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NJ Municipality Guide

Cherry Hill, NJ Solar Permit Requirements

Official Authority Having Jurisdiction: Cherry Hill Construction Department • County: Camden County

Permitting & Code Quick Facts

Permit Required
Required

Standard building permit required before initiating a residential solar installation.

Review Turnaround
10 Days

Average expected timeframe for the building department to review plans and issue approval.

Post-Install Inspection
Required

Local inspector visual/technical code verification required for certificate of approval.

Fire Setback
36″

Minimum roof setback pathway (in inches) required for emergency fire access.

Structural Letter
Not Required

Whether a professional structural engineer (PE) certified review letter is mandatory.

Electrical Review
Separate Application

Indicates if the electrical permit application is standalone or combined with the building permit.

Contact & Interconnection

Office Name Cherry Hill Construction Department
Phone Support 856-488-7800
Local Electric Utility PSE&G
State / Region New Jersey (State of NJ)
Online Submittals Access Permitting Portal
County: Camden County Last Updated: 2026-06
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Local Permitting Notes

Separate zoning permit required before building permit submission.

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