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Zoning & Habitability

COMMERCIAL & RENTAL PROPERTY

 

Owners of Commercial and Rental Properties should check with the Zoning Officer before starting a project.

 

A Zoning Permit will be required for the project. In addition, the Zoning Officer may need to refer the application to the Planning Board for approval.

Renovations and replacement work will need Building Permits from the Construction Department.  We have a shared service with Byram Township located at 10 Mansfield Drive, Stanhope, NJ  07874   (973) 347-2500 x 123

 

 A Land Use Board Application is required for all Site Plans, Subdivisions, Amendments to Site Plans, Site Plan Waivers, variance requests, and Conceptual Reviews. Contact the Planning Board Secretary for an application.

 

CERTIFICATE OF HABITABILITY

 

Renting or selling?

You are required to obtain a Certificate of Habitability when you are selling your home.

Contact the Zoning Department for a Certificate of Habitability application.

 

For residential rental properties, Landlords are required by New Jersey law to register all rental dwellings with the Municipal Clerk’s Office and must be inspected on an annual basis.  Contact 973-347-0252 x 106 for inspection information.

Recent Alerts

  • Flood Risk and Insurance Open House – Morris County
    on December 17, 2025 at 8:43 pm

    Morris County residents are invited to attend an upcoming Flood Risk and Insurance Open House hosted in partnership with FEMA. The Open House will introduce residents to updated flood maps and provide information on flood risk, the mapping process, and flood insurance. There will be no formal presentation. Residents may arrive at any time during the event and stay as long as they wish. FEMA representatives will be available to answer questions one-on-one. Attendees are encouraged to bring their flood insurance declaration page, if available. In-Person Open House Dates and Locations: Thursday, January 8, 2026 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Morris County Public Safety Training Academy 500 West Hanover Avenue Morristown, NJ 07960 Tuesday, January 13, 2026 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Chester Library 250 West Main Street Chester, NJ 07930 Residents can review the preliminary Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and compare them to current maps using FEMA’s online tools. This event is open to all Morris County residents and is an important opportunity to better understand flood risk and insurance options.

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