Do I need a permit for a shed in Carteret Borough, NJ?

Jurisdiction

Id

us-nj-municipality:1201

Kind

municipality

Name

Carteret Borough

State Id

us-nj

County Id

us-nj-county:middlesex

State Name

New Jersey

County Name

MIDDLESEX

Government Type

borough

Slug

carteret-borough-1201

Answer summary

A reviewed yes/no answer is not available for this project. Research and forms may be available, but confirm applicability with the town. L3 research is not L4 legal verification.

Your preparation steps

• Describe the project and confirm the governing municipality.
• Review source conditions and identify prior approvals with the office.
• Collect required supporting documents and prepare the proposed unsigned forms.
• Verify current fees, manually complete held fields, and confirm submission/inspection arrangements.

Procedures and conditions

Source conditions are preserved below; inclusion does not establish applicability.

• Unreviewed research: Fence permit (zoning)
  {"fees":"Fee amount not stated on the form (blank fee field; cash or check).","scope":"municipality","title":"Fence permit (zoning)","conditions":"Homeowner is responsible for establishing property line location; no changes from approved plan without prior approval of the Zoning Officer; Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance required before use.","department":"Borough of Carteret Zoning Official (John DuPont), 732-541-3847; 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008","permitType":"Zoning","description":"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.","projectType":"fence","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/fence-permit-application-3/","permitRequired":"yes","sourceRecordId":"zoning-fence","evidenceExcerpt":"no fence can be over six (6) feet in height in side and rear yards","applicationForms":["https://www.carteret.net/fence-permit-application-3/"],"requiredDocuments":["Fence Permit Application (electronic form)","Survey or shop drawing showing location and dimensions of the fence on the lot"]}
• Unreviewed research: Shed permit (zoning)
  {"scope":"municipality","title":"Shed permit (zoning)","department":"Borough of Carteret Zoning Official (John DuPont), 732-541-3847; 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008","permitType":"Zoning","description":"The Borough forms page lists a Shed Permit Application (electronic form) under zoning permit applications. Form content not verified (fetch blocked).","projectType":"shed","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/building-construction-land-use-forms/","permitRequired":"yes","sourceRecordId":"zoning-shed","applicationForms":["https://www.carteret.net/zoning-permit-application-shed/"]}
• Unreviewed research: Street excavation / road opening permit
  {"fees":"$300.00 refundable deposit plus $100.00 non-refundable Road Opening permit fee.","scope":"municipality","title":"Street excavation / road opening permit","department":"Borough of Carteret Engineering Department / Construction Office, 61 Cooke Avenue; inspections 732-541-3847","permitType":"Engineering - Road Opening","description":"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).","projectType":"driveway","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/wp-content/uploads//2020/06/Street-Excavation-Permit-2020.pdf","permitRequired":"conditional","sourceRecordId":"engineering-street-excavation","evidenceExcerpt":"A SKETCH SHOWING THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION","applicationForms":["https://www.carteret.net/wp-content/uploads//2020/06/Street-Excavation-Permit-2020.pdf"],"requiredDocuments":["Street Excavation Permit application","Sketch showing the proposed improvements"]}
• Unreviewed research: Construction permit: plan review and approval
  {"fees":"Construction fee schedule not published on the department or forms page; confirm with the Construction Office.","scope":"municipality","title":"Construction permit: plan review and approval","department":"Borough of Carteret Building, Construction & Land Use Department (Construction Official John Soltesz), Memorial Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008; 732-541-3819 or 732-541-3926","permitType":"Construction","description":"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).","projectType":"renovation","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/construction-office-3/","permitRequired":"unknown","sourceRecordId":"construction-general","evidenceExcerpt":"Email Forms to SolteszJ@carteret.net","applicationForms":["https://www.carteret.net/wp-content/uploads//2018/08/Construction-Permit-Application.pdf","https://www.carteret.net/wp-content/uploads//2018/08/Building-Permit-Application.pdf","https://www.carteret.net/wp-content/uploads//2018/08/Electrical-Permit-Application.pdf","https://www.carteret.net/wp-content/uploads//2018/08/Plumbing-Permit-Application.pdf","https://www.carteret.net/wp-content/uploads//2018/08/Fire-Permit-Application.pdf"],"submissionProcess":"Department page directs applicants to email forms to SolteszJ@carteret.net; forms page says 'Download applications and apply online.'"}

Official forms

Source conditions are preserved below; inclusion does not establish applicability.

