[Amended 12-26-1991 by Ord. No. 91-18; 12-23-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-17; 8-11-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-010]
A. 
The administrative officer, for the purpose of the enforcement of this chapter, shall be the Zoning Officer, who is hereby given the duty, power and authority to respectively enforce the provisions of this chapter under the applicable powers and authority as provided by law. The Zoning Officer shall examine all applications under his or her jurisdiction and shall approve all required inspections to ensure compliance with this chapter.
B. 
The Zoning Officer shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and, in cooperation with the Construction Code Official and the Borough Engineer, shall enforce the provisions of Chapter 87, Subdivision and Site Plan Review, Chapter 50, Construction Codes, Uniform, and all other applicable laws. In no case shall a permit be granted for the construction, reconstruction or alteration of any building or for the occupancy thereof where the proposed construction, reconstruction, alteration or use thereof would be in violation of any provision of this chapter, except upon written order of the Board of Adjustment or Planning Board, as the case may be, granting approval of a variance from this chapter.
C. 
The Zoning Officer or the duly authorized agents of the Zoning Officer may cause any buildings, plans or premises to be inspected and examined and may order, in writing, the remedying of any conditions found to exist in violation of any provisions of this chapter.
D. 
The Zoning Officer or the duly authorized agents of the Zoning Officer shall have the right, consistent with law, in the execution of the duties authorized herein, to enter any building or premises during the daytime.
E. 
Zoning fees.
(1) 
A zoning fee in the amount of $50 shall be charged for decks, patios, fences, sheds, cabanas, aboveground pools, retaining walls, driveways, walks and entrance platforms, new central air-conditioning condensers and generators and any other item which may require zoning approval prior to the issuance of a construction permit.
(2) 
In-ground pools and additions. A zoning fee of $150 shall be charged for zoning approval prior to the issuance of a construction permit.
(3) 
New construction. A zoning fee in the amount of $250 shall be charged for all new construction of any type in the Borough of Park Ridge which may require zoning approval prior to the issuance of a construction permit.
(4) 
Payment of zoning fees. The zoning fees shall be paid at the time the application is submitted for approval and review by the Zoning Officer.
A. 
Purpose. To ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 50, Construction Codes, Uniform, no persons shall erect, alter or convert any structure or building or part thereof or alter or expand the use of any land subsequent to the adoption of this chapter until a building permit has been issued by the Construction Official.
B. 
Application for permit.
(1) 
Every application for a building permit shall be accompanied by building plans and a property survey, in duplicate, showing:
(a) 
The actual shape and dimensions of the lot to be built upon.
(b) 
The exact location, size and height of the buildings and accessory buildings existing.
(c) 
The distance to the property within which the building or structure is to be erected or altered.
[Amended 12-26-1991 by Ord. No. 91-18]
(d) 
The existing or intended use of each building or part of a building.
(e) 
The number of families or housekeeping units the building is designed to accommodate.
(f) 
The number and location of off-street parking spaces and off-street loading areas.
(g) 
Such other information with regard to the lot and neighboring lots as may be necessary to determine and provide for the enforcement of this chapter.
(2) 
One copy of the plans shall be returned to the owner when they have been approved by the Construction Official, together with such permit as may be granted.
C. 
Issuance of permit. It shall be the duty of the Construction Official to issue a building permit, provided that the Zoning Officer is satisfied that the structure, building and proposed use conform to all requirements of this chapter and that all other reviews and actions, if any, called for in this chapter or any other Borough ordinances have been complied with and all necessary approvals secured therefor. All building permits shall be issued in duplicate, and one copy shall be kept conspicuously on the premises affected and protected from the weather whenever construction work is being performed thereon. No owner, contractor, workman or other person shall perform any building operations of any kind unless a building permit covering such operation has been displayed as required by this chapter, nor shall anyone perform building operations of any kind after notification of the revocation of said building permit.
D. 
All dimensions shown on the plan referred to in Subsection B above, relating to the location and size of the lot to be built upon, shall be based on an actual survey. The lot and the location of the building thereon shall be staked out on the ground before construction is started.
E. 
Denial of permit. When the Zoning Officer is not satisfied that the applicant's proposed development shall meet the provisions of this chapter or of any other applicable ordinance of the Borough or any other law, the Zoning Officer shall deny issuance of the building permit. Said denial shall be prepared in writing, in duplicate, outlining in detail the reasons for such action; and a copy shall be submitted to the applicant for a building permit.
