Every application for a construction permit shall be accompanied by three sets of plans drawn in ink or a blueprint showing the actual shape and dimensions of the lot to be built upon; the exact location, size and height of all existing and proposed structure(s); the existing or intended use of each structure; the number of dwelling units the structure is designed to accommodate; the number and location of off-street parking spaces and off-street loading areas; and such other information with regard to the structures, lot and neighboring lots as may be necessary to determine and provide for the enforcement of this Chapter, the Building Code and all other applicable codes and ordinances of the Borough. Applications for any such class or type of construction which require State review and approval shall not be considered by the Construction Official unless the applicant submits the appropriate plans and specifications certified or approved by the appropriate State agency pursuant to the regulations established under N.J.S.A. 50:27D-119 through 141. Applications for structures which also require site plan approval by the Planning Board shall not be considered by the Construction Official until the Construction Official has received a written report by the Planning Board.

The Construction Official shall insure that all structures within the flood hazard districts are flood-proofed as prescribed in subsection 26-35.2 (Flood Plain Regulations).

A construction permit shall be granted or denied within 10 days from the date of a complete application unless additional time is agreed upon in writing by the applicant. One copy of such plans shall be returned to the owner when such plans have been approved or denied by the Construction Official, together with such permit as may be granted. All dimensions shown on these plans relating to the location and size of the lot to be built upon shall be based on an actual survey on the lot by a licensed land surveyor in the State of New Jersey. The lot and the location of the structure(s) thereon shall be staked out on the grounds before construction is started. Permanent monuments shall be installed at all lot corners prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

A construction permit issued in accordance with the foregoing provisions in which no construction has been undertaken above the foundation walls within one year from the time of issuance shall expire and be thereafter null and void.