(a)

It shall be the duty of the construction official to issue or deny permits for the construction or alteration of any building in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code. In no case shall a permit be granted for the construction or alteration of any building unless the zoning officer shall first have determined that the proposed construction, alteration or use would be in compliance with the zoning regulations of this chapter.

(b)

It shall be the duty of the construction official to cause any buildings, plans or premises to be inspected or examined and to order, in writing, that any condition be remedied which is found to exist in violation of the Uniform Construction Code.

(c)

It shall be the duty of the zoning officer to cause any buildings, plans or premises to be inspected or examined and to order, in writing, that any condition be remedied which is found to exist in violation of any provision of this chapter.

(d)

The construction official and the zoning officer shall have the right to enter any building or premises during the daytime in the course of their duties.

(Code 1988, § 175-179)

Every application for a building permit shall be accompanied by the following:

(1)

Three sets of construction plans showing the following:

a.

All information required by the Uniform Construction Code.

b.

The height of proposed and existing structures and buildings.

c.

The existing and intended use of each building and structure and each part thereof.

d.

The number of families or dwelling units the building is designed to accommodate.

(2)

Three plot plans showing the following:

a.

The dimensions and location of the lot to be built upon, based on an actual survey prepared by a licensed surveyor.

b.

Proposed water and sewer lines (well and septic field locations, if applicable), and driveway locations.

c.

The principal structure front, rear and side setbacks; building locations.

d.

The number and location of off-street parking spaces and loading areas.

e.

Curbing elevation or edge of the pavement elevation if no curbs exist.

f.

Proposed first floor, garage and basement elevations consistent with approved plans; ground four corners of the building.

g.

Lot contour lines with drainage arrows, benchmark reference noted on the curb.

h.

As-built drainage structures with existing elevations.

i.

Proposed shade trees.

j.

All easements and lot restrictions.

k.

Solid waste enclosures, if applicable.

(3)

A completed prior approvals form.

(Code 1988, § 175-180; Ord. No. 28-94, § 10, 8-16-1994)

(a)

Required. After the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, no building or structure constructed, erected or altered and no lot or land put into use shall be occupied as used, in whole or in part, for any use whatsoever and no change of use of any building, structure, lot or land or part thereof shall be made until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued by the construction official certifying that the building, structure, lot or land or part thereof complies with all applicable provisions of this chapter and all other applicable chapters.

(b)

Refusal. Should the construction official refuse to issue a certificate of occupancy, his reasons for doing so shall be stated on one copy of the application, which shall be returned to the applicant.

(c)

Existing buildings. Upon written request from an owner or tenant, the construction official shall issue a certificate of occupancy for any building or use of land existing on the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, certifying, after inspection, the extent and kind of use made of the building and whether such use conforms to the provisions of this chapter.

(d)

Records. A record of all certificates shall be furnished to any person having a proprietary or tenancy interest in the building in question. A monthly report of certificates of occupancy and building permits issued shall be submitted to the township council and filed with the tax assessor.

(e)

Performance guaranties. A certificate of occupancy for a nonresidential structure may be issued by the construction official if the structure is complete and the site work is complete enough, in the opinion of the construction official, to ensure adequate access and use of the building. At a minimum, walkways, site lighting, base covers for driveways, parking and loading areas, drainage improvements, fire-protection measures and utilities shall be complete prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. A certificate of occupancy shall be issued under such circumstances only upon the issuance of a performance guaranty in accordance with section 62-165(h), which shall guarantee the completion of all site work within six months of the issuance of the certificate of occupancy.

(f)

Final paving. No certificate of occupancy for a single structure development, or no more than 90 percent of certificates of occupancy for multistructure developments, shall be issued until a finished road surface has been installed in accordance with township specifications and until all other improvements and conditions as may be required by the planning board, this chapter, and this Code have been properly complied with and approved. All such improvements, including the finished road surface, shall be certified in writing by the township engineer or other designated administrative official prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy.

(Code 1988, § 175-181; Ord. No. 77-99, § 2, 1-18-2000)