Obtaining a Zoning Permit

Zoning Permits – Code 160-9

Zoning permits are required for a variety of residential projects including but not limited to fences, decks, additions, patios, above and in-ground pools, hot tubs, standby generators, detached garages (pole barns), finished basements, and certain home occupations.  Replacement of fences, decks, sheds, etc. also require a zoning permit. 

Required zoning permits for commercial projects including but are not limited to new tenant fit outs (fit ups), reduction or expansion of current tenant spaces, new buildings or dwellings*, and signs (façade, monument, temporary, etc.). 

Once a complete Zoning Permit Application is received to the Zoning Department, review may take up to 10 business days. 

To determine if your project requires a Zoning Permit Application, you may review the department FAQs section for answers to many frequently asked questions.  You may also contact our office at (856) 983-2914 ext. 4 before commencing work/making changes to your property if you are unsure of whether a permit is necessary or not.

Applying for a Zoning Permit

The Township Zoning Permit Application may be found here.

Please be sure to review the entire application and complete all required sections and include any necessary surveys/documents/information as required. 

Fees are listed on the second page of the application.  All fees must be paid by either exact cash or check made payable to Township of Evesham. 

Applications may be submitted via mail to:

Zoning Department
984 Tuckerton Road - Room 204
Marlton, NJ 08053

Or in person at Room 204 of the Municipal Building Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

Please contact our office at 856-983-2914 ext. 4 for any questions.

What to Do if the Zoning Permit is Denied

In some instances, a zoning permit may be denied because it does not meet the provisions of the Township Zoning Code.  In that instance you may seek a variance or other approval required under Ordinance.

Obtaining a Bulk Variance or Conditional Use Variance

In the event a zoning permit is denied, or you have already determined that your project does not meet the provisions of the Township Zoning Code, a variance or other required type of application to the Zoning Board of Adjustment or Planning Board may be requested.  Per Municipal Land Use Law, a zoning permit denial is not required to initiate the variance process.

The Land Use Application form for Residential use (bulk variance, use variances, conditional use, interpretation of Zoning Map or Ordinance, Appeal of Decision, Waiver of Development Standards) may be found here (link).

The Land Use Application for Non-Residential Use (bulk variance, use variances, conditional use, informal/concept review, site plan/site plan waiver, subdivision, interpretation of Zoning Map or Ordinance, Appeal of Decision, Waiver of Development Standards, submission waiver) may be found here (link). 

Both application forms include hyperlinks to the Township Code, fee schedule, etc. 

Upcoming Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing dates may be found at the bottom of the Community Development Information page.

All applications to the Board must be provided in hard copy and digital copy as per Township Policy (link to the Online Posting notice). 

Please contact the Board Secretary at 856-983-2900 ext. 2083 for questions regarding your specific project, application submission requirements, and/or required documents/electronic submissions.