Zoning permits shall hereafter be secured from the Zoning Officer prior to construction, erection or alteration of any structure or part of a structure or use of a structure or land. All requests for zoning permits shall be made in writing by the owner or his authorized agent, shall include a statement of the use or intended use of the building, structure or land and shall be accompanied by a site plan showing thereon the exact size, shape and location of all proposed structures and all existing structures and such other information as may be necessary to provide for the enforcement of this chapter and as may be required by the Zoning Officer. The applicant shall also submit a detailed plot plan verified by the applicant and/or his engineer, showing the location of any existing and proposed sewer lines, including the lateral pipe running from the residence to the grinder pump and the lateral pipe running from the grinder pump to the curb stop valve into the sewer main running along the street. The applicant shall also submit proof that all sewer fees are current and that all taxes or assessments for local improvements are current on the property which is the subject of the application.

All applicants for appeals shall make applications and serve notice as prescribed by the rules and regulations adopted by the Land Use Board and in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey.[1]

It shall be unlawful to use or permit the use of any building or premises, or part thereof, now or hereafter created, located or erected, changed, converted or enlarged, wholly or partly, until a certificate of inspection has been issued for that premises, certifying that the structure or use complies with the provisions of this chapter or other pertinent Township ordinances. Such inspection permits shall be granted or denied within 10 days from the date that a written application is filed with the Zoning Officer. Pending the issuance of a regular certificate of inspection, a temporary certificate of inspection may be issued by the Zoning Officer for a period not exceeding six months during the completion of alterations or during partial inspection of a building, pending its completion. Such temporary certificate shall not be construed as in any way altering the respective rights, duties and obligations of the owners or of the Township relating to the use or inspection of the premises or any other matter covered by this chapter, and such temporary certificate shall not be issued except under such restrictions and provisions as will adequately ensure the safety of the occupants.

The Township Committee may, from time to time, on its own motion or on petition, after public notice and hearing, amend, supplement or change the regulations and districts herein established.