Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the zoning officer include:
- Educating residents and developers on code provisions and compliance
- Coordinating the township engineer and solicitor with the Zoning Hearing Board's activities
- Acting as the township noise control officer
- Interpreting and enforcing the zoning ordinance and other township ordinances
- Investigating neighborhood complaints
- Issuing permits and compliance certifications
- Recommending code amendments and revisions to comply with policy objectives and state mandates
Zoning Appeals
Download the
Zoning Hearing Board Application to find instructions and guidelines for appearing before the board.