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Perth Amboy, NJ Driveway Permit: what you need, forms and fees
- Do you need a permit? Yes.
- Permits in order: Zoning.
- Fee: Zoning permit $25.00 (Zoning).
- Office phone: (732) 826-0183.
Free: official forms and an online fill preview. $29 one time per project for clean filled forms plus your full package.
Step by step
- Check zoning rules for your lot before you draw plans.
- Gather what to bring: 1 item listed below.
- Fill out the Zoning application.
- Submit: Zoning approval first (Zoning Officer has ten days to review), then construction permit (Construction Code Department has twenty days). Minor work such as roofing/siding usually issued same day. Construction cannot begin before the construction permit is issued.
- Pay the fee: Zoning permit $25.00 for Zoning.
- Wait for approval. Do not start work until the permit is issued.
- Schedule inspections: Call 732-826-0183; staff available every business day 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Pass the final inspection and keep your approved permit with your house records.
What to bring
- Zoning plot plan prepared from a survey by a licensed land surveyor
Office
- Name
- City of Perth Amboy Zoning Officer (Dept. of Code Enforcement)
- Address
- Unknown (not in our sources)
- Phone
- (732) 826-0183
- Unknown (not in our sources)
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p
Last checked October 24, 2026. Official source (opens official site in new tab)
Researched from official Perth Amboy sources Last checked October 24, 2026. Not yet reviewed line by line by PermitsWise staff.
FAQ
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Perth Amboy?
Yes. 2021 Homeowner's Guide (Dept. of Code Enforcement); construction of curbs, driveways and sidewalks requires a zoning permit from the Zoning Department.
How much is the driveway permit fee in Perth Amboy?
Zoning: Zoning permit $25.00 (Homeowner's Guide).
How do I submit my driveway application in Perth Amboy?
Zoning approval first (Zoning Officer has ten days to review), then construction permit (Construction Code Department has twenty days). Minor work such as roofing/siding usually issued same day. Construction cannot begin before the construction permit is issued.
What should I bring for a Perth Amboy driveway permit?
Zoning plot plan prepared from a survey by a licensed land surveyor.
Who do I contact about a driveway permit in Perth Amboy?
City of Perth Amboy Zoning Officer (Dept. of Code Enforcement). Address: unknown (not in our sources). Phone: (732) 826-0183. Email: unknown (not in our sources).
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Driveway scope in New Jersey
Driveways are site work rather than a building, so in NJ they are handled by local zoning and engineering rules, not usually a UCC construction permit.
NJ DCA Uniform Construction Code. Local requirements not stated above must be confirmed with the office.