1.   For the administration of this Chapter, a Zoning Officer, who shall not hold any elective office in the Borough, shall be appointed.

2.   The Zoning Officer shall meet the qualifications established by the Borough and shall be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Borough a working knowledge of municipal zoning.

3.   The Zoning Officer shall administer this Chapter in accordance with its literal terms, and shall not have the power to permit any construction or any use or change of use which does not conform to this Chapter.

4.   The Zoning Officer is hereby authorized to institute civil enforcement proceedings as a means of enforcement when acting within the scope of his employment.

(Ord. 206, 2/7/1977, § 14.01; as amended by Ord. 261, 7/1/2002, § 1)

No building or other structure shall be erected, moved, added to, altered or the use therein changed without a permit therefor issued by the administrative official. No building permit shall be issued by the administrative official except in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter, unless he receives a written order from the Zoning Hearing Board in the form of an administrative review, special exception or variance as provided by this Chapter.

(Ord. 206, 2/7/1977, § 14.02)

1.   All applications for building permits shall be accompanied by plans in triplicate drawn to scale, showing the actual dimensions and shape of the lot to be built upon, the exact sizes and locations on the lot of buildings already existing, if any; and the location and dimensions of the proposed building or alteration. The application shall include such other information as lawfully may be required by the administrative official, including existing or proposed building or alteration; existing or proposed uses of the building and land, the number of families, housekeeping units or rental units the building is designed to accommodate, conditions existing on the lot; and such other matters as may be necessary to determine conformance with, and provide for the enforcement of this Chapter.

2.   One copy of the plan shall be returned to the applicant by the administrative official, after he shall have marked such copy either as approved or disapproved and attested to same by his signature on such copy. The original and one copy of the plans, similarly marked, shall be retained by the administrative official. In addition to the building permit, the administrative official shall issue a placard which shall be displayed on the premises during the time the construction is in progress.

3.   The Zoning Officer shall issue no zoning and building permits for the construction of dwelling units or other structures requiring sewage disposal systems until the applicant has produced a valid sewage disposal permit showing approval of the proposed system by the Borough's Sewage Enforcement Officer.

(Ord. 206, 2/7/1977, § 14.03)

1.   It shall be unlawful to use or occupy or permit the use of occupancy of any building or premises, or both, or part thereof hereafter created, if erected, changed, converted, or wholly or partly altered or enlarged in its use or structure until a certificate of zoning compliance has been issued by the administrative official stating that the proposed use of the building or land conforms to this Chapter.

2.   No nonconforming structure or use shall be maintained, renewed, changed or extended until a certificate of zoning compliance shall have been issued by the administrative official. The certificate of zoning compliance shall state specifically wherein the nonconforming uses or structures differ from the provisions of this Chapter. Upon enactment or amendment of this Chapter, owners or occupants of nonconforming uses or structures shall apply for certificates of zoning compliance.

3.   No permit for erection, alteration, moving or repair of any building shall be issued until an application has been made for a certificate of zoning compliance and the certificate shall be issued in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter upon completion of the work.

4.   A temporary certificate of zoning compliance may be issued by the administrative official for a period not to exceed 6 months during alterations or partial occupancy of a building pending its completion. Such temporary certificates may include such conditions and safeguards as will protect the safety of the occupants and public.

5.   The administrative official shall maintain a record of all certificates of zoning compliance and a copy shall be furnished upon request of any person. Failure to obtain a certificate of zoning compliance shall be a violation of this Chapter and punishable under Part 24 of this Chapter.

(Ord. 206, 2/7/1977, § 14.04)

1.   If the work described in any building permit has not begun within 90 days from the issuance thereof, said permit shall expire; it shall be cancelled by the administrative official; and written notice thereof shall be given to the persons affected.

2.   If the work described in any building permit has not been substantially completed within 2 years of the date of issuance thereof, said permit shall expire and be cancelled by the administrative official and written notice that further work as described in the canceled permit shall not proceed unless and until a new building permit has been obtained.

(Ord. 206, 2/7/1977, § 14.05)

Building permits or certificates of zoning compliance issued on the basis of plans and applications approved by the administrative official authorize only the use, arrangement and construction set forth in such approved plans and applications. Use, arrangement or construction at variance with that authorized shall be deemed a violation of this Chapter, and punishable as provided by Part 24, hereof.

(Ord. 206, 2/7/1977, § 14.06)