Commercial Tenants/Occupancy

CO, CCO, TCO Requirements

*Certificate of Occupancy, Continued Certificate of Occupancy, & Temporary Certificate of Occupancy

It is recommended to submit the zoning & construction applications in to the office together, to make the review process seamless.

Applicants must have zoning approval prior to any changes of commercial tenancy:
- Zoning permit approval is required for the CO/CCO process for change of ownership, new tenancy, or change of use.

1. Zoning Application
2. New Tenant Information
   
3. $250 zoning fee (submitted with application)

*If denied in zoning, instructions to appear before the Planning Board to seek approval will be advised by the Officer. 

Certificate of Continued Occupancy permit should be submitted to the Construction Department:

1. Permit Jacket
   
2. Building Sub-code Technical
   
3. Electric Sub-code Technical
   
4. Plumbing Sub-code Technical
   
5. Fire Sub-code Technical
   
6. Contact Sheet
7. $200 application fee

Should there be any permitted work being completed, the contractor should also fill out their information on the sub-code forms & submit any necessary supporting documents with the application.

A separate permit fee will be due at the end of review. Should you wish to make one permit fee, the CO/CCO fee of $200 can be applied to the permit total.

The inspections are scheduled through the clerk after payment is made and once signoffs from the Sub-code Officials and Construction Official are received if we are inspection a CO/CCO, only. If construction is being conducted, inspections must be requested at the appropriate times during the job.

Should your approval be contingent upon a resolution approval, you may be subject to the Township Engineer's inspection report. All items on their checklist must be satisfied for a CO recommendation.

County Obligation Information

Application Process & Review of Plans for Retail Food Establishments
All plans must be approved by the County prior to an issuance of a construction permit.

1. Letter to Construction Officials
   
2. Chapter 24 (N.J.A.C. 8:24)

At the Municipal Level: Apply for your Food Handler's Permit

1. A Food Handlers' Permit can be submitted to the Board of Health Secretary, Sherri Howlett with the appropriate application and handler's fees.
   

Mercantile Licensing

Edgewater Park Township Committee passed Ordinance No. 2019-4 on April 2, 2019, approving a method to identify and communicate with the Local Business Community by establishing a Mercantile License.

You may submit your Mercantile Application Form by:

1. Mail to the Municipal Building
   Attn: Mercantile License, 400 Delanco Road, Edgewater Park, NJ 08010
2. Drop Box in front of the Municipal Building at 400 Delanco Road

Any business that is new, in the process of opening, or is re-opening and has not yet filled out the Mercantile License Application should do so any time during the year and return it to the Township Building.

Annual Deadline: Failure to fill out and return the application by December 31st of each year will result in a fine. Late applications must be postmarked by January 15.

Late Fee: Any applications received past postmark date of January 15 will require a late fee with their application for renewal of $25.

The primary use for this Mercantile License Program is to improve communications with the business community, especially in the event of emergencies. When severe weather events occur, Edgewater Park First Responders need to be able to contact business owners immediately. If a tree or vehicle crashes onto the business when it is closed and the owner or manager is not there, First Responders often need immediate information from someone in charge: 

• Could anyone still be working or injured in the building?
• Is there anything flammable inside which could be in peril?  
• Will the product inventory “spoil” if not rescued immediately, e.g., from a flood, leaky roof, or power outage?
• Is there interior wiring near the crash site that could spark a fire & destroy the building, nearby buildings, or hurt others?

An added benefit of this Mercantile License Program is receiving information and notifications from the Township about important (local, county, state, or federal) business loans, tax benefits, PPE supplies, or other programs and opportunities for small businesses.