Swimming Pool Zoning Laws and Fencing Requirements Alexandria Township, Hunterdon County

June 11, 2018

Updated as of June 2018

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A permit is generally required if an individual wishes to construct, enlarge, alter, or demolish a structure. This category includes projects which change any existing structure or add to that structure, such as swimming pools.

The required documentation for a construction permit includes

1. Obtain Prior Approvals
2. Permit Applications
3. Construction Plans
4. Plot Plans

An application for a Permit is available from the Construction Department, located in the Municipal Building

Along with the completed application, the applicant must submit two copies of the Construction Plans. These drawings may be done by the applicant for his own single family dwelling or by a New Jersey licensed architect or engineer. A building contractor is not permitted to do the drawings unless he is licensed as an architect or engineer.

An applicant must also submit a Plot Plan for an addition, fence, shed, or pool. The plot plan should indicate:

• All existing and proposed structures on the property
• The distances to the lot lines, septic system or sewer lines, if known
• The location of any easements

The Permit Process:

Step 1: The Township Zoning Officer completes the Zoning Review.
Step 2: After the Zoning approval, the documents are reviewed by the building, electrical, plumbing, and fire subcode officials for completeness and code conformance. This process may take up to twenty working days.
Step 3: The required documents are submitted to the Construction Department, with all required prior approvals from State/County/Local agencies. 
Step 4: The permit is issued indicating that legal approval has been given to begin the construction project.

If the documents do not comply with the Uniform Construction Code, the applicant will be notified of the code violations required to be corrected and resubmit the documents for further review.

Inspections During Construction:

New construction usually requires the following inspections:

• Footing excavation prior to pouring concrete
• Foundation wall prior to backfilling with Engineered location survey
• Rough plumbing, electrical & fire prior to installing insulation
• Rough framing prior to installing insulation with completed Framing Checklist
• Insulation prior to installing sheet rock
• Final inspections prior to occupancy 

Obligations During Construction:

• Inspectors must have 24 hours advance notice and must be able to see the part of construction required to be inspected
• Applicants are required to post the permit prominently on the site and to keep a copy of the approved plans at the site
• Any work which does not conform to the approved plans will require re-inspection, and in some cases amended drawings & permits. If the work continues without resolving the problem, the applicant will be fined and the job stopped
• When the project is completed, the applicant must call for final building, electrical, plumbing, and fire inspections
• The applicant must also apply for a certificate of occupancy. If the work is approved, a certificate will be issued indicating permission to use the area for the intended purpose

Applications for permits can be found at the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Codes and Standards

When submitting these forms to the Construction Code Enforcement Office, you must provide THREE completed copies with original signature and original seal (where necessary) for each subcode technical form.

 

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