General Information of Building Department

The Building Department issued 1874 permits in 1998 with a construction value of $17,495,112, compared to 1911 permits in 1997 with a construction value of $29,518,921.The Township received a total of $337,754 in revenue from various permits and fees, and the department personnel performed inspections from the following Building Department activities:

The Building Department's computer network has undergone additional upgrading and expansion. This work has allowed the Department to keep abreast of changing New Jersey State Uniform Construction Codes and procedures. All members of the Department have received training on the latest software and hardware upgrades.

Through the use of student summer employment programs, the enormous task of cataloging historic Building Department records continued through 1998. Although many more records must be handled, the benefits of the municipal records management program are already being realized. Construction permits dating back to the early 1980's have already been catalogued and are accessible.

During 1998 several major projects were in various stages of construction. Edward's Super Food Stores completed their new facility on American Legion Drive and opened their doors to the public. Hope Presbyterian Church on River Road, Temple Emeth on Windsor Road, Community High School of Bergen County at the former St., Anastasia's School, Northern

Teaneck Synagogue Association on Roemer Avenue and Holy Name Hospital's Oncology Building all completed construction and began their operations. In addition, the Township's expansion of the Richard Rodda Community Center was completed and a Spring dedication ceremony was held. The planned expansion projects of the Township's elementary schools and alterations to the Teaneck High School continued through 1998. State financed construction projects continue at the Teaneck Community Resource Center (former Teaneck Armory). Several feature films and private events have been held at the facility. The State plans to hold public functions at this facility in the near future.

During 1998 the Board of Adjustment processed 42 applications and collected fees totaling $14,440. The Planning Board processed 44 applications and collected fees totaling $5,869. Significant applications heard by the Boards were the Fairleigh Dickinson Chapel on River Road, addition to the American Legion facility on American Legion Drive, and the Yeshiva Gedolah of Englewood to be located on Palisade Avenue.

The Building Department issues building permits and certificates of occupancy in accordance with the State Uniform Construction Code Act and all local ordinances and state regulations.

It administers the Township zoning ordinances and supervises all inspections as may be required to administer and enforce the applicable provisions of the Township Code.

If you have any questions such as if permits are required or what is involved in getting a permit, please feel free to call the Building Department.

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