Borough of Ship Bottom, NJ Chapter 2.72 Zoning Officer

§ 2.72.010 Position created.

[Ord. 2007-16 § 1, 2007]

There is created the position of zoning officer of the Borough of Ship Bottom.

§ 2.72.020 Appointment.

[Ord. 2007-16 § 1, 2007]

The zoning officer shall be appointed by the mayor, with the advice and consent of the Borough council.

§ 2.72.030 Powers and duties of the zoning officer.

[Ord. 2007-16 § 1, 2007]

A. To enforce the zoning ordinances of the Borough of Ship Bottom.

B. To issue zoning permits.

C. To issue flood hazard letters in writing when requested.

D. To answer all inquiries with regard to zoning.

E. To keep a record of all applications for permits and of all permits and certificates issued, with a notation of all special conditions involved.

F. To file and safely keep copies of all plans submitted.

G. To collect and record fees for zoning permits and flood letters.

H. To prepare a monthly report for the Borough council summarizing all activity of the previous months concerning the duties of the zoning officer.

I. The zoning officer shall be deemed to be the administrative officer as defined in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-3 and shall also issue certifications on behalf of the Borough of Ship Bottom certifying whether or not a subdivision has been approved by the land use board of the Borough of Ship Bottom, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-56 and, in general, shall coordinate the efforts of the land use board of the Borough of Ship Bottom and have such other duties or responsibilities as may, from time to time, be imposed with regard to the land use board.

J. The zoning officer shall conduct field inspections and special investigations to ensure compliance with various municipal ordinances, initiate and enforce rules and regulations in relation to enforcement of ordinances, initiate necessary legal action against violators of various municipal ordinances, prepare needed reports, establish and maintain the records and files and may assist in the promulgation of municipal ordinances.

§ 2.72.040 Deputy zoning officer.

[Ord. 2007-16 § 1, 2007]

There is created the position of deputy zoning officer. The deputy zoning officer shall be appointed by the mayor, with the advice and consent of the Borough council.

§ 2.72.050 Powers and duties of the deputy zoning officer.

[Ord. 2007-16 § 1, 2007]

The deputy zoning officer shall:

A. Assist the zoning officer to enforce the zoning ordinances of the Borough of Ship Bottom.

B. Perform all of the duties of the zoning officer at his or her direction or in his or her absence.