Zoning Permit Process & Application 

Zoning permits are required prior to the start of any improvement on your property. including and not limited to: erecting/replacing a fence, adding an addition, placing a shed/pole barn/garage, adding a new deck or expanding a existing deck, placing a pool, adding patio pavers and/or concrete slabs, solar (roof or ground mounted), generators, and any other structure or applicable improvement to the property.

(if you are unsure if a permit is required, please contact the office at 609-567-0700 ext. 6)

For a Zoning Permit to be issued, the following must be submitted along with the Zoning Permit application: 

1. Beginning April 1st 2024- Zoning Permit fees are $30.00 for residential permits and $50.00 for commercial permits.

2. New Single-Family dwellings- $500.00 grading inspection fee PLUS zoning permit fee. New Townhomes: $250 grading fee PLUS zoning permit fee.

3. 2 copies of property surveys, dated within 5 years of the application showing the improvements and description of proposed work. Survey must show current conditions.

Solar- only requires survey for ground mount. Roof array plan acceptable for roof mounted solar.

4. Homeowner must be current on taxes/utilities. No liens on property. Verify at https://wipp.edmundsassoc.com/Wipp/?wippid=0436

5. HOA approval, if applicable.

6. Permits for animals, in accordance with O-2023-021; Section 82-6.

7. If you are removing trees in connection with the Zoning Permit, please show tree removal plan and provide the # of trees to be removed. 

If a permit is placed on hold for any reason, the applicant/homeowner will be contacted and have 10 days to submit the required information, before the permit will be denied and require re-submission. 

Have any questions? email zoning@winslowtownship.com

For a Zoning Permit, click here.

Are you removing trees from your property? In accordance with Ordinance O-2024-011, the removal of up to five trees is exempt from permitting requirements, however if you are removing more than five trees, you must receive a tree removal permit.

For clearing in excess of 1500 sq ft of land, and if you are located in the Pinelands Areas, you must first receive approval by submitting an application to the Pinelands Commission, click here for the application.

For a tree removal permit, click here. 

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