[Amended 5-24-2022 by Ord. No. O-22-8]
There is hereby established the Department of Zoning and Housing
Enforcement, which shall be supervised by the Township Construction
Code Official and will work in conjunction with the Department of
Code Enforcement in the performance of their duties.
[Amended 5-24-2022 by Ord. No. O-22-8]
The Zoning Officer shall be the authority in approving and denying
requests for zoning relief, or for conforming applications seeking
zoning approval.
[Amended 5-24-2022 by Ord. No. O-22-8]
The Department of Zoning and Housing Enforcement and its personnel
shall:
A. Review all development applications, including but not limited to
major and minor subdivisions, site plans and use and bulk variances.
B. Support, through review and investigation, the enforcement of the
Township's Land Use Ordinances and related codes and ordinances, as
time and resources allow, and suggest necessary or suggested changes
to the Township's Land Use Ordinance to the Township Administrator.
C. Review applications for and issue, as appropriate, required occupancy
permits for new as well as existing tenant/owner occupancy.
D. Support, through review and investigation, the enforcement of the
Township's Property Maintenance Codes and Ordinances for all properties
located within the Township, as time and resources allow.
E. Inspect and certify Housing Code compliance for all residential rental
properties when there is a change of occupancy or a complaint.
F. Investigate overcrowding in residential units and, as time and resources
allow, initiate enforcement action to gain compliance.