DRIVEWAY PILLARS & DECORATIVE WALLS GUIDELINES

 

    • If the project height & width do not exceed 4 feet
      • Only the Zoning Compliance Permit is required for construction
  • Property Survey
    • A Property Survey must be attached to the Zoning Compliance Review & Permit Application
    • The Survey must  show  the location of the pillars and/or walls in relation to house and property
    • Submit 3 copies of the property survey with the Zoning Compliance Review & Permit Appliction
  • The Zoning Compliance Permit is required to be submitted with the Construction Permit Application
  • Application Fee $50.00
    • Must be paid at time of submission of the application
    • Payable to Borough of Mendham
  • CONSTRUCTION PERMIT APPLICATION
    • Zoning Compliance Permit is required to be submitted with the Construction Permit Application
    • If project height & width are greater than 4 feet
      • Both the Zoning Compliance Permit & Construction Permit are required for construction
    • UCC FORMS PRINTED FROM THE INTERNET OR COPIES OF UCC FORMS MUST BE LEGIBLE AND NOT HAVE OFFICE ONLY SECTIONS BLACKED OUT
  • HOA APPROVAL REQUIRED
    • If your project requires a Home Owners Association Review, a copy of the HOA Approval must be included with the Construction Permit Application.  
  • SCALED DRAWINGS REQUIRED WITH THE APPLICATION 
    • Shall include Owner’s name, address of job site, block and lot number 
    • If not owner prepared must be prepared by a New Jersey Registered Architect or Engineer 
  • OWNER PREPARED SCALED DRAWINGS
    • You must be the owner and occupant of the property
    • The homeowner’s signature must be on the plans which they prepare and on the Certification In Lieu of Oath in the Construction Permit Application
  • SCALED DRAWINGS REQUIRED DETAILS
    • Footing details
    • Construction details
    • Wiring diagram to include approximate trench location, if applicable
    • Gas Riser diagram, if applicable
  • INSPECTIONS SCHEDULING SDL PORTAL
    • All inspections must be scheduled through the SDL Portal
  • REQUIRED INSPECTIONS
    • The bottom of Footing before placement of concrete
    • Electrical trench inspection, if applicable
    • Plumbing trench inspection, if applicable
    • All Final inspections as applicable
    • Final payments to contractors should be made after final inspection is made and approved N.J. State Law 13:5A-16.2
  • QUESTIONS
  •  Construction Permit Application?
  •  Zoning Compliance Review & Permit?