[Amended 6-19-1989 by Ord. No. 21-89]
There shall be a Department of Community Development which shall consist of three divisions: the Division of Engineering, the Division of Planning and the Division of Code Enforcement.
The Director of Community Development shall be the head of the Department of Community Development. The Director shall be appointed by the Mayor and shall serve during the term of office of the Mayor and until the appointment and qualification of his successor. The Director shall be paid a salary as provided by ordinance.
The Director of Community Development shall:
A. 
Supervise and administer the work of the Department of Community Development.
B. 
Review all applications for development in the Township.
C. 
Serve as a technical advisor to the Township Council, Planning Board, Zoning Board, Environmental Commission and Mayor to provide such advice and assistance as requested.
D. 
Make recommendations regarding the Subdivision, Zoning and Land Use Ordinances and regulations within the Township.
E. 
Assist in the preparation and amendment of the Land Development Ordinance, Master Plan and development, conservation and planning regulations and ordinances.
F. 
Attend all meetings of the Planning Board and Township Council.
G. 
Fulfill the duties of the Township Planner in his absence.
There shall be a Division of Engineering, the head of which shall be the Township Engineer, who shall be appointed by the Mayor and who shall be paid a salary as provided by ordinance.
[Amended 1-9-2006 by Ord. No. 38-2005]
The Township Engineer shall:
A. 
Issue such certificates as may be necessary and approve all bills with respect to the work performed under his supervision.
B. 
Oversee preparation of plans and specifications, surveys and maps in cooperation with the Assessor and maintain the Tax Map as a public record as of October 1 of each year and cause to be recorded therein all changes in ownership or character of the real property assessed.
C. 
Administer, supervise and operate the Division of Engineering.
The Division of Engineering shall:
A. 
Prepare all plans and specifications for public works and improvements undertaken by the Township either on force account or by contract.
B. 
Provide and maintain maps, plans and specifications, surveys and records with respect to public property, works and facilities owned or operated by the Township government.
C. 
Provide engineering services to the various departments, boards and agencies of the Township as directed by the Mayor or other authorized authority.
There shall be a Division of Planning, the head of which shall be the Township Planner. He shall be appointed by the Mayor and, prior to his appointment, shall be qualified by training and experience in the planning field. He shall have or be eligible to apply for and obtain a State of New Jersey license as a professional planner. He shall be paid a salary as provided by ordinance. The Mayor may appoint such staff and employees for the Division as are required for it to fulfill its functions.
The Township Planner shall:
A. 
Administer and supervise the work of the Division.
B. 
Serve as technical advisor to the Township Council, Planning Board, Zoning Board, Environmental Commission and Mayor, conducting such studies as requested.
C. 
Attend all meetings of the Planning Board and meetings of the Council and other boards or agencies as may be required for the proper planning of the Township.
D. 
Provide all staff assistance to the Planning Board in all matters under its jurisdiction.
E. 
Conduct continuous studies and collect statistical and other data to serve as the basis for planning recommendations.
F. 
On all applications for zoning appeals, secure data and analyze zoning problems for the purpose of making reports to the Zoning Board.
G. 
Recommend and assist in the writing of amendments to the Land Development Ordinance, Master Plan and other development, conservation and planning regulations and ordinances.
H. 
Review and analyze the ordinances and plans of surrounding municipalities, counties and states, analyze and report on proposed development in adjacent municipalities as it may affect the Township and coordinate planning, development and conservation with Middlesex County and with the adjoining municipalities, counties and states.
I. 
Act as liaison with federal, state and county offices for procurement and administration of planning grants.
J. 
Make recommendations regarding subdivision, zoning and other land use development within the Township.
K. 
Exercise initiative and professional judgment in providing the Township with guidance in planning within the framework of a Master Plan.
L. 
Study and analyze matters, such as but not limited to transportation, land use, natural and human resources, housing and capital improvements, and prepare and submit findings and recommendations to the Township Council, Planning Board, Zoning Board, Environmental Commission and Mayor.
M. 
Make recommendations regarding the Master Plan of the Township so that it reflects the needs and wishes of the Township consistent with the good and welfare of the Township.
The Division of Planning shall:
A. 
Assist in the preparation and maintenance of an Official Zoning Map of the Township.
B. 
Provide secretarial and such staff assistance as the Planning and Zoning Boards may require in the performance of their functions.
C. 
Investigate and prepare reports and recommendations on all subdivision applications and site plans as well as all other assignments as may be required by the Planning Board.
D. 
Receive plans of proposed developments within the Township, review site plans design and coordination with surrounding properties and recommend redesign of site plans, as required.
There shall be a Division of Code Enforcement, the head of which shall be the Construction Official.
A. 
Construction Official. There shall be a Construction Official appointed by the Mayor. He shall be paid such salary and compensation as specified by the Salary Ordinance of the Township. Prior to his appointment, he shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of his office.
B. 
Powers and duties of the Construction Official. The Construction Official shall administer the provisions of the Township Land Development Ordinance, Building Code and such other provisions of law or ordinance as may vest powers, functions or duties in the Construction Official.
C. 
Subcode officials and inspectors. Subcode officials and inspectors may be appointed by the Mayor as may be required.
D. 
Organization. The Division of Code Enforcement shall be organized in compliance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.4 and shall comply with the requirements therein.[1]
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Editor's Note: Former Section 2-12, Article XX, Department of Code Enforcement, which previously followed this section, was repealed 6-19-1989 by Ord. No. 21-89. See now Art. XI, Department of Community Development, of this chapter.