Hillside City Zoning Code
§ 188-44
Building and zoning permits.
[Amended 1-9-2007]
A.
Building permits. Every application for a building permit shall be accompanied by three sets of printed plats and, as required by the Construction Official, showing the actual shape and dimensions of the lot to be built upon, the exact location, size and height of the buildings and accessory buildings existing and the lines within which the building or structure is to be erected or altered, the existing or intended use of each building or part of a building, the number of families or dwelling units the building is designed to accommodate, the number and location of off-street parking spaces and off-street loading areas and such other information with regard to the lot and neighboring lots as may be necessary to determine and provide for the enforcement of this article. One copy of the plans shall be returned to the owner when the plans have been approved by the Construction Official, together with the permit as may be granted. All dimensions shown on these plans relating to the location and size of the lot to be built upon shall be based on an actual survey of the lot by a licensed land surveyor in the State of New Jersey and filed upon completion of the foundation with the Construction Official. The lot and the location of the building shall be staked out on the grounds before construction is started. No building permit shall be issued for any new dwelling located in a subdivision unless that subdivision is duly approved by the Planning Board in accordance with the provisions of Article I, Subdivision of Land, of this chapter.
B.
Zoning permits. Every property owner or applicant who seeks to enlarge any structure or building footprint; erect an accessory structure; erect a shed; erect a fence; erect a deck; erect a patio or sidewalk; erect exterior stairs; erect walls or change use of any property must undergo a zoning review, to determine whether changes meet existing zoning requirements, and obtain a zoning permit. All zoning review requests shall be accompanied by:
(1)
Two sets of a sealed survey which shows all existing structures, building, accessory structures, decks, patios, sidewalks, stairs, fences and adjacent roadways;
(2)
Two sets of plans which show the size and location of all proposed changes to the property;
(3)
If a change of use is being sought, a complete description of the use must be included; and
(4)
Two sets of the application in a form as designated by the Zoning Official.
C.
All zoning reviews are to be conducted by the Zoning Official, and either a permit shall be issued or a written statement of denial shall be provided to the applicant, within 20 days of the completed application and all appropriate submissions having been provided to the Zoning Official.
D.
The fee for a zoning permit is $35, which shall be made payable to the Township of Hillside.