A. 
The Planning Board shall have exclusive jurisdiction over subdivisions, site plans, conditional uses, the granting of variances in certain instances and such other items as set forth in § 215-3.3.
B. 
The Board of Adjustment shall have exclusive jurisdiction over the granting of a variance from the terms and provisions of the Zoning Regulations, except as set forth above, and such other items as set forth in §§ 215-3.8, 215-3.9, 215-3.10 and Article IV.
C. 
The Administrative Officer shall, within 14 days after receipt of a development application, make a determination as to whether the Board to which the application is made has jurisdiction.
The following development applications shall require notice of a public hearing by the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment prior to making a decision:
A. 
Major subdivisions.
B. 
Any application involving a variance of any kind.
C. 
Any application for a conditional use.
D. 
Any application filed pursuant to Article X and Article XIV.
E. 
Any application for a planned residential development.
F. 
Any application for relief of zoning requirements.
Unless the developer agrees to an extension, after submission of a complete application, a Board must grant or deny approval of a development application within the time periods established by the Municipal Land Use Law.
A. 
The rules, regulations and standards contained in this chapter shall be considered the minimum requirements for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Township. Any action taken by the municipal agency under the terms of this chapter shall give primary consideration to the above-mentioned matters and to the welfare of the entire community. However, if the developer or his agent can clearly demonstrate that, because of peculiar conditions pertaining to his land, the literal enforcement of one or more of these regulations is impractical or will exact undue hardship, the municipal agency may permit such variations or modifications as may be reasonable and within the general purpose and intent of the rules, regulations and standards established by this chapter.
B. 
In the event that a developer submits an application for development proposing a development that is barred or prevented, directly or indirectly, by a legal action instituted by any state agency, political subdivision or any other party to protect the public health and welfare or by a directive or order issued by any state agency, political subdivision or court of competent jurisdiction to protect the public health and welfare, the approving authority shall process such application for development in accordance with this chapter; and if such application for development complies with the requirements of this chapter, the approving authority shall approve such application conditioned on removal of such legal barrier to development.
C. 
In the event that development proposed by an application for development requires an approval by a governmental agency other than the approving authority, the approving authority shall, in appropriate instances, condition its approval upon the subsequent approval of such governmental agency, provided that the approving authority shall make a decision on any application for development within the time period provided in this chapter or within an extension of such period as has been agreed to by the applicant, unless the approving authority is prevented or relieved from so acting by the operation of law.
A. 
No member of the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment shall act on any matter in which he/she has, either directly or indirectly, any personal or financial interest in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-23 and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-23.1.
B. 
If the Planning Board lacks a quorum because any of its regular members or alternate members is prohibited by Subsection A above from acting on a matter due to the member's personal or financial interests, regular members of the Board of Adjustment shall be called upon to serve, for that matter only, as temporary members of the Planning Board in order of seniority of continuous service to the Board of Adjustment until there are the minimum number of members necessary to constitute a quorum to act upon the matter without any personal or financial interests, whether direct or indirect. If a choice has to be made between regular members of equal seniority, the Chairman of the Board of Adjustment shall make the choice.
C. 
If the Board of Adjustment lacks a quorum because any of its members or alternate members is prohibited by Subsection A above from acting on a matter due to the member's personal or financial interests, Class IV members of the Planning Board shall be called upon to serve, for that matter only, as temporary members of the Board of Adjustment. The Class IV members of the Planning Board shall be called upon to serve in order of seniority of continuous service to the Planning Board until there are the minimum number of members necessary to constitute a quorum to act upon the matter without any personal or financial interests, whether direct or indirect. If a choice has to be made between Class IV members of equal seniority, the Chairman of the Planning Board shall make the choice.
A. 
Regular meetings of both the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment shall be scheduled no less often than once a month, and any meeting so scheduled shall be held as scheduled unless canceled for lack of applications for development to process or lack of a quorum. All regular and special meetings shall be open to the public.
B. 
Special meetings may be provided for at the call of the Chairman or on the request of any two Board members, which special meetings shall be held on notice to its members and the public, in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, P.L. 1975, c. 231.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.
