[Adopted 2-17-1978 (Ch. 25, Art.
XXXIII, of the 1974 Code)]
There is hereby created the position of Zoning
Officer of the Township of Lacey.
The duties of the Zoning Officer shall be:
A. To enforce the Zoning Ordinances of the Township of
Lacey.
B. To issue zoning permits in accordance with Chapter
335, Zoning, of the Code of the Township of Lacey.
C. To issue flood hazard letters in writing when requested.
D. To answer all inquiries with regard to zoning.
E. To keep a record of all applications for permits and
of all permits and certificates issued, with a notation of all special
conditions involved.
F. To file and safely keep copies of all plans submitted.
G. To collect and record fees for zoning permits and
flood letters.
H. To prepare a monthly report for the Township Committee
summarizing all activity of the previous months concerning the duties
of the Zoning Officer.
[Amended 4-15-1982 Ord. No. 11-82]
I. In general, to perform his duties in accordance with Chapter
335 of the Code of the Township of Lacey.
J. The Zoning Officer shall be deemed to be the administrative
officer as defined in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-3 and shall also issue certifications
on behalf of the Township of Lacey, certifying whether or not a subdivision
has been approved by the Lacey Township Planning Board, in accordance
with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-56 and, in general, shall coordinate the efforts
of the Planning Board of the Township of Lacey and have such other
duties or responsibilities as may, from time to time, be imposed with
regard to the Planning Board.
[Added 4-15-1982 Ord. No. 11-82]
K. The Zoning Officer shall conduct field inspections
and special investigations to ensure compliance with various municipal
ordinances, initiate and enforce rules and regulations in relation
to enforcement of ordinances, initiate necessary legal action against
violators of various municipal ordinances, prepare needed reports,
establish and maintain the records and files and may assist in the
promulgation of municipal ordinances.
[Added 4-15-1982 Ord. No. 11-82]
The annual salary for the position of Zoning
Officer of the Township of Lacey shall be determined from time to
time by the Township Committee and shall be paid in accordance with
the provisions of the Salary Ordinance of the Township of Lacey.