Demolition Requirements
CITY OF MARGATE DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS:
City of Margate City Ordinance #13 of 2012
NO DEMOLITIONS: JUNE 15TH THRU SEPTEMBER 15TH
NOTE: After the demolition of structures, the owner shall install a two-foot plywood fence/barrier around the entire property line of the lot. If there is any question about the exact location of this barrier or its method of installation, the Construction Official shall provide the determination.
Cape Atlantic Soil: If the property is greater than 5,000 sq. ft., Cape Atlantic Soil 609-625-3144 must be notified and this office must be provided with written approval.
Proof of Ownership: A copy of the recorded deed must be provided.
License and Liability Insurance: A copy of the contractor’s license and certificate of liability must be provided.
Disconnect of Utilities: The following utilities must be disconnected, and written proof must be provided:
Water & Sewer: vo_kay@margate-nj.com
Gas: South Jersey Gas 609-645-9752
Electric: Atlantic City Electric 609-645-4667
Cable: Comcast 1-800-266-2278
Telephone: vz-nj-demorequests@one.verizon.com
Dig Release Affidavit
Hydrant Permit: A permit must be obtained from the Water & Sewer Department for temporary use of a hydrant, and proof of such must be provided. Contact Kay Vo at vo_kay@margate-nj.com
Asbestos: Property must be properly abated in regard to all asbestos, including siding, pipe wraps, and heating insulation.
Adjoining properties: All adjoining property owners (list must be obtained from the assessor’s office) shall be notified via certified mail of demolition three (3) three days prior. Provide copies of notification to this office.
Extermination of Rodents & Vermin: Property must be exterminated prior to demolition. Provide written or executed documentation of extermination.
Heat designation/U.S.T.: The owner must provide a letter stating what type of heat the property had, along with a statement that any underground oil storage tank(s) has been properly abated and is contamination free prior to demolition.
Notarized Letter of Authorization: The owner must provide a notarized letter acknowledging the proposed demolition work and authorizing the demolition contractor. The letter must state the address of the property.
Notarized Tree Affidavit: The owner must sign an affidavit acknowledging that zoning approval must be obtained prior to removing/replacing a tree.
After demolition, the property shall be graded to meet adjoining property level.
After demolition, the property shall be kept weed and debris free.
After demolition of structures, the owner shall install a two-foot plywood fence/barrier around the entire property line of the lot.
After demolition, the property sidewalk area shall be clear of any obstructions and passable for all pedestrian traffic.
APPLICATIONS AND FORMS:
♦Demolition Requirement Checklist
♦Dig Release Form
♦Construction Permit Application Jacket
♦Building Subcode Technical Section
♦Tree Affidavit