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This area consists of North Gaston Avenue between East Cliff Street and Union Avenue (Rt 28). A portion of Union Avenue is included in the area. The Borough plans to build an Emergency Services Facility that will include the Police and Fire Departments, plus the Office of Emergency Management and EMS/Rescue Squad in one central location. Documents...

This area is bound by Kirby Avenue and Fairview Avenue on its northern boundary and the NJT rail tracks to the south. This area is in the southeast corner of the Borough and includes a mix of residential and older industrial properties. Kirby Avenue documents Kirby Avenue Vision and Redevelopment Plan - August 2010 Kirby...

This area is bound by East Main Street, South Bridge Street, Veterans Memorial Drive and in sections the NJT Raritan Valley Line rail tracks. The redevelopment Area was amended to include the properties along the North side of West Main Street and is bounded by Davenport Street and North Doughty Avenue. The corner of East...

This area is bound by West Main Street, South Doughty Avenue, Veterans Memorial Drive, Union Street and Division Street. The area was amended to include the properties along the north side of West Main Street and is bounded by Davenport Street and North Doughty Avenue. The major portion of this area is under development and...

This is the largest redevelopment area in the Borough and region that is development ready. It consists of approximately 140 acres, bisected by Route 206. Approximately 30-acres west of Route 206 are wetlands and will not be developed. This portion will form part of the Somerset County Raritan River Greenway. The portion to the east...

Call the Property Maintenance Officer to report violations and complaints about property maintenance, such as: Code violations Weeds and debris (trash) removal Inoperable vehicles on private property Unpermitted signage Private property maintenance issues Construction without permits Concerns about zoning violations

The State of New Jersey requires lead paint inspections for all rental properties. Need to know Cost: $50 administration fee $20 state fee Before you start There are 2 types of lead paint inspections, swipe and visual. Somerville buildings are required to get visual inspections. Property owner (or applicant) is responsible for scheduling an inspection....

You need to register your rental property if it's a single or 2-family home. This does not apply to apartment buildings with 3 or more units and owner-occupied 2-family homes. Need to know Cost (annual) $100 for a single family home $125 for a 2-family home Before you start Review Chapter 132 of the Borough...

If you want to offer outdoor dining on the sidewalk outside of your business, you need a sidewalk cafe permit and approval from the Architectural Review Board. Any business that received a sidewalk cafe approval, as a COVID-19 temporary provision, must reapply for a permanent sidewalk cafe. Need to know Costs are non-refundable: $60 for...

Development projects, such as subdivisions, site plans, and variances, require a land use permit. This is sometimes referred to as the entitlement process. Learn about land use permits and the public hearing review process. Need to know Costs vary based on the complexity of the project. You'll need to pay an initial deposit to cover...

Development projects, such as subdivisions, site plans, and variances, require a land use permit. The approval process typically involves public hearings with the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Sometimes this is referred to as the entitlement process. Rules and regulations The Borough's land use and development ordinance includes the setbacks and other zoning...

Use this map to look up the zoning for a property and learn about zoning districts. The Borough's land use and development ordinance includes the setbacks and other zoning requirements for each zone within the Borough.

You often need a zoning permit before you can get a building permit for your construction project. Learn about zoning permits. Need to know Cost is $25, non-refundable Before you start Projects have different requirements, depending on the nature of the work. Before you apply, learn about zoning permits and prepare the required materials. You...

You often need a zoning permit before you can get a construction permit for your project. The zoning permit makes sure your project complies with development rules and standards. Projects have different requirements, depending on the nature of the work. Before you apply, review the application forms and prepare the required materials. We have some...

Construction projects in Somerville need to meet local, state, and federal codes and regulations. Uniform Construction Code The Uniform Construction Code (UCC) dictates what building codes are to be used in the design and construction of new buildings, additions, and renovation of residential and non residential structures. State building codes View the adopted codes and...

We inspect your construction project as work progresses to make sure everything is safe and meets codes and regulations. The owner, or other responsible person in charge of work, must notify us when work is ready for an inspection. Need to know You need to schedule at least 24 hours in advance. The cost of...