The purpose of this chapter is to implement the provisions of
the State Uniform Construction Code Act, Chapter 217 of the Laws of
1975 (hereinafter referred to as the "Act"), and regulations for the
New Jersey Uniform Construction Code promulgated by the Commissioner
of the Department of Community Affairs pursuant to the Act and appearing
in Title 5, Chapter 23, of the New Jersey Administrative Code (hereafter
referred to as the "regulations"). References to the Act and regulations
shall include any amendments and supplements hereafter made.
Appeals from decisions of the enforcement agency shall be taken
to and heard by the County Board of Appeals in accordance with the
controlling provisions of the Act and regulations.
[Amended by Ord. No. 354-86; Ord. No. 357-86; 5-7-1992 by Ord. No. 481-92; 6-17-1999 by Ord. No. 648-99]
A. All Building, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Subcode permit fees shall be the amounts stated in Chapter
235, Fees.
B. No fee listed in Chapter
235, Fees, shall be charged for any type of construction permitted for any building or structure owned by the State of New Jersey, County of Morris, or this Township or any agency or subdivision thereof.
The Construction Code Official shall, with the advice of the
subcode officials, prepare and submit to the Township Council every
two years a report recommending a fee schedule based on the operating
expenses of the enforcing agency and any other expenses of the Township
fairly attributable to the enforcement of the Act and regulations.
The Construction Code Official shall prepare and submit to the
Township Council every two years a report evaluating the need for
the delineation of fire limits. This report shall indicate the recommendations
of the Construction Code Official, the Building Subcode Official and
the Fire Subcode Official regarding those areas which should be designated
as within fire limits, with the reasons therefor.
[Added 2-2-1995 by Ord. No. 559-95]
A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued for any new
structure or use for which approval has been granted although not
all conditions of said approval have been complied with. Such temporary
certificate of occupancy shall be issued only in extenuating circumstances
and only with the concurrent written approval of the Township Engineer,
Construction Official and Zoning Officer, who, together, shall establish
specific terms and conditions, including, but not limited to, a timetable
not exceeding 60 days for the installation of the incompleted improvements,
and the receipt of a performance guarantee assuring the installation
of the improvements as indicated on the approved plat or plan.
Upon final adoption, a copy of this chapter shall be filed with
the Department of Community Affairs.