Township of
Livingston,
NJ
357
South Livingston Ave.
Livingston, NJ 07039-3994
Phone (973) 992-5000
Fax (973) 535-7967
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
APPLICATIONS AND RESIDENT INFORMATIONFlood Hazard Zone Information
The following link to information pertains to flood hazard control in Livingston.
FEMA
Leaf Collection
Information will be posted prior to the Fall 2008 leaf collection season giving details and a schedule of the program.
Lot Surface Drainage Permit
The Township has adopted a new “Lot Surface Drainage Ordinance” which has the purpose of protecting against the adverse consequences of uncontrolled surface water drainage associated with land disturbances including but not limited to construction activities. If you are engaging in any of the activities listed in the "Lot Surface Permit Advisory" in a residential zone, a lot surface drainage permit, issued by the Township Division of Engineering is required:
Lot Surface Drainage Permit Advisory
Lot Surface Drainage Permit Flow Chart
Lot Surface Drainage Permit Procedures
Lot Surface Drainage Permit Web Application
Retaining Walls
The Division of Engineering provides review services for the Building Department in connection with permits for retaining walls. Requirements for the design of retaining walls are as follows:
Road Opening Permits
Before opening any municipal street or right of way, it is necessary to obtain a road opening permit from the Division of Engineering. There is no fee for the permit, but the applicant is required to post a bond prior to obtaining the permit. Permits can be obtained at the Division of Engineering.
Soil Removal Ordinance
If you are contemplating removing or moving earth or soil within the Township of Livingston, a soil removal permit might be required.
Stormwater Management
Most construction and development activities in Livingston are subject to the provisions of various State and local stormwater management rules and ordinances. Some other activities are also regulated. Links to some applicable rules and ordinances are as follows:
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
- New Jersey DEP Stormwater Management Web Site
- Solutions to Stormwater Pollution
- Pet Waste Pollutes Our Waters
- New Jersey Division of Land Use Regulation
- New Jersey Flood Hazard Area Control Act Rules N.J.A.C. 7:13
- For Freshwater Wetland questions call (609) 777-0454
- For Flood Hazard Area questions call (609) 984-0162
Township of Livingston
- Livingston General Zoning Requirements for Flood Hazard Areas
- Livingston Flood Hazard Area Ordinance
- Building in Flood Prone Areas in Livingston
- Livingston Requirements for Flood Elevation Surveys
- Livingston Stormwater Management Plan
- Stormwater Management Rule Triggers
- Stormwater Management Plan Ordinance
- Stormwater Control Ordinance
- Ord 24-2005 – Pet Waste Disposal
- Ord 25-2005 - Littering
- Ord 26-2005 -Illicit Connections
- Ord 27-2005 - Wildlife Feeding
- Ord 28-2005 -Improper Waste Disposal
- Ord 34-2008 - Outdoor Application of Fertilizer
- Information on the Outdoor Application of Fertilizer
Street Maintenance
The Division of Engineering developed a complete survey of road conditions (Street Rating Report) several years ago, which serves as a starting point for the Township annual road maintenance program. The following links provide access to a description of the Township road maintenance program and the Township street rating report.