[Adopted 12-6-1968 (Ch. 5 of the 1977 Code)]
There is hereby established in and for the Township of White
the position of Construction Official.
The Construction Official shall receive applications for building
permits; examine plans for new structures to see that they comply
with the Zoning Ordinance[1] and other applicable ordinances; determine that building
repairs and alterations conform to established rules and regulations;
periodically inspect buildings within the municipality to assure that
construction and alteration work follows approved plans; and enforce
all laws relating to the construction, alteration, removal or demolition
of buildings and structures except as may be otherwise provided for
in other ordinances or regulatory measures. He shall issue building
permits upon payment of the fees prescribed and shall also issue certificates
of occupancy following applications being filed therefor with the
Township Clerk, upon compliance by the applicant with all validly
existing laws and ordinances. The Construction Official shall, in
addition to the foregoing, conduct such inspections and investigations
as are necessary to enforce compliance with all other existing ordinances
of the Township of White, and to that end is authorized to institute
such proceedings as may be necessary, from time to time, to effect
enforcement thereof.
The Construction Official shall keep comprehensive records of
applications, of permits and certificates issued, of reports rendered
and of notices or orders issued. He shall retain on file copies of
required plans and all documents relating to building work. All such
records shall be open for inspection for good and sufficient reasons
at the Municipal Building at stated office hours or at such other
times as may be established therefor by the Construction Official.
The Construction Official shall make written reports to the Township
Committee once each month or oftener if requested, including a statement
of permits and certificates issued and orders promulgated.
[Amended 4-1-1977]
The term of office of the Construction Official shall be for
a period of four years, to commence on January 1 of the year in which
the appointment is made by the Township Committee.
The Construction Official shall receive such compensation as
shall be provided under "An Ordinance Fixing the Salaries of Several
Township Officers and Officials of the Township of White, County of
Warren and State of New Jersey," as the same shall be amended or supplemented
from time to time.[1]
