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Metuchen Borough Zoning / Planning (NJ): permits, forms, hours, inspections
Official-source contacts, forms and submission details for Metuchen Borough Zoning / Planning. Independent assistance; confirm before visiting.
Contact, address and hours
Office
Metuchen Borough Planning and Zoning Office; Monae Whitehead, Zoning Official, 732-632-8514, mwhitehead@metuchen.comPhone
732-632-8514Email
mwhitehead@metuchen.comOffice
Metuchen Borough Planning and Zoning Office; Monae Whitehead, Zoning Official, 732-632-8514, mwhitehead@metuchen.com; Dina Marino, Enforcement Official, 732-632-8118, dmarino@metuchen.com. Administers Chapter 110 zoning.Office
Code publisher link; Chapter 110 zoning, Chapter 78 construction fees.Office
Not opened during research.Office
Site plans/subdivisions.Office
Variances.
Steps and process
Which office first
UnknownAsk the office: 732-632-8514. Which office first was not stated in the available sources.Where to submit
Submit one original application plus TWO copies of checklist items (one returned to applicant, one kept by Planning and Zoning). Approval or denial within 10 business days. Then apply for construction permits where the UCC requires them.What to bring
Electronic copy of the site planPayment methods
No zoning permit fee amount stated on the application for this project type; checks payable to 'Borough of Metuchen'.Office hours
UnknownAsk the office: 732-632-8514. Office hours was not stated in the available sources.Schedule inspections
UnknownAsk the office: 732-632-8514. Schedule inspections was not stated in the available sources.
Fees, documents, payment and inspections
fees
Two checks: $500 and $250 (purpose not labeled).requiredDocuments
Original zoning permit applicationrequiredDocuments
Scalable property surveyrequiredDocuments
Site/plot/grading planrequiredDocuments
Landscape planrequiredDocuments
Architectural plansrequiredDocuments
Electronic copy of the site plansubmissionProcess
Submit one original application plus TWO copies of checklist items (one returned to applicant, one kept by Planning and Zoning). Approval or denial within 10 business days. Then apply for construction permits where the UCC requires them.requiredDocuments
Board-approved plansrequiredDocuments
Resolution of approvalfees
Two checks ($500 and $250) only if the addition includes a basement; otherwise no amount stated.requiredDocuments
Property surveyrequiredDocuments
Site planfees
No zoning permit fee amount stated on the application for this project type; checks payable to 'Borough of Metuchen'.fees
No amount for 1-2 family driveways; parking lots: two checks $500 and $250.requiredDocuments
SurveyrequiredDocuments
Parking lots: resolution of approvalrequiredDocuments
See application checklistfees
In-ground pools: two checks $500 and $250; otherwise no amount stated.requiredDocuments
Pool plansZoning application check ($500)
500Zoning application check ($250)
250
Forms
Zoning Permit Application
Unverified — confirm with the officePlanning and Zoning Board Complete Application Packet
Unverified — confirm with the office
Common projects
deck
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.