Construction Board of Appeals
About Us
We hear appeals from decisions of the Construction Official.
If you are issued a violation by the Construction Official, an application and instructions for filing an appeal will be included.
- Who can appeal? The Appellant can be either the building home owner or an agent of same. If you are a corporation, however, you must be represented by an attorney.
- What can be appealed? In accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.35 or N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.19, the following is a partial list:
- Failure of the municipality to act on an application for a Certificate of Occupancy;
- Denial of a variation;
- Assessment of penalties;
- Issuance of a Notice of Violation;
- Issuance of an Imminent Hazard;
- Stop work order, Notice of Unsafe Structure;
- Other decisions pursuant to State law or State regulations.
Members & Liaisons
Current Members:
- William Hart (Engineer) (Through 12/31/25)
- Donald Little (Engineer) (Through 12/31/25)
- Nick Sferra (Plumber) (Through 12/31/25)
- Vacancy (Through 12/31/24)
- Vacancy Plumber (Through 12/31/24)
- Vacancy Alternate (Through 12/31/24)
- Vacancy Architect (Through 12/31/27)
- Vacancy Fire (Through 12/31/27)
- Vacancy Architect (Through 12/31/26)
- Vacancy Plumber Alternate (Through 12/31/26)
If you are interested in applying for a position on this or any board/committee, please complete this form.
Current Liaisons:
James Deforte, Construction Code Official, Township Staff Liaison
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