Proper exterior landscape and building maintenance is required under the provisions of the Borough's Property Maintenance Ordinances. Help keep Wharton a great place to live by maintaing your property.
Housing and Zoning Officer/ Road Opening Coordinator
Deputy Housing and Zoning Officer
Prior to any construction or renovations, installation of fencing, retaining walls, accessory structures, or business registration residents must submit an application to the zoning department for review and issuance of any required permits. For the form click here
A Certificate of Habitation is required for every resale of residential property. It requires an inspection by the Zoning and Housing Officer. For the form click here.
CERTIFICATE OF HABITATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
· One electrical receptacle required in bathroom, must have GFI protection
· Ground Fault Interrupters on receptacles within 5 feet of the kitchen sink
· Ground Fault Interrupters within 5 feet of any water basing in basement or elsewhere
· Pressure valve on hot water heater must have an extension, directed down and a minimum of 12 inches off the floor
· All empty spaces in main electric panel must be covered
· Handrails required on stairways with three steps or more
· One smoke detector required on each level of home, lithium batteries required
· Carbon Monoxide detector required with 10 feet of sleeping areas, 5 feet or lower on the wall
· Fire extinguisher required in kitchen, ABC type, 10lbs or less, hung mac 5 feet off the floor and in view
· Two receptacles required in each room other than bathrooms
· Windows must be able to stay up when open, without being propped
· All glass and screens must be intact (windows and doors)
· Heat in all habitable rooms
· Doors on all bedrooms
All residential rental properties in the Borough require an inspection by the Housing/Zoning Officer prior to any dwelling unit being occupied. Landlords are required to register with the Borough and schedule an inspection. Tenant names and contact information are required. Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Extinguishers, as well as life safety issues are inspected for compliance with Municipal Ordinances. For the registration form click here.
New Jersey's newest lead-based paint law, "New Jersey's Lead-Safe Certification," went into effect 7/22/22 and directly targets all pre-1978 rental properties. In addition to new lead paint inspection intervals. For more information click here.
The Borough requires any vacant or foreclosed property in the Borough to be registered annually. For the registration form click here.
Wharton Public Schools and Morris Hills Regional School District require a certification of residency in the Borough for students to attend school. For the form click here.
Road Opening Permits are issued by the Zoning and Housing Officer. See Borough Ordinance 270-11 (Permit Application) for more information. For the form click here.
This is required for the resale of residential property. You should contact the Zoning and Housing Official approximately two weeks prior to closing to set up an appointment for this.
Tree Removal Permits are required in the Borough of Wharton and are issued by the Zoning and Housing Official. For the form click here.
Permits for non-residential signs and outdoor dining are required in the Borough of Wharton and are issued by the Zoning and Housing Official. For the form click here.
If you are looking to open a new business please utilize the form here.
To view the Zoning Map click here.
For more information about Zoning visit Chapter 165 of the Borough Ordinances.