ZONING

FANWOOD BOROUGH CODE

Spring/Summer 2021 Accessory Improvement Project’s Fast Fact Guidelines

Thank you for visiting the Borough webpage in the interest of your recreational home improvement project. Provided below is the Borough’s “Fast Facts” reference to assist you in the initial the review/interpretation process. Kindly note that detail specific to your goal is readily available on the Borough web page:

Article 184 is known as the Municipal Land Use Ordinance — Borough of Fanwood.

Please contact the office 908.322.5244 (ext. 132)/email Zoning@fanwoodnj.org.

Note: As the plans develop additional land use detail shall be provided by the Borough officials and specific to your parcel and improvement goal.

PRIOR TO START OF CONSTRUCTION:

• All home improvement projects are subject to review/ interpretation /permitting/fees, not limited to Zoning, Construction, Engineering, Assessment and, Administration.
• An as built parcel survey is the key initial document to begin the interpretation process.
• Please provide a copy of your proposed plan illustrated to scale and location on a copy of your parcel survey.
• Fees and Permitting is driven by the scope of the project, Municipal Land Use Ordinance and the State of New Jersey Uniform Construction Code.

Accessory Sheds (Including Replacement):

1. A residential storage shed is limited to 1 shed not to exceed 100 sqft.

Sheds are permitted in the rear yard only and shall offer a minimum of a 3 foot setback from the rear and 3 foot side property lines. Note: Corner parcels consider 2 front yards fronting streets.

2. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage (all improvements) shall not exceed 35% of the lot area.
3. Sheds are subject to a Zoning Review/ Municipal Land Use Interpretation.
4. Shed Permit Application is available on line or via email.
5. Shed Permit fee is $50.00 – Check Payable to “The Borough of Fanwood”.
6. Please accompany an accessory brochure page which depicts the proposed improvement.

Accessory Fencing (Including replacement):

1. Residential fencing is limited to a maximum of 6 feet in height on side yards and rear yards. Fences are limited to a maximum of 4 feet in height in all front yards.

Note: Corner parcels consider 2 front yards fronting streets.

2. ALL front yard fencing requires a vegetative buffer in between the street and the new fence line.
3. The “good side” of the fence must face the neighboring parcels.

Example: a stockade style fence may be installed with posts on the inside of the subject parcel.

4. Fences are subject to a Zoning Review/ Municipal Land Use Interpretation.
5. Fence Permit Application is available on line or via email.
6. Fence Permit fee is $35.00 – Check Payable to “The Borough of Fanwood”
7. Note: If the fence is coupled with an accessory swimming pool a separate Construction review and permit process may be required.
8. Please accompany an accessory brochure page which depicts the proposed improvement and the copy of the quote from the fence installer.

Accessory Patio (Including replacement):

1. Patio improvements are subject to a Zoning Review/ Municipal Land Use Interpretation.

Patios are permitted in the rear yard only and must respect the established minimum side yard setbacks (TBD, driven by lot width) and a minimum of 25 feet rear yard setback. Note: Corner parcels consider 2 front yards fronting streets.

2. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage (all improvements) shall not exceed 35% of the lot area.
3. Patio improvements are considered impervious surfaces; a storm water management plan is required and shall account for the new impervious surface conditions. All storm water management plans are subject to the approval of the Borough Engineer.
4. Patio Permit Application is available on line or via email.
5. Patio Permit fee is $50.00 – Check Payable to “The Borough of Fanwood”.
6. Please accompany an accessory brochure page which depicts the proposed improvement and the copy of the quote from the patio installer.

Accessory Swimming Pools: (in ground/above ground/hot tubs)

1. Pool improvements are subject to a Zoning Review/ Municipal Land Use Interpretation.
2. Pools are permitted in the rear yard only and must respect the established minimum side yard setbacks 15 feet from each side and a minimum of 15 feet rear yard setback.
3. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage (all improvements) shall not exceed 35% of the lot area.
4. Pool improvements are considered impervious surfaces; a storm water management plan is required and shall account for the new impervious surface conditions. All storm water management plans are subject to the approval of the Borough Engineer.
5. Pool installations (in ground and/or above ground pool/hot tubs) are subject to all review/ comment/requirements/fees/permitting of the Construction Department in respect to the Uniform Construction Code.
6. Fencing (pools) is subject to 2 separate reviews/fees via Zoning and Construction.
7. Pool Permit Review fee is $50.00 – Check Payable to “The Borough of Fanwood”
8. Please accompany an accessory brochure page which depicts the proposed improvement and the details specific to the proposed improvement.

Residential Driveways (Including Replacement and/or Expansion):

1. Driveway improvements are subject to a Zoning Review/ Municipal Land Use Interpretation.
2. Driveways are permitted in the front yard only and must respect the established minimum side yard setbacks of 3 feet from side parcel line.
3. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage (all improvements) shall not exceed 35% of the lot area.
4. Driveway improvements are considered impervious surfaces; a storm water management plan is required and shall account for the new impervious surface conditions. All storm water management plans are subject to the approval of the Borough Engineer.
5. Driveway Permit Application is available on line or via email.
6. Driveway Permit fee $25.00 for an in-kind replacement and $50.00 for all driveway expansions projects – Check “The Borough of Fanwood”
7. Please accompany a quote from the installer which depicts the proposed improvement.

Commercial Industrial Zoning Issues

One of the purposes of the Borough of Fanwood Land Use Ordinance is to assist in developing, promoting, and encouraging greater and more successful business and industrial activity in the Borough. The Borough will endeavor to foster a harmonious relationship between Borough officials and members of the Borough’s business and industrial community promoting an exchange of information to constructively serve the mutual interests of all.

If you are a local business owner, please contact the Zoning Officer before changing or adding to your signage. A sign permit is required.

Dumpster Permit

Driveway Permit

Donation Bin Permit

Fence Permit

Gazebo Permit

New House Permit

Patio Permit

Playground Equipment Permit

Shed Permit

Sign Permit

Storage Unit (residential) Permit

Non-conforming Use Ordinance

R-75 Zone Regulations

R-150 Zone Regulations

Zoning Review Form