Washington Township Department of Public Works

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 Department of Public Works 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.