[1984 Code § 2-13.1]
a.
The Department of Building is hereby established as the enforcing
agency for the State Uniform Construction Code, which shall be headed
by the Construction Code Official. All subcode officials shall be
supervised by the Construction Code Official.
b.
Each official position created in paragraph a hereof shall be filled
by a person qualified for such position pursuant to law.
c.
The public shall have the right to do business with the enforcing
agency at the Haworth Municipal Building except for emergencies, and
unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances.
No person may be appointed Construction Code Official unless he is qualified by education, training and experience in the construction field or a related industry, to perform the duties of this office. He shall be generally informed on the quality of building construction, and shall be in good health, and physically capable of making the necessary examinations and inspections of buildings in the course of construction. He shall not have any direct or indirect interest in the sale or manufacture of any material, process or device, entering into or used in or in connection with building construction. (1984 § 2-13.2)
[1984 Code § 2-13.3]
The Construction Code Official shall receive applications for,
and issue or refuse, permits and certificates in accordance with law,
collecting and accounting for prescribed fees. He shall act as enforcement
officer under the Zoning Ordinance, the Housing Code and the Uniform
Construction Code, and shall generally be responsible to see that
all ordinances of the Borough relating to buildings, housing, construction,
repair, removal, demolition, inspection, location and design thereof,
are administered and enforced. To the extent possible he shall provide
liaison between the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning Board.
He shall have all of the powers and duties prescribed by law
and this revision for a Construction Code Official, and such powers
and duties as may from time to time be conferred upon him by the Borough
Council.
[1984 Code § 2-13.4]
The Construction Code Official shall keep a record of his actual
proceedings. He shall also, at the regular meetings of the Council
in each month, make a report in triplicate of all permits issued during
the previous month together with the estimated cost of the work and
the fees. All records, plans and documents shall be retained at the
Borough Hall.
[1984 Code § 2-13.6; Ord. No. 825 § 1]
The fee for a construction permit shall be the sum of the subcode
fees and shall be paid before the permit is issued.
a.
For new construction (including additions), $0.060/per cubic foot
of building or structure volume, provided that the minimum fee shall
be $100.
[Amended 2-11-2020 by Ord. No. 20-01]
b.
For alterations, renovations, repairs, swimming pools, tennis courts,
demolitions, roofing, siding, fences, decks, etc.: $23 per $1,000
of estimated cost provided that the minimum fee shall be $75.
[Amended 2-11-2020 by Ord. No. 20-01]
c.
For combinations of renovations and additions, the fee shall be the
sum of the fees computed separately as renovations and additions.
d.
For purpose of determining estimated costs, applicant shall submit
cost data as may be available by Architect, Engineer or bona fide
Contractors bid. Cost shall be for normal labor and material job.
The Construction Official shall make final decision regarding estimated
cost.
e.
Certificate of Occupancy Fees:
[Amended 2-11-2020 by Ord. No. 20-01]
1.
New Construction.
A certificate of occupancy for all new construction: $75.
2.
Approval
Certificates. A certificate of approval for alterations, renovations,
decks, pools and tennis courts: No charge permitted by state.
3.
Other.
Certificate of Continued Occupancy:
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Residential
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$100
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Other
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$200
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Reinspection after failed inspection
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$25 each
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4.
Temporary
Certificate of Occupancy. The fee for a temporary certificate of occupancy:
$125.
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In addition a cash bond in an amount to cover the cost of any
uncompleted work shall be deposited with the Construction Official.
The cash bond will be refunded upon issuance of a permanent certificate
of occupancy. No interest will be paid on the cash bond.
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f.
Plan Review Fee by Construction Official shall be 20% of the Construction
Permit Fee.
h.
Asbestos Removal. The fee for asbestos removal shall be as set forth
in the Uniform Construction Code.
i.
Radon Abatement—same as alterations.
j.
Soil Movement Filing Fee. The fee for a soil movement application:
$150 ($0.20 per cubic foot with a minimum payment of $150).
[Added 2-11-2020 by Ord.
No. 20-01]
k.
Zoning review fee: $75.
[Added 2-11-2020 by Ord.
No. 20-01]
l.
Patios. The zoning review fee for patios: $75.
[Added 2-11-2020 by Ord.
No. 20-01]
m.
Swimming Pool. The zoning review fee for swimming pools, whether
aboveground, in-ground, or semi in-ground: $75.