C. 
No action shall be taken at any meeting without a quorum being present.
D. 
All actions shall be taken by a majority vote of the members of the municipal agency present at the meeting, except as otherwise required by statute. Failure of a motion to receive the number of votes required to approve an application for development pursuant to the exceptional vote requirements of Section 25 or 57d of the Act shall be deemed an action denying the application. Nothing herein shall be construed to contravene any act providing for procedures for the Township Committee.
E. 
All regular meetings and all special meetings shall be open to the public, and notice shall be given in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-9.
F. 
Application for development in the Pinelands Area shall be bound by the meeting requirements specified in the Little Egg Harbor Township Pinelands Area development requirements.
G. 
Minutes of every regular or special meeting shall be kept in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-9. Said minutes shall be made available within 10 days following each meeting. The minutes shall be marked "unapproved" if not yet adopted.
A. 
Rules. The Planning Board and Board of Adjustment shall make rules governing the conduct of hearings before such bodies, which rules shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-10 et seq.
B. 
Oaths. The officer presiding at the hearings, or such person as he may designate, shall have power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant evidence, including witnesses and documents presented by the parties, and the provisions of the county and Municipal Investigations Law P.L. 1953, c. 1983 (N.J.S.A. 2A:67A-1 et seq.), shall apply.
C. 
Testimony. The testimony of all witnesses, relating to an application for development, shall be taken under oath or affirmation by the presiding officer, and the right of cross-examination shall be permitted to all interested parties through their Attorneys, if represented, or directly, if not represented, subject to the discretion of the presiding officer and to reasonable limitations as to time and number of witnesses.
D. 
Evidence. Technical rules of evidence shall not be applicable to the hearing, but the Board may exclude irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious evidence.
E. 
Records. Each Board shall provide for the verbatim recording of the proceedings by either stenographer or mechanical or electronic means. The Board shall allow a transcript, or duplicate recording in lieu thereof, to be made on request by any interested party.
F. 
Resolution of memorialization:
(1) 
Each decision on any application for development shall be reduced to writing as provided in this subsection and shall include findings of fact and conclusions based thereon.
(2) 
Failure of a motion to approve an application for development to receive the number of votes required for approval shall be deemed an action denying the application.
(3) 
The municipal agency shall provide such written decision, findings and conclusion in accordance with the time limits set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-10g.
(4) 
The adoption of a resolution of memorialization, pursuant to this subsection, shall be governed by the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-10g.
(5) 
Whenever a resolution of memorialization is adopted in accordance with this subsection, the date of such adoption shall constitute the date of the decision for purposes of the mailings, filings and publications.
A. 
Whenever a hearing is required on any application for development pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-10 et seq. or pursuant to the determination of the municipal agency in question, the applicant shall give notice in accordance with the standards set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-12.
(1) 
All notices herein above specified in this section shall be given at least 10 days prior to the date fixed for hearing, and the developer shall file an affidavit of proof of service with the Board holding the hearing on the application for development.
(2) 
Any notice made by certified mail as herein above required shall be deemed complete upon mailing in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-14.
(3) 
All notices required to be given pursuant to the terms of this chapter shall comply with the conditions set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-11.
(4) 
Application for development in the Pinelands Area shall be bound by the notice of hearing requirements specified in the Little Egg Harbor Township Pinelands Area development requirements.
(5) 
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-12c, the Tax Assessor shall, within seven days after receipt of a request therefor and upon receipt of payment of a fee of $10, make and certify a list from the current tax rolls of names and addresses of owners to whom the applicant is required to give notice pursuant to this section.
B. 
All appeals of a Zoning Officer's decision and all minor site plan applications shall satisfy the notice requirements set forth in § 215-8.9A.
A. 
Each decision on any application for development shall be set forth in writing and shall include findings of fact and conclusions based thereon.
B. 
A copy of the decision shall be made available in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-10h.
C. 
Notice of any grant of preliminary and/or final approval for any development application in the Pinelands Area shall be given by the applicant to the Commission as set forth in the Little Egg Harbor Township Pinelands Area development requirements.
