This chapter shall be enforced by the Zoning Officer of the borough.

No building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, converted, demolished, altered, enlarged or moved or major repairs accomplished until a building permit shall first be obtained. All applications for building permits shall be made in writing, in duplicate, to the Construction Code Official, on forms furnished for that purpose, accompanied by plans in duplicate, drawn to scale, giving dimensions, radial angles of the lot; the height, dimensions and location thereon of all buildings, existing or proposed; their existing and proposed use; the number of families to be housed; and such other information as may be necessary to provide for the enforcement of this chapter and the Building Code[2]. The application shall also be accompanied by the proper permit fees as prescribed by the Building Code. The Construction Code Official shall forthwith refer the application and plans to the governing body for its approval or disapproval. Approval shall be indicated by a signed statement to that effect on the application and plans. One copy of each will be returned to the Construction Code Official, who shall thereupon issue a building permit and return the approved copy of the plans to the applicant. If disapproved, both copies of the application and plans shall be returned to the Construction Code Official with a statement of the reasons for the disapproval. No application shall be approved nor shall a building permit be issued which would permit a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. A copy of each building permit issued shall be forwarded to the Borough Clerk.

A variance from or exception to the provisions of this chapter may be approved by the Board of Adjustment. Any such variance or exception approved shall expire in six months if no building permit is issued.

It shall be unlawful to use any part of any building or structure hereafter erected until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued therefor by the Construction Code Official, showing that the proposed use and construction are in accordance with this chapter, and no business may change usage without first serving notice to the Mayor and Council of said change and may not take place without first receiving written notice of consent from the Mayor and Council. A copy of each certificate of occupancy issued shall be forwarded to the Borough Clerk.

Whoever shall violate any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500 for each and every day that such offense continues or, for each offense, be imprisoned in the county jail for a term not exceeding 90 days, or both.