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;