An administrative official designated by the Township Commissioners shall administer and enforce this chapter. He may be provided with the assistance of such other persons as the Township Commissioners may direct.

If the administrative official shall find that any of the provisions of this chapter are being violated, he shall notify in writing the person responsible for such violations, indicating the nature of the violation and ordering the action necessary to correct it. He shall order discontinuance of illegal use of land, buildings, or structures; removal of illegal buildings or structures or of illegal work being done; or shall take any other action authorized by this chapter to ensure compliance with or to prevent violation of its provisions.

All applications for building permits shall be accompanied by plans in triplicate drawn to scale, showing the actual dimensions and shape of the lot to be built upon, the exact sizes and locations on the lot of buildings already existing, if any; and the location and dimensions of the proposed building or alteration. The application shall include such other information as lawfully may be required by the administrative official, including existing or proposed building or alteration; existing or proposed use of the building and land, the number of families, housekeeping units, or rental units the building is designed to accommodate, conditions existing on the lot; and such other matters as may be necessary to determine conformance with, and provide for the enforcement of this chapter.

One copy of the plans shall be returned to the applicant by the administrative official, after he shall have marked such copy either as approved or disapproved and attested to same by his signature on such copy. The original and one copy of the plans, similarly marked, shall be retained by the administrative official. In addition to the building permit, the administrative official shall issue a placard which shall be displayed on the premises during the time construction is in progress.

The Zoning Officer shall issue no zoning and building permits for the construction of dwelling units or other structures requiring sewage disposal systems until the applicant has produced a valid sewage disposal permit showing approval of the proposed system by the Township's Sewage Enforcement Officer.

It shall be unlawful to use or occupy or permit the use or occupancy of any building or premises, or both, or part thereof hereafter created, if erected, changed, converted, or wholly or partly altered or enlarged in its use or structure until a certificate of zoning compliance has been issued by the administrative official stating that the proposed use of the building or land conforms to this chapter.

No nonconforming structure or use shall be maintained, renewed, changed, or extended until a certificate of zoning compliance shall have been issued by the administrative official. The certificate of zoning compliance shall state specifically wherein the nonconforming use or structure differs from the provisions of this chapter. Upon enactment or amendment of this chapter, owners or occupants of nonconforming uses or structures shall apply for certificates of zoning compliance.

No permit for erection, alteration, moving, or repair of any building shall be issued until an application has been made for a certificate of zoning compliance and the certificate shall be issued in conformity with the provisions of this chapter upon completion of the work.

A temporary certificate of zoning compliance may be issued by the administrative official for a period not to exceed six months during alterations or partial occupancy of a building pending its completion. Such temporary certificates may include such conditions and safeguards as will protect the safety of the occupants and public.

The administrative official shall maintain a record of all certificates of zoning compliance and a copy shall be furnished upon request of any person.

Failure to obtain a certificate of zoning compliance shall be a violation of this chapter and punishable under § 27-2005, "Enforcement Remedies," of this chapter.

Under extreme and unusual circumstances it may become necessary to grant a temporary use permit to accommodate a use or activity that is otherwise prohibited by this chapter. A temporary use permit may be granted by the Zoning Hearing Board in an emergency situation where no other accommodations can be reasonably found for housing or storage of materials. However, in no way can the temporary use or structure exert a detrimental effect on the community or on other permitted uses in the zoning district in question.

The Zoning Hearing Board may, subject to all regulations for the issuance of special exceptions specified in Part 15, "Zoning Hearing Board: Powers and Duties," direct the administrative official to issue a permit provided that a hardship can be proven and that the use or structure will not be detrimental to the general welfare. The permit is to be issued for a period not to exceed six months. Such permits may be extended not more than once for an additional period of six months.

If the work described in any building permit has not begun within 90 days from the issuance thereof, said permit shall expire; it shall be cancelled by the administrative official; and written notice thereof shall be given to the persons affected.

If the work described in any building permit has not been substantially completed within two years of the date of issuance thereof, said permit shall expire and be cancelled by the administrative official, and written notice that further work as described in the cancelled permit shall not proceed unless and until a new building permit has been obtained.