[Ord. No. 93-60 §§ 1-3]
a.
Definitions. The Zoning Officer is the head of the Zoning Office and the Chief Enforcing Agent of the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Township Code.
b.
Duties.
1.
Discover and ascertain the existence of any violations of the Township
Zoning Code.
2.
Investigate and inspect any alleged zoning violation within his/her
knowledge and coming to his/her attention.
3.
Prevent further or continued zoning violations which are known by
him/her to exist, and by every lawful means cause the violators to
cease and desist from committing such further violations.
4.
To prosecute zoning violations in the manner provided by law.
5.
Make an inspection of every parcel of land, building or structure
for which a zoning permit is requested prior to the issuance of such
permit, in order to ascertain that the occupancy or use will comply
with every standard, regulation and requirement of this chapter for
such occupation and use.
6.
After proper inspection and investigation, issue zoning permits in
appropriate instances and within his/her jurisdiction.
7.
Report to the Board of Adjustment with respect to matters which are
properly before the Board, and otherwise conduct investigations, report
to and be responsible to the Construction Code Official with respect
to matters pertaining to the Zoning Code and otherwise within his/her
jurisdiction.
8.
Start and maintain an accurate and complete file with respect to
every alleged zoning violation or other matter investigated and processed
by him/her.
9.
File reports of his/her activities, including the complaints and
cases processed by him/her and the disposition thereof with the Mayor
and Council as may be directed by them.
10.
Report his/her activities, including the complaints and cases processed
by him/her and the disposition thereof, to the Township Engineer.
[Added 2-24-2020 by Ord.
No. 2020-02]
c.
Requirements. The Zoning Officer shall be a high school graduate
and have two years experience in the field of zoning, planning, engineering
and construction.
[Ord. No. 2007-18 §§ 1-3]
a.
Purpose. The purpose of this subsection is to create the administrative
mechanisms needed for the execution of the Township of Fairfield's
responsibility to assist in the provision of affordable housing pursuant
to the Fair Housing Act of 1985.
b.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
MUNICIPAL HOUSING LIAISON
Definitions. As used in this subsection, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
Shall mean the entity responsible for administering the affordability
controls of some or all units in the affordable housing program for
the Township of Fairfield to ensure that the restricted units under
administration are affirmatively marketed and sold or rented, as applicable,
only to low- and moderate-income households.
Shall mean the employee charged by the Governing Body with
the responsibility for oversight and administration of the affordable
housing program for the Township of Fairfield.
c.
Establishment of Municipal Housing Liaison Position and Compensation;
Powers and Duties.
1.
Establishment of Position of Municipal Housing Liaison. There is
hereby established the position of Municipal Housing Liaison for the
Township of Fairfield.
2.
Subject to the approval of the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH),
the Municipal Housing Liaison shall be appointed by the Governing
Body and may be a full or part-time municipal employee.
3.
The Municipal Housing Liaison shall be responsible for oversight
and administration of the affordable housing program for the Township
of Fairfield, including the following responsibilities which may not
be contracted out, exclusive of Subsection (f) which may be contracted
out:
(a)
Serving as the Township of Fairfield's primary point of contact
for all inquiries from the State, affordable housing providers, Administrative
Agents, and interested households;
(b)
Monitoring the status of all restricted units in the Township
of Fairfield's Fair Share Plan;
(c)
Compiling, verifying, and submitting annual reports as required
by COAH;
(d)
Coordinating meetings with affordable housing providers and
Administrative Agents, as applicable;
(e)
Attending continuing education opportunities on affordability
controls, compliance monitoring, and affirmative marketing as offered
or approved by COAH;
(f)
If applicable, serving as the Administrative Agent for some
or all of the restricted units in Fairfield Township.
4.
Subject to approval by COAH, the Township of Fairfield may contract with or authorize a consultant, authority, government or any agency charged by the Governing Body, which entity shall have the responsibility of administering the affordable housing program of the Township of Fairfield, except for those responsibilities which may not be contracted out pursuant to Subsection 3 above. If the Township of Fairfield contracts with another entity to administer all or any part of the affordable housing program, including the affordability controls and Affirmative Marketing Plan, the Municipal Housing Liaison shall supervise the contracting Administrative Agent.
5.
Compensation. Compensation shall be fixed by the Governing Body at
the time of the appointment of the Municipal Housing Liaison.
[Added 2-24-2020 by Ord.
No. 2020-02]
a.
Authority. The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to enforce
all ordinances of the Township pertaining to land, buildings, and
maintenance and as otherwise set forth by ordinance.
b.
Duties.
1.
Discover and ascertain the existence of any violations of the Township
Code.
2.
Investigate and inspect any alleged code violation within his/her
knowledge and coming to his/her attention.
3.
Prevent further or continued code violations which are known by him/her
to exist, and by every lawful means cause the violators to cease and
desist from committing such further violations.
4.
To prosecute code violations in the manner provided by law.
5.
Start and maintain an accurate and complete file with respect to
every alleged code violation or other matter investigated and processed
by him/her.
6.
File reports of his/her activities, including the complaints and
cases processed by him/her and the disposition thereof with the Mayor
and Council as may be directed by them.
