For the administration of this chapter, a Zoning Officer, who
shall not hold any elective office in the municipality, shall be appointed
by Borough Council. The Zoning Officer shall meet qualifications established
by the Borough and shall be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction
of the Borough a working knowledge of municipal zoning. The Zoning
Officer shall administer this chapter in accordance with its literal
terms, and shall not have the power to permit any construction or
any use or change of use which does not conform to this chapter. Zoning
Officers may be authorized to institute civil enforcement proceedings
as a means of enforcement when acting within the scope of their employment.
The Zoning Officer shall have the authority to:
A. Keep a report of all plans and applications for permits, and all
permits issued with notations as to special conditions attached thereto.
All records shall be open for public inspection.
B. Review applications for permits for erections or alterations of structures
or changes of use, determine whether such construction or use is in
accordance with the general requirements of this chapter, all other
applicable ordinances of the Borough, and with the laws and regulations
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Zoning Officer shall issue
no permit unless it conforms with all applicable ordinances, statutes,
and regulations of Collegeville Borough.
C. Conduct inspections and surveys to determine compliance or noncompliance
with the terms of this chapter. In carrying out such surveys, the
Zoning Officer or his or her representatives may enter upon any land
or building within the Borough within the limits of law regarding
trespass and illegal search.
D. Make written orders requiring compliance with the provisions of this
chapter to be served personally or by registered mail.
E. Institute civil enforcement proceedings for the enforcement of provisions
of this chapter, when acting within the scope of his or her employment.
F. Maintain a map showing the current zoning classification of all land
within the Borough.
G. Maintain a map and register showing the registration, identity, location,
and type of all nonconforming uses within the Borough.
H. Participate in all proceedings before the Zoning Hearing Board, present
facts and information to assist the Board in reaching decisions which
shall be compatible with this chapter.
An appeal from the determination of the Zoning Officer shall
be taken within the limits and according to the procedures described
in the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
An application for special exception, or for a variance from
the terms of this chapter, or an appeal from a decision of the Zoning
Officer may be filed with the Borough Manager and shall state:
A. The name and address of the applicant.
B. The name and address of the owner of the real estate to be affected
by the proposed special exception or variance.
C. A brief description and location of the real estate to be affected
by such proposed change.
D. A statement of the present zoning classification of the real estate
in question, the improvements thereon, and the present use thereof.
E. A statement of the section of this chapter from which the variance
is required, or special exception may be allowed, and the reasons
why it should be granted.
F. A reasonably accurate description of the present improvements and
the additional improvements intended to be made under the application,
indicating the size of the lot, and size of improvements now erected
and those proposed to be erected thereon.