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New Brunswick Zoning / Planning (NJ): permits, forms, hours, inspections
Official-source contacts, forms and submission details for New Brunswick Zoning / Planning. Independent assistance; confirm before visiting.
Contact, address and hours
Office
City of New Brunswick Department of Planning, Community and Economic Development (DPCED), 25 Kirkpatrick Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903-0269; 732-745-5050Phone
732-745-5050Address
25 Kirkpatrick Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903-0269Office
City of New Brunswick Department of Planning, Community and Economic Development (DPCED), 25 Kirkpatrick Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903-0269; 732-745-5050; zoning permit applications reviewed within ten business days.Office
Zoning Board of Adjustment materials (not retrieved).
Steps and process
Which office first
UnknownAsk the office: 732-745-5050. Which office first was not stated in the available sources.Where to submit
Submit zoning permit application with fee to DPCED; the office has ten business days to review.What to bring
UnknownAsk the office: 732-745-5050. What to bring was not stated in the available sources.Payment methods
$25 residential (1 and 2 family); $100 other residential; $100 office/commercial; $150 industrial incl. auto repair/body; $25 place of worship/non-profit social services. Check or money order payable to the City of New Brunswick.Office hours
UnknownAsk the office: 732-745-5050. Office hours was not stated in the available sources.Schedule inspections
UnknownAsk the office: 732-745-5050. Schedule inspections was not stated in the available sources.
Fees, documents, payment and inspections
fees
$25 residential (1 and 2 family); $100 other residential; $100 office/commercial; $150 industrial incl. auto repair/body; $25 place of worship/non-profit social services. Check or money order payable to the City of New Brunswick.requiredDocuments
Completed zoning permit application signed by both applicant and property ownerrequiredDocuments
Current boundary surveyrequiredDocuments
Existing and proposed floor plans labeled with dimensionsrequiredDocuments
Detailed statement of the proposed use/constructioninstructions
Both applicant and property owner must sign; incomplete applications are deemed incomplete until all information is provided.submissionProcess
Submit zoning permit application with fee to DPCED; the office has ten business days to review.fees
$100 signage/facade application feerequiredDocuments
Signage/facade applicationrequiredDocuments
Dimensioned photo-rendering of the proposed installationrequiredDocuments
Dimensioned photo-renderingZoning permit fee: Residential (1 and 2 family)
25Zoning permit fee: Other residential
100Zoning permit fee: Industrial incl. auto repair/body
150
Forms
Zoning & Signage Permit Guidance Document
Unverified — confirm with the officeZoning Permit Guidance Document (7-24-2015)
Unverified — confirm with the officeGuide to Completing Zoning Permit Applications
Unverified — confirm with the officeCertificate of Zoning application (2023)
Unverified — confirm with the office
Common projects
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fence
shed
pool
addition
basement
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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.