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Newfield City Zoning Code

ARTICLE XX

Zoning Permits

§ 295-64 Permit requirements; fee; duration.

A. 
A zoning permit shall be required prior to any activity regulated by the scope of this chapter as stated in Article V, General Provisions.
B. 
A zoning permit shall be required in each of the following instances:
(1) 
The construction of any building or permanent structure.
(2) 
A change in use from an existing use.
(3) 
Any exterior addition to any building or structure which expands its bulk.
(4) 
Any conversion which increases the number of dwelling units or additional activity accessory to the primary use.
C. 
Each request for a zoning permit shall be accompanied by a check or bank money order payable to the Borough of Newfield in the amount of $50.[1]
[Amended 3-10-1992 by Ord. No. 92-5; 3-8-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-3]
[1]
Editor's Note: For fees for variances, appeals or conditional use permits, see § 295-59.
D. 
Permits shall be granted or denied within 30 days from the date of application. All approved permits shall be a public record.
E. 
No zoning permit shall be granted unless the application conforms to the requirements of this chapter. If the denial is based upon an interpretation of this chapter, the applicant shall be informed of his right to apply to the Planning Board for a variance.
F. 
All zoning permits granted shall remain valid for a period of one year. If the applicant has not undertaken a significant portion of the work required, a subsequent zoning permit shall be necessary.
G. 
Accessory uses.
[Added 11-10-1998 by Ord. No. 98-6]
(1) 
An accessory building 100 square feet or less commonly referred to as a shed may be placed, put or constructed upon any lot provided a zoning permit is requested and issued.
(2) 
An accessory building as referred to herein, 100 square feet or less in area shall be permitted to be located within two feet of the side and rear property lines.
(3) 
A second accessory building as refereed to herein, request by the property owner on same property, shall require a variance.