The Architectural Review Advisory Committee (ARC) was established to promote the general welfare by preserving the exterior architectural heritage of the Borough of Bound Brook, specifically by:
Encouraging the rejuvenation and maintenance of all structures of historical significance located in the Borough, in concert with the Historical Preservation Committee.
1. Encouraging the rejuvenation and maintenance of all structure of historical significance located in the Borough, in concert with the Historical Preservation Committee.
2. Stabilizing and improving property values.
3. Fostering civic pride and beauty.
4. Encouraging the private sector’s involvement with restoring and preserving certain traditionally significant structures.
5. Providing advisory architectural reports pertaining to new exterior construction.
6. Providing advisory architectural reports to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
The Architectural Review Advisory Committee shall review any construction, addition or alteration to any building, or to any part thereof, or to any physical structures, including signs, which affect exterior features visible from a public street, way or place. All applications to the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment shall be referred to the Architectural Review Advisory Committee, which Committee shall make a report within the time prescribed by the Planning Board’s or Zoning Board of Adjustment’s referral schedule. The report of the Architectural Review Advisory Committee shall be advisory, with no authority over any land use, zoning or planning decisions. If no such report is received within thirty-five (35) days of referral by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, such Boards’ referral obligation hereunder shall be deemed satisfied. For any construction, additions or alterations to any building, or to any part thereof, or to any physical structures, including signs, which affect exterior features visible from a public street, way or place and that do not require application to the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, the Architectural Review Advisory Committee shall have fifteen (15) days to review and make a recommendation.
The Architectural Review Advisory committee meets the 2nd and the 4th Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Courtroom.
