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Board approves 24x30 garage at 20 Orchard St.; members reiterate 150‑sq‑ft garage review threshold

5862291 · September 25, 2025
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The board granted a homeowner’s request to build a 24‑by‑30‑foot garage at 20 Orchard Street and discussed the board’s policy of reviewing most new garages after a 150‑square‑foot threshold was established to prevent creation of accessory apartments and commercial uses.

The Sayreville Zoning Board of Adjustment approved an application Sept. 24 for a recessed 24‑by‑30‑foot garage at 20 Orchard Street and discussed the board’s policy of requiring review for garages beyond a small threshold.

Applicant Giovanni Balsamo described the proposed one‑story garage as “about 24 by 30” feet and said it would be used for storage and…

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