Code Enforcement


 
Reminder:  There is no parking on any street in Fredon Township between November 1st of each year through April 15th of the following year.  Any violators will be subject to a fine up to $50 and up to 15 days in jail, or both.

All commercial and residential buildings, established within the Township shall be subject to being numbered for proper identification, especially for reasons of expediency in fire, police and medical emergencies.  If you have any questions, please call 973-383-7025 for further details.

If you are planning to add a storage building or other accessory structure (e.g., a swimming pool or a satellite antenna), you may be interested to know the requirements of the zoning code in locating the structure on your residential property.

If what you are planning to add either permanently or temporarily is located on the ground, a zoning permit is required and perhaps a building permit.  Only unroofed patios and agricultural fences (under 5 ft. in height) are excluded from this definition of a structure.

Any accessory structure may only be located in the rear or side yard.
An accessory structure should be:
  (a) At least 10 ft. from any side yard.
  (b) At least 25 ft. from a rear property line.
  (c) No closer to the principal building than 10 ft.
  (d) No closer to another accessory structure than 6 ft.

When planning, be sure to keep clear of the water supply, gas lines and septic systems.
Please make arrangement for the required inspections well in advance of your closing date. 

FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU

In 1985, the State of New Jersey adopted a uniform fire code requires certain businesses to register with the state. There are two categories for businesses, life hazard uses and non-life hazard uses. Life Hazard uses include businesses such as restaurants, hospitals, motels, schools, dance halls, factories, day nurseries, etc. These businesses deal with the general public. Fredon Township adopted an ordinance requiring all non-life hazard businesses to be registered. These include: small retail stores, factories, professional buildings, nurseries, horse boarding facilities, antique stores, etc. The purpose of the ordinance is to save lives, not only yours but also the fire fighters, emergency personnel, and the general public. Your registration in this program will provide the fire department and other emergency personnel with knowledge of your building and general layout. TSussex County Fire Marshal Joseph Inga may be contacted at 973 579-0380. On resale of existing homes, it is necessary to have a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector inspection by calling the Fredon Volunteer Fire Company at 973 383-9424. 
PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENT FOR THE REQUIRED INSPECTIONS WELL IN ADVANCE OF YOUR CLOSING DATE.

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