§ 3-32. Zoning Officer.

A. 

Creation of Office. The position of Zoning Officer is hereby created in and for the City of North Wildwood pursuant to the provisions of this Code.

B. 

Qualifications; appointment; term; salary.

(1) 

Qualifications. The Zoning Officer shall have such training as is necessary to perform the duties of Zoning Officer of the City of North Wildwood.

(2) 

Appointment. Except as otherwise may be provided by statute or law, the appointment to this position shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Article II, § 3-12, of the City of North Wildwood Administrative Code.

[Amended 1-20-2004 by Ord. No. 1451]

(3) 

Term. The Zoning Officer shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and City Council.

(4) 

Salary. The salary of the Zoning Officer shall be as set forth in the Salary Ordinance of the City of North Wildwood.

C. 

Duties; powers.

(1) 

The Zoning Officer shall be authorized to administer and enforce the Zoning Ordinance of the City of North Wildwood. He/she shall have the authority to interpret all the sections of the Zoning Ordinance, unless stipulated otherwise within, and his/her interpretation shall be binding unless appealed to, and overturned by, the Zoning Board of Adjustment or a court of competent jurisdiction.

(2) 

The Zoning Officer shall have the authority to order the discontinuance of illegal uses of land, buildings, or structures or additions, alterations, or structural changes thereto, and/or illegal work being done. Said Officer shall be permitted to take any other action authorized by the Zoning Ordinance or the provisions of applicable New Jersey laws.

(3) 

The Zoning Officer shall review construction applications in order to insure compliance with, or to prevent violations of, the Zoning Ordinance requirements. He/she shall have the authority to request submission of any and all documentation deemed necessary to insure and certify compliance.

(4) 

The Zoning Officer shall have 20 working days to review an application, from the date of such application, and to grant or refuse such permit. Failure to either grant or refuse a permit within this time period shall constitute a denial.

(5) 

The Zoning Officer shall serve as an advisor to both the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment. In this capacity, he/she shall act as the liaison between City Council, the administration, and the general public with both the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment. As advisor of the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment, the Zoning Officer shall sit with both boards, serving as an advisor. He/she shall review all applications and make recommendations to the boards. In no case shall the Zoning Officer vote in the proceedings of either board.

(6) 

The Zoning Officer shall be empowered to conduct and produce any studies, reviews, or reports dealing with the City of North Wildwood Master Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and development or capital improvement projects, as directed by the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, City Council, Mayor, or City Administrator.

(7) 

The Zoning Officer shall have all other duties, authority, obligations, and limitations as detailed in the ordinances of the City of North Wildwood and the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law.

(8) 

The Zoning Officer shall be responsible to the City Administrator.