[Amended 6-7-2007 by Ord. No. O-2007-7]
A zoning permit issued by the zoning officer
stating that the project complies with township ordinance requirements
shall be required prior to the erection or structural alteration of
any building, structure, or portion thereof, and prior to the use
or change in use of a building or land, or excavation thereof, and
prior to the change or extension of a nonconforming use, and prior
to the erection, creation or alteration of a sign. Structures and
buildings for qualified farms must obtain a zoning permit for the
purpose of confirming farm qualification status and assuring that
the use proposed is related to generally accepted agricultural operations
and recognized techniques of agricultural production, and that the
proposed building is consistent with the Township's regulations.
[Amended 8-3-2006 by Ord. No. O-2006-2; 5-3-2007 by Ord. No. O-2007-3]
Application for permits shall be in writing
to the Zoning Administration Officer on such forms as may be furnished
by the Township. All applications for new structures other than decks,
sheds, swimming pools, etc., must include a sealed plan prepared by
a New Jersey licensed architect, professional engineer, or land surveyor.
All site plans submitted shall contain the limits of all wetlands
and wetland buffers wherever present. All applications for building
permits for single-family dwelling units shall include a topographical
grading plan and apron detail for any driveway.
Permits shall be granted or refused within 14
days after the written application has been filed with the Zoning
Administration Officer. Upon completion of the erection or alteration
of any building or portion thereof authorized by any permit and prior
to occupancy or use, the holder of such permit shall notify the Zoning
Administration Officer of such completion. No permit shall be considered
complete or permanently effective until the Zoning Administration
Officer has certified that the work has been inspected and approved
as being in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and other
applicable ordinances. All applications with accompanying plans and
documents shall become a public record.
If an applicant for site plan approval, subdivision
approval, a marriage, birth or death certificate or a zoning permit
or certificate of conformance withdraws such application or request
prior to action by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment
or issuance of the permit or certificate, the fees paid for such approval,
permit or certification pursuant to this section shall be refunded
to the applicant, except that the Township shall be permitted to retain
such portion of such fees as shall pay for actual out-of-pocket expenses
incurred by the Township in connection with such application (including
but not limited to engineering and legal review charges) and an administrative
charge equal to 25% of the fees paid by such applicant.