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Road Opening permit fee — unreviewed feeSchedule

Non-refundable; charged with the Street Excavation Permit

Amount as researched: 100 USD. Non-refundable; charged with the Street Excavation Permit

$100.00 Road Opening permit fee non-refundable

Official source · Retrieved 2026-10-24
Street excavation deposit — unreviewed feeSchedule

Refundable deposit

Amount as researched: 300 USD. Refundable deposit

There is a $300.00 deposit required that is refundable

Official source · Retrieved 2026-10-24
Certificate of Occupancy / Compliance for fence — unreviewed inspectionRequirement

Applicant must secure a Certificate of Occupancy / Compliance before using or occupying the structure.

I understand I must secure a Certificate of Occupancy / Compliance before using or occupying this structure.

Official source · Retrieved 2026-10-24
Building inspection scheduling — unreviewed inspectionRequirement

Building inspections are scheduled by phone with the Borough.

Literal excerpt not yet supplied; administrator review required.

Official source · Retrieved 2026-10-24
Street excavation inspections — unreviewed inspectionRequirement

Construction inspections must be scheduled with the Borough Engineering Department 48 hours prior to start.

Construction inspections must be scheduled with the Borough Eng. Dept. 48 Hrs. prior to start (732-541-3847)

Official source · Retrieved 2026-10-24
Construction permit: plan review and approval — unreviewed permitRequirement

The Construction Official reviews and approves plans submitted for construction permits; building, plumbing, electrical and fire subcode officials review plans. The department page does not list which projects require a permit (NJ UCC applies).

Email Forms to SolteszJ@carteret.net

Official source · Retrieved 2026-10-24
Street excavation / road opening permit — unreviewed permitRequirement

Required for excavation in a Borough street. A sketch of proposed improvements must be submitted; job specifications must meet zoning requirements; applicant restores street surface and replaces excavated dirt with bank run. Road closures need Borough Police approval (732-541-4181).

A SKETCH SHOWING THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION

Official source · Retrieved 2026-10-24
Fence permit (zoning) — unreviewed permitRequirement

Borough fence permit application must be accompanied by a survey or shop drawing showing fence location and dimensions. Max 6 ft in side/rear yards; max 4 ft in front residential yards, 50% open, at least 12 inches from public right of way; architectural side must face neighbor. Permit expires if substantial construction has not commenced within 180 days.

no fence can be over six (6) feet in height in side and rear yards

Official source · Retrieved 2026-10-24
Shed permit (zoning) — unreviewed permitRequirement

The Borough forms page lists a Shed Permit Application (electronic form) under zoning permit applications. Form content not verified (fetch blocked).

Literal excerpt not yet supplied; administrator review required.

Official source · Retrieved 2026-10-24
Fence height and placement limits — unreviewed setback

Front yard max 4 ft; architectural side must face neighbor's property.

No fence can be over four (4) feet in height in front residential yards

Official source · Retrieved 2026-10-24

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