The Construction Official shall inspect the premises and review
the application as to the proposed improvement, and if it is his/her
determination that the proposed improvement complies with the standards
of this chapter, then, in that event, (s)he shall issue a permit to
the applicant. If the determination is that the proposed driveway
does not comply with the terms of this chapter, then the applicant
shall be notified of the denial of the application with the reasons
for denial set forth.
If the Construction Official deems that the site has special problems such as, but not limited to, adequate pipe size, as set forth in §
219-16, or a safe and adequate site distance, as set forth in §
219-14, the Construction Official then may refer such application to the Township Engineer for review and comment at the expense of the property owner.
The Construction Official shall take action on all applications
no later than 30 days after the date that the application is filed,
unless this application has been referred to the Township Engineer.
In that event, the Construction Official shall take action no later
than 60 days after the date that the application is filed.
[Amended 11-10-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-11]
Any person aggrieved by the decision or action of the Construction
Official under this chapter may appeal that decision to the Land Use
Board, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(b). Such appeal shall be made,
in writing, and filed within 10 days from the date of such decision
or action. This appeal will be heard in accordance with the rules
and instructions of the Land Use Board and a decision rendered in
accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-73.
No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for the use of any structure where inherent in the building permit application for such structure a driveway permit was required, unless such driveway has been fully constructed to the satisfaction of the Construction Official pursuant to the terms and conditions of this chapter except, when in the opinion of the Construction Official, such driveway cannot be completed due to weather conditions and the property owner has deposited with the Township Clerk a fee as set forth in Article
VIII of Chapter
45, Land Use Procedures, to guarantee the construction of such driveway by no later than six months following the issuance of the certificate of occupancy or June 30 of the following year, at the discretion of the Construction Official.