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ZONING: PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
A Zoning Plan Review is required when an applicant is in the process of building, renovating, or making alterations to the
interior and/or exterior of a building or property. The Zoning Division will review plans to determine whether the project
is in comformance with Chapter 345 Zoning and Land Use Ordinances of Jersey City and/or the Redevelopment Plans.
Please review the checklist below and provide all the required documents that apply to your project:
The completed “Zoning: Plan Review Application”
A detailed letter addressed to the “Zoning Officer” describing the project
Current picture(s) of the property, Google Street View images are not accepted
Two (2) sets of architectural plans signed, sealed, and stapled by your Architect including the following:
A zoning comparison chart
For exterior projects, a signed and sealed building survey
For new construction and front yard additions, a diagram of predominant front yard setbacks
For additions, an assessment of adjacent properties including easements, encroachments, or side yard windows.
The completed Building Subcode Technical Section* with detailed description of proposed work
The completed Building Jacket or Construction Building Application*
Projects reviewed by the Zoning Board, Planning Board, or Historic Preservation Commission, must include:
All the Board or Commission signed and approved plans and corresponding resolution(s)
A signed and sealed letter by the Architect stating that the plans do not deviate from the Board approved plans
Proof of payment based on the schedule below
SCHEDULE OF FEES
Residential 1 to 4 dwelling units………...............................................................................................................................$100
Residential 5 plus dwelling units…………………………………………………………..........$100 (plus $25 per each dwelling unit over 4)
Non-residential (including mixed use) under 5,000 square feet.…………………………………………………………………….…….….…$100
Non-residential (including mixed use) 5,000 square feet to 49,999 square feet………………………………………………………....$300
Non-residential (including mixed use) 50,000 square feet and above…………………………………………...…............................$500
PAYMENTS (All payments payable to City of Jersey City.)
Money Order, Certified Checks, OR online: https://www.paylocalgov.com/Payment/SelectEntity/809
SUBMISSIONS
Drop-off: Division of Zoning Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
*Applications available online or at the Building Department, City Hall Annex, 1 Jackson Square, Jersey City, NJ 07305 for pick up.
Division of Zoning | 1 Jackson Square, 2
nd
Floor, Jersey City NJ 07305 | (201) 547 4832 | zoning@jcnj.org
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ZONING: PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION
SUBJECT PROPERTY
Address _____________________________________________________________ Zone ________________________
Cross Street(s) _________________________________ Ward _____________ Block _____________ Lot ____________
CONTACT PERSON
Full Name _________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number ________________________________ E-mail __________________________________________
PROJECT DESCRIPTION (include as much detail as possible.)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
1. Did the project go before the Zoning Board of Adjustment? Yes No Date(s): _____________________
2. Did the project go before the Planning Board? Yes No Date(s): _____________________
3. Did the project go before the Historic Preservation Commission? Yes No Date(s): _____________________
RECEIVED BY PAYMENT DATE RECEIVED
STAFF NOTES: _____________________________________________________
APPROVED __ DENIED __ INCOMPLETE __ ZONING OFFICER SIGNATURE ____________________________
OFFICER REMARKS: _____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY STAFF ONLY
Division of Zoning | 1 Jackson Square, 2
nd
Floor, Jersey City NJ 07305 | (201) 547 4832 | zoning@jcnj.org