[Amended 6-19-1989 by Ord. No. 21-89]
There shall be a Department of Community Development
which shall consist of three divisions: the Division of Engineering,
the Division of Planning and the Division of Code Enforcement.
The Director of Community Development shall
be the head of the Department of Community Development. The Director
shall be appointed by the Mayor and shall serve during the term of
office of the Mayor and until the appointment and qualification of
his successor. The Director shall be paid a salary as provided by
ordinance.
The Director of Community Development shall:
A.
Supervise and administer the work of the Department
of Community Development.
B.
Review all applications for development in the Township.
C.
Serve as a technical advisor to the Township Council,
Planning Board, Zoning Board, Environmental Commission and Mayor to
provide such advice and assistance as requested.
D.
Make recommendations regarding the Subdivision, Zoning
and Land Use Ordinances and regulations within the Township.
E.
Assist in the preparation and amendment of the Land
Development Ordinance, Master Plan and development, conservation and
planning regulations and ordinances.
F.
Attend all meetings of the Planning Board and Township
Council.
G.
Fulfill the duties of the Township Planner in his
absence.
There shall be a Division of Engineering, the
head of which shall be the Township Engineer, who shall be appointed
by the Mayor and who shall be paid a salary as provided by ordinance.
[Amended 1-9-2006 by Ord. No. 38-2005]
The Township Engineer shall:
A.
Issue such certificates as may be necessary and approve
all bills with respect to the work performed under his supervision.
B.
Oversee preparation of plans and specifications, surveys
and maps in cooperation with the Assessor and maintain the Tax Map
as a public record as of October 1 of each year and cause to be recorded
therein all changes in ownership or character of the real property
assessed.
C.
Administer, supervise and operate the Division of
Engineering.
The Division of Engineering shall:
A.
Prepare all plans and specifications for public works
and improvements undertaken by the Township either on force account
or by contract.
B.
Provide and maintain maps, plans and specifications,
surveys and records with respect to public property, works and facilities
owned or operated by the Township government.
C.
Provide engineering services to the various departments,
boards and agencies of the Township as directed by the Mayor or other
authorized authority.
There shall be a Division of Planning, the head
of which shall be the Township Planner. He shall be appointed by the
Mayor and, prior to his appointment, shall be qualified by training
and experience in the planning field. He shall have or be eligible
to apply for and obtain a State of New Jersey license as a professional
planner. He shall be paid a salary as provided by ordinance. The Mayor
may appoint such staff and employees for the Division as are required
for it to fulfill its functions.
The Township Planner shall:
A.
Administer and supervise the work of the Division.
B.
Serve as technical advisor to the Township Council,
Planning Board, Zoning Board, Environmental Commission and Mayor,
conducting such studies as requested.
C.
Attend all meetings of the Planning Board and meetings
of the Council and other boards or agencies as may be required for
the proper planning of the Township.
D.
Provide all staff assistance to the Planning Board
in all matters under its jurisdiction.
E.
Conduct continuous studies and collect statistical
and other data to serve as the basis for planning recommendations.
F.
On all applications for zoning appeals, secure data
and analyze zoning problems for the purpose of making reports to the
Zoning Board.
G.
Recommend and assist in the writing of amendments
to the Land Development Ordinance, Master Plan and other development,
conservation and planning regulations and ordinances.
H.
Review and analyze the ordinances and plans of surrounding
municipalities, counties and states, analyze and report on proposed
development in adjacent municipalities as it may affect the Township
and coordinate planning, development and conservation with Middlesex
County and with the adjoining municipalities, counties and states.
I.
Act as liaison with federal, state and county offices
for procurement and administration of planning grants.
J.
Make recommendations regarding subdivision, zoning
and other land use development within the Township.
K.
Exercise initiative and professional judgment in providing
the Township with guidance in planning within the framework of a Master
Plan.
L.
Study and analyze matters, such as but not limited
to transportation, land use, natural and human resources, housing
and capital improvements, and prepare and submit findings and recommendations
to the Township Council, Planning Board, Zoning Board, Environmental
Commission and Mayor.
M.
Make recommendations regarding the Master Plan of
the Township so that it reflects the needs and wishes of the Township
consistent with the good and welfare of the Township.
The Division of Planning shall:
A.
Assist in the preparation and maintenance of an Official
Zoning Map of the Township.
B.
Provide secretarial and such staff assistance as the
Planning and Zoning Boards may require in the performance of their
functions.
C.
Investigate and prepare reports and recommendations
on all subdivision applications and site plans as well as all other
assignments as may be required by the Planning Board.
D.
Receive plans of proposed developments within the
Township, review site plans design and coordination with surrounding
properties and recommend redesign of site plans, as required.
There shall be a Division of Code Enforcement,
the head of which shall be the Construction Official.
A.
Construction Official. There shall be a Construction
Official appointed by the Mayor. He shall be paid such salary and
compensation as specified by the Salary Ordinance of the Township.
Prior to his appointment, he shall be qualified by training and experience
to perform the duties of his office.
B.
Powers and duties of the Construction Official. The
Construction Official shall administer the provisions of the Township
Land Development Ordinance, Building Code and such other provisions
of law or ordinance as may vest powers, functions or duties in the
Construction Official.
C.
Subcode officials and inspectors. Subcode officials
and inspectors may be appointed by the Mayor as may be required.
