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The Department of Community Development & Planning administers all land development activity within the Township. We encourage you to call our office before completing any land development projects, construction (interior and exterior), or demolition so we may properly advise you on required permits and procedures.
Telephone: (856) 374-3500
Planning Division: The planning division provides
professional planning services.
- Review and report on land development applications before the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment such as minor and major site plans for commercial development and minor and major subdivisions for residential development.
- Completion of the Township's Master Plan, reexamination report,
and redevelopment plans. - Assist in the administration of the Township’s Housing Element and Fair Share Plan in accordance with requirements of the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH).
- Coordination of the Township's Recreation and Open Space Inventory (ROSI).
Zoning Division: The zoning division advises what and
where something may be built.
- The most common types of zoning permit applications include new residential dwellings, additions, decks, swimming pools, storage sheds, garages, fences, etc. The zoning division also investigates zoning violations enforcing the Township zoning code.
Construction Division: The construction division advises
how something must be built.
- The construction division administers all construction activity using the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, which is designed to guarantee consistent construction standards throughout the State. Generally, the code regulates utilization of appropriate building materials, construction standards, and workmanship for building, fire protection, electrical, and plumbing.
Community Development and Planning Documents
Land Development Application Packet - PDF
1 mb
(Includes the following seven (7) documents: Application Checklist; Land Development Application; W9 Request for Taxpayer ID No. and Certification; Camden County Application; Escrow Agreement; Submission Checklist; & copy of Article IX. Fees, Guarantees, Inspections and Off-Tract Improvements. Please click individual items to download separate documents)
Download Zoning Map - PDF 2.4 Mb (Requires Adobe Reader to view)
Commercial Permit Process - PDF 1.6 mb
Land Development Procedures - PDF 1.6 mb
Zoning Permit Application (Non-Residential) - PDF 86 kb
Zoning Permit Application (Residential) - PDF 90 kb
Zoning Board Minutes
(Pdf download)
Zoning Board Agendas (Pdf download)
Planning Board Minutes (Pdf download)
Planning Board Agendas (Pdf download)