Planning Division

About the Planning Division

Functions of the Planning Division include:

  • Process, review and research Development Applications to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment;
  • Evaluate Master Plan and Municipal Land Use Regulations;
  • Prepare Redevelopment Needs Analysis and Redevelopment Plans;
  • New Ordinances for Development;
  • Community Development Block Grants (CDBG);
  • Council on Affordable Housing (COAH);
  • Downtown West Orange Alliance;
  • Open Space & Recreation Committee and Plan;
  • Rent Leveling Board;
  • West Orange Arts Council;
  • West Orange Historic Preservation Commission;
  • West Orange Housing & Rehabilitation Program;
  • Section 8

Application and Permits

For some permits, prior zoning approval is required. Zoning approval is required for, but not limited to the following:

  • Additions
  • Decks
  • Driveways
  • Dumpsters
  • Fences
  • Greenhouses
  • New Home Construction
  • Outdoor Playsets
  • Pools
  • Sheds
  • Standby Power Generators
  • Temporary Storage Containers

For zoning review, a copy of your property survey and if applicable, architectural plans to scale, must be submitted at time of application showing exact location and dimensions of work to be done.

Applications and permits are available for download on the Planning Division Document Center.

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