Greenville Mercer County
City Zoning Code

Creation of Office. The office of Zoning Officer is hereby created.

Appointment. The Zoning Officer shall be appointed by the governing body.

Official Records. An official record shall be kept of all business of the Zoning Officer and shall be open to public inspection at all appropriate times.

Compensation of the Zoning Officer. The compensation of the Zoning Officer shall be determined by the governing body.

The Zoning Officer shall interpret and enforce all provisions of this chapter.

Permits and certificates of use and occupancy. The Zoning Officer shall issue zoning permits and certificates of use and occupancy. Zoning permits and certificates of use and occupancy for construction and uses which are a special exception or variance from this chapter shall be issued only upon order of the Zoning Hearing Board.

Annual report. The Zoning Officer shall annually submit to the governing body a report of all permits and certificates of use and occupancy, notices issued and orders.

Right of entry. The Zoning Officer shall have the authority to enter during normal business hours any structure and/or land in the Borough to inspect and to enforce the provisions of this chapter. Before entering, the Zoning Officer shall provide proper identification and notify the property owner prior to entry.

When zoning permit is required. It shall be unlawful to erect, enlarge, construct or structurally alter any building and/or other structure or change the use, intensity of use or extend or displace the use of any building, other structure and/or land in the Borough without filing an application with the Zoning Officer and/or Code Enforcement Officer in writing and obtaining the required permit.

When a certificate of use and occupancy is required. It shall be unlawful to use and/or occupy any building, other structure and/or land for which a permit is required until a certificate of use and occupancy for such building, other structure and/or land has been issued by the Zoning Officer. The application for issuance of a certificate of use and occupancy shall be made at the same time an application for a permit is filed with the Zoning Officer.

Forms of application. The application for a permit and a certificate of use and occupancy shall be submitted in such form as the governing body may prescribe and shall be accompanied by the required fee as established by resolution of Borough Council.

Plot diagram. Application shall be accompanied by a plot plan diagram (in duplicate) drawn to suitable scale showing all dimensions of lands or buildings to provide accurate means of review of the material in the application. One copy shall be returned to the applicant indicating approval or disapproval; one copy shall be retained by the Zoning Officer.

Amendments to a permit. Amendments to a permit or other records accompanying it may be filed at any time before completion of the work. Such amendments shall be deemed a part of the original application.

Expiration of permits. If work described in any permit has not begun within 90 days from the date of issuance, it shall expire. A written notice shall be given by the Zoning Officer to the persons affected. Also, if permitted work has not been substantially completed within one year of the date of issuance, the permit shall expire. A written notice shall be given by the Zoning Officer to the persons affected. A new permit shall be required.

Action on permit application. The Zoning Officer shall act on all applications for permits and amendments thereto within 10 days after filing. The Zoning Officer shall conduct an inspection of all structures and/or land for which an application has been filed for a permit. If the application and inspection indicate compliance with this chapter, a permit shall be issued. Disapproval of a permit shall be in writing to the applicant.

Posting of permit. The permit issued by the Zoning Officer shall be posted at the work site and be visible from the street until the completion of the permitted work.

Revoking a permit. The Zoning Officer may revoke an issued permit in case of any false statement in the application for the permit.

Action upon completion. Upon completion of the permitted work and prior to use and occupancy, the holder of the permit shall notify the Zoning Officer of such completion. Within 10 days after receiving notice of completion, the Zoning Officer shall conduct a final inspection of all permitted structures and/or land. All violations of the approved permit and plans shall be recorded and presented in writing to the holder of the permit. If the Zoning Officer is satisfied that the completed work conforms with the issued permit and complies with this chapter, the Zoning Officer shall issue a certificate of use and occupancy for the use indicated in the permit.