There is hereby established a Department of
Community Development in and for the Township of Stafford, and the
position of Director of the Department of Community Development.
The Department of Community Development shall:
A. Conduct field inspections and special investigations
to ensure compliance with various municipal ordinances.
B. Initiate and enforce rules and regulations in relation
to enforcement of ordinances.
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 Ordinance of the Township of Stafford.
F. Issue zoning permits in the Township of Stafford.
G. Issue flood hazard letters in writing, when requested.
H. Answer all inquiries with regard to zoning.
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.
K. Collect and record fees for zoning permits and flood
letters.
L. Prepare monthly reports for the Township Council summarizing
all zoning permits and flood hazard letters issued by said Department,
a copy of which shall also be given to the Tax Assessor.
N. Administer excavation and soil mining applications
and permits, including approval and issuance thereof, field inspections
and appropriate enforcement measures.
[Amended 4-17-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-21]
The Department of Community Development shall
consist of the Director, Deputy Director, a zoning officer, a deputy
zoning officer, a code enforcement officer, a deputy code enforcement
officer, and such other personnel as the Mayor and Township Council
shall create and designate from time to time.