D. 
A brief notice of every final decision shall be published in the official newspaper of the municipality. Such publication shall be arranged by the Secretary of the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment, as the case may be. A reasonable charge may be made to the applicant for such publication. The notice shall be sent to the official newspaper for publication within 10 days of the date of such decision.
A. 
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-39 and 40:55D-65, every application for development submitted to the Planning Board or the Board of Adjustment shall be accompanied by proof that no taxes or assessments for local improvements are due or delinquent on the property which is the subject of such application, or, if it is shown that taxes or assessments are delinquent on the property, any approvals or other relief granted by either Board shall be conditioned upon either the prompt payment of such taxes or assessments or the making of adequate provision for the payment thereof in such manner that the municipality will be adequately protected.
B. 
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-48.1 et seq., a corporation or partnership applying to the Planning Board or the Board of Adjustment for permission to subdivide a parcel of land or applying for a variance or for approval of a site plan shall list the names and addresses of all stockholders or individual partners owning at least 10% of its stock of any class or at least 10% of the interest in the partnership, as the case may be.
C. 
A corporation or partnership owning 10% or more of the stock of a corporation or 10% or greater interest in a partnership, subject to disclosure pursuant to Subsection B, must disclose stockholder information in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-48.2.
A. 
Before approving a subdivision or site plan, the Planning Board may require that streets, public drainageways, flood-control basins and public areas designated for reservation on the Master Plan or Official Map must be shown on the plat in locations and sizes suitable to their intended uses and may reserve judgment on those reservations for a period of one year in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-44.
B. 
The developer shall be entitled to just compensation for actual loss found to be caused by such temporary reservation and deprivation of use pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-A4.
C. 
Upon the submission to the approving authority of an application for development showing development proposed for an area reserved on the Official Map or Master Plan, the Secretary of the approving authority shall notify the Township Committee, in writing, of such application and that the approving authority intends to grant approval for development in the reserved area unless the Township Committee notifies the approving authority, prior to the date for final approval, that it intends to reserve the area in question and will provide compensation to the developer for such reservation. The notice of intent to reserve shall be in the form of a resolution by the Township Committee. The Township Committee shall thereupon proceed either to reach an agreement with the developer as to the amount of compensation to be paid for such reservation or negotiate a purchase price for the reserved site. Upon the Township arriving at the amount to be paid the developer by way of compensation for reservation or purchase, the amount shall be deposited in escrow for the benefit of the developer.
A. 
Development permits, building permits, certificates of occupancy. No building permit, development permit or certificate of occupancy shall be issued for a parcel of land or structure 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. No site improvements such as, but not limited to, excavation or construction of improvements shall be commenced except in conformance with this chapter in accordance with plat approvals and the issuance of required permits. No development or building permit shall be issued until all fee payments in connection therewith have been verified by the Municipal Clerk. In the Pinelands Area, no building permit or development permit shall be issued unless the requirements of Article XIII have been met.
B. 
Development permit. A development permit shall hereafter be obtained from the Zoning Officer prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction, erection or alteration of any structure or upon a change in use of a structure or land.
(1) 
Home improvement exemptions. The following home improvements are exempt from development permit requirements:
(a) 
All interior improvements.
(b) 
Exterior.
[1] 
Repair and/or renewal of existing attachments, trim, gutters and downspouts, roofing, chimney, siding, masonry, doors and windows and damaged curbs, sidewalks or driveways.
[2] 
All painting.
[3] 
New trim, gutter and downspouts, roofing including converting flat to "A" type not to exceed present roof lines plus overhead, sliding doors and or windows.
[4] 
All existing or new fencing, decks, bulk heading or docks of any nature shall be at the determination of the Zoning Official.
[5] 
No exempt home improvement shall increase the size including height, width or length of the existing building.
[6] 
The Construction Official shall determine if BOCA Code 1307.0, special inspections, applies to any building permit application.
C. 
