Carlstadt City Zoning Code
21-27 Variances
21-27.1.
Time Limitations. Every variance granted by the zoning board of adjustment to permit construction, erection, alteration or addition of or to a building or structure shall expire and be null and void unless the applicant, or his/her successor or assignee, shall substantially complete the construction, erection, alteration or addition of or to the building or structure for which the variance was granted within one year from the date of the grant of the variance.
21-27.2.
Fees; Expenses; Escrow.
a.
Fees. Fees for such variances shall be as set forth in subsection 4-9.4 of this revision. If more than one type of variance is involved in an application, the applicant shall pay the fee required for each type of variance requested as if it were the only variance being requested.
b.
Professional Expenses; Escrow. At the discretion of the chairperson, the applicant shall pay all costs incurred from the applicant's escrow account if it is determined that a professional opinion is required regarding any application, including the attendance by the professional at all meetings regarding the application. In the event that the costs exceed the escrow amount, the applicant shall pay all additional costs involved prior to obtaining a determination from the board.