There shall be a Zoning Official of the Township of Green who
shall be appointed the "Administrative Officer" of the Land Use Regulations
of the Township of Green.
The Zoning Official shall be appointed by the Governing Body for a one year term pursuant to and shall have the powers as are provided by N.J.S. 40:55D-1 et seq.; and by the Township ordinance known as the "Land Use Regulations" of the Township of Green, Chapter
30 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Green. The appointment of the Zoning Official shall be in compliance with all the regulations set forth by the New Jersey Department of Personnel.
The duties of the Zoning Official are separate and distinct
from those of a Construction Official or any Subcode Official. The
Zoning Official is charged with the enforcement of the provisions
of the local zoning ordinance known as the "Land Use Regulations"
of the Township of Green.
The Zoning Official shall possess a good working knowledge of
the contents of the Township's Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Regulations.
The Township shall ensure that the Zoning Officer has adequate staff
to review plans, applications, specifications and to schedule and
perform inspections in a timely manner in accordance with N.J.S. 40:55D
et seq.
Where a Land Use Regulation or Zoning Provision is violated,
the Zoning Officer may file a complaint for the violation in the Municipal
Court. Upon conviction the defendant would be subject to a fine of
not exceeding $1,000 per day or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days,
or both. The Township may bring an action in the Superior Court to
enjoin the defendant from continuing to violate the ordinance as per
N.J.S. 40:55D-18. The Zoning Officer shall seek the advice and counsel
of the Municipal Attorney in all such matters.
Compensation for the Township Zoning Official shall be established
by the Township Committee by the Municipal Salary Ordinance as set
forth by resolution.
[Ord. No. 2011-02 § 1]
All fees pertaining to this Department shall be listed in Chapter
8, Fees.
[Ord. No. 09-06 § 1]
The purpose of this section is to create the administrative
mechanisms needed for the execution of Green Township's responsibility
to assist in the provision of affordable housing pursuant to the Fair
Housing Act of 1985.
[Ord. No. 09-06 § 2]
As used in this section, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Shall mean the entity responsible for administering the affordability
controls of some or all units in the affordable housing program for
Green Township to ensure that the restricted units under administration
are affirmatively marketed and sold or rented, as applicable, only
to low- and moderate-income households.
MUNICIPAL HOUSING LIAISON
Shall mean the employee charged by the Governing Body with
the responsibility for oversight and administration of the affordable
housing program for Green Township.