NEW, RELOCATED OR RESURFACED DRIVEWAY PERMITS

Driveway permit applications are handled by the Department of Public Works. The Department of Public Works may be contacted by phone, 908-876-3382, or via e-mail at dpw@wtmorris.net .

Resurfacing of an existing driveway requires a permit. Permits must be submitted to the D.P.W. office, along with a driveway construction plan, and a $100 application fee. No construction is allowed until after approval of the driveway construction plan.

New or relocated driveways require a $100 application fee, and an escrow deposit of $500. Escrow desosits shall be provided to the Township for each driveway permit for engineering review and inspections. The escrow deposit shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of §159-53E and F, which provides for additional deposit requirements and the return of unused escrow deposits.

• Obtain an application from the DPW Office at 54 Rock Road, Washington Township.


• Complete the application and submit the application, $100 application fee and escrow deposit to the D.P.W. office with the following:


• a driveway construction plan, drawn by a licensed professional engineer, which shows:
• location
• actual driveway dimensions
• stations
• all intended improvements to meet ordinance requirements
• including clearing/grading for sight distance, drainage, and, where necessary, a profile of the driveway showing existing and proposed center line grade and elevations for the entire driveway length
• A stake must be provided, at road edge, for intended centerline of new driveway, prior to the first inspection.
• A "N.J. One Call" (1-800-272-1000) confirmation number.

Permits shall be reviewed and issued by the Township Consulting Engineer. A driveway permit is valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance.