Planning Board & Zoning

Mission Statement

It is our goal to fairly and openly administer the regulations of development as set forth by the City of Margate’s Master Plan and Land Use Ordinance, Chapter 175. This commitment is aimed at safeguarding the well-being, safety, and overall welfare of both the residents and visitors of the City of Margate.

Our dedicated staff is here to assist all community members seeking action from the Planning Board. Zoning Officer, Roger McLarnon, is available to ensure a prompt and efficient review process. He also offers clarification on our ordinance and pertinent regulations from outside jurisdictions, such as FEMA, NJDEP, and more. To schedule a meeting with the Zoning Officer, we recommend emailing him directly at mclarnon_roger@margate-nj.com

For inquiries or concerns related to the application process, you may contact the Board Administrator, Palma Shiles, at palmashiles@margate-nj.com. Additionally, you may contact her for the following purposes:

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Roger McLarnon Zoning Officer, Planner, Engineer (609) 822-5438
Palma Shiles Board Administrator (609) 822-2605 Ext. 117
Elias Manos, Esq. Board Solicitor (609) 335-1873

Board Members

Name Title
Richard Patterson Board Member
Michael Richmond Chairperson
Michael Collins Mayor, Commissioner of Public Works
Tom Collins Board Member
Jim Galantino Board Member, Construction Official
Michael Cristaldi Board Member
Margaret Guber-Nulty Vice Chairperson
Craig Palmisano Board Member
Stephen Jasiecki Board Member
Drew Campbell Board Member
Michael Ruffu Board Member
John Pitts Mayor's Designee