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Greenwich Township City Zoning Code

§ 16-26.2

Duties.

The Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer must not reside within Greenwich Township because of the possibility of conflicts of interest.
a. 
Duties: It shall be the duty of the Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer to:
1. 
Issue zoning permits in accordance with the Township Code. The zoning permit fee shall be set and amended by the Mayor and Township Committee at any time.
2. 
Issue permits for permanent and temporary signs.
3. 
Issue any other permits a Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer is required by law to issue.
4. 
Make an inspection of every parcel of land, building or structure for which a zoning permit is requested prior to the issuance of such permit, when necessary, in order to ascertain that said construction, occupancy or use will comply with every standard, regulation and requirement of this article for such occupation and use.
5. 
After proper inspection and investigation, issue zoning permits in appropriate instances and within his/her jurisdiction.
b. 
Administrative Duties: In addition to the duty of enforcement of this article and prosecuting the violations thereof, the Zoning/Code Enforcement shall:
1. 
Maintain accurate and complete records of all applications for zoning permits and of all such permits issued, together with a notation of all special terms or conditions imposed thereunder. He shall be responsible for the filing and safekeeping of all plans and specifications submitted to him with any application, and the same shall form a part of the records of his office and shall be available to all officials of the Township of Greenwich. Copies of any permits or certificates shall be furnished upon request to any person who shall have a right thereto by law.
2. 
Provide a monthly report of permits and violations issued to the Mayor and Township Committee.
c. 
Enforcement Duties.
1. 
It shall be the duty of the Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer to enforce this chapter and, pursuant to that duty, to investigate any violation or alleged violation of this chapter coming to his attention, whether by complaint of third persons or from his own personal knowledge or observation.
2. 
It shall be the duty of the Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer to issue notices to individuals to cease and desist from violating the zoning ordinance and to sign and file complaints alleging the violation of any zoning ordinance in a municipal court.