeting of June 23, 2026

The Township of Edison's Zoning Board of Adjustment held a meeting on June 23, 2026, primarily to reconsider an application by American Outdoor Advertising for a two-sided digital billboard in the LI zone near Route 287. This hearing was a remand following appellate court instructions to focus on the negative criteria, specifically whether the billboard would cause substantial detriment to the public good or impair the township's zoning plan. The board reviewed extensive testimony and evidence regarding the billboard's size, structure, lighting technology, and potential impacts on the neighborhood, including concerns about light pollution, visual impact, and safety. After public comments and deliberation, the board voted unanimously to deny the application, citing significant negative impacts such as the unproven light-blocking technology, the large 110-foot steel monopole structure, and adverse effects on residents' quality of life. No procurement or contracting decisions were made during this meeting.