The Zoning Officer or his designee is hereby
given the duty, power and authority to enforce the provisions of this
chapter. He shall examine all applications for permits and issue permits
for the construction, alteration, enlargement and occupancy of all
uses which are in accordance with the requirements of this chapter
and all nonconforming uses existing at the time of passage of this
chapter. The Zoning Officer or his designee shall also record and
file all applications for permits with accompanying plans and documents
and make such reports to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning
Board and governing body as may be required. Building permits for
a variance from the requirements of this chapter shall be issued only
upon written order of the Zoning Board of Adjustment or the governing
body, as the case may be.
[Added 3-19-2007 by Ord. No. 611]
A. Zoning permit required. No structure shall hereafter
be erected, nor land used, nor change made in the use of any land
or structure, nor sign painted on any structure unless the owner,
his agent or contractor shall first obtain a zoning permit from the
Zoning Officer of the Borough of Harrington Park. A fee as provided
in Borough Fee Schedule shall be charged for a zoning permit. No fee
shall be charged if the application is denied and/or referred to the
Planning Board.
[Amended 6-19-2012 by Ord. No. 672]
B. Filing of plans.
(1) All applications for zoning permits shall be made
on forms provided by the Zoning Officer. It shall be accompanied by
three copies of plans drawn to scale, showing the location, shape,
and dimensions of the lot to be built upon; the location and dimensions,
including height, of existing and proposed structures; the existing
or intended use of each building or part thereof, including the number
of families, if any, intended to be accommodated; and the use of all
outdoor areas. Where site plan approval or review is required by this
chapter, 15 copies of said site plan shall be submitted with the application.
(2) The Zoning Officer shall indicate his approval or
disapproval of the application on the application and plans, attesting
to the same with his signature. One copy shall be returned to the
applicant and two copies shall be retained by the Zoning Officer.
If the Zoning Officer refuses to issue a permit hereunder, he shall
state, in writing, the grounds for his refusal.
(3) The Planning Board/Zoning Board of Adjustment shall
require as a condition for any approval subject to its jurisdiction
that no taxes or assessments for local improvements are due or delinquent
on the property for which the application is made.
[Amended 4-18-2011 by Ord. No. 658]
C. Unless a certificate of occupancy is issued for the
structure covered by the zoning permit within one year from the date
of the issuance of said permit, the permit shall automatically lapse.
Application may, however, be made for the renewal of the permit for
an additional period of 90 days only, with the approval of the Mayor
and Council.