10/25 Zoning Board meeting cancelled
The Zoning Board meeting for Monday, October 25th has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November ...
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Planning and Zoning Department
Planning / Zoning Administrator; Zoning Official
Dorrie Fox
Phone: (908) 879-5100 x823
Email: dfox@chestertownship.org
The Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for the administration of land use and development and implementation of the Township’s Zoning, Subdivision, Site Plan Ordinances, Property Maintenance, and Soil Disturbance. The department is also responsible for secretarial and staff liaison duties for the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustments. The department serves as the information point for land development and property upgrades in the Township. The department is involved in long-term planning of the community through Master Plan amendments and Land Development Ordinance revisions. The staff is available to answer any questions and provide assistance to residents who wish to appear before either board or apply for a zoning permit, grading plan application, or soil erosion and sediment control application. The department is staffed with a full time Zoning Officer/Planner and a full time Deputy Zoning Officer who reviews all zoning permit applications to ensure compliance with the zoning ordinance.
Documents
Planning / Zoning Announcements
Affordable Housing Trust Corporation will meet 10/19
CHESTER TOWNSHIP AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST CORPORATION TAKE NOTICE that the Chester Township Affordable Housing Trust Corporation will convene ...
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Planning Board Application date change
The Subdivision application, PB20-1 Block 32 Lots 98.02 & 98.03 – Josephine & Roseanne Supor – 4 & ...
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Draft Sustainable Economic Improvement Plan and Survey
There will be a meeting for the business community held virtually on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 8:30 a.m. ...
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Planning
- Applications for land development, soil movement, variances, and interpretations (Planning Board & Zoning Board of Adjustment)
- Resources for businesses seeking to move into the Township
- Information for current and future homeowners and developers
- Environmental information
- Information on the public hearing process
- Information on Master Plan documents
- Coordination of other administrative duties including, grants, reports, and analyses
- GIS and Mapping Services
Zoning
- Zoning information
- Zoning permit applications for new construction, additions, signage, new tenants or accessory structures
- Enforce zoning ordinances
Engineering
- Grading Plans
- Land Disturbance
- Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
- Driveway Permits