Runnemede City Zoning Code
§ 395-21
Administration and enforcement.
A.
Interpretation. In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, said provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of public safety, convenience and general welfare.
B.
Enforcement. The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the Code Enforcement Officer, hereafter called the "Zoning Officer." It shall be the duty of the Zoning Officer to keep a record of all permits issued with special conditions.
[Amended 3-5-2013 by Ord. No. 13-01]
C.
Permit required.
(1)
Prior to the erection, construction or structural alteration of any building, structure or portion thereof, or change in use of any building, lot or parcel of land, application forms in triplicate shall be obtained from the Building Subcode Official and be filled out by the owner or his or her authorized agent. Such forms shall be filed with the Building Subcode Official, and each copy shall be accompanied by a plot plan meeting the specifications of Chapter 331, Subdivision of Land and Site Plan Review, of the Code of the Borough of Runnemede. In addition, as expressed in Chapter 331, six copies of the application and attached plat shall be forwarded to the Secretary of the Joint Planning/Zoning Board of Adjustment.
(2)
The application mentioned above shall be in such form as the governing body shall prescribe and shall contain the name and address of the owner of the land and the exact nature of the work to be done, the name of the contractor or builder, the cost of the work and such other pertinent information as the governing body shall by resolution from time to time designate. Said application may be combined with an application for a building permit.
(3)
The applicant shall submit a zoning application fee payable to the Borough of Runnemede in the amount of $25 for residential zoning applications and $50 for commercial zoning applications. The aforementioned fee shall be submitted with the zoning application.
[Added 7-2-2013 by Ord. No. 13-09]
(4)
No person shall erect or construct any garden-type utility shed or similar structure that is 200 square feet or less and which does not contain a water, gas, oil or sewer connection without first obtaining a zoning permit issued by the Zoning Officer. The shed or structure shall be placed at a distance of at least five feet from the side and rear property lines and shall not be placed in the front yard of the property as determined by the Zoning Officer. A corner property shall be deemed to have two front yards. The cost of the application and permit shall total $25. A copy of the property survey shall be provided with the application.
[Added 12-30-2013 by Ord. No. 13-22; amended 6-5-2019 by Ord. No. 19-04]
(5)
All permits shall expire one year after they are issued.
[Added 6-5-2019 by Ord. No. 19-04]
(6)
A zoning permit shall be required for any swimming pool, steps, deck, structures or any other addition to the property that would involve property line setback requirements. The cost of the application and permit shall be $25 for residential and $50 for commercial. A copy of the property survey shall be provided with the application.
[Added 6-5-2019 by Ord. No. 19-05]
D.
Certificate of occupancy.
(1)
Certificate of occupancy. Certificate required. Upon completion of the erection, change, enlargement or alteration of any building or portion thereof, authorized by any construction permit, prior to occupancy or use, the holder of such permit shall notify the Construction Code Official of such completion. Upon receipt of the necessary documents from the subcode officials and the zoning officer, if applicable, the Construction Code Official shall issue the certificate of occupancy. No such building shall be occupied or lot used until a certificate of occupancy has been issued in accordance with the section. If such occupancy occurs, it shall be deemed a violation of this chapter.
[Amended 9-4-1990 by Ord. No. 90-13; 3-5-1996 by Ord. No. 96-6; 2-1-2005 by Ord. No. 05-01]
(2)
Certificate of continued occupancy. Whenever there shall occur a change of occupancy or ownership in any residential or commercial building, or part thereof, including a change in apartment dwelling units without a change of zoning use, a certificate of continued occupancy shall be required.
[Amended 3-5-1996 by Ord. No. 96-6; 2-1-2005 by Ord. No. 05-01; 12-30-2013 by Ord. No. 13-22]
(3)
Whenever the aforesaid change shall occur, the owner of said dwelling or premises shall notify the Construction Code Official at least 10 days prior to such change in occupancy and make the dwelling or premises available to the Construction Code Official or his designee for inspection to determine if said dwelling or premises is in compliance with the terms of all applicable statutes, ordinances, law and regulations. If the Construction Code Official determines that there is compliance, a new occupancy certificate will be issued provided that all applicable fees have been paid. If, after inspection, the Construction Code Official determines the said dwelling or premises is not in compliance, then no certificate of continued occupancy shall be issued until such compliance is achieved. A new inspection will be required unless the deficiencies are corrected within 90 days of the initial inspection. Any occupancy by a new owner or tenant without said certificate having been issued shall be deemed in violation of this chapter.
