Planning & Zoning

Planning Director

David Kois, PP, AICP
908-369-4313, Ext 7183

Jocelyne Bello
Assistant Planner/GIS Specialist
908-369-4313, Ext 7197

Marcella McLaughlin
Zoning Official
908-369-4313, Ext 7209

Debora Padgett
Administrative Assistant
908-369-4313, Ext 7181

Marie Kane

Planning & Zoning Clerk
908-369-4313, Ext 7180

Pennoni Engineering
Board of Adjustment Engineer

Planning & Zoning Department Information

The mission of the Department of Planning & Zoning is to plan for a healthy, vibrant community with a sustainable balance of growth and development; to prepare, maintain and administer supporting plans and regulations; and to engage and educate the public in the planning process.

The Planning & Zoning Department is responsible for the community’s long-range planning efforts, including keeping the master plan current and conducting various studies to address emerging issues within the Township. The Department also manages the Land Use and Development Ordinance (aka the “Zoning Ordinance”, see link below) by processing zoning permits and reviewing applications for development.

Township Land Use and Development Code (188)

Mapping Hub

Hillsborough Township uses an online system called SDL to offer a convenient way for citizens and community members to engage with the municipality online. Create an account or log in to SDL Portal for 24/7 access to the following services:

Permit status
Property zone
Searchable permit & property information
OPRA requests

*Residents, be sure to select Hillsborough as your primary town.

Department News

Keep Somerset Moving: Transportation Plan 2045 Virtual Meeting

September 27, 2023

The final virtual public meeting on “Keep Somerset Moving: Transportation Plan 2045" will take place on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 6:30-8 p.m. Somerset ...

Fence Construction

August 23, 2023

The Planning & Zoning Department, Engineering Department and the Building Department would like to inform property owners about fence construction...

Clothing Bin Updates

August 23, 2023

Recently, there have been questions from the community about the clothing donation bins in the Lowe’s Parking Lot. These bins were painted last week...