You can also communicate with the Zoning Office via email at or by voicemail at (90) extension 19.Union County is a county located in the U.S.

You may drop off a completed zoning application anytime during regular business hours. Office hours for Leigh Gronau, Zoning Officer, are Monday - Friday 8:00am-3:00pm at the Union Township Municipal Building, 140 Perryville Road, Hampton, New Jersey. To determine the requirements and limitations that apply in a particular zoning district, the home owner may review the appropriate zoning ordinance, visit this website under “Township Code”, review a copy of the Zoning Ordinance at the Zoning Office, or simply discuss the project with the Zoning Officer. A large version of the Zoning Map is posted in the Zoning Office or you may call the Zoning Office for zoning classification. These requirements include minimum front, side and rear yard setbacks, maximum lot coverage, habitable floor area and structure height. The Township of Union is comprised of multiple zoning districts, each with its own particular minimum home site, yard, and building requirements.

converting a garage to an office/living space, an attic to a bedroom, or finishing a basement change of use - commercial, i.e. Zoning permits are also required for change of use - residential, i.e. When submitting the zoning permit, along with a plot plan or survey, provide the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed development including the area of the lot and proposed setbacks from property lines, including also designation of any trees to be removed. The Zoning Permit Application is also available at the Municipal Building. Zoning review is also required for the proper display of a residence address, tree removal, driveway installation, driveway alteration or paving, outdoor lighting signs, and alternative energy projects (i.e. Additions, alterations, swimming pools, decks, gazebos, garages, barns, permanent standby generators, roof mounted solar, and sheds of any size are just a few examples of construction requiring review. The first step is for the homeowner/property owner/tenant or agent to submit a Zoning Permit Application to the Zoning Office for project review/compliance with the Zoning Ordinances. ZONING AND THE PROPERTY OWNER: All construction activities require zoning review and approval before Construction Permits can be submitted to the DCA (State Department of Community Affairs).

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