The intent of this article is to describe the procedures for
administration, enforcement and amendment of this code and the duties
and responsibilities of the Zoning Officer.
A building/zoning permit or certificate of use and occupancy
for any structure or use shall be revoked and withdrawn by the Zoning
Officer if the holder of such permit or certificate has failed to
comply with the requirements of this article or with any conditions
attached to the issuance of the permit or certificate. Upon revocation
of a permit or certificate, the holder may also be subject to the
penalties for violation specified in this article.
The Zoning Officer, or their representative duly authorized
from time to time by resolution of the Borough Council, may examine
or cause to be examined all structures and/or land for which a building/zoning
permit or a certificate of use and occupancy has been applied for
or issued. Such inspections may be made from time to time during construction,
if any, and prior to the issuance of a certificate of use and occupancy.
The Zoning Officer shall prepare and keep up-to-date a register
of all nonconforming uses, structures and lots in accordance with
the procedures specified in this chapter.
It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to apply for
and secure all permits and certificates required by this article.
The applicant shall be obligated to contact the Zoning Officer and
secure a certificate of use and occupancy after the completion of
development and/or prior to the occupancy of any structure or lot.
Failure to secure necessary permits or certificates or failure to
apply for the same in a timely fashion shall constitute a violation
of this article and shall be subject to the penalties for violation
specified herein.
The Board shall have the power to hear and decide on applications for uses by special exception that are determined to be in harmony with its general purpose and intent and in accordance with the standards set forth in Article
III, §
210-302, above. The Board shall approve a use by special exception only if it meets all applicable requirements of Article
III, §
210-302, above. In granting a use by special exception, the Board may attach such reasonable safeguards, in addition to those expressed in this chapter, as it may deem necessary to properly implement this chapter and protect the public health, safety and welfare.