F. 
Revocation of permit. If it appears, at any time, to the Zoning Officer or the duly authorized agents of the Zoning Officer, that the application or accompanying plan is in any respect false or misleading or that work is being done on the premises differing from that called for in the applications filed under existing laws or ordinances, the Zoning Officer may forthwith revoke the building permit. Said notice of revocation shall be prepared in writing, in duplicate, outlining in detail the basis or determination for said revocation; and a copy shall be submitted to the holder of said building permit. Upon notice of revocation of the building permit, it shall be the duty of the person holding the same to surrender it and all copies thereof to said Zoning Officer. After the building permit has been revoked, the Zoning Officer may, before issuing a new building permit, require the applicant to file guaranties in favor of the Borough of Park Ridge with sufficient surety, conditioned for compliance with this chapter and all laws and ordinances then in force, and in sum sufficient to cover the cost of removing the building or structure if it does not so comply.
[Amended 6-26-1990 by Ord. No. 90-11; 12-11-1990 by Ord. No. 90-11A; 5-14-1992 by Ord. No. 92-15; 8-11-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-010]
A. 
Certificate of occupancy required.
(1) 
Change of occupancy required. Continued certificates of occupancy are required upon the change of ownership of all real property in the Borough of Park Ridge. It shall be the responsibility of the Zoning Officer of the Borough of Park Ridge to receive and review applications for continued certificates of occupancy. The Zoning Officer, after his review of the application and determination from the records of the Borough of Park Ridge that the existing use is a permitted use as set forth, shall issue the continued certificate of occupancy. The Borough of Park Ridge shall charge a fee of $125 for such application.
(2) 
Change of tenancy of commercial and office usages.
(a) 
New tenant for commercial business shall charge a fee of $125.
(b) 
Business sale fee for CCO shall charge a fee of $200 less than 10,000 square feet/$250 over 10,000 square feet.
(c) 
Continued certificates of occupancy are required upon a change of tenancy of commercial and office usages in the Borough of Park Ridge. It shall be the responsibility of the Zoning Officer to receive and review such applications. The review shall include, but not be limited to, a description of the proposed use, the hours of operation, the number of employees, the parking requirements, the nature of deliveries or shipments, etc.
(d) 
A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued for a change in tenancy until the new tenant has registered with the Fire Prevention Bureau and has met the requirements of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code.
B. 
Denial of certificate. In the event that the Zoning Officer denies issuance of a certificate of occupancy, said denial shall be prepared in writing, outlining in detail the basis of determination for said denial. A copy of the denial shall be forwarded to the applicant for the certificate of occupancy. The appeal of a denial is to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
C. 
Record to be kept. A record of all certificates of occupancy shall be kept on file by the Zoning Officer, and copies shall be furnished to any person having a proprietary or tenancy interest in the building in question. A quarterly report of the certificates of occupancy applied for and issued shall be filed with the Borough Administrator.
A. 
Referral from Board of Adjustment. The Board of Adjustment may refer to the Planning Board any application or appeal for its report.
B. 
Report to Board of Adjustment. The Planning Board shall report its findings to the Board of Adjustment within 35 days of receipt or request. Such report shall state all recommended conditions and modifications and the reasons for recommending approval or disapproval.
C. 
Criteria for review. The Planning Board, upon referral, shall review such applications to ensure conformance with the intent of the Master Plan and Official Map, where they exist, Chapter 87, Subdivision and Site Plan Review, and this chapter.
A. 
Complaints of violations. Any person may file a complaint if there is any reason to believe that a violation of this chapter exists. All such complaints must be in writing and shall be filed with the Zoning Officer, who shall properly record such complaint and immediately investigate.
B. 
Procedures for abatement of violations.
(1) 
In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained or any building, structure or land is used in violation of this chapter or of any ordinance or regulation made under authority conferred hereby, the Zoning Officer or other proper official, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate legal action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use; to restrain, correct or abate such violation; to prevent the occupancy of said building, structure or land; or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use about such premises.
(2) 
A violation of any of these terms of this chapter shall be abated immediately or within as reasonable a time as may be determined after written notice has been served, either by mail or personal service.
C. 
Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 for each offense or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both, in the discretion of the court imposing sentence pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-5. Each day that a violation occurs or is committed shall constitute a separate offense. In addition, the certificate of occupancy may be rescinded after an appropriate hearing before the Zoning Officer upon 10 days' notice to the owner and occupant of the property.