[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee
of the Township of Lacey 8-11-1983 as Ord. No. 20-83 (Ch. 43 of the
1974 Code). Section 3 of this ordinance provided that "It is the intent
and purpose of this ordinance to transfer the functions and duties
of the Code Enforcement Officer, Zoning Officer, Planning Coordinator,
Public Docks Official and other duties and functions set forth herein
to the Planning and Zoning Department." Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 10-24-1991 by Ord. No. 59-91; 1-28-1993 by Ord. No. 93-9]
There is hereby established a Department of
Community Development in and for the Township of Lacey, and the position
of Director of the Department of Community Development.
The Department of Community Development shall:
A.
Conduct field inspections and special investigations
to ensure compliance with various municipal ordinances.
B.
Initiate and enforce rules and regulations in relation
to enforcement of ordinances.
C.
Initiate necessary legal action against violators
of various municipal ordinances.
D.
Prepare needed reports, establish and maintain records
and files and assist in the promulgation of municipal ordinances.
E.
Enforce the zoning ordinances of the Township of Lacey.
F.
Issue zoning permits in accordance with Chapter 335, Zoning, of the Code of the Township of Lacey.
G.
Issue flood hazard letters in writing, when requested.
H.
Answer all inquiries with regard to zoning.
I.
Keep a record for all applications for permits and
of all permits and certificates issued with a notation of all special
conditions involved.
J.
File and safely keep copies of all plans submitted.
K.
Collect and record fees for zoning permits and flood
letter.
L.
Prepare monthly reports for the Township Committee
summarizing all zoning permits and flood hazard letters issued by
said Department, a copy of which shall also be given to the Tax Assessor.
M.
In general, perform all duties in accordance with Chapter 335 of the Code of the Township of Lacey.
N.
Accept applications to the Planning Board, including
plots, maps and other documents and instruments as required by law
for consideration by the Planning Board.
O.
Accept application fees and any other fees payable
to the Planning Board as required by law.
P.
Act as the administrative officer of the Planning
Board as defined in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-3 and to issue certifications
on behalf of the Township of Lacey in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-56.
Q.
Coordinate efforts of the Planning Board of the Township
of Lacey and in general to undertake such other duties or responsibilities
as may from time to time be imposed with regard to the Planning Board.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection R, regarding
public docks, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed
5-27-1993 by Ord. No. 93-49.
R.
Maintain the official Township of Lacey House Numbering
Map and, in pursuance thereof, to assign and record official numbers
to lots and subdivisions and resubdivisions of land and to assign
house numbers to buildings or structures. The Department shall also
have responsibility to ensure that the house number assigned to each
house, building or structure is properly displayed and to issue violations
to occupants or owners of any dwelling not in compliance with the
numbering ordinance.
S.
Administer excavation and soil mining applications
and permits, including approval and issuance thereof, field inspections
and appropriate enforcement measures.
[Amended 10-24-1991 by Ord. No. 59-91; 1-28-1993 by Ord. No. 93-9]
A.
Appointment and term of office. The executive and
responsible officer of the Department of Community Development of
the Township of Lacey shall be known and designated as the "Director
of the Department of Community Development," who shall be appointed
by the Township Committee. The term of said office shall be one (1)
year, commencing with January 1 of each year or until his successor
is appointed. Should the office become vacant during any term, it
shall be filled by a similar appointment but for the unexpired term
only.
B.
Powers. The Director shall have full charge and management
of the Department and of the other officers and employees in said
Department subject to the Civil Service Law[1] and to the legislative power of the municipality. Such
charge shall include the power to hire, fire, discipline and promote
employees within the Department of Community Development, subject
to law.
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 11A:1-1 et seq.
C.
Records and books. The Director shall keep accurate
records and books of accounts of all transactions as Director and
of the work and transactions of his Department. He shall prepare budget
recommendations for the Department and shall have full charge and
management of the functions of the Department of Community Development.
D.
Reports and recommendations. The Director shall render
to the Township Committee such reports, recommendations, drawings
or other documents as may be required at regular stated intervals
or on special request therefor. He shall hold himself available for
consultation and advice to all municipal officials and municipal boards
or commissions, and shall prepare and present to the Township Committee
short- and long-range recommendations for the improvement of the township
in the areas within the functions and duties of his Department.
E.
Authority to delegate. The Director shall have the authority to delegate any of the duties set forth in § 18-2 of this chapter to any other qualified employee within his Department and shall make appropriate assignments within said Department in pursuance of this duty.
F.
Disciplinary action, salary increases and transfers.
The Director shall make a final determination as to disciplinary action
with respect to any employee in addition to final determination as
to the granting of scheduled salary increases and authority to approve
or disapprove the transfer of employees into or out of his Department,
subject only to Civil Service Laws and the legislative powers of the
Township Committee.
G.
Complete control. The Director shall have complete
control over the internal policies, procedures, rules, regulations
and organization of the Department, subject only to the applicable
statutes and to coordinate work of his Department with other departments
of the Township of Lacey.
H.
Accountability. The Director shall be directly accountable to the
Township Committee of the Township of Lacey or its designee.
[Amended 4-9-2020 by Ord.
No. 2020-09]
[Amended 10-24-1991 by Ord. No. 59-91; 1-28-1993 by Ord. No. 93-9]
A.
The Department of Community Development shall consist
of the Director, a Principal Clerk and such other positions and personnel
as the Township Committee shall create or designate from time to time.
B.
In addition, the Director of the Department of Community
Development shall oversee the Building Department, Health Department,
Engineering Department and the Land Use Department of the Township
of Lacey.
