The Township's Zoning Officer is responsible for administering and enforcing Zoning Ordinances under the Township Code, Chapter 30 - Development Regulations. The Zoning Officer has overall responsibility for the administrative oversight of all applications for land development and zoning permits including:
Review all Master Plan and Zoning ordinance Revisions
Review all plot plans, subdivision layouts, surveys, site plans and building plans of new structures and additions for compliance with land use regulations
Review proposed projects for compliance with Municipal Land Use Law and consult with the applicants, their professionals and township board members and professionals regarding all development within the township
Sends a representative to attend Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning Board meetings as needed
Enforcement of Township zoning laws through the Zoning Officer and Code Enforcement Officer.
Residential work that requires a Zoning Permit
New Dwellings
Additions
Finished Basements
Alterations
Solar Panels
Reconstructions
Lawn Sprinklers
Renovations
Porches
Generators
Sheds
Decks
Detached Garages
Patios
Pool Houses and Cabanas
Driveways and Walkways
Landscape Lighting
Gazebos
Outdoor Hot Tubs and Spas
Sports Courts
Other Accessory Structures
Fences
Walls (Retaining and Freestanding)
All Types of Pools
Commercial work that requires a Zoning Permit
New Businesses
Business Signs
Tenant Fit-ups
All other Commercial Work
If you are looking to conduct any work listed above (Residential or Commercial), please fill out the Zoning permit Application Form below and submit it to the Zoning Office with two sets of detailed plans, two current and up to date surveys to scale, and the required payment.
All new businesses looking to open within the Township shall apply for a Commencement of Use Permit prior to opening. Click below for a copy of the Zoning Commencement of Use application.