There is hereby created in and for the Borough of Englewood Cliffs, the position of Zoning Officer. The Zoning Officer's term of office shall be for one year, beginning on January 1st of that year and shall continue to serve until such time as his successor is qualified for said position.

The Zoning Officer shall be compensated pursuant to the Englewood Cliffs Salary Ordinance adopted by the Borough.

The Zoning Officer shall be charged with the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinances of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs as set forth in the provisions of Chapter 291, Public Law 1975.

The Zoning Officer's duties shall include, but not be limited to, the enforcement and interpretation of the Zoning Ordinances and the inspection of properties within the Borough of Englewood Cliffs for the existence of violations and shall be empowered to issue summonses to the owners or occupants of the property to cease and desist for such violations of the Zoning Ordinances which may be found and if those actions shall fail, may file a complaint in Municipal Court for violation of the ordinances pursuant to the Zoning Ordinances of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs.

The Zoning Officer shall further consult with the Municipal Attorney and the Governing Body as to whether further action should be taken for an injunction or extraordinary relief for violation of said ordinances.

The Zoning Officer shall further issue a permit prior to the Construction Official issuing any construction permit, including a demolition permit. Said application for a zoning permit shall be available at the office of the Zoning Officer.

The charge for said zoning permit shall be $500.

Penalties for Violation of the Zoning Ordinances. The Zoning Officer shall be charged with the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinances and any summonses which may be issued and subject to the penalties as set forth in Chapter 30, Section 30-13.