No construction, alteration or excavation for any building or other structure nor any use of building or land shall be begun without the issuance of a permit by the Zoning Officer indicating that the proposal is in compliance with the provisions and requirements of this chapter.

All applications for permits shall be made on forms provided by the Zoning Officer. Each such application shall be accompanied by a site plan prepared in triplicate and drawn to such scale as required to show exact dimensions and locations of all buildings, yards, lot lines, off-street parking and such other appropriate details and information as may be necessary to provide for the administration of this chapter. All dimensions shown on these plans relating to the lot to be used or built upon shall be based on an actual survey, deed description or an approved subdivision plat. Where approval of the site plan is required by the Planning Board, submittals shall meet the requirements of Borough ordinances. One (1) copy of the approved site plan shall be returned to the applicant, together with the permit issued by the Zoning Officer and with such conditions as may have been attached thereto. In those instances where permits are not granted, the applicant shall be advised, in writing, as to the specific conditions involved. The lot and location of all construction, alterations and excavations shall be staked on the ground, and an inspection thereof shall be made by the Zoning Officer before work is begun.

The construction or alteration of any building or buildings for which a permit was issued must be begun within six (6) months after the date of issuance, and any such construction or alterations shall be completed or fully erected within two (2) years after said date of issuance, after which time such permit shall become void and subject to reapplication. The Zoning Officer, at his discretion, may issue a new permit granting a reasonable continuation of time where unavoidable conditions prevented the initiation or completion of working within these prescribed time periods.

Fees for Permits. Each application for such a zoning permit shall be accompanied by an application fee in the amount of $100.