Ridgefield Park City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XVI
Enforcement
§ 96-16.1 Construction Code Official and Zoning Officer Powers.
The Construction Code Official and Zoning Officer is hereby given the duty, power and authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter. If there is also to be an Assistant Zoning Officer, he or she shall also have the duty, power and authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter. The Zoning Officer 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 requirements of this chapter. The Construction Code Official shall also record and file all applications for permits, with accompanying plans and documents, and make reports to the Board of Commissioners, the Zoning Officer and the Tax Assessor.
§ 96-16.2 Zoning permits.
A.
Purpose. The zoning permit looks to the location and use of the building in light of the requirements of this chapter and certifies that such location and use is permitted, or that it exists as a nonconforming use and/or nonconforming structure, or is permitted by the terms of a variance granted by the Planning Board or the Board of Adjustment. To ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter, no person shall erect, alter or convert any structure or building or part thereof or alter the use of any land subsequent to the adoption of this chapter until a zoning a permit has been issued by the Zoning Officer.
B.
Application for permit. All such applications shall be made in writing by the owner or his authorized agent and shall include a statement to the use or intended use and shall be accompanied by a plan of the plot showing thereon the exact size, shape and location of all proposed structures and such other information that may be necessary to provide for the enforcement of this chapter. The zoning permit shall be granted or denied within 30 business days from the date that a written application is filed with the Zoning Officer.
C.
Issuance of zoning permit. Zoning permits shall be secured from the Zoning Officer prior to construction, erection or alteration of any structure or part of a structure or use of a structure or land. It shall be the duty of the Zoning Officer to issue a zoning permit, provided that the proposed use conforms with all requirements of this chapter. It is the applicant's responsibility that all other reviews and actions, if any, called for in this chapter or any other Village ordinance have been complied with and all necessary approvals secured therefor.
D.
Denial of permit. When the Construction Official or Zoning Officer is not satisfied that the applicant's proposed development will meet the requirements of this chapter, the appropriate official shall refuse to issue a zoning permit or building permit, and the applicant may appeal to the Board of Adjustment for a reversal of the decision of the Construction Official or Zoning Officer. The Board of Adjustment shall hold a public hearing, if possible, on such appeal at its next regularly scheduled public meeting.
E.
Record of zoning permits. It shall be the duty of the Zoning Officer to keep a record of all applications for zoning permits issued, together with a notation of all special conditions involved. The Zoning Officer shall prepare a monthly report for the Village Board of Commissioners, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment and Tax Assessor, summarizing for the period since the previous report all zoning permits issued by his office and all complaints of violations and the action taken by him consequent thereon.
F.
Fees for zoning permits. There shall be a $50 fee for an application and the issuance of a zoning permit.