Cranbury, NJ Pool Permit: what you need, forms and fees
- Do you need a permit? Yes.
- Permits in order: Zoning, then Construction.
- Fee: Call the office.
- Office phone: 609-664-3167.
Free: official forms and an online fill preview. $29 one time per project for clean filled forms plus your full package. Cranbury forms page (opens official site in new tab)
Step by step
- Check zoning rules for your lot before you draw plans.
- Gather what to bring: 9 items listed below.
- Apply in order: Zoning, then Construction.
- Submit your application to Cranbury Township Zoning Officer Andrei Alexeev (609-664-3167).
- Pay the fee the office quotes. Call to confirm the amount.
- Wait for approval. Do not start work until the permit is issued.
- Schedule inspections: Request inspections through the township GovPilot Inspection Request portal (https://main.govpilot.com/web/public/23ab5fde-290_Construction-Permit-Township-of-Cranbury?uid=7199&ust=NJ&pu=1&id=0). Inspection days: Construction Official/Building and Fire Mon-Fri; Electrical Tue/Wed/Thu AM; Plumbing Tue/Thu AM.
- Pass the final inspection and ask whether you need a certificate (F270) to close the permit.
What to bring
- Zoning permit application
- Copy of the property survey with drawings of proposed improvements (dimensions and setbacks from property lines)
- HPC application and approval if property is in the Historic District or Buffer Zone
- One copy of survey showing location
- Two sets of plans
- Construction permit application folder
- Building, electrical and plumbing subcode forms
- Fence type
- NJ UCC Construction Permit Application (F100): one original plus three copies, per DCA
State forms used: F100.
Office
- Name
- Cranbury Township Zoning Officer Andrei Alexeev
- Address
- Unknown (not in our sources)
- Phone
- 609-664-3167
- Unknown (not in our sources)
- Hours
- Unknown (not in our sources); call before visiting
Last checked October 24, 2026. Official source (opens official site in new tab)
Researched from official Cranbury sources Last checked October 24, 2026. Not yet reviewed line by line by PermitsWise staff.
FAQ
Do I need a permit for a pool in Cranbury?
Yes. Approval Requirements table row 'Swimming Pools/Spas': zoning approval required. Approval Requirements table (columns read as HPC / Zoning / Engineering / Construction; header row missing in text extraction - reviewer must confirm column order against the PDF).
How much is the pool permit fee in Cranbury?
The fee is not in our sources. Call Cranbury Township Zoning Officer Andrei Alexeev at 609-664-3167.
What should I bring for a Cranbury pool permit?
Zoning permit application; Copy of the property survey with drawings of proposed improvements (dimensions and setbacks from property lines); HPC application and approval if property is in the Historic District or Buffer Zone; One copy of survey showing location.
Who do I contact about a pool permit in Cranbury?
Cranbury Township Zoning Officer Andrei Alexeev. Address: unknown (not in our sources). Phone: 609-664-3167. Email: unknown (not in our sources).
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