REGULATORY PERMITTING SERVICES
MUNICIPAL / LOCAL PERMITS
Depending on which of New Jersey's 565 municipalities the project is in, the proposed improvements may require local permits in addition to, and as a prerequisite for approval of UCC Construction permits. Given that every town is unique in its management of construction, below is a list of typical local permits that may be required in addition to UCC Construction permits:
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Activities on private properties that involve excavation, cutting, filling, importing, or exporting may trigger the need for a Soil Movement Permit. These permits are intended to regulate the amount of earth being displaced for the construction of homes, additions, pools, decks, patios, etc. These permit applications require a full engineering plan, soil volume (cut/fill) calculations, and cut/fill plans, with which EJE has extensive experience preparing and reviewing/approving such permit applications for municipalities as well.
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The construction or reconstruction of site features such as pools, fences, sheds, walls, etc., may require separate permits or approvals. EJE will work with you to determine if such approvals are required and prepare the application and supporting civil engineering related documents.
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Municipalities have strict regulations regarding constructing signs of all types within each of its zoning districts. Sign permits are often required for site plans, commercial or industrial sites, etc. Permits are often needed for the construction of such.
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If there is a permitting need for your project that is not listed, please complete a Project Inquiry Form on the Contact page to set up a call or virtual meeting.
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COUNTY PERMITS AND APPROVALS
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Construction and other soil moving activities that disturb more than 5,000 square feet of soil will require the Owner to obtain a Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Certification from the local Soil Conservation District. This permit can take 30-60 days for approval and must be obtained prior to any soil disturbances. All projects requiring permits must be designed and constructed in accordance with the applicable State SESC standards.
Local Soil Conservation Districts with links:
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Development and redevelopment along county roads (i.e. roadways under the jurisdiction of the county), require additional approvals from the County Planning Board. The Planning Board hears applications for both site plan and subdivision approvals for any improvements that may impact County infrastructure, such as:
New or modified driveway onto a county road
Directing more stormwater runoff towards county intersections or into county drainage facilities
Site plan applications that impact multiple municipalities, often in different counties
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Many towns, counties, or regions have a Utility Authority (UA) responsible for services such as domestic drinking water, wastewater collection and treatment, and stormwater management. Projects that involve new or upsized utility connections, or put more demand on existing infrastructure, often require separate approvals from local Boards and construction permits.
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It is often necessary to construct utilities and other improvements in the public right-of-way that requires lane or road closures. County departments of public works will require applicants to submit an application for a Lane or Road Closure complete with an NJDOT-compliant Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT) or Detour Plan.
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If there is a civil engineering need for your project that is not listed, please reach out on the Contact page to set up an initial engagement call
Depending on which of New Jersey's 21 counties the project is in, the proposed improvements may require approval from County-level agencies. These approvals are often requirements upon which a local approval is contingent. local permits in addition to, and as a prerequisite for approval of UCC Construction permits. Given that every town is unique in its management of construction, below is a list of typical local permits that may be required in addition to UCC Construction permits:
STATE PERMITS
NJDEP - DIVISION OF LAND USE REGULATION
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Work within freshwater wetlands and/or their associated transition area buffers will require one of the following types of permits:
General Permit-by-Certification
General Permit
Transition Area Waiver
Wetlands Delineation Letter of Interpretation (LOI) Application **
Wetlands Line Verification LOI **
**Please note: EJE does not directly provide services related to freshwater wetlands identification, investigation, delineation, mapping, etc. EJE works with a number of wetlands delineators and wetlands scientists to obtain the environmental investigation, data, and reports required to support the application.
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Work within riparian zones, flood fringes, and floodways is heavily regulated and will require one or more of the following permits:
FHA Verification
FHA Permit-by-Rule
FHA General Permit-by-Certification **
FHA General Permit **
FHA Individual Permit **
FHA Emergency Permit
** Please note: these types of permits commonly require a complete hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) study of stream to demonstrate that the proposed development or conditions will not adversely impact adjacent properties. EJE has over 20 years’ experience preparing these detailed stream or river studies using the USACE’s HEC-RAS river analysis software and designing projects to meet the State’s strict regulations.
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Many towns, counties, or regions have a Utility Authority (UA) responsible for services such as domestic drinking water, wastewater collection and treatment, and stormwater management. Projects that involve new or upsized utility connections, or put more demand on existing infrastructure, often require separate approvals from local Boards and construction permits.
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It is often necessary to construct utilities and other improvements in the public right-of-way that requires lane or road closures. County departments of public works will require applicants to submit an application for a Lane or Road Closure complete with an NJDOT-compliant Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT) or Detour Plan.
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If there is a civil engineering need for your project that is not listed, please reach out on the Contact page to set up an initial engagement call
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Division of Land Use Regulation regulates activities, disturbances, and construction within environmentally sensitive areas of the state. These areas include vegetated and non-vegetated areas of freshwater wetlands and associated transition area buffers, riparian zones and buffers, state open waters, floodways, flood hazard areas, coastal areas, among others.
Permissible work adjacent to or within these areas requires approval from the NJDEP prior to any disturbances. These permit applications are extensive and can require considerable investigation, design, and compliance efforts.