Construction Office/Zoning

The Construction Office is located in the Township Annex Building, 10 Reeve Ave. (White Building behind the Municipal Building)

Office Phone & Fax Numbers

Phone (856) 833-6265 (Construction)

Phone (856) 833-6266 (Zoning)

Fax (856) 854-8773

Office Hours Summer Hours

Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

The Construction Office is closed from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM every day for Technical Assistant’s lunch hour. Time may vary up to a 1/2 hour due to heavy volume of homeowners and builders needing assistance.

Inspection Scheduling

All inspections shall be scheduled now by email. Please email all inspection requests to inspections@haddontwp.com. With your inspection request, please include the following information: permit number, type of inspection, and date of inspection request. You will receive an email confirmation with the scheduled date and time.

Property Resale Application & Inspections

Please click on the link below to download the Residential Resale / Rental Tenant Change Application:

Resale & Tenant Change Inspection Form

All Property Resale Inspections are done on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. To schedule an inspection, submit the application with payment to the annex building.

Any questions, please contact Ryan Sheppard at rsheppard@haddontwp.com.

All applications must be in and paid for at least 14 business days in advance of closing date.

Zoning Requirements

A zoning permit is required by ordinance as a condition precedent to the commencement of a use or the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion or installation of a structure or building, which acknowledges such use, structure or building complies with the provision of the municipal zoning ordinances pursuant to the Municipal Land Use Law.

Some examples of when a zoning permit is required all exterior type work, such as additions, decks, sheds, pools, hot tubs, sidewalks, driveway improvements, etc., as well as some interior work such as converting a garage into living space.

You must first get approval from the Zoning Officer before construction permits can be filed. If you have any questions, please contact Lee Palo at lpalo@haddontwp.com

ZONING-PERMIT-APPLICATION

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Planning/Zoning Board

A variance is an approved departure from the normal requirements imposed by the local zoning ordinance. A variance is needed if construction, alteration, or occupancy of a structure will result in a violation of zoning requirements.

An application for a variance will be reviewed by the zoning officer and referred for approval or denial to the Planning/Zoning Board.

Please download the Variance Application (all parts) below:

Variance Application Part 1 of 3

Variance Application Part 2 of 3

Variance Application Part 3 of 3

If a variance is needed, please contact Lee Palo at lpalo@haddontwp.com or via phone at 856-833-6266 at your earliest convenience to begin the formal application process and requirements.

Permit Application Requirements:

You must complete a Permit application. Applications are available in the Construction office and can be downloaded below. A description of the work to be done must be completed and submitted to be reviewed by the appropriate Subcode official(s). If rejected, the applicant is notified of the reason. If approved, the applicant or contractor will be notified of the cost to pick up the completed permit. All home improvement contractors must be licensed with the State of New Jersey.

REQUIRED INSPECTIONS FOR UCC PERMITS

Downloadable Forms:

Ed Toussaint	Construction, Plumbing, Fire & Mechanical Subcode Official	Ext. 6271	etoussaint@haddontwp.com
Kimberly Schemeley	Technical Assistant	Ext. 6265	kschemeley@haddontwp.com
Craig Danson	Electrical Subcode Official	Ext. 6265	inspections@haddontwp.com
Lee Palo	Zoning Officer	Ext. 6266	lpalo@haddontwp.com
Ryan Sheppard	Resale Inspector	Ext. 6276	rsheppard@haddontwp.com

Inspection Hours:

Construction Inspections	Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays	7:00 am – 10:00 am
Construction Inspections	Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays	10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Construction Inspections	Tuesdays & Thursdays	11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Resale/Lead Base Paint	Mondays & Wednesdays	8:00am – 10:00am