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Do I Need a Permit?
Click through the categories below to see what is required for the permit application submission of that project. Also listed below are projects that do not require a permit.
All required forms and documents listed in the permit description can be found in the Permitting Center. The Permitting Center also includes application checklists that provide additional information for the application submission and plan review.
Please contact us via phone or through our website at CED Inquiries if you still have any questions about your next project.
All required forms and documents listed in the permit description can be found in the Permitting Center. The Permitting Center also includes application checklists that provide additional information for the application submission and plan review.
Please contact us via phone or through our website at CED Inquiries if you still have any questions about your next project.
Work that requires a permit
A Certificate of Use (Zoning permit) is required when the property use changes from one established use to a different established use (i.e. change of existing businesses).
If any alterations will be made to the interior or exterior of the building, then a Building and/or Zoning permit for the work is also required.
Required for application submittal:
If any alterations will be made to the interior or exterior of the building, then a Building and/or Zoning permit for the work is also required.
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
A Building permit is required for additions to existing commercial buildings as well as any alterations to existing commercial buildings.
Required for application submittal:
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- 2 sets of signed and stamped construction plans
A Building permit is required for construction of new decks as well as deck replacements and expansions.
Required for application submittal:
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- Plot plan showing location of deck on property
- 2 sets of construction plans
- Electrical plans, if necessary
- Impervious Coverage Worksheet (if the deck is going to have a roof structure)
A Demolition permit is required for the relocation or demolition of any structure.
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- Utility Affidavit for Relocation or Demolition of Structures
- Impervious Coverage Worksheet
- Site plan with existing and proposed conditions
A Zoning permit is required for the installation of a new driveway or expansion of existing driveways.
Required for application submittal:
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- Impervious Coverage Worksheet
- Plot plan showing location of driveway installation/expansion on property
An Electrical permit is required for any electrical work, including upgrades.
Required for application submittal:
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- 2 sets of signed and stamped electrical plans
An Electrical permit is required for any electrical work, including upgrades.
Required for application submittal:
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- Copy of contractor’s proposal
An Excavation & Fill permit is required for any grading changes or building improvements are made that require two cubic yards of earth or material to be moved.
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- Supplemental Application for Excavation and Fill
A Zoning permit is required for the installation of fencing.
A Building permit is required for any fencing over 6 feet in height.
Fences may be constructed up to, but not on, any property line.
Fencing installed within a clear sight triangle of intersecting streets as well as within the front yard of the primary building cannot exceed 3.5 feet in height.
Fencing installed in the side or rear yards cannot exceed 6 feet in height (residential).
Required for application submittal:
A Building permit is required for any fencing over 6 feet in height.
Fences may be constructed up to, but not on, any property line.
Fencing installed within a clear sight triangle of intersecting streets as well as within the front yard of the primary building cannot exceed 3.5 feet in height.
Fencing installed in the side or rear yards cannot exceed 6 feet in height (residential).
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- Plot plan showing location of fence on property
A Building permit is required for the construction of garages, both attached and detached.
Required for application submittal:
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- Impervious Coverage Worksheet
- 2 sets of construction plans
- Plot plan showing location of garage on property
A Building permit is required for hot tubs capable of holding over 24 inches of water.
Required for application submittal:
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- Plot plan showing location of hot tub on property
- Hot tub plans, including electrical
A Mechanical permit is required for any mechanical work.
Required for application submittal:
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- 2 sets of signed and stamped mechanical plans
A Mechanical permit is required for any mechanical work.
Required for application submittal:
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- 2 sets of mechanical plans
A Building and Zoning permit is required for the construction of a new commercial building.
Required for application submittal:
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- 2 sets of signed and stamped construction plans
A Building and Zoning permit is required for the construction of a new residential building.
Required for application submittal:
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- 2 sets of signed and stamped construction plans
- Residential Building Permit/Plan Review Checklist
- Residential Automatic Fire Sprinkler Acknowledgement Form (if not installing fire sprinkler system)
A Zoning permit is required for the installation of new or expansion of existing concrete slab or patio.
Required for application submittal:
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- Impervious Coverage Worksheet
- Plot plan showing location of slab or patio installation/expansion
A Plumbing permit is required for any plumbing work.