Building permit. No building or structure shall be erected, restored, added to or structurally altered until a permit therefore has been issued by the Construction Code Official. No building permit shall be issued unless the applicant shall have first secured a development permit.
D. 
Certificate of occupancy. No building or other structure hereafter constructed, erected or altered, and no lot or area of land hereafter put into use, shall be occupied or used in whole or in part for any use whatsoever and no change of use of any building, structure, lot or area of land or part thereof shall hereafter be made until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued by the Construction Code Official certifying that such building, other structure, lot or area of land, or part thereof, complies with all applicable provisions of this chapter. Certificates of occupancy shall be granted or denied by the Construction Code Official within 10 days from the date of application therefore by the owner of the premises for such use or occupancy, his reasons for doing so shall be stated in detail on at least one copy of the application and that copy returned to the applicant.
(1) 
For purposes of obtaining a certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall submit an "as-built survey" to the Zoning Officer and Construction Official. The "as-built survey" shall, at a minimum, contain the same information and detail as required in § 215-8.15B(1).
(2) 
A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued by the Chief Construction Code Official with respect to site plan approval in accordance with the following requirements:
(a) 
Upon application by a person, firm, or corporation which has secured site plan approval and upon proof of undue hardship, expense and delay occasioned by such conditions as weather, unavailability of material due to strikes rationing or lack of transportation, and where structures are erected upon the site and the site has been sufficiently improved to support limited commercial operation of the developed site other than a site for multiple-residential use, but in no event when less than 75% completed, the Township Committee may, in its discretion, direct the Construction Code Official of the Township to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy for a period not to exceed 180 days to permit the applicant to make such limited use of the improved site as shall be set forth in a resolution of the Township Committee. The Township Committee shall impose such conditions as it shall determine to be necessary to be imposed upon such limited use, including, but not limited to, the provision for the imposition of penalties for failure to complete the site development in accordance with site plan approval and the provision as to when applicant shall obtain final inspection and approval of the development site. Such limited use may not have been installed at the time application is made for a temporary certificate of occupancy.
(b) 
In considering an application for a temporary certificate of occupancy, the Township Committee shall have particular regard to the nature of the surfacing of the parking area and the number of parking spaces available, bearing in mind the nature of the operation, the type of customers served thereby and the frequency of entrance and exit of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Prior to the subdivision or resubdivision of land within the Township and as a condition of filing of subdivision plats with the county Recording Officer, a resolution of approval of the Planning Board is required as is the approval of site plans by resolution of the Planning Board as a condition for the issuance of a permit for any development. The resolution of approval of the Board of Adjustment has jurisdiction over the subdivision or site plan pursuant to § 215-3.8 of this chapter.
A. 
Appointment and duties. The Township Committee may appoint a Zoning Officer who shall be authorized to and shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. At the discretion of the Township Committee the position may be held by the Construction Code Official. The Construction Code Official or Zoning Officer, as the case may be, shall have the powers and the duties to:
(1) 
Receive applications for permits to construct, alter, use or occupy any building or land and shall issue such permits to applicants having complied with the provisions of this chapter. In no case shall a permit be granted by the Official for the construction, alteration and use of any building or land that would be in violation of this chapter.
(2) 
The Official or his duly authorized agent will have the right to enter into and inspect any building or premises and examine any plans during the daytime course of this duties to determine whether or not any construction, alteration or use of any building or use of land is in conformance with any permit issued therefor under the provisions of the chapter.
(3) 
The Official shall order, in writing, the remedying of any condition, or the cessation of any construction, alteration or use found to be in violation of any provision of this chapter or of any conditions which may have been attached to the issuance of a permit to construct, alter or use a building or lot by an official or official body of the Township of Little Egg Harbor action under this chapter.
B. 
Records. The Construction Code Official or Zoning Officer, as may be the case, shall keep record of all applications for permits and certificates issued and denied, together with all notations, of specific conditions involved. He/she shall file and safely keep copies of site plans and information supplemental thereto which shall be part of the records of his/her office and shall be available for the use of the Township Committee and of other officials of the Township of Little Egg Harbor, county or state. The Construction Code Official or Zoning Officer, as the case may be, shall prepare a monthly report for the Township Committee summarizing for the period since the last previous report all permits issued and all violations found and consequent actions taken by him/her. A copy of each such report shall be filed with the Tax Assessor.
