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Vineland City Zoning Code

§ 425-309

Duration of use variance, bulk variance, conditional use and zoning permit.

A. 
Use variance. After a use variance has been granted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment, in instances where further Board action (i.e., subdivision or site plan approval) is not required the applicant shall have one year in which to institute commencement of use. Said commencement of use must be in compliance with all other regulatory requirements. For example, occupancy of a structure shall not be deemed the commencement of use in the event that appropriate construction permits and certificate of occupancy have not been secured. After a use variance has been granted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment, in instances where further Board action (i.e., subdivision or site plan approval) is required the applicant shall have one year in which to secure said approval. The applicant shall then be limited by the duration of said approval. Following commencement of use, the use shall remain valid until there is intended abandonment of said use.
B. 
Bulk variance. After a bulk variance has been granted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment, in instances where further Board action (i.e., subdivision or site plan approval) is not required the applicant shall have one year in which to complete the construction which necessitated the bulk variance. After a bulk variance has been granted by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment as part of a subdivision or site plan approval, the applicant shall be limited by the duration of said approval. Following completion of the construction which necessitated the bulk variance, the bulk variance shall remain valid as long as said construction remains.
C. 
Conditional use. A conditional use approval, because it is always companion to a site plan approval, shall be limited by the duration of said site plan approval.
D. 
Zoning permit. A zoning permit shall be valid for a period of six months from date of issuance.