[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee
of the Township of Little Egg Harbor 5-10-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-08. Amendments noted where applicable.]
There is hereby established a Department of
Community Development in and for the Township of Little Egg Harbor,
and the position of Director of the Department of Community Development.
The Department of Community Development shall:
A.
Ensure compliance with various municipal ordinances,
as well as resolutions of the Township Planning Board and Zoning Board
of Adjustment.
[Amended 12-13-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-28]
B.
Initiate and enforce rules and regulations in relation
to enforcement of ordinances and the resolutions of the Township Planning
Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
[Amended 12-13-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-28]
C.
Initiate necessary legal action against violators
of various municipal ordinances.
D.
Prepare needed reports, establish and maintain records
and files, and assist in the promulgation of municipal ordinances.
E.
Enforce the zoning ordinances of the Township of Little
Egg Harbor.
F.
Issue zoning permits in accordance with Chapter 212, Land Development, of the Code of the Township of Little Egg Harbor.
G.
Issue flood hazard letters when requested.
H.
Answer all inquiries with regard to zoning and planning.
[Amended 12-13-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-28]
I.
Keep a record of all applications for permits and
of all permits and certificates issued, with a notation of all special
conditions involved.
J.
File and safely keep copies of all plans submitted
pertaining to land use within the Township of Little Egg Harbor.
[Amended 12-13-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-28]
K.
Collect and record fees for zoning permits and flood
hazard letters.
L.
Prepare monthly reports for the Township Committee
summarizing all zoning permits and flood hazard letters issued by
said Department, a copy of which shall also be given to the Tax Assessor.
M.
In general, perform all duties in accordance with Chapter 212, Land Development, of the Code of the Township of Little Egg Harbor.
N.
Accept applications to the Planning Board, including
plots, maps, and other documents and instruments as required by law,
for consideration by the Planning Board.
O.
Accept applications to the Zoning Board of Adjustment,
including plots, maps and other documents and instruments as required
by law for consideration by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
[Added 12-13-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-28[1]]
P.
Accept application fees and any other fees payable
to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment as required by
law.
[Amended 12-13-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-28]
Q.
Coordinate efforts of the Planning Board and Zoning
Board of Adjustment of the Township of Little Egg Harbor and, in general,
undertake such other duties or responsibilities as may be imposed
from time to time with regard to the Planning Board and Zoning Board
of Adjustment.
[Amended 12-13-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-28]
R.
Maintain the official Township of Little Egg Harbor House Numbering Map and, in pursuance thereof, assign and record official numbers to lots and subdivisions and resubdivisions of land, and assign house numbers to buildings or structures. The Department shall also have responsibility to ensure that the house number assigned to each house, building, or structure is properly displayed and to issue violations to occupants or owners of any dwelling not in compliance with Chapter 145, Buildings, Numbering of.
S.
Administer excavation and soil mining applications
and permits, including approval and issuance thereof, field inspections,
and appropriate enforcement measures.
A.
Appointment and term of office. The executive and
responsible officer of the Department of Community Development of
the Township of Little Egg Harbor shall be known and designated as
the "Director of the Department of Community Development," who shall
be appointed by the Township Committee. The term of said office shall
be one year, commencing with January 1 of each year or until a successor
is appointed. Should the office become vacant during any term, it
shall be filled by a similar appointment, but for the unexpired term
only.
B.
The Director shall further serve as the Secretary
of both the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment and shall
attend all meetings and be responsible for the production of all minutes.
[Amended 12-13-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-28]
C.
Records and books. The Director shall keep accurate
records and books of accounts of all transactions as Director, and
of the work and transactions of the Department. The Director shall
prepare budget recommendations for the Department, and shall have
full charge and management of the functions of the Department of Community
Development.
D.
Reports and recommendations. The Director shall render
to the Township Committee such reports, recommendations, drawings,
or other documents as may be required at regular stated intervals,
or on special request therefor. The Director shall be available for
consultation and advice to all municipal officials and municipal boards
or commissions, and shall prepare and present to the Township Committee
short-term and long-range recommendations for the improvement of the
Township in the areas within the functions and duties of the Department.
F.
Accountability. The Director shall be directly accountable
to the Township Clerk of the Township of Little Egg Harbor.
[Amended 12-13-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-28]
A.
The Department of Community Development shall consist
of the Director and such other positions and personnel as the Township
Committee shall create or designate from time to time.
[Amended 12-13-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-28]
B.
In addition, the Director of the Department of Community
Development shall oversee the Building Department, Health Department,
Engineering Department and the Land Use Department of the Township
of Little Egg Harbor.