Edison Zoning Board Meeting - 6/23/2026

The Edison Township Zoning Board of Adjustment held a regular meeting on June 23, 2026, primarily to reconsider an application by American Outdoor Advertising for a two-sided digital billboard in the township's LI zone near Route 287. The board reviewed the legal and procedural history of the case, including prior denials and court rulings that granted conditional use variance relief but remanded the matter back to the board to address the negative criteria related to public detriment and zoning plan impairment. The applicant presented details about the billboard's structure and compliance, while residents expressed concerns about the billboard's size, light pollution, safety, and impact on property values. After public comment limited to the negative criteria, the board voted unanimously to deny the application, citing significant negative impacts including the unproven light-blocking technology, the billboard's height and massing, and unresolved parking and tree removal issues. No motions or votes related to contract awards, procurement, or budget allocations were discussed during the meeting.