South Orange, MT · Essex County

No notary required

Demolition or Removal of Structures

South Orange property owners and demolition contractors use this application and checklist to request approval before demolishing or removing a structure.

What this form is

This packet includes a demolition application, a checklist of items required for approval, and a PSE&G service removal request form. It asks for the property and owner details, contractor information, scheduled start date, building type, service disconnections, and required department approvals. The completed South Orange application and supporting documents must be submitted to the Building Department before a demolition permit is issued.

Who needs it

Property owners and demolition contractors seeking approval to demolish or remove a structure in South Orange need to complete the application and provide the listed documents.

How to submit it

Return the completed forms and required documents to the South Orange Building Department with a construction permit at 76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 302, South Orange, NJ 07079.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the application requires signatures and dates, and the PSE&G request form requires a signature and date.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Packet

    Download the demolition application and checklist, including the PSE&G service removal request form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Forms

    Enter the property, owner, contractor, structure, and scheduled start details, and sign and date the applicable forms.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Collect the checklist items, including service-disconnection confirmations, required letters, mailing receipts, and approvals.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Building Department

    Return the completed forms and supporting documents to the South Orange Building Department with a construction permit.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the South Orange demolition application?
No. This document is signed without a notary; the application and PSE&G request form require signatures and dates.
How do I submit the demolition application?
Return the completed forms and required documents to the South Orange Building Department with a construction permit at 76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 302.
What documents does the demolition checklist require?
The checklist calls for items including adjoining-owner notices and mailing receipts, soil conservation approval or exemption, refrigerant and asbestos letters, and service-disconnection confirmations.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for the building location, owner and contractor details, scheduled work date, building type, disconnection information, and required department approvals.

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