[Amended 3-5-1996 by Ord. No. 96-6; 2-1-2005 by Ord. No. 05-01; 6-5-2019 by Ord. No. 19-04]
(5)
Whenever the aforesaid change of use shall occur, the owner of said dwelling or premises shall notify the Construction Code Official at least 10 days prior to such change in use and make the dwelling or premises available to the Construction Code Official or his designee for inspection to determine if the said dwelling or premises is in compliance with the terms of all applicable statutes, ordinances, laws and regulations. If the Construction Code Official determines that there is a compliance, a change of use certificate shall be issued provided that all applicable fees have been paid. If after inspection, the Construction Code Official determines the said dwelling or premises not in compliance, then no certificate of change of use shall be issued until such compliance is achieved. Any occupancy or use without said certificate having been issued shall be deemed in violation of this chapter.
[Amended 3-5-1996 by Ord. No. 96-6; 2-1-2005 by Ord. No. 05-01]
(6)
Fees.
[Amended 3-5-1996 by Ord. No. 96-6; 2-1-2005 by Ord. No. 05-01; 3-4-2008 by Ord. No. 08-04]
(a)
In addition to certain fees set forth in Chapter 120 of the Code of the Borough of Runnemede, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Runnemede shall determine a fee schedule, charges and expenses as well as collection procedures for all permits, certificates and other matter pertaining to this chapter. The certificate fees shall be posted in the office of the Borough Construction Code Official and are as follows:
(c)
The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Runnemede from time to time shall be empowered to reevaluate the fee schedule and make necessary changes to it.
(7)
Revocation. On the serving of notice of any violation of any of the provisions or requirements with respect to any building or use thereof or of land, as specified in this chapter, the certificate of occupancy for such use shall thereupon without further action be null and void. A new certificate of occupancy shall be required for any further use of such building or land.
(8)
Filing. A monthly report of the certificates of occupancy issued shall be filed with the Tax Assessor. A record of all certificates of occupancy issued shall be kept in the office of the Construction Code Official.
(9)
Pre-operational inspection. Whenever plans and specifications are required by N.J.A.C. 8:24-9.1 to be submitted to the health authority, the health authority shall inspect the retail food establishment prior to the start of operations, to determine compliance with the New Jersey Chapter 24 Food Code. This inspection shall occur prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or a continued certificate of occupancy.
[Amended 4-3-2018 by Ord. No. 18-04]
E.
Temporary use permits. It is recognized that it may be in accordance with the purposes of this chapter to permit temporary activities for a limited period of time, which uses may be prohibited by other provisions of this chapter. If such uses are of such a nature and are so located that at the time of the petition they will in no way exert a detrimental effect upon the uses of land and activities normally permitted in the zone and will contribute materially to the welfare of the Borough, particularly in a state of emergency, under conditions peculiar to the time and place involved, then the Joint Planning/Board of Adjustment may, by resolution, after written application, subject to all regulations for the issuance of special permits elsewhere specified, issue a permit for a period not to exceed six months. Such period may be extended not more than once for an additional period of six months.
F.
Special permits. An application for any special permit specified in this chapter shall be made to the Joint Planning/Zoning Board of Adjustment. After a hearing, the Joint Planning/Zoning Board of Adjustment may instruct the Construction Code Official that a permit be granted if, in its judgment, any one of such cases will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the Borough and is deemed necessary for its convenience. In approving any such application, the Joint Planning/Zoning Board of Adjustment may impose any conditions that it deems necessary to accomplish the reasonable application of applicable standards as provided in the appropriate sections of this chapter and may deny any such application, but only in accordance with said standards.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Original § 109-20G, Board of Adjustment, which immediately followed this subsection, was deleted 3-2-2010 by Ord. No. 10-04.