These rules, regulations and standards shall be considered the
minimum requirements for the protection of the public health, safety
and welfare of the citizens of the municipality. Any action taken
by the municipality under the terms of this Ordinance shall give primary
consideration to the above mentioned matters and to the welfare of
the entire community.
It shall be the duty of the Construction Official, and Zoning
Officer of the municipality and the Hazlet Police Department to administer
and enforce the provisions of this Ordinance. No structure or building
improvement shall be erected until a zoning permit is obtained by
the Zoning Officer and a construction permit is obtained from the
Construction Official and no structure or lot shall be used in violation
of this Ordinance. It shall be the duty of the Zoning Officer to keep
a record of all applications and all zoning permits which are either
issued or denied, with notations of any conditions involved, which
data shall form a part of the municipality's public records. A quarterly
report of zoning permits issued shall be filed with the municipal
tax assessor. It shall be the duty of the Zoning Officer to inspect
the structures and land in the municipality and order the owner in
writing to remedy any condition found to exist in violation of any
provision(s) of this Ordinance.
In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed,
altered, moved or converted; or any building, structure or land is
used in violation of, or contrary to, the provisions of this Ordinance,
the municipality may institute an action to enjoin or take any other
appropriate action or proceeding to prevent such erection, construction,
reconstruction, alteration, conversion or use. However, nothing is
this Ordinance shall be construed to restrict the right of any party
to obtain a review by any court of competent jurisdiction according
to law.