Resources and Contacts
Planning and Development
Geniece Gary-Adams
Zoning Official
Phone (973) 325-4119
Fax (973)325-3959
The first stop on your journey to opening a business in West Orange.
Once you have secured the specific location of operations, Geniece will help determine if that location is approved for your intended use.
New Business Application: http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/2020/Commercial-Business-Application-Package?bidId&fbclid=IwAR30ZzEnXif43kK_E2GIs6BOtj5UiiWEmUxXYiEHJ9XUQmkqCeoaJQ61iN0
Generally takes up to 10 days from application for response
Building Department
Thomas Tracey
Construction Official
Tel: (973) 325-4114
Fax: (973) 325- 3959
ttracey@westorange.org
Oversees any construction that needs a permit, inspections, CCOs
CCO Application:
https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/2020/Commercial-Business-Application-Package?bidId=
Department of Health
Michael A. Fonzino
Director of Health & Welfare
Phone: 973-325-4123
Fax: 973-325-4005
Food licensing, in addition to massage, tanning, body art in medical offices, kennels and boarding facilities and public bathing facilities. Once the zone is approved for the intended use, they can receive their license, short of any planning reviews.
The application is not online. By law they will respond within 30 days.
An inspection is required before opening.
The clerk’s office handles liquor licenses, but the health department will do the inspections.
Downtown West Orange Alliance
Megan Brill
Executive Director
Phone: 973-325-4109
fax: 973-669-8627
Covers commercial businesses from the Valley to Eagle Rock Ave. They help business owners with promotions to encourage business growth and offer business guidance and assistance. There is a fee associated with membership that is rolled back into the community.
John Wayman Henry III
Chairman of Economic Development
Phone:
Fax:
Helps look at the overall economics of the town and finds entities that will make investments into the township. Depending on what your business is, you may want to see if being next to or near one of these businesses will benefit you. Reach out prior to opening to make sure you are aware of any future developments that may impact your business.
James P. Abbott
Director of Staff Operations
Tel: (973) 325-4030
Fax: (973) 669-5504
policechief@wopd.org
Point of contact that can connect you with the right person if you are unsure of who to contact. Can assist in keeping conversations and projects going at a proper pace.
WEST ORANGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
https://westorangechamber.com/
mail@westorangechamber.com
The WOCC creates and promotes a climate where businesses operate in a productive and profitable manner. From acting as an advocate for business interests, to providing opportunities for education and to network, the WOCC is here to help you.
SHOP WEST ORANGE TAX PROGRAM
https://www.westorange.org/1173/Shop-Local
Offer an incentive to residents to shop with your business. A percentage of each sale is deducted from their real estate taxes.