The duty of administering and enforcing the
provisions of this chapter is hereby conferred upon the Zoning Officer
who shall have such powers as are conferred on him/her in accordance
with its literal terms. The Zoning Officer shall not have the power
to permit any construction or any use or change of use which does
not conform to this chapter. The Zoning Officer shall be appointed
by the Township Council.
The duties of the Zoning Officer shall be:
A.
To examine all applications for construction and use
permits.
B.
To issue permits only for construction and uses which
are in accordance with the regulations of this chapter and other applicable
ordinances as may be subsequently amended.
C.
To record and file all applications for zoning permits
with the accompanying plans.
D.
To issue permits for conditional uses only after such
uses and buildings are approved by the appropriate board.
E.
To issue all necessary stop orders.
F.
To inspect nonconforming uses, buildings and signs.
G.
Upon the request of the Township Council, to present
such body facts, records and any similar information on specific requests
to assist such body in reaching its decision.
H.
To give written notice of violations.
I.
To sign written complaints against violators in municipal
court.
J.
To cause any building, plans or premises to be inspected
or examined and order, in writing, the remedying of any conditions
found to exist in violation of this chapter.
K.
To enter any building or premises during the daytime
in the course of his/her duties, with the permission of the owner.
Whenever a violation of this chapter occurs,
or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a written and
signed complaint. Such complaint, stating fully the causes and basis
thereof, shall be filed with the Zoning Officer. The Zoning Officer
shall promptly record such complaint, immediately investigate and
take action thereon as provided by this article.
If the Zoning Officer shall find that any of
the provisions of this chapter are being violated, (s)he shall notify,
in writing, the person responsible for such violations, indicating
the nature of the violation, and ordering the action necessary to
correct it.
[Amended 5-12-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-05]
