[Adopted 4-2-2019 by Ord.
No. 2953-19]
Every inquiry regarding development and renovations subject
to the Township's zoning laws shall require a zoning review by the
Zoning Officer. The information required for a zoning review shall
include, but not be limited to:
A. Two copies of the appropriate application forms signed by the applicant;
B. Two copies of each of:
(2) Dimensioned drawings of all proposed signs, accessory structures,
and/or site changes, if applicable.
Application for a zoning review shall be a condition precedent
to any application for the issuance of a zoning permit or application
to either the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment.
Appeals to the Board of Adjustment pursuant to municipal land
use (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70a), may be taken by any interested party affected
by any decision of the Zoning Officer based on or made in the enforcement
of this article or other land use ordinances. Such appeal shall be
taken within 20 days of the letter of denial by filing a notice of
appeal with the Zoning Officer stating the grounds of such appeal.
Upon receipt of notice of appeal, the Zoning Officer shall transmit
to the Board of Adjustment all papers constituting the record upon
which the action appeal was taken.
[Amended 12-21-2021 by Ord. No. 3047-21]
The fee for a zoning review shall be $50, which sum shall accompany
the application for the zoning review and shall be nonrefundable.
[Adopted 5-7-2019 by Ord.
No. 2956-19]
The Maplewood Building Department shall issue zoning permits
for projects that fall under the jurisdiction of the Maplewood Zoning
Law.
As a condition precedent to obtaining a zoning permit, an applicant
must obtain a zoning review, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2953-19 incorporated by reference herein.
Zoning permits shall be issued by the Maplewood Building Department,
upon an applicant's completion of forms provided by the Building Department.
The fee for obtaining a zoning permit shall be $150. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, if the applicant is also securing a construction permit
for the same project, no additional fee shall be required.