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1. Upon the completion in compliance with all the provisions of this chapter of any building or structure or alteration or enlargement thereto, upon the putting into use of any premises, lot or land where no building or structure is involved, or upon any change in tenancy for any nonresidential structure or lot, the owner or agent shall apply to the Construction Official and Zoning Officer in writing, for the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or use, pursuant to the provisions of this section. The Certificate, when issued by the Construction Official and Zoning Officer, shall show that the building or structure, premises, lot or land or part thereof and the proposed use are in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and of all other applicable ordinances. It shall be the duty of the Construction Official and Zoning Officer to issue a Certificate of Occupancy or use within ten (10) days after a written request for the same shall be filed in his/her office by the owner or agent, after having determined that the building or structure, premises, lot or land and the proposed use conform with this chapter and all other applicable ordinances. 2. No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued unless the Township Engineer shall certify, where applicable, that all construction improvements have been installed pursuant to the plans as filed with the Construction Official and Zoning Officer. 3. A Certificate of Occupancy or Use shall be similarly applied for in the name of the owner, in the case of any building, structure, or premises, lot or land proposed to be put into use pursuant to any variance of the provisions of this chapter granted by the Board of Adjustment or by the Planning Board. Such certificate, when issued by the Construction Official and Zoning Officer, shall include a detailed description of the variance. 4. Upon written application of the owner or agent, the Construction Official shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy or use for any building or structure, premises, lot or land existing and in use on the effective date of this chapter, provided that he shall find that the use of such building or

or use for any building or structure, premises, lot or land existing and in use on the effective date of this chapter, provided that he shall find that the use of such building or structure, premises, lot or land is in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and of all other applicable ordinances. 5. Upon written application, the Construction Official is empowered to issue limited and conditional Certificates of Occupancy for nonconforming buildings or structures accessory and incident to building construction or public works projects or to the holding of public, civic or charitable entertainments or exhibition for profit or nonprofit sponsored under public or private auspices; provided that no certificate shall cover a period exceeding six (6) months; and further provided that the certificate shall prescribe such reasonable conditions as will properly protect the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the neighborhood in which such structure is situated. 6. The Construction Official shall require from the Planning Board a written order before issuing a Certificate of Occupancy or Use in cases involving a conditional use pursuant to paragraph b. of this subsection or a variance from the provisions of this chapter pursuant to subsection 25-24.2. 7. Reserved. 8. Prior to the issuance of a building permit or Certificate of Occupancy for any permitted or nonconforming use, the applicant shall apply for any required approvals from the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment, such as site plan or variance approval. 9. Fees. Any person requesting a Certificate of Occupancy shall pay a fee of fifty ($50.00) dollars per dwelling unit for the inspection. c. Environmental Impact Permits shall be issued pursuant to Section 25-13. d. Certificate of Continued Occupancy. 183