Planning / Zoning
ZONING DEPARTMENT OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Wednesday – Friday: 8:30am-12:00pm – 1:00pm-4:30pm
Byram Township Zoning Process
Click For: Township Zoning Code - Chapter 240
General Information:
- - Byram Township Chapter 240 – Zoning, covers various aspects of zoning requirements for residential and commercial properties.
- - No construction permit or other permits for the use of land or buildings shall be issued until a zoning permit has been secured from the Zoning Officer.
Zoning permits are required for many items including:
- A) Accessory structures such as sheds, fences, decks, additions, swimming pools, oil and propane tanks, HVAC systems, etc.
- B) New home construction
- C) Driveways
- D) Other items that may not fall into accessory structure or new construction categories
CONTACT THE ZONING OFFICER TO DETERMINE IF A ZONING PERMIT IS REQUIRED.
Zoning Permit Application:
Click for: Zoning Permit
- - Zoning Permit must be filled out completely with all relevant information including owner of property, address, block/lot, zone, email and phone, dimensions, distances to side, rear, and front property lines.
- - In the case of significant home additions, etc., plans by a licensed architect or engineer must be included.
- - Application must include a survey or plot plan that illustrates the location of the proposed zoning request. If you need to get a new survey, it must be done by a licensed land surveyor.
- - A $50 zoning permit fee should be made payable to “Byram Township”
- Township Zoning permits shall be granted or denied within 10 business days, after it has been determined a complete zoning permit application has been submitted.
Planning and Zoning Flow Charts:
The following flowcharts have been created to provide guidance for the typical zoning and planning applications. Individual applications may have additional requirements. You are encouraged to contact staff for questions.
Click for: Process for Zoning Application
Click for: Process for Residential Properties Variance
Click for: Process for Commercial Properties Variance
Forms
Documents
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SOIL IMPORTATION TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM EXPENSIVE REMEDIATION EFFORTS
BYRAM TOWNSHIP AFFORDABLE HOUSING
BYRAM TOWNSHIP VILLAGE CENTER PLAN
Contacts
Joseph Sabatini
Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Enforcement
973-347-2500 x129
jsabatini@byramtwp.org
The Office of Planning and Development is responsible for land use planning, zoning, and code enforcement.
Nicholas Cutrone
Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer
(973) 347-2500 x131
zoning@byramtwp.org
Caitlin Phillips
Technical Assistant Land Use
(973) 347-2500 x132
cphillips@byramtwp.org