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Carteret Borough Zoning / Planning (NJ): permits, forms, hours, inspections

Official-source contacts, forms and submission details for Carteret Borough Zoning / Planning. Independent assistance; confirm before visiting.

Last checked 2026-10-26

Contact, address and hours

  • Office

    All borough construction, zoning and CO forms.
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  • Office

    Zoning Board of Adjustment.
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  • Office

    Borough of Carteret Zoning Official (John DuPont), 732-541-3847; 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008
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  • Phone

    732-541-3847
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  • Address

    61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008
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  • Office

    Meeting dates.
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  • Office

    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; fax 732-969-2429; hours 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Mon-Fri; forms by email to SolteszJ@carteret.net; Permit Clerk Karina Santos 732-541-3926; inspection scheduling 732-541-3810; Construction Board of Appeals 732-745-4272.
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  • Phone

    732-541-3819
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  • Email

    SolteszJ@carteret.net
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  • Office

    Municipal zoning map; not a parcel determination.
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  • Office

    Planning Board.
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  • Office

    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
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Steps and process

  1. Which office first

    UnknownAsk the office: 732-541-3847. Which office first was not stated in the available sources.
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  2. Where to submit

    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; fax 732-969-2429; hours 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Mon-Fri; forms by email to SolteszJ@carteret.net; Permit Clerk Karina Santos 732-541-3926; inspection scheduling 732-541-3810; Construction Board of Appeals 732-745-4272.
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  3. What to bring

    UnknownAsk the office: 732-541-3847. What to bring was not stated in the available sources.
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  4. Payment methods

    UnknownAsk the office: 732-541-3847. Payment methods was not stated in the available sources.
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  5. Office hours

    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; fax 732-969-2429; hours 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Mon-Fri; forms by email to SolteszJ@carteret.net; Permit Clerk Karina Santos 732-541-3926; inspection scheduling 732-541-3810; Construction Board of Appeals 732-745-4272.
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  6. Schedule inspections

    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; fax 732-969-2429; hours 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Mon-Fri; forms by email to SolteszJ@carteret.net; Permit Clerk Karina Santos 732-541-3926; inspection scheduling 732-541-3810; Construction Board of Appeals 732-745-4272.
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Fees, documents, payment and inspections

  • fees

    Fee amount not stated on the form (blank fee field; cash or check).
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  • requiredDocuments

    Fence Permit Application (electronic form)
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  • requiredDocuments

    Survey or shop drawing showing location and dimensions of the fence on the lot
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  • fees

    Construction fee schedule not published on the department or forms page; confirm with the Construction Office.
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  • submissionProcess

    Department page directs applicants to email forms to SolteszJ@carteret.net; forms page says 'Download applications and apply online.'
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Forms

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Are official permit forms free?

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A permit package filled with your information for your review. Government fees are separate; required signatures and office confirmation remain your responsibility.

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