C. 
Cases of doubt. Should the Official be in doubt as to the meaning or intent of any provision of this chapter as to the location of a district boundary line on the Zoning Map or as to the propriety of issuing any permit in the particular case, he/she shall appeal the matter to the Board of Adjustment for interpretation and decision.
A. 
No construction, alteration or excavation for any building or other structure nor any use of building or land shall be begun without the issuance of a permit by the Construction Code Official indicating that the proposal is in compliance with the provisions and requirements of this chapter. A permit issued in accordance with the building code of this Township of Little Egg Harbor and satisfying the requirements thereto shall also satisfy the additional requirements of this chapter.
B. 
All applications for permits shall be made on forms provided by the Construction Code Official. Each such application shall be accompanied by a site plan prepared in triplicate and drawn to such scale as required to show exact dimensions and locations of all buildings, yards, lot lines, off street parking and such other appropriate details and information as may be necessary to provide for the administration of this chapter. All dimensions shown on these plans relating to the lot to be used or built upon shall be based on an actual survey, deed description or an approved subdivision plat. Where approval of the site plan is required by the Township Planning Board, submittals shall meet the requirements of the chapter. One copy of the approved site plan shall be returned to the applicant, together with the permit issued by the Construction Code Official and with such conditions as may have been attached thereto by an official body of the Township of Little Egg Harbor acting under this chapter. In those instances where permits are not granted, the applicant shall be advised in writing as to the specific conditions involved. The lot and excavations shall be staked on the ground and an inspection thereof shall be made by the Construction Code Official before work is begun.
(1) 
The site plan shall also require the detail of proposed projections such as, but not limited to bay windows, awnings, steps, decks, chimneys, overhangs, and air conditioner units.
C. 
The construction or alteration of any building or buildings for which a permit was issued must be begun within six months after the date of issuance and any such construction or alterations shall be completed or fully effected within one year after the date of issuance, after which time such permit shall become void and subject to reapplication. The Construction Code Official, at his/her discretion, may issue a new permit granting a reasonable continuation of time where unavoidable conditions prevented the initiation or completion of work within these prescribed time periods.
A. 
The Township has determined that boat lifting devices are permitted as an accessory structure to residential property which front lagoons or waterways and shown on a final major subdivision plat and/or filed minor subdivision plat as of November 1, 1987.
(1) 
Definitions:
BOAT LIFT
A metal frame structure, usually electric powered, attached to a bulkhead or pilings, which elevates a boat to a higher position or out of the water.
DAVIT
A single pair of curved uprights over the bulkhead for suspending or raising and lowering a boat.
(2) 
Applicability: The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all residential property that fronts lagoons or waterways.
(3) 
Permit required; application fee:
(a) 
Permit required: No person including the property owner shall construct a boat lift device unless a permit is obtained for such construction.
(b) 
Application fee: As set forth in § 215-16.1.
(4) 
Issuance of permits:
(a) 
Issuance of permits: The Zoning Officer shall require the applicant to submit the following documentation with the application:
[1] 
Sealed drawings from a licensed engineer or architect.
[2] 
Copies of all DEP and Army Corps of Engineers approvals and permits.
[3] 
Electrical permit when a boat lift is electrically operated.
[4] 
Other permits as required.
[5] 
Proof of notification to adjacent property owners and the permit shall be issued in conformance with the conditions set forth in Subsections A(5) and (6).
(b) 
Appeal. In the event of any denial, the applicant seeking appeal from the decision of the Zoning Officer may appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
(5) 
General requirements and design standards. The purpose of this section is to establish a general uniform set of guidelines to assist the Zoning Officer, Construction Officials and applicant in the installation of a boat lift device prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Use.
(a) 
One lifting device per lot.
(b) 
No lifting device may be constructed unless a principal structure exists on the lot and the lot abuts a lagoon or waterway.
