Department of Community Services (DCS)

Permit applications, plans, Zoning C.O. applications, land use applications and payments will continue to be transacted at the DCS counter on the 2^nd Floor of City Hall. Access will be through the lobby entrance off the parking lot, but access will be closed to the balance of the building. Documents, deliveries and payments for other City Departments will not be accepted at the DCS.  They should be brought to the police vestibule at City Hall.

Construction and Zoning C.O. inspections will continue to occur during this period on their present schedule. Inspection requests should be by telephone by 3:00 p.m. weekdays at 908-273-6408, not in person. For construction inspections, remember to have your permit number handy. Should you reach a voice mail message, please leave a contact name and number advising that you are calling to schedule an inspection and a City representative will return the call that day.

In-person meetings with staff are prohibited. If needed, reach out to the staff member by telephone or email; DCS staff have access to Zoom if a virtual meeting is necessary.

During this period of heightened risk, a maximum of 1 person shall accompany the City’s inspectors on an inspection tour. All others present at the time of the inspection must either be wearing a face covering or must vacate the immediate area(s) subject to inspection.