Contact Us

One Old Bridge Plaza
Thomas J. English Administration Building
2nd Floor, Room 211

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:00pm

Daniel Holihan, Zoning Officer II
(732) 721-5600 Ext. 2461
zoningob@oldbridge.com

Documents, Applications, Forms, and Fees:
Please send all Zoning Permits to the attention of the Building Department for processing. Failure to do so may delay the processing of your application

To file a complaint and/or OPRA Request, please click the link below.

Old Bridge Online Portal

Zoning Department

The Township's Zoning Officer is responsible for administering and enforcing Zoning Ordinances under the Township Code, Chapter 250 - Land Development. The Zoning Officer has overall responsibility for the administrative oversight of all applications for land development and zoning permits including:

  • Review all Zoning ordinance revisions

  • Review all plot plans, subdivision layouts, surveys, site plans and building plans of new structures and additions for compliance with land use regulations

  • Review proposed projects for compliance with Municipal Land Use Law and consult with the applicants, their professionals and township board members and professionals regarding all development within the township

  • Attends Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning Board meetings as needed

  • Enforcement of Township zoning laws through the Zoning Officer and Code Enforcement Officer.

Residential work that requires a Zoning Permit includes but is not limited to: 

  • New Dwellings    

  • Finished Basements    

  • Solar Panels

  • Porches

  • Sheds 

  • Detached Garages    

  • Pool Houses and Cabanas  

  • Outdoor Hot Tubs and Spas    

  • Other Accessory Structures    

  • Walls (Retaining and Freestanding)

  • Additions

  • Alterations

  • Reconstructions

  • Renovations

  • Generators

  • Decks

  • Patios

  • Driveways and Walkways

  • Gazebos

  • Sports Courts

  • Fences

  • All Types of Pools

Commercial work that requires a Zoning Permit   includes but is not limited to:

  • New Business

  • Tenant Fit-Ups

  • Business Signs

  • Change of use or ownership

  • All other Commercial Work

How to File a Zoning Permit  

If you are looking to conduct any work listed above (Residential or Commercial), you must complete a Zoning Permit Application. An application, along with the instructions can be found under the "Documents, Applications, Forms, and Fees" section of this page. All Zoning Permit applications, supporting documents and fees are to be delivered to the Building Department for processing. Please note that in addition to a Zoning Permit Application, a Construction Permit Application may be required under the Uniform Construction Code.

⇰ Go to Building Department Web Page for more information about Construction Permits

Zoning Fees  

Payments must be included with your Zoning Application. Click here to access Zoning Fees.

New Businesses  

All businesses, prior to operating within the Township of Old Bridge, are required to obtain, at a minimum, a Zoning Permit prior to the commencement of a use. An application, along with the instructions can be found under the "Documents, Applications, Forms, and Fees" section of this page.

Zoning Map of the Township of Old Bridge

Click here to access the Zoning Map to locate the Zoning District that your property is in.

Stormwater Management  

For information and important documents related to Old Bridge Township's stormwater management, visit: Stormwater Management Page