For the administration of this chapter, a Zoning Officer, who shall not hold any elective office in the municipality, shall be appointed by Borough Council. The Zoning Officer shall meet qualifications established by the Borough and shall be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Borough a working knowledge of municipal zoning. The Zoning Officer shall administer this chapter in accordance with its literal terms, and shall not have the power to permit any construction or any use or change of use which does not conform to this chapter. Zoning Officers may be authorized to institute civil enforcement proceedings as a means of enforcement when acting within the scope of their employment.
The Zoning Officer shall have the authority to:
A. 
Keep a report of all plans and applications for permits, and all permits issued with notations as to special conditions attached thereto. All records shall be open for public inspection.
B. 
Review applications for permits for erections or alterations of structures or changes of use, determine whether such construction or use is in accordance with the general requirements of this chapter, all other applicable ordinances of the Borough, and with the laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Zoning Officer shall issue no permit unless it conforms with all applicable ordinances, statutes, and regulations of Collegeville Borough.
C. 
Conduct inspections and surveys to determine compliance or noncompliance with the terms of this chapter. In carrying out such surveys, the Zoning Officer or his or her representatives may enter upon any land or building within the Borough within the limits of law regarding trespass and illegal search.
D. 
Make written orders requiring compliance with the provisions of this chapter to be served personally or by registered mail.
E. 
Institute civil enforcement proceedings for the enforcement of provisions of this chapter, when acting within the scope of his or her employment.
F. 
Maintain a map showing the current zoning classification of all land within the Borough.
G. 
Maintain a map and register showing the registration, identity, location, and type of all nonconforming uses within the Borough.
H. 
Participate in all proceedings before the Zoning Hearing Board, present facts and information to assist the Board in reaching decisions which shall be compatible with this chapter.
An appeal from the determination of the Zoning Officer shall be taken within the limits and according to the procedures described in the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.[1]
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Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
An application for special exception, or for a variance from the terms of this chapter, or an appeal from a decision of the Zoning Officer may be filed with the Borough Manager and shall state:
A. 
The name and address of the applicant.
B. 
The name and address of the owner of the real estate to be affected by the proposed special exception or variance.
C. 
A brief description and location of the real estate to be affected by such proposed change.
D. 
A statement of the present zoning classification of the real estate in question, the improvements thereon, and the present use thereof.
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A statement of the section of this chapter from which the variance is required, or special exception may be allowed, and the reasons why it should be granted.
F. 
A reasonably accurate description of the present improvements and the additional improvements intended to be made under the application, indicating the size of the lot, and size of improvements now erected and those proposed to be erected thereon.