The Township's Zoning Officer is responsible for administering and enforcing Zoning Ordinances under the Township Code, Chapter 250 - Land Development. The Zoning Officer has overall responsibility for the administrative oversight of all applications for land development and zoning permits including:

Review all Zoning ordinance revisions
Review all plot plans, subdivision layouts, surveys, site plans and building plans of new structures and additions for compliance with land use regulations
Review proposed projects for compliance with Municipal Land Use Law and consult with the applicants, their professionals and township board members and professionals regarding all development within the township
Attends Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning Board meetings as needed
Enforcement of Township zoning laws through the Zoning Officer and Code Enforcement Officer.

Residential work that requires a Zoning Permit includes but is not limited to:

New Dwellings
Finished Basements
Solar Panels
Porches
Sheds
Detached Garages
Pool Houses and Cabanas
Outdoor Hot Tubs and Spas
Other Accessory Structures
Walls (Retaining and Freestanding)
Additions
Alterations
Reconstructions
Renovations
Generators
Decks
Patios
Driveways and Walkways
Gazebos
Sports Courts
Fences
All Types of Pools

Commercial work that requires a Zoning Permit includes but is not limited to:

New Business
Tenant Fit-Ups
Business Signs
Change of use or ownership
All other Commercial Work

How to File a Zoning Permit

If you are looking to conduct any work listed above (Residential or Commercial), you must complete a Zoning Permit Application. An application, along with the instructions can be found under the "Documents, Applications, Forms, and Fees" section of this page. All Zoning Permit applications, supporting documents and fees are to be delivered to the Building Department for processing. Please note that in addition to a Zoning Permit Application, a Construction Permit Application may be required under the Uniform Construction Code.

⇰ Go to Building Department Web Page for more information about Construction Permits

Zoning Fees

Payments must be included with your Zoning Application. Click here to access Zoning Fees.

New Businesses

All businesses, prior to operating within the Township of Old Bridge, are required to obtain, at a minimum, a Zoning Permit prior to the commencement of a use. An application, along with the instructions can be found under the "Documents, Applications, Forms, and Fees" section of this page.

Zoning Map of the Township of Old Bridge

Click here to access the Zoning Map to locate the Zoning District that your property is in.

Stormwater Management

For information and important documents related to Old Bridge Township's stormwater management, visit: Stormwater Management Page