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The building looms over the bustling Route 24, once called Chester Pike, just east of Long Valley center. At once, upon seeing it, you know that the mill holds a thousand stories and probably a thousand more secrets in its ancient timbers.
In the rolling hills of Morris County, Washington Twp is noted for preserved farmland and historic buildings. Washington Township was incorporated as a township on April 2, 1798, from portions of Roxbury Township.
The WMC Memorial 5K Turkey Trot is a community event being held to continue the tradition of the WMC Memorial Race started 12 years ago in memory of Kyleigh D’Alessio and Tanner Birch.
The mission of the Washington Township Police Department to protect life and property, enforce the law in a fair and impartial manner, and to preserve the peace, order, and safety of the community we serve.
The pond at Califon Road Park is located behind the parking area for the park’s Little League field and four all-purpose fields
Washington Township held its annual Memorial Day Ceremony to salute our brave servicemen and servicewomen who have given so much for our country at the Veterans Memorial Site at Rock Spring Park.
At the Recreation Department’s annual Afternoon with Santa at Cuccinella School, local families enjoyed face painting, balloon animal and photos with the Santa and his helper.
Township Forms and Documents
Guides to Permits and Applications:
- You can obtain a Construction Permit Application Package in the Building Department or from the state website.
- Basement Renovation Checklist
- Generator and EV Charger Checklist
- Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation Checklist
- Deck Checklist
- Pool Checklist
- Additions
- New Dwelling
- Demo Permits
- Lieu of Oath Explained
- Analysis of Fire Department Operations (Issued Feb. 2013)
- Certificate of Potability - For wells and water sources
- Senior Citizen Well Check Application
- Septic System Application
- Septic Repair Application & Instructions
- Well Application and Well Log Forms
- Well pump or line Repair Application
- Health Dept Temporary Food Vendor Permit
- JCP&L Critical Care and Well Water Support
- Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Application
- Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Application Instructions
- Inn Ordinance
- Bed & Breakfast Ordinance
- Preservation Overlay Ordinance
- Preservation Links
- Historic Preservation Design Guidelines
- Historic Preservation Instructions for Public Notice
- Historic Preservation Comm. Notice of Hearing
- Historic Preservation Comm. Certified List of Property Owners
Title: Planning Board Minor Subdivision:
Fees
- General Subdivision Application Form - Part A (LS-A-4-1987)
- Minor Subdivision Check List - Part B (Form LS-B1 May 5, 2003)
- Statement of Variances/Waivers - Part C (LS-C-11/ 2000)
- Highlands Questionnaire
- Highlands Checklist Ordinance
- Highlands Map
- Soil Disturbance Application
- Soil Disturbance Notice Template
Title: Planning Board Preliminary Subdivision:
- General Subdivision Application Form -Part A (LS-A-4-1987)
- Preliminary Subdivision Check List - Part B (Form LS-B2 October 1, 2010)
- Statement of Variances/Waivers - Part C (LS-C-11/ 2000)
- Phase 1 Geologic Investigation Checklist
- Highlands Questionnaire
- Highlands Checklist Ordinance
- Highlands Map
- Soil Disturbance Application
- Soil Disturbance Notice Template
Title: Planning Board Final Subdivision:
- General Subdivision Application Form -Part A (LS-A-4-1987)
- Final Check List Part B (Form LS-B3 April 2004)
- Affidavit of Compliance (Form LS-D4 1989)
- Highlands Questionnaire
- Highlands Checklist Ordinance
- Highlands Map
- Soil Disturbance Application
- Soil Disturbance Notice Template
Title: Planning Board Wavier of Site Plan Review:
Fees
- Affidavit in Support of Wavier of Site Plan/Change of Use (WSP 5-1994)
- Highlands Questionnaire
- Highlands Checklist Ordinance
- Highlands Map
- Soil Disturbance Application
- Soil Disturbance Notice Template
Title: Planning Board Minor Site Plan:
- General Site Plan Application Form - Part A (Rev. May 5, 2003)
- Minor Site Plan Checklist - Part B (Form B3 5-5-03)
- Highlands Questionnaire
- Highlands Checklist Ordinance
- Highlands Map
- Soil Disturbance Application
- Soil Disturbance Notice Template
Title: Planning Board Preliminary Site Plan:
- General Site Plan Application Form - Part A (Rev. May 5, 2003)
- Preliminary Approval Checklist - Part B (Form SP-B1 Sept. 15, 2004)
- Statement on Variances/Waivers (Form SP-C-4-1989)
- Highlands Questionnaire
- Highlands Checklist Ordinance
- Highlands Map
- Soil Disturbance Application
- Soil Disturbance Notice Template
Title: Planning Board Final Site Plan:
- General Site Plan Application Form - Part A (Rev. May 5, 2003)
- Final Approval Checklist - Part B (Form SP-B2 April 2004)
- Affidavit of Compliance - Part D (Form SP-D-4-1989)
- Highlands Questionnaire
- Highlands Checklist Ordinance
- Highlands Map
- Soil Disturbance Application
- Soil Disturbance Notice Template
Title: Washington Township Carbonate Rock Investigation:
Master Plans:
- Vital Statistics Request Form
- Application for Marriage, Remarriage, Civil Union, Reaffirmation of Civil Union License
The first page of the license application may be completed and printed before applying for a license at the Township Health Department. The second page must be completed by the prospective spouses and witness in front of the Registrar or Deputy Registrar and submitted along with a check for $28 made out to Washington Township at the Township Health Department.
OPRA Form
- Open Public Records Act Request Form
- Construction permit records are also available online here.
Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission
Games of Chance / Raffles
- What Forms/Permits Do I Need?
- Raffle Application (fillable form)
- Raffle Instructions
- Bingo Application
- Form 10 - Statement of Landlord (for Bingo Application)
- Form 13
Events
- What Forms/Permits Do I Need?
- Public Event Application
- Temporary Mobile Merchant / Concessionaire Permit Application
Peddler / Solicitors
- What Forms/Permits Do I need for Peddlers/Solicitors?
- Peddler / Solicitor Application Instructions and Application
- Temporary Mobile Merchant / Concessionaire Permit Application
- Fire Prevention Application
- Health Dept Temporary Food Vendor Permit
- Add Your Name to the Township No Solicitation List
- View the Township No Solicitation List (updated 4/10/25)
Misc. Applications/Permits
- Coin Toss Permit Application
- Citizen Leadership Form (Volunteer Committee Application)
- Social Affairs Permit Application
- Banner Pole Hanging Request
- Block Party Request
- Limousine Application
- Taxi Owner & Driver Application
Elections
- Elections (Vote By Mail)
- Election Polling Location
- Voter Registration
- Voter Address Change
- Voter Change/Declare Party Affiliation
Other
- Application for Zoning Permit (pdf), apply online
- Lot Coverage Worksheet
- Highlands Exemption Form
- Application for Commercial Waiver of Site Plan Change Use Change Tenant
- Affidavit for Structure Renovation (including finished basements )
- Application for Accessory Use Home Occupation
- Application for temporary storage container permit
- References
- Affidavit of Service
- Variance Instructions
- Disclosure of Ownership
- Highlands Questionnaire
- Highlands Map
- Notice of Hearing (.doc) (.pdf)
- Table of Zoning Requirements and Schedule of Yard Area Requirements
- Variance Application Form - Part A General Information
- Variance Application Form - Part B Checklist
- Variance Fee Schedule
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