[Amended in entirety 12-16-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-18]
[Ord. #6-1989, § 700; amended 12-16-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-18]
The certificates and permits required by this article are established for the equitable administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.
[Ord. #6-1989, § 701; amended 12-16-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-18]
No zoning permit, building permit or Certificate of Inspection 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; 12-16-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-18]
Each request for a Zoning Permit or a Certificate of Inspection shall be accompanied by either cash or a check or bank money order payable to the Borough of Spring Lake Heights, in the amount required in the Fee Schedules set forth in this chapter.
[Added 12-16-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-18]
The fee schedule for Zoning Permit shall be as follows;
Borough of Spring Lake Heights
Table A: Zoning Permit Fees
Permit Type
Fee
Residential
New Home
$250
Addition(s)
$150
Accessory Structure(s)
$40
Pool/Hot Tub
$50
Central A/C or Generators
$25
Fence or Wall
$25
Change in Use
$200
Borough Engineer Review
$800
Commercial
New Building
$250
Addition(s)
$250
Sign
$25
Change in Use/Owner/Tenant
$200
Borough Engineer Review
$1,600
Title Transfer
Other than Single Family
$100
Lead Safe State Fee
$20
[Added 12-16-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-18]
A Certificate of Inspection 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.
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 Inspection 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.
[Added 12-16-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-18]
The fee schedule for a Certificate of Inspection shall be as follows:
Borough of Spring Lake Heights
Table B: Certificate of Inspection Fee Schedule
Change of Occupant Due to:
Fee
Transfer of Title
Single Family House
$200 per House
Two-family, multi-family house or apartment building
$15 per dwelling unit + $200 per house or apartment building
Rental
Single Family House
$200
Two-family, multi-family house or apartment building
$100 per dwelling unit in a house or apartment building
Re-Inspection Required for CI
$50 per dwelling unit in a house or building; a house; or a commercial or apartment building
[Added 12-16-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-18]
Any inspection 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.
[Ord. #6-1989, § 705.1; amended 12-16-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-18]
All applications for temporary Certificates of Inspection 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 Inspection 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, § 705.2; amended 12-16-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-18]
Upon written application, the Zoning Officer is hereby empowered to issue a temporary Certificate of Inspection 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.
[Prior § Certificate of Occupancy Required, was repealed 12-16-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-18. History includes Ord. #6-1989, § 706]
[Prior § 22-707, Improvements Required to Issue Certificate of Occupancy, was repealed 12-16-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-18. History includes Ord. #6-1989, § 707]