Mandated by the New Jersey State Uniform Construction Code. This division is where one would obtain construction permits for new construction, and/or renovations of existing structures.

Inspections: To schedule an inspection, please call 201-592-5780 x 253 during our regular business hours Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Tuesday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm & Friday 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. You must have permit number available when scheduling inspections.

Certificate of Resale/Rental: If there is a change of occupancy whether by resale or rental you are required to submit a CRO application, along with the proper fee, to the Building Department. The application and requirements can be found below.

Please take note, SUEZ is asking for support from home owners, please check your Water Main to confirm a Water Meter is installed, and that there is no Lead Lines coming in from the street.  If you do not have a Water Meter or you have a Lead Main pipe please contact SUEZ directly.

• Residential Certificate of Continued Occupancy for Resale or Rental (CCO) Application
• Commercial Certificate of Continued Occupancy for Resale or Rental (CRO) Application
• Requirements for a Certificate of Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Compliance (CSACMAC)
• Requirements for Residential & Commercial Certificate of Continued Occupancy for Resale or Rental (CRO)

Responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of the borough zoning ordinances, and to insure that the proper occupancies and uses of structures and properties within the borough are followed. The Zoning Division also directs applicants to appear before the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment.

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Responsible for the enforcement of both local ordinances and state statutes pertaining to the maintenance and upkeep of all structures and properties within the borough.

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Initial Inspection 
Owners of rental properties in Leonia are required as of September 26, 2022 to supply to the Borough a Lead Pain Free Certification.  This certification must be supplied initially within 2 years of the the effective date of the law, July 2, 2O22, or upon tenant turnover, whichever is earlier.

Recurring Inspection
After the initial inspection required by Section 2L2-32lCl1L), the owner, landlord andlor agent of such dwelling unit offered for rental shall be required to obtain an inspection of the unit for lead-based paint hazards every three years, or at tenant turnover, whichever is earlier, except that an inspection upon tenant turnover shall not be required if the owner has a valid lead-safe certification.

Standards
lnspections for lead-based paint in rental dwelling units shall be governed by the standards set forth in N.J.S.A. 52=27D'437.1 et seq., and N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq.

Exceptions
A dwelling unit in a single-family, two-family, or multiple rental dwelling shall not be subject to inspection and evaluation for the presence of lead-based paint hazards, or for the fees for such inspection or evaluation, if the unit:

1. Has been certified to be free of lead-based paint;
2. Was constructed during or after 1978;
3. Is in a multiple dwelling that has been registered with the Department of Community Affairs as a multiple dwelling for at least 10 years, either under the current or a previous owner, and has no outstanding lead violations form the most recent cyclical inspection performed on the multiple dwelling under the "Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law", N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1, et seq.;
4. Is a single-family or two-family seasonal rental dwelling which is rented for less than six months duration each year by tenants that do not have consecutive lease renewals; or e has a valid lead-safe certification issued in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27D-437.16(dX2).

Fees
Administrative Fee: A dwelling owner or landlord may directly hire a private lead evaluation contractor who is certified to provide lead paint inspection services by the Department of Community Affairs.  Then the fee to the Borough is an Administrative fee of $50, and a $20 fee to the State of New Jersey.
lnspection Fee: Alternately a dwelling owner or landlord can pay a fee in the amount of $220.00 to have a certified employee of the Borough to perform a visual inspection of the property.  This fee is for each lead-based paint inspection conducted by the Borough.  This fee includes the Administrative fee and the fee to the state.

For additional information visit: https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/codes/resources/leadpaint.html

• Building Department - Frequently Asked Questions
• Construction Permit Applications - Frequently Asked Questions
• Important Information Concerning Construction Applications
• Requirements for a Certificate of Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Compliance (CSACMAC)
• Requirements for Residential & Commercial Certificate of Continued Occupancy for Resale or Rental (CRO)
• Sidewalk Maintenance