Planning Department

The growth and development of Montgomery Township is guided by a Master Plan that is implemented by the Planning Board. Development decisions are also guided by the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Landmarks Commission, all supported by this department's professional planning and zoning staff.

By law, the Master Plan is updated at least once every ten years. Changes to the Master Plan and decisions about redevelopment are guided by the Planning Board and the municipal governing body, the Montgomery Township Committee.

Residents are encouraged to learn about the unique history and characteristics of Montgomery Township’s development by reading our growth and land overview concerning population growth, land preservation, and zoning:

Growth & Land Use Overview

Montgomery Township is a historic agriculture community in central New Jersey that quickly grew into a suburban town. Major growth came in two spurts in the 1960s and 1990s, decades when population growth exceeded 60%.

GIS - Interactive Mapping

The Engineering Department's GIS Specialist maintains all of the township’s maps, geospatial databases, and applications. Geospatial information is any information that contains geographic information.