• Living
  • Visiting
  • Departments
  • Services
  • History
  • Get In Touch
 

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. The adopted codes and standards for the State of New Jersey can be viewed by clicking here. Construction permit application forms are available at the Community Development Office in Borough Hall.

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.

 

 

Frank Vuoso

Construction Official/Zoning Official

fvuoso@somervillenj.org

(908) 725-2300 ext 1962

 

David Myers

Electrical Subode Official/ Fire Subcode Official/Building Inspector

dmyers@somervillenj.org

(908) 725-2300 ext 1963

 

 

John Tamburini

Building Subcode Official

(908 725-2300 x 1960 

 

 

Audrey Sutton 

Technical Assistant to the Construction Official

asutton@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. This division enforces the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code adopted by the International Code Council and other relative Borough Ordinances. This Division is also responsible for the registration and inspection of 1 & 2 Family Non Owner Occupied Residential Rental Properties pursuant Chapter 132 of the Borough Code. To schedule a Rental Inspection or to file a complaint please contact the office at (908) 725-2300 x 1965.

 

Zoning Enforcement Division

This division is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Borough’s Land Use and Development Ordinance also known as the zoning ordinance. To file a complaint please contact the office at (908) 725-2300 x 1965. This Division reviews applications for consistency with the Land Use and Development Ordinance.

 

 

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. The Borough Land Use and Development Ordinance (a.k.a. Zoning Ordinance) contains the setbacks and other zoning requirements for each zone within the Borough.

 

Toni Wortman

Board Secretary

twortman@somervillenj.org

(908) 725-2300 ext 1964

 

The Department's business hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.

*****

 

 

 

  

 

Updated 9/24/11