21 Belvidere Avenue - Washington, NJ 07882
Tel: (908) 689-4800
Hometown Friendly & Business Ready!
Location
Washington Borough is situated at the crossroads of State Highways 57 and 31, and is only minutes from Routes 46, 78, and 80. Conveniently located for Warren and Hunterdon Counties, and even parts of Pennsylvania, the Borough sees 20,000 vehicles -- and potential customers -- through its downtown each day!
Downtown Pride
Washington Borough takes great pride in its downtown and is always seeking ways to improve the streetscape. Upgrades have included extra-wide pedestrian-friendly sidewalks, antique-style town clock and complementing street lights, a pocket park with performance space, and plenty of convenient parking. The Borough is home to more than a dozen free and low-cost annual festivals and events each year. Well-attended by area residents, these events also attract more than 15,000 visitors annually.
Already Decided to Join Us
in the Borough?
Owners Must Submit the Following Documents Before Opening Their Doors
Zoning Application
All new business must submit a zoning application, as well as several associated forms outlined below. For Zoning questions you may contact the Zoning Officer at (908) 689-3600 Ext. 139.
All sign changes for both new and existing businesses must be approved prior to installation. If submitted at the time of the zoning application there is no additional
fee.
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Floor Plans
Sketch of layout of the building and rental units.
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Business License Application
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*Food Establishments Require Licensing Through the Warren County Health Department
(908) 475-7960.
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*Construction May Require Permits through the Department of Consumer Affairs
(908) 713-0722
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Site Plan Waiver
For use by new businesses at locations which will not require major construction.
Applications for locations requiring major renovations must be submitted through the planning board. For further information contact the Planning Board at
(908) 689-3600 Ext. 130.
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Business Letter of Intent
A letter summarizing the intent of the business, number of employees, hours, etc.
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Business Information Sheet to the Washington Borough Fire Official
Fire Inspection required prior to opening, please contact (908) 689-3600 Ext. 123.
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WBID Contact
Opening a business in the Borough? We're here to help!
Contact Washington Borough Business Improvement District Executive Director
Melanie Thiel
(908) 689-4800
21 Belvidere Ave.
Washington, NJ 07882
Borough Hall Contacts
Borough of Washington
100 Belvidere Ave.
Washington, NJ 07882
(908) 689-3600
Brian Bond, Borough Manager
Ext. 113
Zoning Officer
Ext. 120
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Planning Board
Ext. 130
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Matt Lopez, Fire Official
(908) 876-8637