[Added 2-11-2020 by Ord.
No. 20-01]
n.
Trailers. The fee for trailers used for construction offices and
storage: $150 (for each trailer for six months).
[Added 2-11-2020 by Ord.
No. 20-01]
o.
Sheds. The zoning review fee for sheds: $75.
[Added 2-11-2020 by Ord.
No. 20-01]
p.
Decks. The zoning review fee for decks: $75.
[Added 2-11-2020 by Ord.
No. 20-01]
q.
Temporary Tents. The fee for temporary tents: $150 for six months.
[Added 2-11-2020 by Ord.
No. 20-01]
r.
Outdoor Cafes. The fee for outdoor cafes: $100.
[Added 2-11-2020 by Ord.
No. 20-01]
s.
Dumpsters. The fee for dumpsters: $75 for six months.
[Added 2-11-2020 by Ord.
No. 20-01]
t.
Change of contractor: $25.
[Added 2-11-2020 by Ord.
No. 20-01]
u.
Mechanical Subcode Fee. Minimum fee shall be $75.
[Added 2-11-2020 by Ord.
No. 20-01]
v.
Real estate signs (six months): $75.
[Added 2-11-2020 by Ord.
No. 20-01]
[1984 Code § 2-13.6; Ord. No. 825 § 1; amended 2-11-2020 by Ord. No. 20-01]
a.
The electrical subcode fees shall be determined as follows:
1.
From one to 25 receptacles or fixtures: $75
2.
For each additional 25 or fraction of receptacles: $25.
Receptacles include, but are not limited to, lighting outlets,
wall switches, fluorescent fixtures and motors of less than one HP
or devices of less than one Kw.
3.
For each motor or electrical device greater than one HP and less
than or equal to 10 HP: $75.
4.
For transformers and generators greater than one Kw and less than
or equal to 10 Kw: $75.
5.
For each motor or electrical device greater than 10 HP and less than
or equal to 50 HP: $100.
6.
For each service panel, service entrance or subpanel less than or
equal to 200 amperes: $100.
7.
For all transformers and generators greater than 10 Kw and less than
or equal to 45 Kw: $100.
8.
For each motor or electrical device greater than 50 HP and less than
or equal to 100 HP: $200.
9.
For each service panel, service entrance or subpanel greater than
200 amperes and less than or equal to 1,000 amperes: $200.
10.
For transformers and generators greater than 45 Kw and less than
or equal to 112.5 Kw: $130.
11.
Pool/vault: $200.
12.
Spa/hot tub: $150.
13.
Temporary service: $100.
15.
Alarm system: $75.
16.
Minimum fee: $75.
[1984 Code § 2-13.6; Ord. No.
825 § 1; amended 2-11-2020 by Ord. No. 20-01]
Fire subcode fees shall be:
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Minimum Fee
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a.
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Boilers/Furnaces
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$100 each
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b.
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Fireplaces
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$60 each
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c.
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Wood or Coal Stoves
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$75 each
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d.
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Oil and Fuel Tanks, residential
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$150 each
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e.
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Oil and Fuel Storage Tanks in connection with business or commercial
use:
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1. Each tank up to 1,000 gallon capacity
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$150
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2. Each tank 1,000 to 3,000 gallon capacity
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$300
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3. Each tank in excess of 3,000 gallons
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$500
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f.
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Gasoline Pumps
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$75 each
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g.
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Removal or Abandonment of Fuel (in-ground) Tanks
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$150 each
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h.
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Smoke Detectors 1—12
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$125
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Over 12
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$10 each additional device
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i.
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For installation of sprinkler systems, the fee shall be computed
on the number of sprinkler heads to be installed:
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1—25 heads
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$125
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26—75 heads
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$200
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76—100 heads
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$300
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101—200 heads
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$450
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j.
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For fire suppression systems such as dry chemicals, carbon dioxide,
halon or foam systems:
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1—10 heads or diffusers
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$100
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11 or more heads or diffusers
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$125
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, the minimum fire code permit
fee will be $75.
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[1984 Code § BH:3-5; Ord. No.
825 § 1; amended 2-11-2020 by Ord. No. 20-01]
The plumbing subcode fees shall be:
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Minimum Fee
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a.
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The fee for the installation of each fixture requiring water,
sewer or gas connection and each stack
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$25
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b.
