Building, Zoning, & Property Maintenance

NEW! PERMIT LOOK-UP PORTAL:

CHECKING THE STATUS OF A UCC PERMIT APPLICATION ONLINE

You can search the Construction Permit database to get the “status” of a permit application.  Click this LINK to access the Permit Status Portal.

This link is useful for homeowners and contractors who would like to check the status of a UCC Permit application, as well as Realtors wishing to obtain permit information in lieu of an OPRA Request.

As the UCC Permit Application goes through the different steps of processing, it will move from one "Status" to the next and are mostly self-explanatory:

These are the different "Status" descriptions - 

• Pending Application Completion (after the initial "New Permit" status)
• Pending Plan Review (waiting to be reviewed by the required subcode officials)
• Pending Prior Approvals (such as Zoning Board, Planning Board or Storm Water Management approval)
• Pending Corrections
• Application Needs Correction
• Plan Approved (permit ready to be issued)
• Permit Issued
• Pending Certificate Issue
• Closed

  PLEASE NOTE:  If you search for a UCC Permit Application online and the search does not return the requested application, the UCC Permit Application has yet to be entered into the UCC database.

HOW TO SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION:

Please do not leave telephone messages to schedule inspections. Send an email to [email protected] and provide the address, permit number, type of inspection required and a 24/7 reachable phone number and our staff will get back to you. Please allow up to two (2) business days for a return call.

• You may visit the Building Department office via the Building's side side entrance to drop off or pick up forms. 
• If you have any questions regarding the Application for Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide and Fire Extinguisher Compliance, please call Fire Official, EJ Lawler at 201-891-7000 ext. 2030.
• If you have any questions regarding the Application for Certificate of Approval for Resale, please call the Building Inspector, Tom Gensheimer at     201-891-7000 ext. 3000.
• If your building project includes a Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment approval with conditions an/or your building project includes a Stormwater Management approval you are responsible to monitor the completion of all applicable conditions. The Township does not have the staff to provide construction management services since the Township typically inspects 1,400 projects each year.
• Please Note: Inspections must be scheduled by emailing [email protected], please provide the address, permit number, type of inspection required and a 24/7 reachable phone number and our staff will get back to you. Allow two (2) business days for a return call.
• Be Advised: If you or your contractor are found to be performing work without the required permits, fines will be issued.  Fines can range from $500 to $2,000.