[Adopted 2-17-1978 (Ch. 25, Art. XXXIII, of the 1974 Code)]
There is hereby created the position of Zoning Officer of the Township of Lacey.
The duties of the Zoning Officer shall be:
A. 
To enforce the Zoning Ordinances of the Township of Lacey.[1]
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Editor's Note: See Ch. 335, Zoning.
B. 
To issue zoning permits in accordance with Chapter 335, Zoning, of the Code of the Township of Lacey.
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 Township Committee summarizing all activity of the previous months concerning the duties of the Zoning Officer.
[Amended 4-15-1982 Ord. No. 11-82]
I. 
In general, to perform his duties in accordance with Chapter 335 of the Code of the Township of Lacey.
J. 
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 Township of Lacey, certifying whether or not a subdivision has been approved by the Lacey Township Planning Board, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-56 and, in general, shall coordinate the efforts of the Planning Board of the Township of Lacey and have such other duties or responsibilities as may, from time to time, be imposed with regard to the Planning Board.
[Added 4-15-1982 Ord. No. 11-82]
K. 
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.
[Added 4-15-1982 Ord. No. 11-82]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 79-61, Term, was repealed 12-22-1998 by Ord. No. 98-43.
The annual salary for the position of Zoning Officer of the Township of Lacey shall be determined from time to time by the Township Committee and shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of the Salary Ordinance of the Township of Lacey.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The currently effective Salary Ordinance is on file in the office of the Township Clerk and is subject to examination during regular office hours.