[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 12-2, Plumbing
Work, was superseded by Ord. #1769.
[Ord. #1769, 12-28-2004, added]
a.
No building or structure shall be occupied in whole
or in part prior to the issuance of a certificate of construction
records clearance (CRC). A CRC shall be required prior to the sale
of any residential structure within the Township.
[Ord. #2467, 4-27-2021, amended]
b.
Exceptions. The following transactions are exempt
from obtaining a CRC as long as no change in physical occupancy occurs:
1.
Transfer of title to correct a previously recorded
deed.
2.
Title eligible to be recorded as an ancient deed pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 46:16-7.
3.
Transfer of title between husband and wife, whether
or not relating to divorce, or between former spouses if the transfer
is incident to an order or judgment from any court of competent jurisdiction.
4.
Transfer of title relating to new construction for
which a certificate of occupancy is required.
5.
Transfer of title by or to an executor, administrator
or court order which affects a distribution of a descendant's estate
in accordance with the provisions of the descendant's will or the
interstate laws of the state.
6.
Transfer of title due to refinancing, home equity
loans, second mortgages.
7.
Transfer of title by or to a receiver, trustee in
bankruptcy or liquidation, or assignee for the benefit of creditors.
8.
Residential rentals.
[Ord. #1769, 12-28-2004, added; Ord.
#2467, 4-27-2021, amended]
No owner shall permit the sale of a residential
premises covered under this section unless the requisite CRC has been
issued. No purchaser shall occupy any premises covered under this
section until the requisite CRC has been issued. Owners and purchasers
shall be jointly and separately responsible for failure to obtain
the requisite CRC required hereunder. The owner or his authorized
agent shall submit a written application and payment of fees at least
10 business days prior to the change of ownership on the form provided
by the Township.
[Ord. #1769, 12-28-2004, added; Ord.
#2377, 2-27-2018, amended]
Prior to the issuance of any such certificate
for any transaction, the enforcing agency shall conduct a records
inspection to ensure that there are no open construction permits or
zoning permits on subject premises. Should there be open permits on
subject premises, all final inspections and prior approvals shall
be obtained and appropriate Uniform Construction Code certificates
or zoning certificates shall be issued prior to issuance of the CRC.
[Ord. #1769, 12-28-2004, added; Ord.
#2055, 3-10-2009, amended; Ord. #2331, 2-9-2016, amended]
The applicant shall submit with the application
fees for the CRC as follows to cover the administrative cost:
[Ord. #1769, 12-28-2004, added]
a.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provisions
of this section shall, upon conviction, be punishable by a fine not
exceeding $1,000, imprisonment for a period not exceeding 90 days
and/or a period of community service not exceeding 90 days.
b.
The issuance of a CRC shall not preclude the imposition
of penalties upon subsequent discovery of violations.
