The Township of Ocean Planning Board functions are a part of the Department of Community Development.
The Planning Administrator serves as the Administrative Officer for the Planning Board and is responsible for the day-to-day operations.
Claire Vilanova is the Secretary to the Planning Board and serves as Recording Secretary.
The Township of Ocean Planning Board members are appointed in accordance with local ordinances. These members are:
- Chairman Jeffrey Weinstein, Class IV (term exp. 6/30/25)
- Councilwoman Gitta Kaplan, Class III (term exp. 6/30/2025)
- Michael Palutis, Class IV (term exp. 6/30/26)
- Vice-Chair, Edward DiFiglia, Class IV (term exp. 6/30/28)
- Jemal Beale, Class I (term exp. 6/30/27)
- Jack Ades, Class IV (term exp. 6/30/26)
- Eric Menell, Class IV (term exp. 6/30/27)
- Julia Surmonte, Class II (term exp. 6/30/25)
- David Bodnovich, Alternate I, (term exp. 6/30/26)
- Jack Mamiye, Alternate II (term exp. 6/30/25)
The Planning Board generally hears applications for subdivisions of property and site plans for commercial properties. The Planning Board generally meets on the fourth Monday of each month. The adopted schedules through July 2025 are:
- July 22, 2024 January 27, 2025
- August 26, 2024 February 24, 2025
- September 23, 2024 March 24, 2025
- October 28, 2024 April 28, 2025
- November 25, 2024 May 19, 2025
- December 16, 2024 June 23, 2025
- July 28, 2025
The public portion of the meetings begins at 7:00 p.m. The floor will be open to the public for comment relative to each application after the applicant has presented all their evidence. While there is no set time limit, comments should be kept concise.
Agendas are posted on the website within the week prior to the meeting date.
You may contact the Planning Board through their Secretary:
Claire Vilanova
Secretary to the Planning Administrator &
Zoning & Planning Board Secretary
732-531-5000, extension 3351
Colleen Mayer
Planning Administrator, extension 3350