Dear Hillsborough Township,

This is a request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form. Please acknowledge receipt of this message. Pertaining to Block 174 Lot 170
Records requested:
Building Department

Is the lot buildable?
How many bedrooms are allowed?
What are the setback requirements for houses, porches, decks, outbuildings, or anything else you plan to build?
Can I locate the building on the lot where I want to?
Is there adequate road frontage or a suitable right-of-way for building?
Is the road publicly maintained?
Are there restrictions on house size, height, lot coverage, or other restrictions.
What permits and fees are required and what are the costs? building, electrical, plumbing, porch, patio, well, septic, driveway?
Are there impact fees or special assessments? What is the cost?

Zoning and Planning Department

What is the property’s zoning district? Does your house and other uses you have planned, such as an in-home business, duplex, guest cottage, chicken coop, etc., comply with the zoning?
Are you in a Special Zoning District? Any wetlands or floodplain on the property?
Was the lot legally subdivided?
Can I subdivide the lot (if that’s part of your plan)?
What lot coverage is allowed, and how is it calculated? (This determines what percentage of the lot you can cover with structures. Some count decks, porches, and driveways as well)
Are there any restrictions due to wetlands, flood plains, water frontage, steep slopes, endangered species, historical or cultural sites, or other issues?
Any tree-cutting or land clearing restrictions?
Any other restrictions you should be aware of?

Health Department

If town sewer service is available what is the total connection cost, including fees?
Is there a valid perc test on record (some expire in 2-3 years)? What type of septic system is permitted? For how may bedrooms?
Has a septic design been completed?
If the land is not perc tested, can they recommend names of companies authorized to perform the testing?
What tests are required (deep hole, perc) and what time of year can a perc test be done in this jurisdiction?
Does the area where you are looking typically have trouble with high water tables for poor soils for septic systems? If so, what types of alternative systems are allowed?
Are there any known problems in the area with well yield or water quality? How deep are typical wells in the area?

Yours faithfully,

John Tawfik