There is created the position of Zoning Officer/Code Enforcement
Officer.
A.Â
It shall be the duty of the Zoning Officer/Code Enforcement Officer
to enforce the Knowlton Township Ordinances.
B.Â
It shall be the responsibility of the Zoning Officer/Code Enforcement
Officer to enforce the Knowlton Township Ordinances and Health Ordinances
of the township.
C.Â
The Zoning Officer/Code Enforcement Officer shall have the duty to
inspect the properties in the municipality for violations or, upon
being advised of the existence of a violation, to issue orders to
the owners of the property to cease and desist from such violation
or, where other means fail, to file a complaint in the Municipal Court
for violations of this chapter.
D.Â
The Zoning Officer/Code Enforcement Officer shall work closely with
the Municipal Attorney as regards any violations of Part VI, Zoning,
and it will be the determination of the governing body, made upon
the advice of the Municipal Attorney, as to whether an action, such
as for an injunction or other extraordinary relief, ought to be sought
in the Superior Court.
No building permit shall be issued by the Construction Official
unless the plans accompanying the building permit application are
accompanied by an approved zoning permit. No zoning permit shall be
issued unless the proposed structure, use, temporary activity, and
required construction activities necessary to implement the proposed
plans are in compliance with the Knowlton Township Ordinances. In
cases involving the new use of an existing structure, no certificate
of occupancy for the new tenant shall be issued until a zoning permit
has been issued.
Nonrefundable inspection fees as outlined in this chapter will
be charged for the Zoning Officer/Code Enforcement Officer's inspections.
The fee shall be paid prior to review by the Zoning Officer/Code Enforcement
Officer.
