§ 276-81. Zoning permit requirements and procedure.

A. 

Permit. A zoning and building permit shall be required for the installation of a solar energy system. An owner shall submit an application for a zoning permit to the Administrator. A building permit shall be applied for at the Wildwoods Construction Office, as a separate application.

B. 

Documents.

(1) 

The zoning and building permit application shall be accompanied by a sketch plan or survey which shall accurately depict the proposed solar energy system and include the following:

(a) 

Property lines and physical dimensions of the property;

(b) 

Location, dimension (including height) and types of existing major structures on the property;

(c) 

Location, dimension, and type of the proposed energy system;

(d) 

The right-of-way of any public road that is contiguous with the property;

(e) 

Any overhead utility lines;

(f) 

Manufacturer solar energy system specification/cut sheets certified by a licensed New Jersey Engineer, including manufacturer and model;

(g) 

Notification of utility company for interconnection purposes.

(2) 

The documents and plans shall contain enough information and accurately depict the installation of the solar energy system for the City of North Wildwood to make a formal decision on the application. The amount of information and accuracy of information shall be in the sole judgment of the Administrator and/or Wildwoods Construction Office.

C. 

Fees. The application for a zoning permit for a solar energy system must be accompanied by the fee required. A fee of $100 per each application is required, payable to the City of North Wildwood. Building permit fees shall be set by the Wildwoods Construction Office.

D. 

Expiration. A permit issued pursuant to this article shall expire if:

(1) 

The energy system is not installed and functioning within 24 months from the date the permit is issued; or

(2) 

The energy system is out of service or otherwise unused for a continuous twelve-month period.

E. 

The Administrator shall issue a zoning permit or deny the application within 30 days of the date on which the application is received.

F. 

If the zoning permit application is approved, the Administrator will return one signed copy of the application with the zoning permit and retain the other copy with the application.

G. 

If the zoning permit application is rejected, the Administrator will notify the applicant in writing and provide a written statement of the reason why the application was rejected. The applicant may appeal the Administrator's decision pursuant to the appropriate appeal authority. The applicant may reapply if the deficiencies specified by the Administrator are resolved. Denials by the Administrator shall be directed to the Zoning Board by variance application consistent with Municipal Land Use Law.

H. 

Applications for applicable permits from the Wildwood Construction Office shall follow the applicable time limits and procedures of the Wildwood Construction Office.