SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 LAST UPDATED: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015, 9:55 AM
BY MARK KRULISH
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
Ridgewood’s first amnesty program officially came to a close late last month, as residents took advantage of the chance to have work performed on their home without a permit inspected and approved with no administrative penalties levied by the village.
The amnesty period began on April 20 as a way to follow up with the “hundreds” of requests for permits found when Building Department Director Thomas Yotka took over last year.
There was acknowledgement on the part of village officials that past delays in the Building Department could have been partly responsible for residents potentially having work done in their homes without a permit.
The entire program was voluntary and had to be initiated by the homeowners themselves. The Building Department and village as a whole did not seek out violators.
By offering the amnesty to residents, it would eliminate potential safety hazards in the village and additional headaches for those trying to buy or sell a home, officials said.
The program came to an end on Aug. 21.
https://www.northjersey.com/news/amnesty-program-provides-permits-1.1402297