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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.
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Contact, address and hours
Office
Edison Township Zoning Office (Division of Planning and Zoning); (732) 248-7256 or 7371Phone
(732) 248-7256Office
Edison Township Department of Planning and Engineering; inspections 732-248-7242, EngInspections@edisonnj.govPhone
732-248-7242Email
EngInspections@edisonnj.govOffice
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 owner 3 copies of property survey/key map drawn to scale showing existing conditions and all proposed work with dimensions 3 copies of construction drawings matching the survey (2 stamped copies returned for building department) Residential: Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Certification Sheet signed and sealed by NJ licensed engineer/architect 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).requiredDocuments
Completed Zoning Permit application signed by BOTH applicant and property owner 3 copies of property survey/key map drawn to scale showing existing conditions and all proposed work with dimensions 3 copies of construction drawings matching the survey (2 stamped copies returned for building department) Residential: Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Certification Sheet signed and sealed by NJ licensed engineer/architect If applicable: Zoning/Planning Board resolutions, final compliance letters, engineering reports, outside agency approvals (e.g., Freehold Soil, MCPB)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) 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) 3 copies of survey to scale showing deck location 3 copies of deck drawings/plans to scalefees
$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 (pool type and dimensions) 3 copies of survey to scale showing location and setbacks 3 copies of pool specifications/plansfees
$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 (rooms and scope) 3 copies of basement plans Notarized Finished Basement Waiver if wet bar/kitchen/bathroom plumbing proposedfees
$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, dimensions, height) 3 copies of survey to scale showing location 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) 3 copies of survey to scale showing location 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) 3 copies of survey or site plan to scale 3 copies of construction drawings signed and sealed by licensed professionalfees
Inspection escrow equal to 5% of overall construction cost or $500, whichever is greater; fees also apply to plan revisions and inspection time.requiredDocuments
Site Improvement Permit application with checklist Plot grading plan per Requirements for Plot Grading Plans - Minor DevelopmentZoning permit fee: Residential addition
100Zoning permit fee: Add-a-level
100Zoning permit fee: New single-family dwelling
500Zoning permit fee: Fence
100Zoning permit fee: Accessory structure (shed, generator, gazebo)
100Zoning permit fee: Pool
100Zoning permit fee: Finished basement
100Zoning permit fee: Deck
100Zoning permit fee: Patio / driveway extension
100Zoning permit fee: Sign (per sign)
100Zoning permit fee: Commercial tenant fit-out / facade / fence / accessory
300Zoning permit fee: Construction trailer
500Zoning permit fee: Commercial addition
1000Zoning permit fee: New commercial construction
2000
Forms
Zoning Permit Application (with requirements and fee table)
Not yet reviewedZoning Permit Requirements sheet
Not yet reviewedSign Information Sheet
Not yet reviewedZoning Permit Fees 2022
Not yet reviewedLand Use Variance Application (2026)
Not yet reviewedSchedule of Application & Escrow Fees (Ch. 39, 2022)
Not yet reviewed
Common projects
deck
fence
shed
pool
addition
basement