(c) 
Boats, when lifted, must be parallel to the bulkhead.
(d) 
Reflective tape for marine use shall be affixed to all structures, davits and poles used for boat lifting.
(e) 
No boat, when lifted parallel to the bulkhead, can extend beyond the side yard setback lines of the lot.
(f) 
The storage of all boats shall comply with the Township's Boat Storage Ordinance.
(g) 
Appropriate inspections by Construction Code Officials are required and must follow installation.
(h) 
No lifting device may extend into the lagoon or waterway more than eight feet beyond the bulkhead.
(i) 
The highest part of the hull of the boat shall not exceed a height of four feet above the bulkhead.
(j) 
No boat can be greater in length than 40% of the bulkhead length.
(k) 
Davits cannot exceed four inches in diameter and be no higher than five feet above the bulkhead.
(6) 
Certificate of use. No boat lift device constructed shall be put into use in whole or part for any use whatsoever until a "Certificate of Use" shall have been issued by the Zoning Officer certifying that such structure complies with all applicable provisions of this chapter. "Certificates of Use" shall be granted or denied by the Zoning Officer within 10 days from the date of application therefore by the owner of the property for such use, the reasons for doing so shall be stated in detail on at least one copy of the application and that copy returned to the owner.
[Amended 7-9-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-05]
A. 
Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to this section:
PORTABLE STORAGE STRUCTURE
A trailer, portable temporary container, or portable structure with or without axles and wheels used for storage activity at a site.
B. 
Location. Portable storage structures are permitted as set forth herein.
C. 
Permit required; application; fee. Before a portable storage container or construction trailer is placed on any property, the owner, tenant or contractor working on the subject property must submit an application for a development permit approving such placement from the Zoning Officer. If the permit application is made by a tenant or contractor, written permission of the owner of the subject property for the placement of such trailer or structure on the subject property must be provided to the Zoning Officer before a permit is issued. Permits shall be issued for a time period of 60 days. The fee for the permit shall be $50.
D. 
Number of portable storage structures. Only two portable storage structures may be placed at any residential property at one time. Commercial properties may have as many portable storage structures as the bulk requirements of the Zoning Code will permit.
E. 
Size of portable storage container. A portable storage container may not exceed 10 feet in height, eight feet in width or 20 feet in length.
F. 
Placement and condition. Portable storage containers are prohibited from being placed in streets, public rights-of-way, or on unimproved surfaces in the front yard of a property and may only be placed upon driveways, side and rear yards if such locations meet the requirements of this section. All such locations must be paved, off-street surfaces at the farthest accessible point from the street, and all must comply with the applicable minimum yard accessory structure setback requirements for any accessory structures in the zone in which such portable storage container is located. If the property does not have a driveway, or cannot meet the standards described herein, the Zoning Officer may, as part of the permit approval process, approve the placement of a container in the front yard. If such portable storage container is to be permitted to be located in the front yard, it must be kept at the farthest accessible point from the street, and the surrounding area must be maintained in a weed-free condition. Wherever portable storage containers may be placed, they shall be subject to all property maintenance standards applicable to accessory structures. No portable storage container shall be allowed to remain outside in a state of disassembly or disrepair.
G. 
Violations and penalties.
(1) 
Any portable storage structure or construction trailer placed in violation of this section or which is not removed at the end of the time for which it may lawfully remain in place, or immediately upon the direction of the Code Enforcement Officer, Zoning Officer or a law enforcement officer for removal of such temporary structure for safety reasons, shall be punishable, upon conviction thereof, by a fine not to exceed $2,000 for each violation committed hereunder.
(2) 
The owner of the subject property shall be afforded a 15-day period to cure or abate such violation. Every day that a violation continues after service of written notice by certified and/or regular mail on the owner of the subject property as shown in the latest tax duplicate shall be deemed a separate offense. The court may also order the removal of the violation by the Township, and the cost of such removal, together with the cost of administration of its removal, may be assessed against the property on which the temporary storage structure was located and upon approval by the Superior Court, may be filed as a lien against such property by the Township Clerk.