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1. What is required when filing for a Construction Permit?

Complete Construction Permit Application Jacket (Form UCC F-100) and Counter Form.  Documents must be signed and sealed by licensed contractors (other than owner occupied one family dwelling).

2. Do I need to notify residents prior to demolition?

Yes, residents within 50 feet must be notified prior to commencing work.  Demolition permit must be provided with a demolition checklist.  All utilities must be disconnected.

3. When do I need to notify Police Department?

Anytime work will be performed in Public Right-of-Way.  Work includes Road Openings for Utility Connection, Demolition Permits, sidewalk replacement, etc.  Harrison Police Department will determine if Police Traffic direction is required.

4. How do I obtain a Dumpster Permit?

Dumpster Permits are obtained from Harrison Police Department.  Prior to obtaining Permit, a memorandum must be obtained from Construction Office.  Memorandum can only be issued after a letter describing purpose of dumpster or proof of permit.

5. Who is responsible for tree maintenance?

Property owners are responsible for trees on private property.  Trees located in Right-of-way are maintained by the Town.  Tree removal must be approved by the Harrison Health Department.

6. Are prior approvals needed to obtaining a Certificate of Continued Occupancy?

One and two family dwellings require a smoke detector certification from Harrison Fire Prevention.  Multi-family residential buildings require submission of multiple dwelling certificates.  Commercial buildings require copy of annual sprinkler and/or fire alarm reports.

7. Do I need a Certificate upon renting of Commercial Property?

Yes.  A Certificate of Continued Occupancy is required for new tenants of a commercial space.

8. Can I start work and schedule inspections once construction permit application is submitted to the office?

No.  Permits must be processed, paid and issued prior to start of construction work and scheduling of inspections.  Work performed prior to obtaining permits may be subject to violations and/or penalty.

9. Do I need a Zoning Permit for replacing of patio in rear or side yard of my property?

A Zoning Permit is required for concrete, asphalt, stamped brick or any nonporous surface installation.

10. Do I need a permit for a shed?

Yes.  If a shed is less than 100 square feet, a Zoning Permit is required.  If it is more than 100 square feet, both a Construction Permit and Zoning Permit are required.

11. Do you accept credit or debit cards as forms of payment?

No.  Payments must be by either check, money order or cash.

12. Do you accept applications or payments by mail?

Yes.  As long as permits are properly filled out and signed, they may be mailed in.

13. Can I fax or email application forms?

No. Original signatures and seals may be required.

14. What are sign regulations?

Sign requirements can be located in the Harrison Land Development Ordinance.  Zoning permit is required if same sign is used but name is changed.  If completely new sign, Construction permit and zoning permits are required.

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1. How do I reserve the pass?

It can be reserved in person at the library or by telephone at 973-483-2366.

2. Is there a charge to reserve a pass?

There is no charge to reserve the museum pass, but you must leave a $40.00 cash deposit when you pick up the pass, except for the American Museum of Natural History. * The deposit will be refunded when the pass is returned ON TIME. If the pass is not returned ON TIME, a fine of $10 per day will be charged. If the pass is stolen or lost, you may be charged a replacement cost.

3. Who can reserve a pass?

You must live in Harrison and have an Adult Library card in good standing to place a reservation.. A pass cannot be reserved with a child's card. This is also the case for the American Museum of Natural History vouchers.

4. How many people are admitted to a museum per pass?

It depends on the pass. Call or visit the library for more information.

5. What is the "Day of Use"?

Day of use is the day you plan on visiting the museum. The pass can be picked up beginning at noon the day prior to the "Day of Use" and MUST be returned by 11
a.m. the day after the "Day of Use" except for the American Museum of Natural History.

6. Can I cancel my reservations?

Reservations can be cancelled. Please let the library know of a cancellation as soon as possible since others may want to use the museum pass for that day.

7. Where do I pick up my pass?

The pass must be picked up at the Harrison Library no earlier than noon prior to the "Day of Use" except for the American Museum of Natural History.

8. Do I need my library card to pick up the pass?

Yes, you MUST present the library card that you used when reserving the pass to pick it up.

9. Where do I return my pass?

The pass must be returned to the Main Desk (DO NOT PUT IN BOOKDROP) by 11 a.m. after the Day of Use. If the library is closed, then by 11 a.m. on the next day the library is open, except for the American Museum of Natural History. The pass for the American Museum of Natural History is now a Voucher. You do not have to leave a deposit or return the pass. You are allowed 2 vouchers per adult library card per year.

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1. What is procedure upon submitting Planning Board Application?

Applications made to the Planning Board must be submitted in accordance with the Standard Development Application.  Once an application is received with application fees and escrow deposits, a meeting of the Subdivision and Site Plan Review Committee (SSPRC) will be scheduled to determine completeness.  Once an application is determined to be complete it will be placed on the next regularly scheduled meeting.  (See Planning Board list of meeting dates).

2. Is Planning Board approval required for a change of use of a commercial space?

Yes, at minimum, a waiver of site plan is required for change of use of commercial spaces.

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1. Where is the agency located?

Town Hall

318 Harrison Ave

Harrison, NJ 07029