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The fee for the installation of grease traps, separators, sewage
pumps, backflow preventors, or ejectors
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$75
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c.
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The fee for a new or replacement of an existing sanitary sewer
connection, water hookup, etc.
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$100
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d.
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The fee for the installation of each gas appliance or gas line
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$50
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e.
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The fee for installation of sprinkler systems
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$8/head
Minimum $100 per system
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f.
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The fee for the installation of a domestic heating boiler or
furnace
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$75
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g.
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The fee for the installation of a commercial heating boiler
or furnace
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$125
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h.
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The fee for the installation of a domestic hot water heater
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$75
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i.
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The fee for the installation of a commercial water heater
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$75
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j.
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The minimum plumbing fee
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$75
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k.
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Swimming pool water supply system (permanent water supply only)
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$60
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l.
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Special Devices. The following items shall have a fee of
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$75
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Water-cooled A.C. systems
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Refrigeration units
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Active solar systems
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Interceptors and fuel oil piping
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[1984 Code § 2-13.6; Ord. No. 835 § 1; amended 2-11-2020 by Ord. No. 20-01]
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Minimum Fee
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a. Non-Illuminated Signs
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1. The fee for a permit to install an awning or a canopy up
to 30 square feet
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$75
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2. The fee for a permit to install all other signs up to 30
square feet
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$75
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3. The fee for a permit to install all other signs, awnings,
canopies, marquees, etc., over 30 square feet, where permitted
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$75 + $8 per square foot over 30 square feet
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b. Illuminated Signs (where permitted)
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The fee for a permit to install an illuminated version of any
of the signs defined in Subsection a above
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$75 + fee set forth above for a non- illuminated sign
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[1984 Code § 2-13.6; Ord. No. 825 § 1]
The surcharge fees for new construction shall be as follows:
a.
In order to provide for the training, certification and technical
support programs required by the Uniform Construction Code Act and
regulations, the enforcing agency shall collect, in addition to the
fees specified above, a surcharge fee of $0.0371 per cubic foot of
volume of new construction and $1.90 per $1,000 of cost for alteration
work. The surcharge fee shall be remitted to the Bureau of Housing
Inspection, Department of Community Affairs, on a quarterly basis
for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, December 31, March 31
and June 30 and not later than one month next succeeding the end of
the quarter for which it is due. These fees shall be charged as amended
and required by the State of New Jersey.
[Amended 2-11-2020 by Ord. No. 20-01]
b.
Annual Report to Bureau of Housing Inspection. The Enforcing Agency
shall report annually at the end of each fiscal year to the Bureau
of Housing Inspection, and not later than July 31, the total amount
of the surcharge fee collected in the fiscal year.
[Ord. No. 825 § 1]
a.
Fee Schedule Recommendation. The Construction Official shall, with
the advice of the Subcode Officials, prepare and submit to the Mayor
and Council biannually, a report recommending a fee schedule based
on the operating expenses of the agency, and any other expenses of
the Borough fairly attributable to the enforcement of the State Uniform
Construction Code Act.
[1984 Code § 2-13.6]
a.
As a condition for any approval of an application for development
which includes an on-tract improvement and which will require an inspection
by a professional, the developer shall pay the initial deposit of
the inspection fee as set forth herein.
b.
The amounts stated in the review and inspection fee schedules are
for the purposes of initial deposit only. The applicant for development
is to reimburse actual expenditures related to the review of his application
for development and the inspection of any improvements during and
after construction or during guaranty periods.
c.
The Chief Financial Officer shall maintain a trust account to which
all deposits are to be made to provide for the fees of the Board Attorney
and Borough Engineer found reasonable and proper for services with
respect to an application. Each applicant's deposits shall be
recorded separately and all charges thereto shall be recorded with
the names of the person to whom such funds were disbursed. Charges
to any applicant shall be approved by the Board.
d.
An applicant shall maintain a credit balance. Should the Board receive
vouchers which if approved by the Board will exceed the credit, the
applicant shall be informed and sufficient funds shall be deposited
to permit approval of each voucher.
e.
A credit balance remaining after completion of proceedings on an
application shall be refined to an applicant.
f.
Fees. Applications shall be accompanied by a fee and deposit as follows:
1.
For relief under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70; (a) appeal from decision of
Construction Official; (b) interpretation; or (c) hardship: a filing
fee of one hundred ($100.00) dollars and a deposit in the amount of
$200.
