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Cranbury Township, us-nj
Cranbury Township Zoning / Planning (NJ): permits, forms, hours, inspections
Official-source contacts, forms and submission details for Cranbury Township Zoning / Planning. Independent assistance; confirm before visiting.
Contact, address and hours
Office
Cranbury Township Zoning Officer Andrei Alexeev, Town Hall, 23A North Main Street, Cranbury, NJ 08512; 609-664-3167Phone
609-664-3167Office
Cranbury Township Zoning Officer Andrei Alexeev, Town Hall, 23A North Main Street, Cranbury, NJ 08512; 609-664-3167; email aalexeev@cranbury-nj.com (decoded from obfuscated link; Zoning Permit doc also shows aalexeev@cranburynj.com - confirm).Email
aalexeev@cranbury-nj.comOffice
Cranbury Township Engineer Thomas R. Decker, P.E. (Van Cleef Engineering), (908) 359-8291; tdecker@vancleefengineering.comPhone
(908) 359-8291Email
tdecker@vancleefengineering.comOffice
Municipal zoning map; not a parcel determination.Office
Reports.Office
Board pages and agendas.
Steps and process
Which office first
A Zoning Permit is required as the first step to commencing a use or erecting a structure. Approvals in order: HPC (if in Historic District or Buffer Zone) -> Zoning permit (email Zoning Officer or deliver to Town Hall) -> Engineering review where required -> Construction permit via Construction Office.Where to submit
Cranbury Township Zoning Officer Andrei Alexeev, Town Hall, 23A North Main Street, Cranbury, NJ 08512; 609-664-3167; email aalexeev@cranbury-nj.com (decoded from obfuscated link; Zoning Permit doc also shows aalexeev@cranburynj.com - confirm).What to bring
Copy of the property survey with drawings of proposed improvements (dimensions and setbacks from property lines)Payment methods
UnknownAsk the office: 609-664-3167. Payment methods was not stated in the available sources.Office hours
UnknownAsk the office: 609-664-3167. Office hours was not stated in the available sources.Schedule inspections
UnknownAsk the office: 609-664-3167. Schedule inspections was not stated in the available sources.
Fees, documents, payment and inspections
requiredDocuments
Zoning permit applicationrequiredDocuments
Copy of the property survey with drawings of proposed improvements (dimensions and setbacks from property lines)requiredDocuments
HPC application and approval if property is in the Historic District or Buffer Zoneinstructions
It is the obligation of the applicant to seek and receive all approvals prior to the start of the project.submissionProcess
A zoning permit application and supporting documents should be emailed to the Zoning Officer or delivered to Town Hall, 23A North Main Street.requiredDocuments
Statement identifying required factorsrequiredDocuments
Copy of a site plan or property survey with the proposed location of the tenant space
Forms
Cranbury Zoning Permit (application and instructions)
Unverified — confirm with the officeApproval Requirements for Various Projects (Zoning Permit Form) PDF
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.