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• Can you name some examples of building or land uses requiring your scrutiny, inspection or review?
  
  
• What is the zoning of my parcel, how is my lot zoned?
  
  
• What is the procedure to pursue a zoning use variance?
  
  
• How do I report an apparent violation of zoning or misuse of land?
  
  
• Do Certificate of Occupancy violations need to be corrected prior to the sale of your home or can the buyer of the home make the repairs after settlement?
  
  

• Can you name some examples of building or land uses requiring your scrutiny, inspection or review?
  
  Some things that require the Zoning Officer to review or inspect include:
  Erection of a six-foot high fence
  Installation of a swimming pool
  Building a garden shed or other outbuilding
  Constructing a new building
  Sub-dividing a building or lot
  Changing the manner of use of a building or lot
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• What is the zoning of my parcel, how is my lot zoned?
  
  Make your inquiries of the Zoning Officer by calling
  609-386-0200 ext. 147.
  
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• What is the procedure to pursue a zoning use variance?
  
  Ask the Zoning Officer by calling
  609-386-0200 ext. 147
  or review the basic procedure on the Land Use Board webpage.
  
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• How do I report an apparent violation of zoning or misuse of land?
  
  Make your report to the Zoning Officer by calling
  609-386-0200 ext. 147.
  
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• Do Certificate of Occupancy violations need to be corrected prior to the sale of your home or can the buyer of the home make the repairs after settlement?
  
  Violations that are a life hazard have to be corrected, such as GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor) outlets and smoke detectors. All other violations can be done later. Make any further inquiries of the Zoning Officer by calling
  609-386-0200 ext. 147.
  
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