Required for application submittal:
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- 2 sets of signed and stamped plumbing plans
A Plumbing permit is required for any plumbing work.
Required for application submittal:
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- 2 sets of plumbing plans
A Building permit is required for any alterations to existing residential buildings as well as additions to existing residential buildings.
Required for application submittal:
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- 2 sets of construction plans
- Residential Building Permit/Plan Review Checklist (for additions)
A Building permit is required for the construction of retaining walls.
Required for application submittal:
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- 2 sets of construction plans
- 2 sets of signed and stamped engineered designed plans (if retaining wall is four foot or higher from grade)
- Plot plan showing location of retaining wall on property
A Right-of-Way (ROW) permit is required for all openings within the Township owned ROW. This includes openings along the grass or shoulder area that are outside the paved roadway but are withing the Township owned ROW.
ROW permits obtained for asphalt cuts on streets paved within the last five years will have more stringent restoration requirements.
Required for application submittal:
ROW permits obtained for asphalt cuts on streets paved within the last five years will have more stringent restoration requirements.
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- Sketch of opening in the ROW (with dimensions)
A Building permit is required for both commercial and residential roof replacements and reshingling.
Required for application submittal:
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- Copy of contractor’s proposal
A Zoning permit is required for sheds or accessory structures under 200 square feet.
Required for application submittal:
A Building permit is required for sheds or accessory structures over 200 square feet.
Required for application submittal:
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- Impervious Coverage Worksheet
- Plot plan showing location of shed/accessory structure on property
A Building permit is required for sheds or accessory structures over 200 square feet.
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- Impervious Coverage Worksheet
- Plot plan showing location of shed/accessory structure on property
- Description letting us know how the structure will be tied down, if it will be prebuilt, and if it will be delivered to the property
A Zoning permit is required for the replacement of sidewalk.
Required for application submittal:
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- Impervious Coverage Worksheet
- Plot plan showing location of sidewalk replacement
A Sign permit is required for commercial sign installations and replacements. The permit is also required for temporary signage.
Required for application submittal:
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- 2 sets of signed and stamped construction plans
A Building permit is required for the installation of solar panels on the roof and ground.
A Zoning permit is also required for ground mounted panels.
Required for application submittal:
A Zoning permit is also required for ground mounted panels.
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- 2 sets of construction plans
A Building permit is required for swimming pools capable of holding over 24 inches of water. All swimming pools with a water depth of greater than 24 inches must be completely surrounded by a fence or barrier that is a minimum height of four feet.
All gates shall have a self-closing locking device, and the gate must swing away from pool area. Any pool that has a self-contained fence/wall four feet high or greater with an accessible retractable ladder or steps is exempt from this gate requirement.
Required for application submittal:
All gates shall have a self-closing locking device, and the gate must swing away from pool area. Any pool that has a self-contained fence/wall four feet high or greater with an accessible retractable ladder or steps is exempt from this gate requirement.
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- Impervious Coverage Worksheet
- Plot plan showing location of swimming pool on property
- 2 sets of pool construction plans, including electrical and plumbing
A Zoning or Fire permit is required for structures erected for a period of 180 days or less.
Required for application submittal:
Required for application submittal:
- General Permit Application
- Structure details including dimensions, means an egress, occupancy load, fire-resistance rating of exterior walls, accessibility, and anchoring methods
- Plot plan showing location of temporary structure on property
Work that does not require a permit
- Interior renovations that do not include any structural changes or new mechanical, electrical, or plumbing installations. If there is just some facelift painting, floor coverings, minor drywall repairs, etc., then no permit is required
- Minor plumbing fixtures and appliance repairs
- Door window replacement if changing to exact size and no structural changes
- Interior renovations that do not include any structural changes or new mechanical, electrical, or plumbing installations. If there is just some facelift painting, floor coverings, minor drywall repairs, swapping out lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, etc., then no permit is required
- Siding, gutters, fascia, exterior trim, or hardie board siding
- Fence replacements that are in the same location and same height as the existing fence (extensions to existing and change in height require a Zoning Permit)
- Landscaping, unless electrical and plumbing irrigation are included. Any hardscape patios and garden landscape walls over 4’ require at least a Zoning permit