There shall be a Department of Engineering and Development, the head of which shall be the Director. The Director of Engineering and Development shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council, and shall serve for the term of the Mayor. The compensation range for the Director of Engineering and Development shall be as set forth by ordinance. The specific compensation of the Director for any given year shall be as set forth by resolution of the Council. The Director shall act as Zoning Officer and shall be responsible for all administrative and legal enforcement of Chapter 28, Zoning, of this Code. Such person shall also attend all meetings of the Planning Board and such other municipal boards and bodies as may be required. The Department of Engineering and Development, under the supervision of the Director, shall be organized into three divisions: a Division of Planning, a Division of Building and Zoning and a Division of Engineering.
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Editor's Note: The title of this article was changed from "Department of Engineering and Development" to "Department of Community Development" 11-4-2024 by Ord. No. 15-24, effective 11-24-2024.
The Division of Planning shall be under the administrative direction of the Director of Engineering and Development. Professional planning duties and responsibilities shall be performed by the Director, if such person shall be a duly licensed New Jersey planner, and, if not so licensed, then such activities shall be performed by the Director under the review of a licensed New Jersey planner. Subject to the foregoing, the Director shall have the following responsibilities:
A.
To prepare agendas and reports for Planning Board meetings.
B.
To provide the Borough with guidance in planning within the framework of the Master Plan.
C.
To investigate and prepare reports and recommendations on subdivision applications and site plans and all other assignments, as requested by the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment or any other municipal body.
D.
To make recommendations regarding subdivision, zoning and other land use development ordinances within the Borough.
E.
To review and make recommendations regarding the Master Plan.
F.
To enforce all zoning regulations.
[Amended 11-4-2024 by Ord. No. 15-24, effective 11-24-2024]
There shall be a Division of Building and Zoning within the Department of Engineering and Development. The head of the Division of Building and Zoning shall be the Construction Official appointed by the Mayor for the term of the Mayor. The compensation for the Construction Official shall be as set forth in the Mayor's Salary Memorandum. He shall have, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of the Construction Official as provided by general law and the ordinances of the Borough.
There shall be a Division of Engineering, the head of which shall be the Borough Engineer, who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council for the term of the Mayor and until his successor has been appointed and qualified. The Borough Engineer's compensation shall be set by the Council.
A.
Qualifications. The Borough Engineer shall, prior to his appointment, hold a professional degree in engineering, be a licensed professional engineer in the State of New Jersey and hold all licenses required by the New Jersey Department of Health for operation of water systems and sewer systems.
B.
Supervision and organization. The Borough Engineer shall supervise and direct the work of this Division. He shall be in charge of engineering plans and shall do such other engineering work as provided elsewhere in this Code. He shall further organize the Division into such other and different bureaus as will facilitate the most efficient performance of its function, according to the needs of the Borough of Lincoln Park.
C.
Overlapping responsibilities. The Division of Engineering and Department of Public Works and Utilities shall cooperate in the planning and implementation of public works projects where responsibilities of the Division and Department overlap.
D.
Powers and duties. Subject to the supervision of the Mayor, the Borough Engineer shall:
(1)
Assist the Director of Public Works and Utilities with coordinating and planning the expansion and orderly growth of the sewer and water utilities and the roads of the Borough. The Engineer shall also assist with the preparation of annual reports on the progress and status of sewer and water utilities and roads.
(2)
Assist and advise other departments as may be authorized by the Mayor and Council.
(3)
Maintain and index as-built plans and drawings of all Borough construction, including water and sewer systems, showing exact locations of all connections and other details.
(4)
Maintain a chart of the sewer and water contracts entered into between the Borough and developers and report any delay or breach thereof to the Department of Administration.
(5)
Assist the Borough Attorney in procuring easements from the property owners as may be required in connection with the sewer and water expansion program and in connection with the county or Borough road programs.
(6)
Maintain the Borough's Official Map.
(7)
Attend all meetings of the Planning Board, Council and other boards or agencies as may be required.
(8)
Perform all engineering assignments and services as required by the Mayor.
(9)
Determine the accuracy of all vouchers submitted for labor and materials supplied by contract or otherwise within the scope of engineering.
(10)
Review and recommend approval or rejection of the installation of all required improvements in land subdivision and developments and submit reports in connection therewith to the Planning Board.
(11)
Prepare proposals, instructions and advertisements for bidding, assist the Borough Attorney in the preparation of contracts in connection therewith and obtain adequate bonds to be approved by the Borough Attorney as to legality.
(12)
Surrender, upon expiration of his term of office, resignation or removal, any or all Borough property, including records, plans, specifications, contracts, supplies and equipment, as well as all work products and all things necessary for the uninterrupted continuation of the office and duties of the Borough Engineer.
(13)
At the discretion of the Mayor, review development proposals and exhibits and act as a consultant to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
E.
Disposition of collected fees. Any fees collected by the Borough Engineer or the Division of Engineering shall be accounted for and paid to the Borough Treasurer when received.
[Added 11-4-2024 by Ord. No. 15-24, effective 11-24-2024[1]]
There shall be a Division of Code Enforcement within the Department of Community Development. The head of the Division of Code Enforcement shall be the Code Enforcement Officer. The Code Enforcement Officer shall have, exercise, and discharge the functions, powers, and duties of the Code Enforcement Officer as provided by general law and the ordinances of the Borough. The Division of Code Enforcement shall be under the administrative direction of the Director of Community Development.
A.
Qualifications. Said position shall require the following minimum qualifications. The person shall:
(1)
Be at least 21 years of age.
(2)
Be of good moral character.
(3)
Have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
(4)
Not be required to be a resident of the Borough. However, a qualified resident of the Borough shall be given priority in said appointment. The position shall be filled by a resident of the State of New Jersey.
(5)
Have considerable knowledge of the provisions of the municipal ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as codified in the Code of the Borough of Lincoln Park.
(6)
Have the ability to organize the work and develop effective work methods, both in the field and in the office.
(7)
Have the ability to analyze, comprehend, and interpret municipal ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and apply them to specific cases.
B.
Appointment and term. The Code Enforcement Officer shall be appointed annually by the Mayor.
C.
Salary. The compensation for the Code Enforcement Officer shall be as set forth in the Mayor's Annual Salary Memorandum.
D.
Hours. The Code Enforcement Officer is expected to work part-time (a minimum of 20 hours per week) and devote all of his efforts to the fulfillment of the duties, functions, and responsibilities of the position of Code Enforcement Officer. The Mayor and the Borough Administrator retain the right to adjust the hours of work as necessary.
E.
Duties. The duties of the Code Enforcement Officer shall be as follows:
(1)
The Code Enforcement Officer shall submit a monthly report to the Director of Community Development as to the duties performed.
(2)
The Code Enforcement Officer shall attend Borough Council, Borough Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Planning Board meetings, as necessary.
(3)
It shall be the Code Enforcement Officer's responsibility to observe and collect facts and conduct proper investigations in determining whether any provisions of the Borough Code or rules and regulations of the Borough are being violated and to establish and maintain records and files thereon on behalf of the Borough.
(4)
The Code Enforcement Officer shall further take all proper action as called for, within prescribed procedures; make and record acts and observations; maintain records thereon, as well as records of any inspections and investigations; create and adopt clear, concise forms for reports and applications; and seek the advice of the Borough Attorney for guidance and an interpretation of the Code and rules and regulations.
(5)
The Code Enforcement Officer shall further file complaints in the Municipal Court or any higher court in the violation of any of the provisions of the Borough Code or rules and regulations of the Borough.