2.
For a residential use variance for not more than two residential
units under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(d): a filing fee of $100 and a deposit
on the amount of $350.
The fire limits heretofore established by the Revised General
Ordinances of the Borough shall be considered to be the fire limits
established as required by N.J.A.C. 5:23.
The Construction Official shall prepare and submit to the Mayor
and Borough Council biannually, a report reevaluating the delineation
of the fire limits. This report shall indicate the recommendations
of the Construction Official, the Building Subcode Official, and the
Fire Subcode Official regarding those areas which should be designated
as within fire limits, with the reasons therefor.
[Ord. No. 680, Preamble]
It is the considered opinion of the Mayor and Council that senior
citizens of low income in the community are entitled to safe and sanitary
housing accommodations at rentals such persons can afford, and such
low-rental housing accommodations are in extremely short supply, and
overcrowded and congested housing will eventuate from such a shortage
and thereby impair public safety and economic values. The shortage
of such safe and sanitary housing for low-income senior citizens cannot
be totally relieved through private enterprise and that, therefore,
new and rehabilitated construction of housing projects and facilities
would not be competitive with private enterprise. The Borough of Haworth
is desirous of having its territorial area included in the area of
operation of "The Housing Authority of Bergen County."
[Ord. No. 680 §§ 1—3]
a.
The Borough of Haworth desires to participate in the area of operations
of the Housing Authority of Bergen County throughout its territorial
boundary and the jurisdiction of its Mayor and Council for the purpose
of alleviating the shortage of safe and sanitary housing, specifically
with reference to the Section 8 housing assistance payments program.
b.
The Borough does hereby consent to its inclusion in the area of operation
of the Housing Authority of Bergen County.
c.
The Borough understands that the Housing Authority of Bergen County
will not make application for new construction or rehabilitated construction
in the Borough of Haworth without the approval of the Governing Body
of the Borough of Haworth.
[Ord. No. 680 § 4]
The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file a certified
copy of this chapter with the Commissioner of the State Department
of Community Affairs and with the Secretary of the Housing Authority
of Bergen County.
[Ord. No. 869 § 13-1]
No land shall be used or occupied, and no building erected or
altered shall be used or occupied, in whole or in part for any purpose
whatsoever until a Certificate of Occupancy stating that the premises
or building and proposed use comply with all provisions of this chapter
shall have been issued by the Construction Official, except that existing
occupancy during alterations may be continued unless structural changes
during the alteration render such occupancy dangerous or unsafe.
[Ord. No. 869 § 13-2]
a.
Sale or Occupancy Without Continued Certificate of Occupancy Prohibited.
No person shall sell or lease any residential or commercial unit or
building, or occupy or use any portion of a residential or commercial
unit or building after such unit or building or portion thereof has
been vacated or sold, or in which there has been a change in occupancy,
until the owner/landlord shall first have applied for and secured
a Continued Certificate of Occupancy therefor from the Construction
Official of the Borough of Haworth.
b.
Inspection Required for Issuance of Certificate. Upon receipt by
the Construction Official of a written application for a Continued
Certificate of Occupancy and payment of the requisite fee, the Construction
Official, together with such subcode officials as the Construction
Official may deem necessary, shall conduct an inspection of the premises
in question to insure compliance with applicable building, health,
safety and fire codes, regulations, ordinances and statutes of the
Borough of Haworth and State of New Jersey.
c.
Issuance of Certificate. The Construction Official shall issue a
Continued Certificate of Occupancy upon his or her inspection and
satisfaction that no violations of the aforementioned codes, regulations,
ordinances and statutes exist.
d.
Violations. If violations are found to exist, there shall be no new
occupancy or use of the premises until compliance with this section
has been obtained. If compliance is not obtained within a reasonable
time after inspection and notice, the Construction Official is authorized
to take appropriate legal action.
e.
Application Fee. The Construction Official shall provide a form of
application to be completed by each applicant. A fee of $100 shall
accompany each residential application. A fee of $200 shall accompany
each commercial or other application.
[Amended 2-11-2020 by Ord. No. 20-01]
f.
Enforcement. The Construction Official shall have the authority to
make inspections for building, health, fire and safety violations
as required by the within section, and to otherwise carry out the
purpose and intent of this section.
