About the Department of Planning & Development

The Department of Planning and Development is comprised of the Planning, Building/Construction Code, and Zoning Enforcement/Property Maintenance/Housing Divisions.  These three divisions work collectively to ensure the safe and appropriate growth of the Township by guiding its physical, economic and social development. 

The Department of Planning & Development functions include:

• Process, review and research Development Applications to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment;
• Evaluate Master Plan and Municipal Land Use Regulations;
• Prepare Redevelopment Needs Analysis and Redevelopment Plans;
• Council on Affordable Housing;
• New Ordinances for Development;
• Open Space & Recreation Committee and Plan;
• West Orange Housing & Rehabilitation Program;
• Downtown West Orange Alliance;
• Community Development Block Grants;
• Rent Leveling Board;
• West Orange Arts Council;
• Historic Preservation Commission;
• Section 8;
• Enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance Land Use Regulations;
• Enforcement of the Housing Code;
• Construction, Fire and Habitability Inspections;
• Permit Issuance