DECK INFORMATION
Required Documents for Obtaining a Construction Permit:
• Approval of the location of your deck by the Stafford Township Zoning
Department. For information, please contact the Zoning Department at
609 597-1000, ext. 8535.
• Two (2) copies of construction plans showing detailing footing sizes, metal
connectors, species and sizes of lumber, ledger, stairs, guards and handrail
details. Plans must include a floor plan view with all dimensions and a cross
cut sectional view. See Construction Guidelines for more for information.
The plans may be drawn by the homeowner, New Jersey licensed architect or
engineer. However, the homeowner must resided at the same address. All
copies of the plans must be signed and dated by the person drawing the plans.
• Fill out the IDENTIFICATION section located on the front of the
Construction Permit Application and CERTICATION IN LIEU OF OATH
section I or II.
• Fill out the BUILDING SUBCODE, section A, B (Est. Cost Bldg. Work
only), C (signature and print name) and section D by a contractor or the
homeowner performing their own work.
Fees for Construction Permit:
• The fee for the Construction Permit is based on the New Jersey Uniform
Construction Code Fee Schedule as per Section 5:23-4.20(c)i(2), 5:23-
4.19(b), and 5:23-4.18(k)vi. A value of the deck is determined by $15.00
per square foot. The estimated cost value is multiplied by $30.00 per
thousand to compute the permit fee.
Construction Permitting Process:
• Upon receipt of all required documents, the Zoning Officer will review the
zoning application. Then give it to the Department of Building Inspections
to be reviewed for code compliance. New Jersey regulations allow twenty
(20) working days for the Building Subcode Official to review the
application and issue a Construction Permit.
• When the Construction Permit is ready to be issued, the applicant will be
notified by phone with the cost of the permit.
• Included with the Construction Permit is a large yellow placard. It is
important that the placard is displayed in a window facing the street.
