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Perth Amboy Zoning / Planning (NJ): permits, forms, hours, inspections
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Contact, address and hours
Office
City of Perth Amboy Department of Code Enforcement, 375 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861; (732) 826-0183; Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Phone
(732) 826-0183Address
375 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861Office
City of Perth Amboy Zoning Officer (Dept. of Code Enforcement), 375 New Brunswick Avenue; (732) 826-0183 (curb/driveway ext. 4827)Office
Linked from the City home page.Office
Site plans/subdivisions.
Steps and process
Which office first
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.Where to submit
UnknownAsk the office: (732) 826-0183. Where to submit was not stated in the available sources.What to bring
Two sets of plans and supporting documentation (NJ licensed architect/engineer, or homeowner for own residence)Payment methods
UnknownAsk the office: (732) 826-0183. Payment methods was not stated in the available sources.Office hours
City of Perth Amboy Department of Code Enforcement, 375 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861; (732) 826-0183; Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Schedule inspections
UnknownAsk the office: (732) 826-0183. Schedule inspections was not stated in the available sources.
Fees, documents, payment and inspections
fees
Building permit fee amounts not published in the guide; confirm with Code Enforcement.requiredDocuments
Property survey Two sets of plans and supporting documentation (NJ licensed architect/engineer, or homeowner for own residence) Copy of contract between homeowner and contractor (certain construction) Contractor licensed with the City of Perth Amboy for residential home improvementssubmissionProcess
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.fees
Zoning permit $25.00 (Homeowner's Guide)requiredDocuments
Zoning plot plan prepared from a survey by a licensed land surveyorsubmissionProcess
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.fees
Zoning permit $25.00 (Homeowner's Guide)requiredDocuments
Zoning plot plan prepared from a survey by a licensed land surveyorsubmissionProcess
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.fees
Zoning permit $25.00 (Homeowner's Guide)requiredDocuments
Zoning plot plan prepared from a survey by a licensed land surveyorsubmissionProcess
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.fees
Zoning permit $25.00 (Homeowner's Guide)requiredDocuments
Zoning plot plan prepared from a survey by a licensed land surveyorsubmissionProcess
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.fees
Zoning permit $25.00 (Homeowner's Guide)requiredDocuments
Zoning plot plan prepared from a survey by a licensed land surveyorsubmissionProcess
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.fees
Building permit fee amounts not published in the guide; confirm with Code Enforcement.requiredDocuments
Property survey Two sets of plans and supporting documentation (NJ licensed architect/engineer, or homeowner for own residence) Copy of contract between homeowner and contractor (certain construction) Contractor licensed with the City of Perth Amboy for residential home improvementssubmissionProcess
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.fees
Zoning permit $25.00 (Homeowner's Guide)requiredDocuments
Zoning plot plan prepared from a survey by a licensed land surveyorsubmissionProcess
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.Zoning permit fee
25
Forms
Property Maintenance & Improvement - A Homeowner's Guide to the Permitting and Inspection Process (2021)
Not yet reviewed
Common projects
deck
fence
shed
pool
addition
basement