Consultant
Proper noun
Phone
Structure Official
267-3217 ext. 132
Zoning Officeholder and Technical Assistant to Structure Official
267-3217 ext. 133
Electrical Subcode
Paul Buchhofer
Plumbing Subcode
Paul Buchhofer
Fire Subcode
Paul Buchhofer

Structure Alarm: Due to a new mandate past the Burlington County Board of Health, any exterior improvements or additions to a property that is serviced by a well or septic system, must first take prior approval from the Wellness Section for the plans before they are submitted to the Township for permits.

Edifice and Zoning

Topics
  1. Lumberton Landlords & Tenants
  2. Commercial Contractor Registration
  3. NEW! Puddle Regulations

Welcome to Lumberton Township. The following information should answer many of the questions generally asked concerning building and zoning permits. The Township has a competent staff to guide yous through the application process should you accept further questions.

Attention Homeowners: It is in your all-time involvement that you secure permits for all work done at your homes. If you lot have questions as to how and if permits apply to your project delight telephone call the construction function. Permits are needed to satisfy insurance requirements for coverage and to address whatsoever wellness, condom, and welfare bug for the work that is done. Piece of work that is done to your dwelling will crave two sets of detailed drawings of the project and a complete permit application form to be filled out. Decks,garages, sheds, pools, and additions will crave a survey that plots the proposed piece of work on your lot consummate with setbacks. Deck plans from the local edifice supply store are not accepted unless they are sealed by a New Jersey licensed builder. Finished basements are a popular project and practise need permits to proceed. The construction office has several helpful handouts to help guide yous through the permit process for your project. If you have hired a contractor to practice the work, they must be registered with the Township to exercise piece of work here.

Any piece of work washed without permits could complicate matters should yous make up one's mind to somewhen sell the firm. This could forestall the auction from moving forward until the work is compliant with the edifice codes. You also run the risk of penalties being imposed for work done without proper permits and inspections.

What requires a building permit?

This is a very common question we would like to answer. The following is a general overview; merely if in that location is ever a question every bit to whether the piece of work you are going to begin will require a permit, it is always best to call the Construction Office.

Work such as fences, decks, sheds, additions, pond pools, covering and siding, finishing a basement, electric services, backyard sprinklers, concrete patios, heater conversions and replacements, and sewer line replacements must e'er have permits prior to starting time the project. Some projects may too require a Zoning Permit.

WHAT IS A ZONING Permit?

A Zoning permit is required for sheds, decks, fences, pools and concrete patios. Each zoning district has different setback, tiptop and size requirements. A Zoning permit awarding must exist submitted with the Building permit application to ensure compliance with the ordinances. To obtain information pertaining to your zoning commune, experience free to contact the Zoning Office.

WHAT INSPECTIONS WILL Exist REQUIRED?

Once yous have received all the necessary approvals, yous may begin work. Periodically inspections will exist required. Included with the building permit, you will receive a list of inspections that your item projection will require. All inspection requests volition crave 24-hours notice prior to the time in which y'all are requesting the inspection. Our fire, plumbing and electrical inspectors are here two days a calendar week, please be sure to call to verify their schedules.

New Bailiwick of jersey State Law xiii:45A-16.2 requires that all concluding inspections be completed prior to making final payment to the contractor.

Now THAT THE WORK IS FINISHED.

Once the work has been completed and all final inspections have been approved, a Certificate of Approval or Certificate of Occupancy, depending on the type of piece of work, will be issued. The Construction Office volition not ship a copy of the Certificate unless you lot request one. A re-create will exist kept on file with the building permit.

Please exist advised that swimming pools are not to be used until all final inspections have been completed. The final building and electric must be approved for your protection.

CHOOSING A CONTRACTOR

Tips:

  • Be sure that y'all obtain reliable references.
  • Be certain that electricians and plumbers are NJ state licensed.
  • Be sure that they are in compliance with N.J.A.C. 13:45A-16.ane, the New Jersey Dwelling Improvement Practices regulations. A copy may exist obtained through the Burlington County Consumer Affairs Office or local Structure Part.
  • Always take the contractor of record properly identified on the permit application.
  • Exist sure that the proper permits have been obtained by the contractor.
  • Always think that the Construction Part staff is hither to answer any questions that y'all may take apropos your construction projection.

WHY WOULD I NEED A VARIANCE? house

Sometimes it may be necessary to obtain a variance for work you are doing, such equally when you exceed the impervious coverage immune in your zoning district or when yous cannot meet the requirements for setbacks. A variance may be obtained from the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

The application, instructions and fees for a variance can be obtained from the Township Clerk's Part. They will instruct y'all as to when the information must exist filed and guide you through the procedure.

WILL THIS INCREASE MY TAXES?

Certain projects volition increase your property cess such every bit, sheds of 100sf or more, inground pools, finished basements, physical patios, decks, porches, fireplaces, adding cardinal air conditioning and additional bathrooms. Before starting a project, y'all may want to call the Tax Assessor for more information.

When your are issued a building permit, you may expect a visit from the Revenue enhancement Assessor as his/her duties require.

ATTENTION LANDLORDS AND TENANTS

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Lumberton Township has an ordinance  which requires all rental properties to annals their units with the township construction office. Upon registration all units are subject to an inspection for compliance with the BOCA Property Maintenance  Code. The fee for inspection is $50 and $35 for whatsoever re-inspection. The property is and so bailiwick to inspection at a change in tenancy before occupancy can have place. A Certificate of Occupancy will be issued upon compliance. Registration forms are available for you on this website or from the structure office.

COMMERCIAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION

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Lumberton Township has an ordinance requiring that all contractors doing piece of work in the Township exist registered with the construction office.  Please be certain that you are dealing with registered contractors should you have work done at your property.  Also be aware that it is a State police that no final payment for work should be fabricated until all concluding inspections have been completed and canonical.

 Puddle REGULATIONS

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The State of New Jersey now requires a let and fence protection for any pool installed that is 24 inches or deeper, regardless of overall size or foursquare footage. Please contact the Construction Function for further details or questions.