| ZONING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED: |
| 1. The erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, or improvement of any Building or Structure, if such activities require a building permit under the Uniform Statewide Building Code. |
If the project involves extending the footprint of a structure or building a new structure, please submit a drawing of the lot, including
- Any existing structures,
- The proposed project,
- Square footage of new construction, and
- Distance from new construction to nearest property lines.
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2. The installation of any Ground, Wall, or Roof Sign, other than Temporary Signs.
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- Wording to be placed on signage,
- Square footage of signage,
- Location of signage, and
- Square footage and location of any existing signage on the property.
Click here for Bridgewater signage regulations. |
| 3. The operation of a business in a fixed location (including Home Occupations). |
- Name and location of business,
- Type of business (retail, professional office, restaurant, etc.)
- Square footage of business space (ALL space- including storage, restrooms, kitchen, etc.)*, and
- Drawing or picture showing parking lot and clearly stating number of dust-proof (9'x18') parking spaces. See Title 17 Chapter 2 for parking lot landscaping requirements (Green Law).*
You must also obtain a Business License from our Treasurer's Office. Call 540-908-3399. Click here to learn more about Business Licenses and Taxation.
*The final two bullet points not required for Home Occupation applications. |
| 4. The leasing of space to another Person for the operation of a business. |
- Proposed use (retail, professional office, restaurant, etc.)
- Name and contact information for proposed business.
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| 5. Erecting a fence in the front yard. |
- A drawing showing placement of fence, include easements (if known), and distance to property lines and public right of ways.
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| 6. Erecting an accessory building or installing a generator. |
- A drawing showing placement of structure or generator, include easements (if known), distance to property lines, and distance to primary structure,
- Square footage and Height of proposed accessory building, and
- Whether or not the accessory building will have electric/plumbing.
See residential regulations for accessory buildings and generators in R-1(§ 6-512), R-2 (§ 6-612), and R-3 Districts(§ 6-712). |
| 7. Any project in the Special Hazard Flood Area as defined in § 6-1424 (35). |
- Base Flood Elevation at the project site,
- Flood-proofing techniques that will be employed, and
- Any of the information in rows 1 or 2 that also applies to your project
See Bridgewater Floodplain Management for more information. |
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8. Replacement of water or sewer service line.
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- Materials used in existing pipes and connector joints (couplings, angles, etc.).
- Materials used in new pipes and connector joints.
Tracing wire must be laid and a final inspection is required before back-filling (call 540-908-4212). |
