Perkiomen Township City Zoning Code
ARTICLE III
Administration
§ 310-6 Zoning Officer.
For the administration of this chapter, a Zoning Officer, who shall not hold any elective office in the municipality, shall be appointed. The Zoning Officer shall meet qualifications established by the municipality and shall be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the municipality a working knowledge of municipal zoning. The Zoning Officer shall administer this chapter in accordance with its literal terms and shall not have the power to permit any construction or any use or change of use which does not conform to the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Officers may be authorized to institute civil enforcement proceedings as a means of enforcement when acting within the scope of their employment.
§ 310-7 Duties and powers.
The Zoning Officer shall have the duty and power to:
A.
Keep a report of all plans and applications for permits and all permits issued with notations as to special conditions attached thereto. All records shall be open for public inspection.
B.
Review applications for permits for erections or alterations of structures or changes of use, determine whether such construction or use is in accordance with the general requirements of this chapter, all other applicable ordinances of the Township, and with the laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Zoning Officer shall issue no permit unless it conforms with all applicable ordinances, statutes and regulations of Perkiomen Township.
C.
Conduct inspections and surveys to determine compliance or noncompliance with the terms of this chapter. In carrying out such surveys, the Zoning Officer or his or her representatives may enter upon any land or building within the Township within the limits of law regarding trespass and illegal search.
D.
Make written orders requiring compliance with the provisions of this chapter, to be served personally or by registered mail.
E.
Institute civil enforcement proceedings for the enforcement of provisions of this chapter, when acting within the scope of his or her employment.
F.
Maintain a map showing the current zoning classification of all land within the Township.
G.
Maintain a map and register showing the registration, identity, location and type of all nonconforming uses within the Township.
H.
Participate in all proceedings before the Zoning Hearing Board, present facts and information to assist the Board in reaching decisions which shall be compatible with this chapter.