Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Zoning board denies request to legalize enclosed pergola at 59 Rivona Street after stop‑work, court fine
Summary
The board denied an application to retain and enclose a partially built pergola at 59 Rivona Street, citing prior violation, unpermitted construction and repeated contractor/permit issues; motion to deny passed 7‑0.
The Clifton Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 7‑0 on April 16 to deny an application to keep and finish a partially constructed pergola/sunroom at 59 Rivona Street after city enforcement actions and an active stop‑work order.
Avraham Friedman, the property owner, told the board the structure was built last fall to accommodate an outdoor religious observance and that the pergola has removable glass panes and louvers so it can be open air in warm weather and closed in colder months. “The structure was initially constructed back in September, October when,…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
