Building Permits in Paterson

Paterson's UCC Construction/Buildings staff administers construction-code functions, with the City's current directory identifying the Construction Official/subcode staff and Community Improvements/UCC contact.

Current code framework

New Jersey construction is governed by the Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23) and its currently adopted model codes and amendments. The State updates the UCC periodically, so applicants should verify the current subcode edition rather than rely on a static generic list.

Zoning before construction permit

Paterson's Land Development Ordinance states that a construction permit may not be granted without a zoning permit issued by the Zoning Officer. The ordinance also assigns building permits and certificates of occupancy to Community Improvements after the zoning permit. Its published ten-business-day provision concerns the zoning permit decision, not the construction-code review, so it is not presented as a building-permit timeline here.

Fees, inspections and timing

Construction-permit fees, subcode inspections and review requirements depend on the scope and current UCC. No generic building-review estimate or fee percentage is stated because a current Paterson primary source supporting one was not identified.

Official sources

• Paterson UCC Construction/Buildings staff directory: https://www.patersonnj.gov/egov/apps/staff/directory.egov?view=browse
• Paterson Land Development Ordinance — Administration and Enforcement: https://www.patersonnj.gov/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item%3Bid%3D1938
• New Jersey DCA — Uniform Construction Code: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/codreg/ucc.shtml

Disclaimer: Confirm current UCC subcodes, fees and project-specific requirements with Paterson UCC Construction/Buildings.