The Borough of Highlands is excited to announce the creation of a new Department of Buildings & Housing, which will be operational effective January 1, 2024. Its responsibilities include:
- Uniform Construction Code (UCC) plan review and inspections
- Zoning application and plan review, and zoning determination
- Floodplain Administration, plan review, determination, and inspections
- Code Enforcement
- Property Maintenance
The new office will consist of a Construction Official, Certified Floodplain Administrator, Technical Assistant, Building Subcode Official, Fire Subcode Official, Electrical Subcode Official, Plumbing Subcode Official, Mechanical Inspector, Zoning Officer, and Code Enforcement Officer.