Inspections

To schedule inspections, please download and complete the request form below and contact Technical Assistant Kim Maclane at 609-567-4300 Ext. 108 or email kmaclane@townofhammonton.org at least 24 to 36 hours in advance. Same-day inspections are not possible, so planning ahead is essential for timely arrangements.

Final inspections must be scheduled and completed before any use or occupancy can take place. Failing to follow this requirement may result in penalties.

Permits

Permits are required and is a mandatory safety requirement for all construction work including the following:

  • Fences require a Zoning Permit, unless it is around a pool, then a building permit is required.
  • Any storage building, including sheds over 200 square feet and pole barns. Sheds 200 square feet or less require only a zoning permit.
  • Signs less than 25 square feet require a zoning permit. Signs more than 25 square feet require a building permit.
  • Back flow preventer for lawn sprinkler system, decks, swimming pools above ground and in ground, tank removal or abandonment or installation, heaters
  • Demolitions.

If you are uncertain about the necessity of a permit, please do not hesitate to call 609-567-4300 Ext: 108 for clarification.

Certificate of Occupancy

  • A dwelling, addition or structure may not be occupied without final inspection or CO being issued. Any appliances or equipment installed may not be utilized without final inspection. This is a safety issue intended for the homeowner’s protection. Failure to call for inspections may result in a fine.

Certificate of Continued Occupancy

  • Whenever a property is sold, rented, leased commercially, or transferred, it is necessary to apply for a Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO) and undergo an inspection. For details regarding the associated fees, please reach out for more information.
  • It is necessary to apply for a CCO at least 30 days before selling or renting any type of property, including houses, condos, commercial spaces, and townhouses. However, for residential rental properties, a CCO is no longer required due to the recent implementation of the Rental Registration.

Rental Registration

  • All residential rental units require an application to be submitted to a Property Maintenance Officer on an annual basis. For more information, contact 609-567-4300 Ext. 109.

Code Enforcement

  • Property Maintenance Enforcement is handled by the Construction Department. Contact the following with questions or concerns:
  • Frank Sacco • Zoning Officer • Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 168 • Email: fsacco@townofhammonton.org
  • Mark Rogers • Zoning Officer • Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 109 • Email: mrogers@townofhammonton.org

Procedure for a Sign Permit

To apply for a sign permit, you need to complete Zoning Application and sign it as required. Additionally, you must provide a description of the sign and its content. The Zoning Board may ask for a site plan showing where the sign will be placed. For façade signs, you will need to include the total wall area measurements.

Before you can apply for any Construction Permits, you must first obtain and pay for a Zoning permit.

For questions, please reach out to Joint Land Use Board Secretary Shelly DiChurch at 609-567-4300 Ext. 110 or email sdichurch@townofhammonton.org.

Bureau of Fire Prevention

Regular internal fire safety inspections not only enable organizations to proactively maintain a safe environment but also ensure compliance with fire codes and regulations.

Visit the Town of Hammonton Bureau of Fire Prevention page for permit information.

Michael Ruberton
Fire Official

Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 111
Email: mruberton@townofhammonton.org
Location: 3rd floor at Hammonton Town Hall
100 Central Avenue, Hammonton, NJ 08037

Tree Removal Permit

The Hammonton Environmental Commission was established in 1975 and serves as an advisor to the Town’s Joint Land Use Board. Its primary mission is to enhance and protect the environmental quality of Hammonton.

Homeowners are responsible for the trees on their property, extending from the roadside curb inward. To remove a tree, residents must submit a tree removal application for approval.

For urgent tree removal needs, contact Commission Secretary Kelly Vitalo at 609-567-4300 Ext. 102. Applications should be dropped off at the Municipal Clerk’s office at Town Hall, located on the 3rd floor at 100 Central Ave., Hammonton, NJ. For any inquiries, please email info@townofhammonton.org with “Environmental Commission” in the subject line.

Pool, Deck, Dumpster and Finished Basement Permit Guidelines

Additional Construction Information

Construction Department

Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext: 108
Location: Hammonton Town Hall • 2nd floor
100 Central Ave., Hammonton, NJ 08037
Hours: Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Frank Sacco
Department Head
Code Enforcement & Zoning Officer
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 168
Email: fsacco@townofhammonton.org

Mark Rogers
Housing Official
Property Maintenance & Zoning Officer
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 109
Email: mrogers@townofhammonton.org

Kim Maclane
Technical Assistant
Call to schedule inspection appointments.
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 108
Email: kmaclane@townofhammonton.org

Shelly DiChurch
Joint Land Use Board Secretary
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 110
Email: sdichurch@townofhammonton.org

Gus Morganti
Construction & Building Official
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 108
Email: amorganti@townofhammonton.org

Les Templeton
Plumbing & Mechanical Subcode Official
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 108

Edwin Negroni
Electrical Inspector
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 108

Michael Ruberton
Bureau of Fire Prevention
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 111
Email: mruberton@townofhammonton.org