[Amended 8-25-82 by Ord. No. 0-8-82; 2-23-83 by Ord. No. 0-3-83]
A. 
Whenever a term is used in this chapter which is defined in P.L. 1975, c. 291,[1] such term is intended to have the meaning set forth in the definition of such term found in said statute, unless a contrary intention is clearly expressed from the context of this chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.
B. 
Whenever a term is used in this chapter which is defined in the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan, such term is intended to have the meaning set forth in its definition, as found in Section 2-201 of the Plan (N.J.A.C. 7:50-2:11). Several of these specific terms are defined in Chapter 296 of the Winslow Code, Zoning Within Pinelands Area, § 296-7.
All sections of the Land Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, Site Plan Review Ordinance[1] or any other ordinance of the Township of Winslow which contain provisions contrary to the provisions of this chapter shall be and are hereby, to the extent of such inconsistency, repealed.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 246, Subdivision of Land; Ch. 294, Zoning, and Ch. 296, Zoning Within Pinelands Area; and Ch. 232, Site Plan Review.
A. 
Pursuant to the provisions of P.L. 1975, c. 291, Section 81, the substantive provisions of the existing Land Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance and Site Plan Review Ordinance of the Township of Winslow and the development regulations set forth therein shall continue in full force and effect and shall be read in pari materia with this chapter.
B. 
Pursuant to S. 1691,[1] A Supplement to the Municipal Land Use Law, the following ordinances and chapters of the Code of the Township of Winslow are readopted as are any amendments or supplements to such chapters adopted prior to February 1, 1977.
(1) 
Chapter 59A of the Code of the Township of Winslow, Site Plan Review, adopted June 26, 1974, as Ordinance No. 0-6-74, as amended and supplemented.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 0-6-74 was repealed 5-28-75 by Ord. No. 0-6-75 and comprised former Ch. 59A of the 1970 Code of the Township of Winslow. For current provisions regarding review of site plans, see Ch. 232, Site Plan Review.
(2) 
Chapter 62 of the Code of the Township of Winslow Subdivision of Land, adopted May 25, 1956, as amended or supplemented.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: The above reference to Chapter 62 refers to the 1970 Code of the Township of Winslow. See Ch. 246, Subdivision of Land.
(3) 
Chapter 76 of the Code of the Township of Winslow, Zoning, adopted March 17, 1958, as amended or supplemented.[4]
[4]
Editor's Note: The above reference to Chapter 76 refers to the 1970 Code of the Township of Winslow. See Ch. 294, Zoning.
[1]
Editor's Note: "S. 1691" refers to Senate Bill No. 1691, P.L. 1976, c. 115, approved and effective 11-16-78.
C. 
The standards and regulations in this chapter applicable to the Pinelands Area are intended to be the minimum provisions necessary to achieve the purposes and objectives of this chapter and the Pinelands Act. In the event of a conflict between any provisions, the stricter provision shall apply.
[Amended 2-25-97 by Ord. No. 0-2-97]
If any application for development approval conflicts with a provision of this chapter adopted pursuant to the Pinelands Act, the Planning Board may disapprove the application, approve the application subject to the applicant obtaining a waiver from the Pinelands Commission, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:50-4.61 et seq., or suspend further review of the application, with the consent of the applicant, until a waiver is obtained. In no event is the Planning Board or any other approving authority authorized to waive the applicability of any provision of this chapter adopted pursuant to the Pinelands Act.
[Amended 2-25-97 by Ord. No. 0-2-97]
All development proposed within the Pinelands Area by Winslow Township or any agency thereof shall comply with all the requirements for public development set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:50-4.51 et seq.
All applications for development filed prior to the effective date of this chapter may be continued, but any appeals arising out of decisions made on any such application shall be governed by the provisions of Article IV of this chapter.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Land Use Procedures Ordinance of the Township of Winslow."
Immediately upon adoption of this chapter, the Municipal Clerk shall file a copy of this chapter with the County Planning Board and with the Pinelands Commission as required by law. The Clerk shall also file with said County Planning Board and with the Pinelands Commission copies of all other ordinances of the municipality relating to land use, such as the Subdivision, Zoning and Site Review Ordinances.
[Added 2-19-08 by Ord. No. 0-11-08; amended 5-25-10 by Ord. No. 0-2010-017]
A. 
Zoning permits. A document signed by the Zoning Officer (1) which is required by this section as a condition precedent to the commencement of a use, change in use, erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion or installation of a structure or building and (2) which acknowledges that such use, structure or building complies with the provisions of this chapter or a variance therefrom duly authorized by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. Zoning permits shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance. The definition of a structure shall include fences and signs.
B. 
Issuance of zoning permits.
(1) 
Zoning permits shall hereinafter be secured from the Zoning Officer prior to construction, erection or alteration of any structure or part of a structure or change of use of a structure or land. All requests for zoning permits shall be made, in writing, by the owner or his/her authorized agent and shall include the following:
(a) 
A statement of the use or intended use of the building or structure or land;
(b) 
Two copies of a sealed survey plan dated within five years of application showing thereon the exact size, shape and location of all proposed structures and all existing structures, metes and bounds description, showing dimensions, bearings, etc., the location of the required building envelope, any easements or other restrictions from the approved subdivision, the proposed setbacks from all property lines for the proposed dwelling unit, garage, deck, etc. and such other information as may be necessary to provide for the enforcement of this section;
[Amended 3-8-2022 by Ord. No. O-2022-007]
(c) 
Written verification that all Federal, State, county and local agency permits and approvals required for the construction, erection or alteration of such structure or land have been obtained;
(d) 
Written verification issued by the Township Tax Collector stating that all real property taxes, water and sewer assessments chargeable to the property or properties for which such application is being made, except for taxes and assessments which are not yet due and payable on the date such application is received by the Zoning Officer, are paid in full and that written verification that sewer connection permit(s) has (have) been received. No zoning permit shall be issued by the Zoning Officer unless and until all real property taxes, water and sewer assessments and all fines and penalties chargeable to the property or properties for which such permit is sought have been paid in full.
(2) 
If the holder of any permit issued by the Zoning Officer pursuant to this section shall become delinquent in the payment of property taxes or water and sewer assessments for any property located in the Township, which delinquency commences after the date such permit is issued and continues for at least three (3) consecutive quarters, the Zoning Officer may revoke such permit. Upon delivery to the Zoning Officer of written verification issued by the Township Tax Collector that all such delinquent taxes, plus all penalties and interest due thereon, have been paid in full, the Zoning Officer shall reinstate such permit.
(3) 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Zoning Officer may waive the requirements of this section if in the exercise of his/her reasonable discretion, there is a de minimis deviation from the specific requirements thereof.