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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

The Department of Community Development is managed by the Director and comprised of the following offices and individuals:

 

Frank Vuoso

Director of Community Development

fvuoso@somervillenj.org

(908) 725-2300 ext 1962

 

 

Building Division

This division is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Uniform Construction Code (UCC). The UCC dictates what building codes are to be used in the design and construction of new buildings, additions, alterations, reconstructions, etc of residential and non residential structures. This division issues construction permits and conducts the necessary inspections to verify the work performed is to the codes.

To schedule an inspection please call (908) 725-2300 x 1965 and have the permit number, address and block/lot of the property, and the type of inspection being requested available. Do not leave a message on the voicemail system to schedule the inspections, instead leave your contact information and your call will be returned to schedule the inspection.

 

David Myers

Construction Official/Electrical Subode Official/ Fire Subcode Official

dmyers@somervillenj.org

(908) 725-2300 ext 1963

 

 

John Tamburini

Building Subcode Official

(908 725-2300 x 1960 

 

 

Basil Kulick

Plumbing Subcode Official

(908) 725-2300  x 1960

 

 

Roseanna Scaletti

Technical Assistant to the Construction Official

rscaletti@somervillenj.org

(908) 725-2300 ext 1965

 

Code Enforcement Division

This division is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Borough’s property maintenance code and the land use and development ordinance (zoning ordinance).

To file a complaint please contact the office at (908) 725-2300 x 1965.

 

Planning Board & Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Department of Community Development is also responsible for the administration of all applications for development which require municipal approvals such as subdivisions, site plans, and variances.

 

 

 

Toni Wortman

Board Secretary

twortman@somervillenj.org

(908) 725-2300 ext 1964