Code Enforcement & Engineering
Code Enforcement investigates property code violation complaints and enforces code regulations. Engineering reviews and updates engineering data for the Township maps, coordinates roadway and sewer upgrade programs, and maintains Township maps.
Common Violations
Chapter 91 of the Voorhees Township Code Book: Brush, Grass and Weeds
Chapter 130 of the Voorhees Township Code Book: General Offenses including Litter
Important Phone Numbers
Animal Control via Independent Animal Control Services: 856-718-0305
Camden County Health & Human Services: 856-374-6037
Camden County Mosquito Commission: 856-566-2945
Camden County Public Works: 856-566-2980
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection: 609-777-3373
Maps
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do you call for motor vechicle complaint?
Call the Voorhees Police Department regarding any issue with a vechicle. They can be reached at 856-428-5400
Who do I call for mosquito problem?
Camden County Mosquito Commission at 856-566-2945
Who do I call for abandoned pools?
Camden County Board of Health at 856-374-6037
Who do I call for animal control?
856-718-0305
Who do you call for a street light out?
The back of your electric bill tells you to call them for street lights out.
ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC
(800) 642-3780
www.atlanticcityelectric.com
PSE&G
(800)436-7734
www.pseg.com
What do the colors of the mark out flags mean?
White:
Proposed Excavation
Pink:
Temporary Survey Markings
Red:
Electric
Yellow:
Gas, Oil, Steam, Chemical
Orange:
Communication CATV
Blue:
Water
Purple:
Reclaimed Water Irrigation Survey
Green:
Sewer
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Know what’s below.
Call before you dig.
What are the Utlitiy companies in the Township ?
ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC
(800) 642-3780
www.atlanticcityelectric.com
COMCAST:
(800) 934-6489
www.comcast.com
NEW JERSEY AMERICAN WATER
(800) 652-6987
www.amwater.com
PSE&G
(800)436-7734
www.pseg.com
SOUTH JERSEY GAS
(888) 766-9900
www.southjerseygas.com
VERIZON
(800) 922-0204
www.verizon.com
VOORHEES TOWSNHIP SEWER DEPARTMENT
856-428-5499
sewer@voorheesnj.com
Call Before You Dig
(800) 272-1000
www.nj1-call.org
Who do I contact for pot holes and sink holes?
Please contact Public Works Department at 856-428-5499
How can I tie-in to the Townsips sewer sysytem?
Please contact our department at 856-428-5914
Do I need a permit for replacing sidewalk, curb and driveway apron?
You do not need a pemit for sidewalk or driveway aprons. Any disruption to the curb requires a permit through out Township Clerk’s Office 856-429-7757.
