Office:
200 South Street, Room 233
973-292-6722
The Engineering Division is responsible for design, preparation of plans and specifications, bidding and construction administration of a wide variety of construction projects. These projects include roadway milling and resurfacing, roadway reconstruction, traffic signals, curbs, sidewalks, traffic calming, street lights, sanitary sewers, storm drains, pavement crack sealing, tree plantings, playgrounds, buildings, ball fields, elevators, swimming pools and dams.
Map and Plan Library
The Engineering Division maintains an extensive file of maps and drawings. These drawings include street maps, construction plans, infrastructure maps and building plans. Our records date back to the 1830’s with some tracings from the 1780’s. The information is available for inspection and copies may be purchased at the engineering office.
Stormwater Control Ordinance
To download the Ordinance (in pdf format) click here.
Soil Disturbance Permits
The Engineering Division administers Soil Disturbance Permits. Prior to disturbing a site, land or land area exceeding 500 square feet or 10 cubic yards of rock or soil a permit must be obtained from the Town Engineer. Projects having approved site plans from the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment are exempt from this requirement.
Technical Support
The Engineering Division provides technical support to all other Divisions of the Department of Public Works as well as other Departments. Support is wide ranging and includes preparation of bid packages for equipment purchases, field investigation of infrastructure issues and traffic counts.
Sewer Connection Fee Determination
Prior to connecting to the Morristown’s sewer system a sewer connection permit must be obtained from the Sewer Utility. The Engineering Division performs the sewer connection fee determination. (Application Form) |
