Permit Specific Inquiries 

DO I NEED A PERMIT FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT?
Use the following link to apply for a permit with the Department of Infrastructure https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/infrastructure
HOW DO I OBTAIN A PERMIT FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE?
Use the following link to apply for a permit with the Department of Infrastructure https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/infrastructure
HOW DO I OBTAIN A DUMPSTER PERMIT?
Use the following link to apply for a permit with the Department of Infrastructure https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/infrastructure
DO I NEED A PERMIT FOR A FENCE?
Permits are not required for installing or repairing a fence unless the fence acts as a pool barrier or the fence will be higher than six (6) feet. You will however need zoning approval; please use the following link to apply for zoning plan approval.

Zoning Application
CAN I CREATE A NEW DRIVEWAY?
Driveway approval is handled by zoning; please utilize the following link to zoning for more information. https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/HousingAndDevelopment/Zoning
DO I NEED A PERMIT TO INSTALL PAVERS OR CEMENT IN MY BACKYARD?
No permit is required from construction code; but you must get zoning approval.
DO I NEED A PERMIT FOR A SWIMMING POOL?
Pools requiring zoning approval; please see: 
https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/HousingAndDevelopment/Zoning
 
Once approved all pools over 24 inches require a Permit Application with the building and technical sections attached.

In ground pools require a Bonding and Grounding Certificate and inspection annually from the city which incurs $25.00 fee. Invoices are sent out in May of each year.
DO I NEED A PERMIT FOR DECK REPAIR?
A permit application and building technical section Is required for structural repairs. Repairs that are non-structural do not require a permit.
DO I NEED A PERMIT TO INSTALL A DECK?
Yes, a permit application with building technical section is required along with plans by a NJ licensed design professional. You will also need zoning approval prior to submitting to our office; Zoning Application
DO I NEED A PERMIT TO INSTALL A SHED?
Zoning approval is required for all shed installations. A construction permit for building work shall not be required for garden-type utility sheds and similar structures that are 200 square feet or less in area, 10 feet or less in height, and accessory to buildings of Group R-2, R-3, R-4, or R-5 and which do not contain a water, gas, oil, or sewer connection. A construction permit for electrical work shall be required, when applicable.
DO I NEED A PERMIT TO REPAVE MY PARKING LOT?
No permit or permissions are needed to repave a parking lot.
DO I NEED A PERMIT FOR MY PARKLET?
All applicants must obtain a Zoning Determination Letter from the Division of Zoning to determine whether the proposed use is permitted and if an additional review by the Historic Preservation Commission might be required. More information can be found on the Zoning website.

Once the Zoning Determination is approved you must complete an application with the Department of Commerce. More information is on the Commerce website.

If the parklet is over 160 sq. ft. a construction code building permit application and applicable sub-code technical sections along with plans by a NJ Licensed Design Professional (showing snow and wind load) are required. The application and plans must be approved by zoning prior to submittal to our office.
DO I NEED A PERMIT FOR A SIDEWALK BRIDGE?
A permit application and building technical section must be submitted where necessary to protect the public right of way, sidewalk, or street bridging, designed in accordance with the applicable requirements of the building sub-code, shall be installed over public rights of way to protect persons and vehicles. Construction documents prepared by a design professional shall be submitted and released prior to the installation of sidewalk or street bridging. The sidewalk or street bridging shall be inspected and certified by the licensed design professional prior to the start of construction work that may threaten the public right of way. The released drawings shall be available, upon request, at the site while the sidewalk or street bridging is in place.