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Edison Township Zoning / Planning (NJ): permits, forms, hours, inspections
Official-source contacts, forms and submission details for Edison Township Zoning / Planning. Independent assistance; confirm before visiting.
Contact, address and hours
Office
Edison Township Zoning Office (Division of Planning and Zoning); (732) 248-7256 or 7371Phone
(732) 248-7256Office
Edison Township Zoning Office (Division of Planning and Zoning); (732) 248-7256 or 7371; enforces Title 17 Zoning of the Township CodeOffice
Municipal zoning map; not a parcel determination.Office
Code Enforcement, Zoning, Engineering and Land Use forms.Office
Variances.Office
Site plans/subdivisions.
Steps and process
Which office first
UnknownAsk the office: (732) 248-7256. Which office first was not stated in the available sources.Where to submit
Submit complete zoning application with payment; after approval take the two stamped drawing copies to the Building (Construction) Department for construction permits.What to bring
3 copies of property survey/key map drawn to scale showing existing conditions and all proposed work with dimensionsPayment methods
$100 addition / $100 add-a-level / $500 new single-family dwelling (Zoning Application sheet). Zoning fee per Edison Zoning Application/Requirements sheet; payment due at time of receipt of application (check, money order, Visa or Mastercard; no cash).Office hours
UnknownAsk the office: (732) 248-7256. Office hours was not stated in the available sources.Schedule inspections
UnknownAsk the office: (732) 248-7256. Schedule inspections was not stated in the available sources.
Fees, documents, payment and inspections
fees
$100 addition / $100 add-a-level / $500 new single-family dwelling (Zoning Application sheet). Zoning fee per Edison Zoning Application/Requirements sheet; payment due at time of receipt of application (check, money order, Visa or Mastercard; no cash).requiredDocuments
Completed Zoning Permit application signed by BOTH applicant and property ownerrequiredDocuments
3 copies of property survey/key map drawn to scale showing existing conditions and all proposed work with dimensionsrequiredDocuments
3 copies of construction drawings matching the survey (2 stamped copies returned for building department)requiredDocuments
Residential: Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Certification Sheet signed and sealed by NJ licensed engineer/architectrequiredDocuments
If applicable: Zoning/Planning Board resolutions, final compliance letters, engineering reports, outside agency approvals (e.g., Freehold Soil, MCPB)submissionProcess
Submit complete zoning application with payment; after approval take the two stamped drawing copies to the Building (Construction) Department for construction permits.fees
$500 (Zoning Application sheet). Zoning fee per Edison Zoning Application/Requirements sheet; payment due at time of receipt of application (check, money order, Visa or Mastercard; no cash).fees
$100 (Zoning Application sheet). Zoning fee per Edison Zoning Application/Requirements sheet; payment due at time of receipt of application (check, money order, Visa or Mastercard; no cash).requiredDocuments
Zoning application (material and height)requiredDocuments
3 copies of survey to scale highlighting fence locationfees
CONFLICT: $100 on current Zoning Application sheet vs $50 on 2021 Deck Coverage sheet - confirm with Zoning Office.requiredDocuments
Zoning application (material, dimensions, height)requiredDocuments
3 copies of survey to scale showing deck locationrequiredDocuments
3 copies of deck drawings/plans to scalerequiredDocuments
Zoning application (pool type and dimensions)requiredDocuments
3 copies of survey to scale showing location and setbacksrequiredDocuments
3 copies of pool specifications/plansrequiredDocuments
Zoning application (rooms and scope)requiredDocuments
3 copies of basement plansrequiredDocuments
Notarized Finished Basement Waiver if wet bar/kitchen/bathroom plumbing proposedrequiredDocuments
3 copies of survey to scale showing locationrequiredDocuments
3 copies of specifications/drawingsfees
$100 zoning (Zoning Application sheet); engineering inspection escrow 5% of construction cost or $500, whichever is greater.requiredDocuments
Zoning application (material and dimensions)requiredDocuments
Engineering Site Improvement Permit (SIP) applicationfees
$300 tenant fit-out/facade/fence/accessory; $500 construction trailer; $1,000 addition; $2,000 new commercial construction (Zoning Application sheet).requiredDocuments
Zoning application (scope of work)requiredDocuments
3 copies of survey or site plan to scalerequiredDocuments
3 copies of construction drawings signed and sealed by licensed professionalZoning permit fee: Residential addition
100Zoning permit fee: New single-family dwelling
500Zoning permit fee: Commercial tenant fit-out / facade / fence / accessory
300Zoning permit fee: Commercial addition
1000Zoning permit fee: New commercial construction
2000
Forms
Zoning Permit Application (with requirements and fee table)
Unverified — confirm with the officeZoning Permit Requirements sheet
Unverified — confirm with the officeSign Information Sheet
Unverified — confirm with the officeZoning Permit Fees 2022
Unverified — confirm with the officeLand Use Variance Application (2026)
Unverified — confirm with the officeSchedule of Application & Escrow Fees (Ch. 39, 2022)
Unverified — confirm with the office
Common projects
deck
fence
shed
pool
addition
basement
Report outdated info
Permit preparation questions
Are official permit forms free?
Yes. Official permit forms are free to download; the $29 price is for PermitsWise preparation assistance.
What does the $29 package include?
A permit package filled with your information for your review. Government fees are separate; required signatures and office confirmation remain your responsibility.
Is PermitsWise a government agency?
No. PermitsWise is an independent preparation service, not affiliated with any government. A prepared package is not permit approval.