Zoning Permits. Zoning permits shall hereafter be secured from the Zoning Officer prior to the issuance of a Building Permit for the construction, erection, moving or alteration of a structure, fence or sign or part of a structure or upon a change in the use as defined by the Uniform Construction Code of the State of New Jersey of a structure or land. A fee, as per schedule in Chapter 15, Section 15-5, shall be paid to the Township of Warren prior to issuance of the permit.

Special Use Permits. It is recognized that it may be in accordance with the purpose of this chapter to permit activities for a limited period of time not to exceed one week, which activities may be prohibited by any other provisions of this chapter. If such uses are of such a nature and are so located that at the time of petition they will: (1) in no way exert a detrimental effect upon the uses of land and activities normally permitted in the district; and (2) contribute materially to the welfare of the Township at the time and place involved, then the Township Committee may grant a special use permit of such activity and no other action shall be required by the sponsors, agents or other in receipt of such special use permit. The Township Committee may refer such request to any agency, department or board prior to decision.

Special Events Permit. All outdoor events conducted by any nonresidential user in the Township (examples of such users are, but shall not be limited to: stores, offices, banks, restaurants, churches, synagogues and other places of worship, Elks, American Legion, nonpublic schools and the like) shall be required to obtain a special events permit from the Warren Township Committee to ensure adequate provisions are made for public health and safety for any events for which it is anticipated that 100 or more people will attend. Application for such permit shall be made through the Township Clerk. A fee of $25 shall accompany the application (the fee shall be waived for all nonprofit entities). The said permit will address the control or provision of: noise impacts, traffic control, parking, toilet/sanitary facilities, security, lighting, crowd control and the like. The Township Committee may refer a request to any Township agency, department or board for review and advice prior to issuing a special events permit. Exempted from the provisions of this paragraph shall be public school properties, Township properties, fire and rescue squad properties and catering/restaurant/camp/swim club type businesses which generally conduct their operations outside, and outdoor seasonal store sidewalk sales.

Certificates of Occupancy. Certificates of occupancy shall be issued by the Construction Official in the manner prescribed. A new certificate of occupancy shall be required for any change in use as defined by the Uniform Construction Code of the State of New Jersey.

Notice of Violation. On the serving of notice by the Zoning Officer to the owner 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 be deemed to be in violation of this chapter and subject to the penalties hereafter prescribed. A new certificate of occupancy shall be required for any further use of such building or land.