Zoning  Department

Please contact Grace Pitner with any questions at (609)494-3064 Monday through Friday from 9 am until 4:30 pm.

Zoning Permits

• Construction Permit packages which require Zoning may be submitted to the Zoning Officer Monday through Friday from 9 am until 4:30 pm.
•  The Zoning Application is $15 and is completed with the Zoning Officer at the time of application. 

Fence permits

• Fence Permits are $10 and may be submitted with a survey or a plat drawing indicating placement & height.
• Fence Permit Application PDF

CURB, Driveway and sidewalk Permit

•  Curb, Driveway & Sidewalk Permits are $15 
•  Please submit a survey or a plat drawing indicating length and placement. 
•  Properties located on Long Beach Boulevard, Central Boulevard or North 9th are responsible for obtaining an Ocean County Road Opening Permit prior to the issuance of the Surf City Curb Permit.  
• Curb, Driveway, & Sidewalk Application PDF

Zoning information

• Chapter 30 Zoning Ordinances
• Surf City Zoning Map
• Quick Reference Sheet for Zoning PDF
• For more information about Residential CAFRA permits, click HERE

Resale Certificate of Occupancy

• All inspections will be completed by the Zoning Officer during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 9 am until 4:30 pm.  
•  Applications may be picked up at Borough Hall at any time during regular business hours. The cost for a Single Family Dwelling is $50 and for a Duplex it is $100. 
• RESALE CO Checklist with Fire Extinguisher Info PDF