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1. Prior to the sale or rental of any existing residential structure containing one (1) unit or more, a Certificate of Continued Occupancy must be obtained which shall be issued by the Construction Official or designated agency or department provided with the authority to grant and issue such certificates. The application of such permit shall be made by the owner of record and shall comply with such administrative provisions as required by the Construction Official in accordance with N.J.A.C. 52:27D-198.1. The Certificate of Continued Occupancy shall be proof that the structure in question complies with all health and safety codes of the Township and State of New Jersey, that it is in compliance with all fire safety requirements as set forth in Chapter 18, Section 3 of the Township Code, and that it is in compliance with the Land Use Regulations of the Township or is considered a legal nonconforming use. 2. Prior to the sale or change in occupancy of any unit in an existing commercial structure, a Certificate of Continued Occupancy shall be issued by the Construction Official. The application of such permit shall be made by the owner of record and shall comply with such administrative provisions as required by the Construction Official. The Certificate of Continued Occupancy shall be proof that the structure in question complies with all health and safety codes of the Township and State of New Jersey that it is in compliance with all fire safety requirements as set forth in Section 40.3 of this Chapter of the Township Code, and that it is in compliance with the Land Use Regulations of the Township or is considered a legal nonconforming use. 3. The Certificate of Continued Occupancy shall state the maximum number of persons that may lawfully occupy the premised covered by the certificate. The occupancy number must match the documentation submitted. 4. The fee for requesting the issuance of a Certificate of Continued Occupancy shall be as follows: Single Unit Residential Dwelling $100.00 Two (2) Unit Residential Dwelling $150.00 Three (3) Unit Residential Dwelling $200.00 Four (4) Unit Residential Dwelling $250.00 Five (5) Unit Residential Dwelling $300.00 Six (6) Unit

$150.00 Three (3) Unit Residential Dwelling $200.00 Four (4) Unit Residential Dwelling $250.00 Five (5) Unit Residential Dwelling $300.00 Six (6) Unit Residential Dwelling $350.00 Sale or Change in Occupancy of Commercial Space $100.00 per unit up to 1,000 square feet or $0.10 per square foot for 1,001 square feet to 5,000 square feet or $0.15 per square foot for 5,001 square feet and up. Re-inspection fee $50.00 5. It shall be the responsibility of the Tax Assessor of the Township to advise individuals requesting tax assessment searches that a Certificate of Continued Occupancy is required in connection with the sale of any single unit residential dwelling, any sale or change in occupancy of any residential structure containing one (1) or more units or any change in occupancy of any existing commercial unit. 6. Any person seeking a determination from the Construction Official that a Certificate of Continued Occupancy is not required prior to the sale of any existing building, dwelling unit or residence shall pay to the Township a fee of twenty-five ($25.00) dollars for such determination. 184