• Unreviewed research: Electrical Permit Application
  {"scope":"municipality","title":"Electrical Permit Application","formUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/wp-content/uploads//2018/08/Electrical-Permit-Application.pdf","description":"Electrical subcode technical section.","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/building-construction-land-use-forms/","sourceRecordId":"form-electrical"}
• Unreviewed research: Zoning Board Applications (Laserfiche portal)
  {"scope":"municipality","title":"Zoning Board Applications (Laserfiche portal)","formUrl":"https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Browse.aspx?id=36632&repo=r-e165aebc","description":"Borough Laserfiche repository.","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/construction-office-3/","sourceRecordId":"form-zb-apps"}
• Unreviewed research: Street Excavation Permit
  {"scope":"municipality","title":"Street Excavation Permit","formUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/wp-content/uploads//2020/06/Street-Excavation-Permit-2020.pdf","description":"Road opening permit; $300 refundable deposit + $100 fee.","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/engineering-forms/","sourceRecordId":"form-street-excavation"}
• Unreviewed research: Planning Board Applications (Laserfiche portal)
  {"scope":"municipality","title":"Planning Board Applications (Laserfiche portal)","formUrl":"https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/Browse.aspx?id=36041&repo=r-e165aebc","description":"Borough Laserfiche repository.","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/construction-office-3/","sourceRecordId":"form-pb-apps"}
• Unreviewed research: Dumpster Permit Application
  {"scope":"municipality","title":"Dumpster Permit Application","formUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/dumpster-permit-application-2/","description":"Online form.","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/building-construction-land-use-forms/","sourceRecordId":"form-dumpster"}
• Unreviewed research: Chimney Verification Form
  {"scope":"municipality","title":"Chimney Verification Form","formUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/wp-content/uploads//2018/08/Chimney-Verification-for-Replacement-of-Fuel-Fired-Equipment.pdf","description":"Chimney verification for replacement of fuel-fired equipment.","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/building-construction-land-use-forms/","sourceRecordId":"form-chimney"}
• Unreviewed research: Zoning and Planning Application
  {"scope":"municipality","title":"Zoning and Planning Application","formUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/wp-content/uploads//2018/08/Zoning-and-Planning-Application.pdf","description":"Land use / zoning application PDF.","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/building-construction-land-use-forms/","sourceRecordId":"form-zoning-planning"}
• Unreviewed research: Zoning Permit Application (Electronic Form)
  {"scope":"municipality","title":"Zoning Permit Application (Electronic Form)","formUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/zoning-permit-application-3/","description":"Online zoning permit application.","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/building-construction-land-use-forms/","sourceRecordId":"form-zoning-permit"}
• Unreviewed research: Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application
  {"scope":"municipality","title":"Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application","formUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/wp-content/uploads//2018/08/Commercial-Certificate-of-Occupancy-Application.pdf","description":"Commercial CO.","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/building-construction-land-use-forms/","sourceRecordId":"form-comm-co"}
• Unreviewed research: Building Permit Application
  {"scope":"municipality","title":"Building Permit Application","formUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/wp-content/uploads//2018/08/Building-Permit-Application.pdf","description":"Building subcode technical section.","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/building-construction-land-use-forms/","sourceRecordId":"form-building"}
• Unreviewed research: Shed Permit Application (Electronic Form)
  {"scope":"municipality","title":"Shed Permit Application (Electronic Form)","formUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/zoning-permit-application-shed/","description":"Online shed zoning permit application.","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/building-construction-land-use-forms/","sourceRecordId":"form-shed"}
• Unreviewed research: Flat Work Permit Application
  {"scope":"municipality","title":"Flat Work Permit Application","formUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/wp-content/uploads//2018/08/Flat-Work-Permit-Application.pdf","description":"Flat work (e.g., concrete/paving) permit.","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/building-construction-land-use-forms/","sourceRecordId":"form-flatwork"}
• Unreviewed research: Construction Permit Application
  {"scope":"municipality","title":"Construction Permit Application","formUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/wp-content/uploads//2018/08/Construction-Permit-Application.pdf","description":"Borough-hosted PDF (content not readable by fetch; likely NJ UCC jacket).","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/building-construction-land-use-forms/","sourceRecordId":"form-construction"}
• Unreviewed research: Plumbing Permit Application
  {"scope":"municipality","title":"Plumbing Permit Application","formUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/wp-content/uploads//2018/08/Plumbing-Permit-Application.pdf","description":"Plumbing subcode technical section.","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/building-construction-land-use-forms/","sourceRecordId":"form-plumbing"}
• Unreviewed research: Sanitary Sewer Application
  {"scope":"municipality","title":"Sanitary Sewer Application","formUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/wp-content/uploads//2018/08/Sanitary-Sewer-Application.pdf","description":"Engineering sanitary sewer application.","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/engineering-forms/","sourceRecordId":"form-sewer"}
• Unreviewed research: Fence Permit Application (Electronic Form)
  {"scope":"municipality","title":"Fence Permit Application (Electronic Form)","formUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/fence-permit-application-3/","description":"Online fence permit application; survey or shop drawing required.","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/building-construction-land-use-forms/","sourceRecordId":"form-fence"}
• Unreviewed research: Certification of Occupancy Application (Electronic Form)
  {"scope":"municipality","title":"Certification of Occupancy Application (Electronic Form)","formUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/application-for-residential-certificate-of-continued-occupancy-3/","description":"Residential certificate of continued occupancy (resale) - online form.","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/building-construction-land-use-forms/","sourceRecordId":"form-cco-res"}
• Unreviewed research: Certificate of Habitability Application
  {"scope":"municipality","title":"Certificate of Habitability Application","formUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/certificate-of-habitability-application-2/","description":"Online form.","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/building-construction-land-use-forms/","sourceRecordId":"form-habitability"}

Fees — confirm applicability and current amounts

Source conditions are preserved below; inclusion does not establish applicability.

• Unreviewed research: Street excavation deposit
  {"scope":"municipality","title":"Street excavation deposit","amount":300,"feeName":"Street excavation deposit (refundable)","currency":"USD","conditions":"Refundable deposit","projectType":"driveway","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/wp-content/uploads//2020/06/Street-Excavation-Permit-2020.pdf","sourceRecordId":"fee-road-opening-deposit","evidenceExcerpt":"There is a $300.00 deposit required that is refundable"}
• Unreviewed research: Road Opening permit fee
  {"scope":"municipality","title":"Road Opening permit fee","amount":100,"feeName":"Road Opening permit fee (non-refundable)","currency":"USD","conditions":"Non-refundable; charged with the Street Excavation Permit","projectType":"driveway","referenceUrl":"https://www.carteret.net/wp-content/uploads//2020/06/Street-Excavation-Permit-2020.pdf","sourceRecordId":"fee-road-opening","evidenceExcerpt":"$100.00 Road Opening permit fee non-refundable"}

Office contact

No entry is available in this section. Confirm directly with the official office; do not assume none is required.

Governing office

• Carteret Borough official website
• NJ DCA Codes and Standards