Kearny City Zoning Code
§ 38-9.6
Zoning Permits.
[Ord. No. 2003-(O)-11 § 2; Ord. No. 2003-(O)-31 § 2]
a.
Required Permit. Before the commencement of a use or the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion, or installation of any structure or building the property owner shall obtain a zoning permit. Failure of a property owner to comply with this paragraph is a violation of law and subjects the owner to penalty under Kearny Code, N.J., § 38-9.5.
b.
Duties of the Zoning Official. The Zoning Official shall grant or deny the issuance of a zoning permit in writing within 10 days of a request. A zoning permit shall be issued only if the Zoning Official determines that the use, structure, or building complies with the provisions of the municipal zoning ordinance or variance.
c.
Compliance with Other Ordinances. The Zoning Official shall not issue a zoning permit until determining that the use, structure, or building complies with all applicable codes and ordinances administered and enforced by any of the following departments or agencies:
1.
The Board of Health.
2.
The Town Engineer.
3.
The Fire Department.
4.
The Police Department.
5.
The Planning Board.
6.
The Board of Adjustment.
7.
The Recreation Commission.
8.
The Department of Public Works.
9.
The Governing Body.
10.
The County Planning Board.
11.
Any other applicable department, board or agency, by the Municipal, County, State, Federal or interstate government agency.
d.
Fees. Every applicant for a zoning permit shall pay a $25 application fee to the Construction Code Enforcement Department for each permit.
e.
Zoning Permit Records. The Zoning Official shall keep records of all permits issued in his or her office. Copies shall be provided upon request to any person having a proprietary interest or tenancy in the buildings or lands affected.
