Zoning/Construction
Before You Begin Any Project...
Planning a Project you first must contact Zoning Officer for permitting requirements
Make sure you understand the process before you begin. The Zoning Officer can answer questions in regards if you need zoning permits for the project you are thinking to begin. Zoning Officer will let you know what types of permits you will be needing before you even begin your project. Please remember you must have an approved zoning permit before meeting with the construction official.
Ask before you begin any project.
When you receive a zoning permit from the Zoning Officer, you will still need to get other permits for construction. Getting a zoning permit does not mean you can move ahead with your project. All county, state, and federal permits are your responsibilities.
§ 19-10 Zoning Permit Procedures
All applications for zoning permits shall be made to the Zoning Officer. The Zoning Officer shall carefully consider the application and all supporting documents in accordance with the Zoning and Planning Ordinances of this municipality and shall make a determination of the application's compliance with the provisions thereof and, based upon that determination, shall either issue or deny the zoning permit applied for within 15 days thereof. Upon obtaining a zoning permit, the applicant may then apply to the Construction Official for a construction permit and/or certificate of occupancy in the manner prescribed by the Uniform Construction Code as enacted for this municipality.
§ 102-21.6 Application and Fee
Applications for all permits and certificates provided in this article, shall be made upon the proper form and accompanied by the fee prescribed in Article XXII. All other applications for which no fee is prescribed in Article XXII, included, but not limited to, applications for zoning permits, certificates of occupancy and continuing certificates of occupancy, shall be accompanied by a fee of $35.
N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-2.14
Section 5:23-2.14 - Construction permits
(a) It shall be unlawful to construct, enlarge, repair, renovate, alter, reconstruct or demolish a structure, or change the use of a building or structure, or portion thereof, or to install or alter any equipment for which provision is made or the installation of which is regulated by this chapter without first filing an application with the construction official, or the appropriate subcode official where the construction involves only one subcode, in writing and obtaining the required permit therefor.
Construction/Fire Code
Properties are Inspected by the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
State Construction Office
852 South White Horse Pike
Hammonton, New Jersey 08037
(609) 567-3653
Hours at City Hall
4th Wednesday of each month
from 11:00 -12:00pm
You must have an approved zoning permit before meeting with the construction official
Remember you must have an approved zoning permit before meeting with the construction official.
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