Milford City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XIII
Administration and Enforcement
§ 190-119 Permit required.
No building shall hereafter be erected and no existing building shall be moved, structurally altered, rebuilt, added to or enlarged, nor shall any land be used for any purpose other than those listed as permitted uses in each zone, until an appropriate permit as required in this chapter has been applied for and granted by the Zoning Officer.
§ 190-120 Appointment of Zoning Officer; enforcement.
[Amended 8-1-2005 by Ord. No. 707-2005]
The duty of administering and enforcing the provisions of this chapter shall be conferred upon the Borough Zoning Officer, who shall be appointed by the Borough Council for a one-year term. Enforcement shall include, but not be limited to, the commencement and prosecution of any appropriate legal action or other proceeding necessary to both ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and prevent or remedy any illegal act, business, conduct, use or action which is in contravention or violation of this chapter.
§ 190-121 Duties of Zoning Officer.
[Amended 3-2-1987 by Ord. No. 401-87]
A.
It shall be the duty of the Zoning Officer or his duly authorized assistants to cause any plans, buildings or premises to be inspected during the daytime in the course of his duties.
B.
Remedy order by Zoning Officer. Where the Zoning Officer, in the course of his duties, determines that any plans, buildings or premises are in violation of the provisions of this chapter, he shall order the responsible party, in writing, to remedy such conditions. Such written order shall specify the nature of the violation found to exist, the remedy ordered and time permitted for such action, the penalties and remedies which may be invoked by the Borough and the violator's rights of appeal, all as provided for by this chapter and the laws of the State of New Jersey.
C.
Construction Code Official; building permits; certificates of occupancy. A copy of the written order shall be transmitted to the Construction Code Official, who shall thereupon refuse to grant such applicant a building permit or certificate of occupancy until the above violations have been remedied. Where such violations apply to an existing structure or use, the Construction Code Official shall cause the certificate of occupancy for the building or premises in question to be held null and void. A new certificate of occupancy shall be required for any further use of such building or premises.
D.
Application file. An individual permanent file for each application for any permit provided for by this chapter shall be established at the time the application is made. Such file shall contain:
(1)
One copy of the application and all supporting documents, maps and plans.
(2)
Notations regarding pertinent dates and fees and the like.
(3)
As appropriate, the date the permit applied for was issued or denied by the Zoning Officer.
(4)
Copies of any actions or resolutions taken by other municipal officers.