About the Department of Planning & Development
The Department of Planning and Development is comprised of the Planning, Building/Construction Code, and Zoning Enforcement/Property Maintenance/Housing Divisions. These three divisions work collectively to ensure the safe and appropriate growth of the Township by guiding its physical, economic and social development. The Department of Planning & Development functions 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;
- Council on Affordable Housing;
- New Ordinances for Development;
- Open Space & Recreation Committee and Plan;
- West Orange Housing & Rehabilitation Program;
- Downtown West Orange Alliance;
- Community Development Block Grants;
- Rent Leveling Board;
- West Orange Arts Council;
- Historic Preservation Commission;
- Section 8;
- Enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance Land Use Regulations;
- Enforcement of the Housing Code;
- Construction, Fire and Habitability Inspections;
- Permit Issuance