Construction

For the resale of a home in Delaware Township the following is required:

Construction Records Clearance application (CRC). An application can be obtained through the building dept. The cost is $35.00 payable to Delaware Township and is the responsibility of the seller or agent for the seller. (FORMS)

One application per address to be presented at the closing.

Certification of Smoke Detector Compliance - This application is filed with the Division of Fire Safety at the state of New Jersey. The contact phone number is (609) 633-6132. This is NOT filed with the township.

Most frequent projects that require permits:

• Roofing or siding
• Finished basements
• Pool installations
• Pool barrier (fences)
• Furnace or water heater replacements
• Electrical service panel modifications
• Decks
• Fire/burglary alarms (registration Delaware Township Police 397-8189)
• Shed
• Tank install/Demolition

Any land use including sheds, fences, patios, pools, decks, addition etc. require a zoning application.

Prior Approvals:
Construction Referral Application – Any property with a well and/or septic that requires zoning, also requires a Construction Referral approval from the Hunterdon County Health Department (908) 788-1351

Hunterdon County Soil Approval – Any new single family dwelling, or any addition or structure disturbing more than an acre requires approval from Hunterdon County Soil. (908) 788-9466.

D & R Canal – Construction projects within 1000 feet of the Delaware & Raritan Canal require approval from the D & R Canal. (609) 397-2000.

Driveway Permit - A new driveway requires a permit from the Delaware Township Road Department for entrance from township roads (609) 397-3530 or the Hunterdon County Road Department for entrance from county roads (908) 788-1178.