Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Department is presently operating both on-site and remotely and continues to process applications for zoning permits and certified lists, as well as applications to the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Environmental Commission, Historic Preservation Commission and Sign Review Committee.

Please be aware that the Planning & Zoning, Building, and Engineering departments operate separately, each with its own requirements and timelines.  Please do not include an application for any other department with your Zoning permit application.    

We continue to accept all applications, the exception being that applications cannot be hand-delivered at this time.  Please mail the complete application to the attention of the Planning & Zoning Department.  

Due to the Governor’s Executive Orders and in keeping with guidance provided by the NJ Division of Local Government Services, the following Board and Commission meetings will be conducted through electronic/virtual technology for the foreseeable future – Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Environmental Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and Sign Review Committee.

All applications on the agenda in question along with related exhibits and consultant reports will be available for inspection at https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/ at least 10 days before the scheduled meeting date. Instructions for accessing a specific meeting will also be published at least 10 days prior to the hearing.

Please contact the Hillsborough Township Planning & Zoning Department at dpadgett@hillsbourgh-nj.org (Planning Board/EC/HPC) or ehewitt@hillsborough-nj.org (Board of Adjustment/SRC) for more information.