Download the Total Demolition Application Form
Total demolition of a structure that is a) located within a local landmark district, b) an individually designated local landmark, c) located in a National or State Register district, or d) a surveyed property within a Potential Historic District, must receive approval from the Historic Preservation Commission pursuant to Montclair Code §347-142.1. See the Township’s Total Demolition Properties Map to determine whether a property is subject to this ordinance.
For applications for total demolition, please note the submission requirements as outlined below and on the application form:
- Complete photography record of all exterior elevations, interior spaces, and important details of all existing structures and any adjacent properties.
- Statement of the need/purposes for the proposed demolition.
- In any instance where there is a claim of no other alternative to demolition, the applicant shall provide written documentation of good-faith attempts to sell the building at a reasonable and comparable amount or to offer it without charge to purchasers willing to move the building to another location and preserve, rehabilitate, relocate, or restore the building. A reasonable and comparable sales price shall be indicated by providing evidence such as recent appraisals, comparable values of properties similar to the building proposed to be demolished or other evidence the HPC deems acceptable.
- Written and pictorial record of the building's history and architectural features for archival purposes, including, without limitation, the dates of original construction of the building or structure to be demolished; original documents, maps, drawings, and photographs; the square footage or dimensions of the building or structure to be demolished; a brief description of the materials, configuration and use of the existing building or structure; significant events and occupants associated with the history of the building or property; architectural features; and a description of the building through photographs, plans, and maps.
- Archaeological study of the property before and/or during demolition if the property falls within the area demonstrated to have a medium or high probability to contain archaeological resources.
- Preservation or salvage of architectural elements and photographic documentation. The Planning Office will provide applicants with local service directories of centers.