Zoning Office

Application Process:

1. Zoning Office- Contact West Amwell Township Zoning Office for the Application process.

2. The Applicant must apply for any construction/building permits with the West Amwell Township Construction Office, located at 150 Rocktown Lambertville Road, Lambertville, NJ 08530. They can be reached at (609-) 397-2036 or construction@westamwelltwp.org.

All correspondence pertaining to building/construction should be sent directly to the West Amwell Construction Department. This will eliminate any delays in the permitting process.

ZONING

The Zoning Office is often the first step in making modifications or changing the use on a particular site. The Zoning Office will review applications for compliance with the established Land Use Ordinances of the Township and issue Zoning Permits.

WHEN ARE PERMITS REQUIRED?

Zoning Permits are generally required for most modifications on a property except for routine property maintenance operations. Common activities requiring Zoning Permits include:

Installing an Above or In Ground Pool
Constructing/Installing an Accessory Structure (Shed, Gazebo, Garage or Barn)
Installing/Replacing a Generator, A/C Condenser, Fuel Storage Tank
Installing a Fence
Installing a Solar Array, both Roof and Ground Mounted Systems
Installing a Patio, Walkway, Driveway or other Impervious Surface
Constructing a Finished Basement
Expanding/Modifying established uses within an existing Residence or Business
Changing a Use within an Existing Building / Tenant Space
Conducting a Temporary Activity (typically related to nonresidential uses and block parties)

Download a Zoning Permit Application or submit a Zoning Information Request from the list of application forms, below.