Frequently Asked Questions

A survey is needed for all zoning applications. Surveys need to be in architectural scale. The scale is the number used to measure your property and the structures. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to contact their surveyor if the survey scale is not correct. 

Surveys should be on the scale of 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60... if your survey IS NOT UP TO SCALE, please contact your surveyor.

A survey and construction application.

Pools need to be 15ft away from the foundation of the home. 

Pools need to be 5ft away from any other structures such as sheds, gazebo, decks etc., and a certain amount of feet from the fence/property line.

To calculate how far a pool should be from the property line, calculate the depth of your pool in feet and multiple by 1.5.

• Example: If a pool’s depth is 48 inches divide by 12 since there are 12 inches in a foot. Multiply by 1.5 and that will give you how far your pool should be from the property line. (48/12x1.5= 6ft away from the property line.)

Concrete/ decorative rocks /walkways around pools also need to be 5ft away from structures. 

All pools need a construction application. If you have any construction questions, please call 856-665-1000 ext. 129

The pool application fee is a $20 zoning fee as well as construction fees.

Yes, fences are not allowed in the front of the home. If you have an existing fence in the front of the home, you are able to replace same for same, which means same height and material, we will need a before and after picture to confirm replacement. If you are changing the material, a permit is needed. If you don’t have an existing fence in front of the home, you will need to come to the Zoning Board for a variance. 

Fences in the side and back yards need a permit unless you are replacing same for same. If you go up in height or change the material, it needs a permit. Please be advised that a survey is always needed for the zoning department. If ever in doubt if you need a permit, please contact us first and don’t do the work to avoid penalties.

Fence permit fee is $50.

Yes, concrete for the driveway must be 4 inch thick and for the apron 6 inch thick.

Concrete /asphalt/ gravel etc. should never cover the whole grass area of your home as it is important to have grass since it prevents flooding. If in doubt about how much concrete you are allowed in your lot, please contact us first for advice. 

Concrete permit fee is $50

All accessory structures require a permit. 

Sheds, garages, gazebos, pergolas etc. are considered accessory structures to a single or 2 family home.  

Accessory structures need to be placed 5ft away from the property lines and 5ft away from other structures and pools, spas etc. 

Accessory structures cannot be over 16ft in height.

If the accessory structure is…

• Under 200 sq ft it needs a zoning permit, and the permit fee is $50.
• From 200 sq ft to 400 sq ft it needs a zoning and building permit, and the construction fee. (Zoning department cannot advise on construction fees)
• Any accessory structure over 400 sq ft needs a variance which means it would need to come to the Zoning Board.

• 8 sq ft to 25 sq ft the permit fee is $25
• 25 sq ft to 100 sq ft the permit fee is $75
• Over 100 sq ft the permit fee is $100, and a liability insurance policy and license will be required

A change from one use classifications in the zoning ordinance to another use classification, any use that substantially differs from the previous use of a building or land.

A deed, bond, cash, or other security delivered to a third person or agency and delivered by the third person to the grantee only upon fulfillment of a condition.

The distance between the building and any lot line.

The development plan for one or more lots on which is shown the existing and proposed conditions of the lot and other information that reasonably may be required in order for an informed decision to be made by the approving authority.