Duties, Power and Authority. The Construction Official/Zoning Officer shall have the chief administrative responsibility for administering and enforcing the provisions of Chapter 35, 36 and 38, other applicable State, County and local construction and zoning laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code as it applies to the Town. He shall issue zoning permits, construction permits and certificates of occupancy. He shall examine the working plans of proposed buildings and shall conduct field work to ensure compliance with construction and zoning requirements. He shall examine all applications for permits and issue permits for the construction, alteration, enlargement and occupancy of all uses which are in accordance with the aforesaid requirements. He shall also issue permits for those applications which require a variance from the requirements of Chapters 35, 36 and 38 or which require site plan or subdivision approval, but only upon written order of the Board of Adjustment or the Planning Board, as the case may be. He shall also record and file and safely keep all applications for permits, with accompanying plans and documents, and make reports to the Mayor and Council.

Compensation. The salary for the position shall be as set forth in the salary ordinance of the Town for Construction Official.

References. All references now in the General Ordinances to "Construction Official" or to "Zoning Officer" shall be read to mean Construction Official/Zoning Officer.