The Zoning Board 75 N. Martine Avenue,Fanwood, NJ 07023 David Blechinger, Zoning Officer (908) 322-5244 Hours: Wednesday 9am - 2pm & 4pm - 7pm    The Zoning Officer is responsible for enforcing the Borough of Fanwood Land Use Ordinance. This chapter implements the Municipal Land Use law of the State of New Jersey within the Borough of Fanwood. The Zoning Office is located in the Building Deparmtent's office at Fanwood Borough Hall. Quick Links    Residential Zoning Information       Driveways       Residential Resources (including application forms)    Commercial/Industrial Zoning Information Residential Zoning Issues:    If you plan to build an addition, including a porch, deck or want to install a fence, shed, gazebo, patio or playground equipment on your property, please stop by the Zoning Office first. Please remember, plan ahead, If a variance is required, the process could take several months. Residential Driveways    The Zoning Office of the Borough of Fanwood has had numerous inquiries from residents regarding residential driveway zoning requirements. Driveways may be no wider than 10 feet between the street and the property line. The balance of the driveway may be no more than 10 feet wide, except that driveways for 2 car garages may be up to 18 feet wide. A driveway that is non-conforming but legally pre-existing the current zoning ordinance may be resurfaced in its current configuration, but may not be expanded further. Proof will be required that a driveway pre-existed. This above is a summary and does not represent all of the terms of the ordinance. Please feel free to contact the zoning office at with any questions or concerns. Residential Resources Residential Land Use Ordinance Sections: Fanwood Zoning Map 2008 Zone District Regulations For Properties Within The R-75 Zone Zone District Regulations For Properties Within The R-150 Zone Nonconforming Uses Lots Buildingsand Structures Residential Zoning Forms: Zoning Form #32 - Fence Permit Application Zoning Form #33 - Shed Permit Application Zoning Form #34 - Patio Permit Application Zoning Form #36 - Gazebo Permit Application Zoning Form #37 - Playground Equipment Permit Application Zoning Form #39 - Residential Mobile Storage Unit Permit Application 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. Commercial Industrial Resources Commercial/Industrial Zoning Forms Zoning Form #31 - New House Permit Commercial/Industrial Land Use Ordinance Sections: Sign Ordinance

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