Building & Code Enforcement
Construction Official/Code Enforcement Officer
Tom Jacobsen
Location: Verona Community Center, 880 Bloomfield Ave. Verona, NJ 07044
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday
Contact: (973) 857-4834
This department manages Construction Code Enforcement, Property Maintenance Enforcement & the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Construction Code Enforcement
The Construction Code Department oversees the issuance and inspections for all building, electrical, plumbing and fire permits. The department is staffed by a full time Construction Code Official, along with part-time Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Fire Inspector, and two full time Technical Assistant office staff. All Inspectors and Technical Assistants are licensed through the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. For questions on what type of work may need permits please contact the office staff at the phone number above.
Zoning
(Acting) Zoning Official, Tom Jacobsen
The Zoning Department governs residential and commercial zoning along with the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Zoning Officer determines if proposed construction work to be done or use of buildings follows the township’s zoning ordinance. A variance may be required and must go before the Board of Adjustment for approval if codes are not met. The Zoning Officer provides inspections and enforcement for planning applications. The Zoning Board Secretary and Zoning Officer provide assistance with zoning applications and assist the board. The board is made up of volunteers appointed by the Mayor and Council and meets the second Thursday of every month. For questions on a variance application call the Board of Adjustment secretary at the Building Department office number above or see the downloadable documents for variance application on the Zoning Board of Adjustment page. All zoning inquiries are handled through the Engineer’s office at 10 Commerce Court and can be reached at 973-857-4805.
Property Maintenance
The Building Department also responds to property maintenance related matters. The Code Enforcement Official inspects and enforces the codes for maintaining matters such as, landscaping, weed removal, paint, siding, roofs, doors, sidewalks, garbage, refuse, snow removal etc. If you have any questions or concerns on a property maintenance matter please contact the Code Enforcement Official at 973-857-4834.
- Township Property Maintenance Code - adopted May 2021
Forms/Documents:
- Verona Master Plan
- Zoning Ordinance & Map
- Garage Sale Permit Application
- Fence Zoning Ordinance
- Regular Property Fence Information
- Corner Property Fence Information
- Township of Verona Construction Hours
- Township of Verona Inspection Schedules