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Construction Department

ZONING OFFICE: 732-681-3700 EXT. 225

CONSTRUCTION OFFICE: 732-681-3700 EXT. 225

FAX: 732-681-3434

clerk@belmar.com

 

TED BIANCHI: CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL, PLUMBING/FIRE SUBCODE OFFICIAL & ZONING OFFICER

ANTHONY POLISANO - ELECTRICAL SUBCODE OFFICIAL

CHRISTINE BELL (LEON AVAKIAN ENGINEERING) - FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR

CHUCK GIMBLE - BUILDING INSPECTOR & BUILDING SUBCDOE OFFICIAL

APRIL CLAUDIO - TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

 

 

ZONING INFORMATION:

Minor Land Use Application is required for Zoning approval for new homes, additions, deck, patio, fence, generator, a/c unit placement, commercial signs, driveway, etc.

A Site Permit MUST be submitted for sidewalks, street openings, curb cuts, driveways, etc. 

To view the Zoning Regulations Click Here - Chapter 40 is the Development Regulations


CONSTRUCTION PERMITS:

A construction permit is not required for fences, however you must submit a Minor Land Use application for zoning review. Please see the Fence Ordinance Document for rules. Any questions, please contact the Zoning Office.

Please contact the Construction Department to see if a permit is required for the type of work being done. BE ADVISED if you are found to be doing work without a permit FINES will be issued. These fines can range from $500 to $2,000. Examples of work that require permits:  addition, new construction, interior renovation, plumbing, electrical, burglar alarm, water heater, furnace, boilers, air conditioning units, generators, chimneys, porch/deck, etc. 

Before submitting any applications please make sure that all forms are complete; including signatures, estimated costs, phone numbers, license numbers, description of work, contractor‘s signature and seal, etc. If your application is not complete it will delay the review process. Review time varies, legally the Construction Department has 21 days to do permit plan review, typically we attempt to have reviews complete within one to two weeks. 

Construction permit applications must be picked up in person or can be obtained by mail.


Helpful Links:

New Home Construction Permit Process

Elevation of Home Permit Process

NJ UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE

 

Construction Noise

Ordinance 16-3.2-k. The erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration or repair of any building is prohibited, except the same is permitted:

1. Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, however any operation of any pile driver, steam shovel, pneumatic hammer, derrick, steam hoist or other similar appliances or any powered saw, sander, drill, grinder, garden equipment or tools of like nature shall not occur until 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday; and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
2. Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays and holidays only by homeowners performing routine repair and maintenance on the interior or exterior of any building.
3. Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays and holidays by contractors provided that all work is performed on the interior of an enclosed building.