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

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

Last checked 2026-10-24

Contact, address and hours

  • Office

    Highland Park Borough Zoning Office, 221 South 5th Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904; (732) 777-6013
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  • Phone

    (732) 777-6013
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  • Address

    221 South 5th Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904
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  • Office

    Highland Park Borough Zoning Office, 221 South 5th Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904; (732) 777-6013. New Business Application lists (732) 819-3795, fax (732) 777-6017.
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Steps and process

  1. Which office first

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  2. Where to submit

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  3. What to bring

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  4. Payment methods

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  5. Office hours

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  6. Schedule inspections

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Fees, documents, payment and inspections

  • fees

    $75 residential / $75 two-family / $75 multi-family / $125 commercial (Zoning Permit Application).
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  • requiredDocuments

    Completed Zoning Permit Application signed by applicant and owner
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  • requiredDocuments

    Survey drawn to scale with dimensions
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  • submissionProcess

    Sign and return the completed application to the Zoning Office; Zoning Officer approves, denies or refers to a board. Construction permits follow.
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  • fees

    $125 (New Business Application).
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  • Zoning permit - residential

    75
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  • Zoning permit - commercial

    125
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Forms

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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.