Notice to Home Owners:

Recent changes to what is considered normal maintenance pursuant to the Uniform Construction Code no longer mandate construction permits for the installation of siding for one and two family detached dwellings (except for polypropylene) and the replacement of roofs for one and two family detached dwellings. 

It is very important to note that all siding and roof replacements for all structures located in a Historic District still require Historic Commission review and approval before the work can commence.  To determine if your property is within an Historic District or for further information please contact via email  Vincent Dominach or 732-873-2500 (ext. 6274)

Map of historical districts

Contact Information

Franklin Township Historic Preservation Advisory Commission
Municipal Building 
475 DeMott Lane
Somerset, New Jersey 08873

Email: Vincent.dominach@franklinnj.gov

It is generally not necessary for applicants seeking a review hearing to contact the Commission directly as the Department of Planning and Zoning will routinely forward application materials to the Commission. The project will then be placed on the next open meeting agenda.  Since the Commission is a board made up of all citizen volunteers, there is no direct Commission member contact available through the Municipal Building.  Vincent Dominach is the staff contact point for the Commission and can be contacted at above address.