Township of
Livingston, NJ
357 South Livingston Ave.
Livingston, NJ 07039-3994
Phone (973) 992-5000
Fax (973) 535-7967

 

 

WELCOME TO THE LIVINGSTON, NJ
PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Planning Administrator: Jackie Coombs-Hollis
Administrative Assistant: Debra Coonce

357 S. Livingston Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039
Phone: 973-535-7954 Fax: 973-535-7989

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Planning and Zoning Applications


Affordable Housing
Housing Element and Fair Share Plan

The Planning Department serves as the professional and administrative staff to the Livingston Township Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment. This office also provides assistance to residents, businesses, and builders relating to a variety of land use issues.

Applicants are always encouraged to meet with the municipal staff prior to filing an application for development.  Appointments for such meetings can be arranged by calling Debra Coonce at 973-535-7954.  Along with the application forms and checklists, we have included a separate list of municipal contacts with names, addresses and telephone numbers to assist you in this process.

In addition to reviewing and acting on subdivision and site plan applications, the Planning Board is also charged with the adoption of the Township Master Plan and making recommendations to the Township Council.

To help this process run smoothly, we have attached the following information:

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Guide to the Planning & Zoning Hearing Process

• Procedural Guide for Residential Variances Applications

• Stormwater Management Plan

• Lot Surface Drainage Ordinance 35-2008

• Master Plan

• Land Use Ordinance (12 MB)

• Fee Schedule as per Ordinance 23-2010

• Building in Flood Prone Areas (to come)

To purchase a copy of the Land Use Ordinance booklet, or to obtain copies of documents or information pertaining to any Planning Department applications, please contact the Township Clerk's office at 973 535-7965.