Zoning Officer

Zoning Officer

The Township's Zoning Officer is responsible for administering and enforcing Zoning Ordinances under the Township Code, Chapter 30 - Development Regulations. The Zoning Officer has overall responsibility for the administrative oversight of all applications for land development and zoning permits including:

  • Review all Master Plan and Zoning ordinance Revisions
  • Review all plot plans, subdivision layouts, surveys, site plans and building plans of new structures and additions for compliance with land use regulations
  • Review proposed projects for compliance with Municipal Land Use Law and consult with the applicants, their professionals and township board members and professionals regarding all development within the township
  • Sends a representative to attend Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning Board meetings as needed
  • Enforcement of Township zoning laws through the Zoning Officer and Code Enforcement Officer.

Residential work that requires a Zoning Permit

New Dwellings    

Finished Basements    

Solar Panels    

Lawn Sprinklers    

Porches    

Sheds 

Detached Garages    

Pool Houses and Cabanas    

Landscape Lighting    

Outdoor Hot Tubs and Spas    

Other Accessory Structures    

Walls (Retaining and Freestanding)    

Additions

Alterations

Reconstructions

Renovations

Generators

Decks

Patios

Driveways and Walkways

Gazebos

Sports Courts

Fences

All Types of Pools

Commercial work that requires a Zoning Permit

New Businesses

Tenant Fit-ups

Business Signs

All other Commercial Work

If you are looking to conduct any work listed above (Residential or Commercial), please fill out the Zoning permit Application Form below and submit it to the Zoning Office with two sets of detailed plans, two current and up to date surveys to scale, and the required payment.

  1. Zoning Permit Application

All new businesses looking to open within the Township shall apply for a Commencement of Use Permit prior to opening. Click below for a copy of the Zoning Commencement of Use application.

  1. Zoning Commencement of Use Application (PDF)

Below is the Zoning Map for the Township of Holmdel.

  1. Zoning Map

What is the zone where my property is located?

Using the link to the zoning map above, locate the street where your property is located to determine the zone it which the property is located.