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Applications listed below are designed for multi-part forms. Please submit the original and three additional copies when you appear in the office.

Zoning Approval is required for, but not limited to the following items:

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

IMPORTANT! 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 for Zoning review.

Building/Construction Code Enforcement Division:

State of NJ Adopted Codes and Forms
Before you Dig – call 811
Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detector Regulations (PDF)
C.C.O. Application (Residential) (PDF)
C.C.O Application (Commercial) (PDF)
New Business / Change of Use Application (Commercial) (PDF)
C.C.O. Conditions for Inspections (PDF)
Chapter XIV Housing Ordinance (PDF)
Chapter XXV Land Use Ordinance (PDF)
Chimney Permit and Liner Requirements (PDF)
UCC – Chimney Liner Requirements (PDF)
COAH: Residential Development Fee Certification (PDF)
COAH: Non Residential Development Fee Certification (PDF)
Deck Guidelines and Inspection Checklist (PDF)
Demolition Requirements (PDF)
Energy Conservation (PDF)
Energy - Minimum R Value for Duct Work (PDF)
Finished Basement Requirements for Single Family Homes (PDF)
Fire Safety Registration Form (PDF)
Framing Checklist (PDF)
HVACR Contractors License Alert (PDF)
Inspection Guide
Lead Based Paint in Rental Dwellings Guide
Lead Based Paint Hazard Law- Power Point
Pool Installation Information (PDF)
Single-Family Additions- Guidelines (PDF)
Whole House Generator Requirements (PDF)

Construction Permit Applications:

Construction Permit Application (PDF)
Building Permit (PDF)
Electrical Permit (PDF)
Plumbing Permit (PDF)
Mechanical Permit (PDF)
Fire Permit (PDF)
Elevator Permit Package (PDF)
Construction Permit (PDF)
Permit Update (PDF)
Application for Certificate (PDF)
Application for Variation (PDF)

Planning Division:

Ordinances #2275-10, #2279-10, #2280-10, #2281-10, #2282-10, #2283-10 - Amending & (PDF)Supplementing Chapter 25, Section 3.2
Ordinance #2359-12 - Amending & Supplementing Chapter 25, Section 25-30 (PDF)
Ordinance #2436-15 - Amending Chapter 25, Sections 4, 51.6, 51.7, 51.8, 51.9, 51.10, & 51.15 (PDF)
Ordinance #2448-15 - Amending Chapter 25, Section 51.16 (PDF)

Fair Share Housing Center Settlement Agreement- Fully Executed
Fence Permit (PDF)
Filming Permit Application and Ordinance (PDF)
Garage Sale Application, Ordinance and Procedures (PDF)
Historic Preservation Commission-Certificate of Appropriateness Application Package (PDF)
Housing Rehabilitation Preliminary Application (PDF)
OPRA Request Form (PDF)
Outdoor Cafe Permit Application
Outdoor Sale Permit
Planning / Zoning Pricing (PDF)
Property Survey and how to obtain one
Sign Ordinance (PDF)
Table of District Regulations (PDF)
Temporary Outside Sale Permit Application (PDF)
Township of West Orange Master Plan Update 2019
Township Master Plan 2010 Update and Circulation Plan Element Amendment May 4, 2016 (PDF)
Township of West Orange 2004 Master Plan Reexamination Report
Township of West Orange 1989 Master Plan
Township Open Space & Recreation Plan (PDF)
Township Steep Slopes - 15% or More Map (PDF)
Township Street Map (PDF)
Township Zoning Map (PDF)
Tree Removal Application Package (PDF)
User’s Guide to Building & Remodeling (PDF)
West Essex Highlands Community Meeting 5/10/2023 Powerpoint Presentation
West Essex Highlands Settlement Agreement-2020
Zoning Board of Adjustment- Rules of Procedure (PDF)
Zoning Board of Adjustment Annual Report for 2016
Zoning Board of Adjustment Annual Report for 2017
Zoning Board of Adjustment Annual Report for 2018
Zoning Board of Adjustment Annual Report for 2019
Zoning Board of Adjustment Annual Report for 2020
Zoning Board of Adjustment Annual Report for 2021
Zoning Board of Adjustment Annual Report for 2022