Zoning Permits
Zoning Officer’s hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 PM to 4 PM
A zoning permit is required for any expansion to a house footprint (deck, porch, room addition) or the addition of structures (pool, fence, shed, patio). The Zoning Permit Application requires you attach a copy of your property survey, detailing the location of the proposed project, including the proposed distances to the property lines. Contact the Zoning Officer, to determine if a Zoning Permit will be required for your project. Once your application has been approved, it will be forwarded to the Building Department for permits.
Zoning Map – Zoning Regulations – Zoning Schedule (9/13/05)
Residential and Commercial oning Inquiries are subject to different permit applications forms and fees:
For Residential Zoning Permit Applications, the following permit application must be submitted with a copy the property survey indicating the work that is being considered, as an example a new deck, garage, shed. Submit as much information as possible.
When a business use is changed, new business tenant moves in or a business property is sold the following Zoning Permit is required.
Zoning Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Business
Common Questions/Request for Information:
Tree Removal Permits
In 2023 the State of New Jersey Required all municipalities to adopt a tree removal ordinance in an effort to improve stormwater control regulations around the state. Please see the Borough of Netcong’s tree removal permit application below, and read Ordinance 2024-6 Tree Removal and Replacement for regulations and a list of exemptions.