[Ord. #6-1989, § 700]
The certificates and permits required by this article are established
for the equitable enforcement and administration of the provisions
of this chapter.
[Ord. #6-1989, § 701]
No zoning permit, building permit or Certificate of Occupancy
shall be issued for any parcel of land or structure which was sold
or, on which improvements were undertaken in violation of the provisions
of this chapter or, for use of a lot which was created by subdivision
after the effective date of, and not in conformity with, the provisions
of this chapter unless subdivision and/or site plan approval, zoning
variance or conditional use permit has been granted by the approving
authority. No site improvements, such as but not limited to excavation
or construction of public or private improvements, shall be commenced
except in conformance with this chapter and in accordance with plat
approvals and the issuance of required permits.
[Ord. #6-1989, § 702; Ord. No.
27-2010; Ord. No. 2018-13 ;amended 4-1-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-04]
A zoning permit shall be issued by the Zoning Officer before
the issuance of any building permit or certificate of occupancy. The
fee for a zoning permit shall be as follows:
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Residential:
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New Home
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$250
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Additions
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$150
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Pools/Hot Tubs
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$50
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Central A/C and Generators
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$25
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Accessory Structures
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$40
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Fence
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$25
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Commercial
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New Building or Addition
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$250
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Signs
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$25
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Change in use
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$50
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[Ord. #6-1989, § 703]
It shall be unlawful to use any lot, tract or building or part
thereof hereafter created or modified, or involving a change in use,
until a Certificate of Occupancy shall have been issued by the Building
Official. No Certificate shall be issued unless the land, building
and use comply with this chapter, unless all matters incorporated
on the approved subdivision or site plan shall have been completed
and certified by the Municipal Engineer, and unless the Building and
Health Codes have been complied with.
[Ord. #6-1989, § 704]
Each request for a zoning permit and a Certificate of Occupancy shall be accompanied by a certified check or bank money order payable to the Borough of Spring Lake Heights, in the amount required in Article VIII of this chapter.
[Ord. #6-1989, § 705.1]
Upon written application, the Zoning Officer is hereby empowered
to issue a temporary Certificate of Occupancy for:
a.
Model homes;
b.
A trailer, auto trailer, trailer coach or camper to be used for temporary
residency as the temporary replacement of a damaged dwelling unit;
c.
A trailer for temporary use as a construction office located on the
site during construction; or
d.
For a sales office located on the site during construction.
[Ord. #6-1989, § 705.2]
Temporary Certificates of Occupancy may be issued for a period
not to exceed six months and may be extended by the Zoning Officer,
upon written application, for additional periods not exceeding six
months each.
[Ord. #6-1989, § 705.3]
All applications for temporary Certificates of Occupancy shall
be made to the Zoning Officer. The Zoning Officer, after determining
that an application is in proper form, shall have the discretion to
transmit a copy of the application and all supporting documents to
the Police Chief, the Fire Marshal, all subcode officials and the
Municipal Engineer for their review and recommendations. No temporary
Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued except in compliance with
this subsection in compliance with N.J.S.A. 52:27D-133 and all of
the regulations promulgated thereunder.
[Ord. #6-1989, § 706]
A Certificate of Occupancy shall be required for the use of
any lot, tract, building or structure, or any part thereof, upon any
transfer of title, change in occupancy, change in use, or any modification
or improvement for which a zoning permit or building permit has been
issued.
[Ord. #6-1989, § 707]
Any occupancy permit will be issued only when curbs, utilities,
functioning water supply and sewage collection facilities, necessary
storm drainage to ensure proper drainage of the lot and surrounding
land, rough grading of lots, soil stabilization, base course for the
street and driveway, and sidewalks are installed to serve the lot
and structure for which the permit has been requested. Streets shall
not receive surface course pavement until all heavy construction has
been completed. Shade trees shall not be planted until all grading
and earthmoving has been completed. Seeding of grass areas shall be
the final operation.
