ALL Zoning Applications must be submitted digitally via email to Mgreco@demarestnj.gov

Please make the Subject Line of the email "Zoning Application - (ADDRESS)"

Digital application must be submitted prior to payment, Mr. Greco will let you know how much and with who to drop off the check.

Zoning permit application fees: Habitable $75 Non-habitable $50. Please see the application for more information.

Zoning Questions 

All zoning questions should be directed to our Zoning Officer, Michael Greco 201-768-0167 Ext. 110 mgreco@demarestnj.gov

Temprorary Storage Containers require a zoning permit.

As per the NJ Dept. of Consumer Affairs - ALL INSPECTIONS MUST BE REQUESTED IN WRITING by emailing inspections@demarestnj.gov.

You must provide a permit number, address, type of inspection by subcode, date/time inspection requested. Inspections will be confirmed via return email.

Please be advised that, effective July 22, 2022, P.L.2021, c.182 requires lead-based paint hazard inspections in certain rental dwelling units at specific time periods set forth in the statute, depending on tenant turnover, building location, and type.  The method of inspection, either a visual inspection or a dust wipe sampling, is based on the percentage of children with an elevated blood lead level in the municipality.  Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:2-137.6, this data is generated by the Department of Health on an annual basis.

The Department has received the most recent data from the Department of Health and has created a chart on its website which provides all municipalities with its current method of inspection. Currently Demarest Borough Bergen requires a Visual Inspection. (Please note that the annual updating of such data may result in a change to the required method of inspection. Please visit the website at New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) | Lead-Based Paint Inspections in Rental Dwelling Units (nj.gov) for further information; this website also includes the Department’s guidance document for further information on the requirements of the law.

The rental certificate applicant must provide the year built on the application along with a completed Lead Safe Certificate for any home constructed prior to 1978.

BOROUGH OF DEMAREST LEAD INSPECTOR

The Borough of Demarest has partnered with LEW Environmental for all Lead Inspections. Please reach out to LEW Environmental by calling them at (908) 654-8068 to schedule an inspection.

All residents: Please feel free to contact Joe Faulborn  at (201) 768-0167, ext. 130, or propmaint@demarestnj.gov if you should see a property that is unkempt. We need your help to keep Demarest beautiful.

• UCC Permit Applications

• Home Improvement Contractor License Verification

• Ordinary Maintenance/Minor Work

• NJ Division of Codes and Standards

• Generator Instructions

• Fence Code

• Pool Fencing

• Noise Code

• Limiting Schedule

• Calculating Improved Lot Coverage

• Deck Drawing Sample

• Mechanical Work Type Matrix