Dunellen City Zoning Code
ARTICLE X
Administration and Enforcement
§ 115-42 Approvals and permits required.
It shall be unlawful for any person, corporation or agent to construct, relocate or alter the use of any building or the use of any land without first applying for required approvals and permits in the office of the Construction Official.
§ 115-43 Enforcement.
A.
The provisions of this chapter shall be administered and enforced by the Borough Zoning Officer.
B.
In no case shall a building permit be granted for new construction or relocation of or addition to any building until the Borough Zoning Officer first reviews the proposed development plan to determine both compliance with this chapter and the necessity of applying for site plan approval.
C.
After approval has been granted by the Zoning Officer or the appropriate Board, whichever is applicable, it shall be the duty of the Construction Official or his duly authorized assistant to inspect or examine all building plans in order to ensure that no building permit is issued for development which is not in compliance with this chapter and any approvals granted by the Board.
§ 115-44 Violations and penalties.
For each and every violation of the provisions of this chapter, the owner, contractor or other person or person interested as lessee, tenant or otherwise in any building or premises where such violation has been committed or shall exist and who refuses to abate said violation within five days after written notice has been served upon the person, either by registered mail or by personal service, shall, for each and every violation, be subject to a fine of no more than $500 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 30 days, or both, at the discretion of the court or judicial officer before whom the conviction was prosecuted. Each and every day that such violation continues after such notices shall be considered a separate and specific violation of this chapter.