TOWNSHIP OF OCEAN 
Construction & Zoning Office

Office Hours of Construction and Zoning
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday
Phone Number 609-693-3302

EXTENSIONS

100      Reception/TACO – Jessica Napolitano  – construction.admin@twpoceannj.gov

108      Zoning Assistant – Ashley Crum–  zoning.asst@twpoceannj.gov    

108      Code Enforcement – Laurie Clune – code.enforce@twpoceannj.gov   

102      Zoning Official – Laurie Clune – zoning@twpoceannj.gov

103      Fire Official – Ron Piszar – Fire@twpoceannj.gov

104      Plumbing Official – Martin Tellekamp – plumbing@twpoceannj.gov

105      Building Official - Ken Triano - building@twpoceannj.gov

106      Electric Official  - Jesse Gerard – electrical@twpoceannj.gov

104      Construction Official – Martin Tellekamp - construction@twpoceannj.gov

Zoning Maps:

West of Parkway                    East of Parkway

Click here to search our permit database

Zoning and Construction permits are required before commencing any work in the Township of Ocean that involves construction, renovation, repairs, additions, alterations, or reconstruction of your residence.

Examples include:

1. New homes / Additions
2.  Demolition / Asbestos removal
3. Screen rooms, 3 season room, deck enclosures etc.
4. Roofing / siding
5. Lawn sprinkler
6. Decks and stairs
7. Remodeling interiors / alterations
8. Water heaters
9. HVAC systems / heat and or air conditioning replacements or new installations
10. Water/sewer replacement
11. Rewiring electric of any type or voltage, or new electric installations
12. Re-piping of plumbing, or new  plumbing installations
13. Re-piping of  gas lines, or new  gas installations 
14. Re-pipe of oil lines, or new installations
15. Oil  tank removal and or replacement
16. Pools  in ground or above ground / spas / hot tubs
17. Window/door replacement if different than existing
18. Sheds or similar structures
19. Retaining walls
20. Solar systems
21. Alarm systems / burglar and or fire
22. Fireplaces / chimneys
23. Satellite dishes
24. Signs
25. Fire sprinkler systems
26. Tenant fit-outs

Ordinary Maintenance does not require a permit.
Some examples of ordinary maintenance include:
A)  painting
B)  wallpapering
C)  faucet or fixture replacement without remodeling bathroom or kitchen
D)  drain cleaning
E)  installing battery type smoke or CO alarms
F)  replace  switches, light fixtures or outlets of 20 amps or less with exact size and style
G) replace  kitchen cabinets with same style/size/ location

These are not end all lists.