A. 
Requirements for building and zoning permits.
(1) 
A building and zoning permit shall be required prior to the erection or structural alteration of any building, structure or portion thereof and prior to the use or change in use of a building or land and prior to the change or extension of a nonconforming use.
(2) 
All construction permits shall be issued in accordance with the requirements of the State of New Jersey Uniform Construction Code.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 64, Construction Codes, Uniform.
B. 
Application for permits. Application for permits, including temporary permits, shall be made in writing to the Zoning Officer on such forms as may be furnished by the Borough. No permit shall be considered complete or permanently effective until the Zoning Officer has certified that the application meets all the requirements of applicable codes and ordinances.
C. 
Requirements for construction permits. All applications for building permits including demolition shall be accompanied by three copies of a true and accurate plot plan, and all applications for a zoning permit shall be accompanied by one such plot plan. All such plot plans shall be drawn to scale, showing the location and size of each building to be erected upon each lot, the actual dimension of each lot to be built upon and such other information as may be necessary to enable the Subcode Official and Zoning Officer to determine whether the proposed structure and use of land will conform to the Building Code and the provisions of this chapter. The Zoning officer shall keep a record of all applications for zoning permits and a record of all permits issued with a notation of all special conditions involved. He shall also file and safely keep copies of all plans submitted, and the same shall become a part of the records of his office for the use of the Borough Council and other Borough officials.
D. 
Issuance of permits. Zoning permits shall be granted or refused within 15 days after the written application has been filed with the Zoning Officer. Upon completion of the erection or alteration of any building or portion thereof authorized by any permit, and prior to occupancy or use, the holder of such permit shall notify the Zoning Officer of such completion.
E. 
Expiration of permits. No permit for the erection, demolition, change, alteration or removal of buildings shall be valid or effective after one year from the date of issuance thereof and shall thereafter be void, unless the work authorized by such permit shall have been substantially commenced within one year from the date of issuance and proceeded with due diligence. If, however, the applicant has been delayed in commencing the work for which the permit was granted by reason of any reasonable cause not due to his own negligence, the permit may be renewed without additional cost to the applicant.
F. 
Escrow. At the time the application for a permit or variance is filed, the Zoning Board of Adjustment may determine that the applicant shall post an escrow payment to pay the fees of any professional personnel employed in the process to review, inspect and make recommendations on the permit application, including but not limited to legal, engineering and planning services. In the event that the Zoning Board determines that an escrow shall be posted, the applicant shall post an initial amount equal to 5% of the Borough Engineer's construction cost estimate with the Secretary of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Said amount shall be set up in an escrow fund to be placed with the Borough Treasurer. Escrow sums not utilized in the review and inspection process shall be returned to the applicant. Such additional sums shall be paid before a permit is issued.
G. 
Variance fees and additional escrow. The application fee for a variance shall be $100, paid to the Borough of Riverton. If a variance is granted, the applicant shall pay the cost of preparation of the resolution resulting from the Variance and all other professional fees incurred by the Borough or the applicant. Unless otherwise required by the Zoning Board, professional fees shall be placed in escrow in the minimum amount of $250 to meet the cost of reviewing applications, plans and/or inspecting the site and preparing all documentation and attending meetings. Any cost incurred in excess of the escrow fees shall be paid by the applicant before final approval of the application and/or release of performance guarantees. The variance and permit are not valid until all fees and costs are paid in full.
A. 
No building or structure hereafter erected or structurally altered, in whole or part, shall be used until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued, which certificate of occupancy must have upon it the signature of the Construction Officer and Zoning Officer. In addition, a new certificate of occupancy shall be required for existing buildings where there is a change in use and such new use includes structural building changes and parking changes.
B. 
Issuance. A certificate of occupancy either for the whole or part of a new building or for alteration of an existing building shall be applied for after the structure is built and shall be issued within 10 days after the erection or alteration of such building or part shall have been completed in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
C. 
Prerequisite for occupancy or use. A certificate of occupancy for the use or occupancy of vacant land or for a change in the use of land or for a change in the use of an existing building shall be applied for and be issued within 10 days after the application has been made and before any such land or building shall be occupied or used, provided that such are in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
No zoning permit required by this chapter shall be issued by the Zoning Officer until he shall have made such examination of the application and plot plan and such inspection of the property as are necessary to enable him to determine whether the proposed structure or use of land will conform to the provisions of this chapter. No certificate of occupancy required by this article shall be issued until the subcode officials and Zoning Officer have made such inspection as is necessary to determine whether the erection or alteration of the building or structure has been completed in conformity with the provisions of this chapter or that the proposed use or occupancy of land will conform to the provisions of this chapter. It shall be the duty of the subcode officials and Zoning Officer, upon request of the owner, to make inspection at any stage of the erection or alteration of a building or structure for the purpose of determining whether such erection or alteration is being made in conformity with the Building Code[1] and the provisions of this chapter, but the failure of the subcode officials or the Zoning Officer to make any such inspection shall not in any manner entitle such owner to a certificate of occupancy if such erection or alteration, when completed, does not conform to the Building Code or the provisions of this chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 64, Construction Codes, Uniform.
The Borough Council shall determine a schedule of fees, charges and expenses, as well as a collection procedure, for all permits and other matters pertaining to this chapter. Said schedule of fees shall be posted in the office of the Zoning Officer and Construction Official.