[Amended 6-5-2008 by Ord. No. 08-031; 12-18-2018 by Ord. No. 18-065; 4-7-2020 by Ord. No. 20-015][1]]
There shall be a Department of Community and Economic Development, the head of which shall be the Director. Within the Department of Community and Economic Development there shall be a Division of Engineering, a Division of Planning and Zoning, a Division of Construction Inspections, a Division of Housing Inspections and Landlord Compliance, a Division of Affordable Housing, and a Division of Economic Development. The Department manages and coordinates the activities of the six divisions in an efficient and compliant manner.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also changed the title of this Art. XII from "Department of Community Planning and Compliance" to its current title.
A. 
Qualifications and authority of Township Engineer. The Township Engineer shall serve as the Superintendent of the Division of Engineering. He or she shall be a duly licensed professional engineer of the state.
[Amended 4-7-2020 by Ord. No. 20-015]
B. 
Duties of Township Engineer. The Township Engineer shall perform such duties as are prescribed by general law and ordinance and, in addition, shall:
(1) 
Prepare or cause to be prepared plans, designs and specifications for public works and improvements undertaken by the Township either on force account or by public contract.
(2) 
Provide and maintain surveys, maps, plans, specifications and control records with respect to public works and facilities owned or operated by the Township.
(3) 
Provide technical and engineering advice and assistance to other Township departments and divisions as needed and as directed by the Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development.
[Amended 4-7-2020 by Ord. No. 20-015]
C. 
Surrender of Township property on termination of service. All papers, documents, memoranda, reports and other materials relating to the administration of engineering duties of the Engineer shall be and remain the property of the Township. Upon termination of his or her services with the Township, the Engineer shall forthwith surrender to any successor all such property.
[Amended 4-7-2020 by Ord. No. 20-015]
[Amended 4-7-2020 by Ord. No. 20-015]
A. 
Township Planner. The Township Planner(s) shall serve as the Superintendent(s) of the Division of Planning and Zoning.
(1) 
Qualifications. The qualifications of the Township Planner(s) shall be as follows:
(a) 
Graduation from a four-year course at a college of recognized standing with a major course of study in planning, engineering, architecture, political science, economics, geography, landscape architecture, public administration or sociology, or, in substitution thereof, responsible experience in municipal, county, regional or state planning on a four-year basis, and a valid license as a professional planner.
(b) 
Thorough knowledge of philosophy and principles of planning and the problems involved in such work.
(2) 
Duties. The Township Planner(s) shall be responsible for the organizing, promoting and making of surveys; collection and compilation of data; conducting investigations and analyses of this data; the drawing and drafting of maps and charts; and the interpretations and transpositions of statistical data into visual form. The Township Planner shall serve as staff to the Planning Board and, as such, shall assist in preparing and revising the Master Plan and the administering of a long-term comprehensive planning service.
B. 
Office of Zoning. There shall be an Office of Zoning which shall be headed by the Supervising Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Officer, who shall perform such duties as are prescribed by general law and ordinance.
[Amended 11-2-1994 by Ord. No. 94-049; 12-18-2018 by Ord. No. 18-065; 4-7-2020 by Ord. No. 20-015]
The Division of Construction Inspections shall be headed by the Construction Official/Fire Subcode Official, and within the Division there shall be the Uniform Construction Code Enforcing Agency, and all officials which are a part thereof, as established by Township ordinance. The Superintendent of the Division shall emphasize the coordinated nature of the various inspection functions so that each inspector shall be responsible for seeking to identify and call to the attention inspection problems that lie outside his particular jurisdiction.
A. 
Uniform Construction Code Enforcing Agency. The various officials comprising the Uniform Construction Code Enforcing Agency shall have such qualifications as are specified in the Uniform Construction Code Act and the regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. The powers and duties of such officials shall be as specified in state laws and regulations and as otherwise designated in Township ordinances.[1]
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Editor's Note: See also Ch. 167, Construction Code, Uniform.
B. 
Within the Division, there shall be the Building Subcode Official, the Electrical Subcode Official, and the Plumbing Subcode Official, all of whom shall report to the Construction Official/Fire Subcode Official.
[Added 12-18-2018 by Ord. No. 18-065; amended 4-7-2020 by Ord. No. 20-015]
The Division of Housing Inspections and Landlord Compliance shall be headed by a Chief Housing Inspector. The purpose of this Division is to perform inspections related to the sale or rental of residential housing units, license landlords, register rental units and register and perform inspections on abandoned properties.
A. 
Housing Inspectors. The Housing Inspectors shall be appointed with regard to their qualifications and experience in performing the duties of their office. They shall be charged with making housing code inspections and in general enforcing the housing code of the Township.
[Added 4-7-2020 by Ord. No. 20-015]
There shall be a Division of Affordable Housing under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor of the Neighborhood Preservation Program. Subject to the provisions of the Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.), the Fair Housing Act (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301 et seq.), and the affordable housing regulations of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (N.J.A.C. 5:97-1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 5:96-1 et seq.[1]), this Division shall:
A. 
Administer the various housing programs set up in the Township to provide housing for families eligible to participate in the program for low- and moderate-income persons approved in the state and federal government.
B. 
Administer the various Township programs established for the purpose of rehabilitation of existing housing under applicable local, state and federal programs.
C. 
Undertake any additional related duties as may be directed by the Director of Community and Economic Development.
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Editor's Note: The provisions of N.J.A.C. 5:96-1 et seq. and 5:97-1 et seq. expired 6-2-2015.
[Added 4-7-2020 by Ord. No. 20-015]
The Office of Economic Development shall be responsible for:
A. 
Attracting new quality ratables to expand the Township's revenue base while providing improved employment opportunities for residents and enhancing the quality and variety of goods and services offered to the community.
B. 
Coordinating efforts to enable established businesses to continue to thrive and expand as business residents of the community.
C. 
Establishing and maintaining communications with the Township's business community so as to optimize the Township's economic development and quality of life.
D. 
Establishing initiatives to encourage a strong and diversified local economy.