There shall be a Department of Planning and Development, the head of which shall be the Director. Prior to his appointment, the Director shall be qualified by training and experience in community development and urban planning.
The Department shall:
A. 
Advise and assist the Committee in regard to the planning and public improvement aspects of all matters related to the development of the Township.
B. 
Study the operation and effect of land use controls and their administration within the Township and report thereon to the Administrator.
C. 
Develop and administer programs and activities for the rehabilitation of housing and the conservation of neighborhoods.
D. 
Plan, execute and administer urban renewal or redevelopment programs authorized and approved pursuant to agreement with the county, federal or state governments.
E. 
Develop and administer such ancillary programs and activities as may be directed by the Township Committee.
F. 
Apply for federal and state grants for such purposes and for open space.
G. 
Aid the Planning Board in preparing and maintaining a capital improvement program for the current and ensuing six fiscal years, which, so far as practicable, shall be coordinated with the requirements and proposals of the Master Plan.
H. 
Aid the Planning Board in preparing and submitting to the Township Committee, during the month of November of each year, its proposed capital improvement program for the period beginning January 1 next following.
I. 
Consult with the Environmental Commission on matters of conservation and open space.
J. 
Prepare and maintain an extended capital improvement plan separate from and supplemental to the capital improvement program and covering the succeeding 14 years, which, so far as practicable, shall be coordinated with the requirements and proposals of the Master Plan.
[Added 6-26-1979 by Ord. No. 1311]
A. 
There shall be a principal rehabilitation specialist in the Department of Planning and Development.
B. 
The principal rehabilitation specialist shall, under the general direction of the Director of the Department of Planning and Development, conduct thorough property inspections, complete work write-ups, and complete cost estimates for properties to be rehabilitated under the community development program and ensure compliance with local codes, program standards, contracts, specifications and reasonable standards of workmanship, plus perform related and administrative work as delegated by the Director.
C. 
The position of principal rehabilitation specialist will exist during the period that entitlement funds are received by the Township for community development purposes from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Upon the termination of said funds, the position shall be abolished.
Within the Department there shall be a Division of Planning, the head of which shall be the Township Planner. Prior to his appointment, the Township Planner shall be qualified by training and experience for the duties of his office. The Division shall:
A. 
Conduct continuous studies and collect statistical and other data to serve as the basis for planning recommendations.
B. 
Conduct studies and prepare materials for the Township Master Plan.
C. 
Prepare, evaluate and present to the Planning Board plans for redevelopment and renewal of the Township.
D. 
Provide secretarial and staff assistance as the Planning Board may require in the performance of its functions.