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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AMENDED AN SUPPLEMENTED, TO INCLUDE A NEW SECTION FOR DEVELOPMENT FILING REPRESENTATIVE REGISTRATION.
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WHEREAS, the Municipal Council of the City of Newark (the "Council") has determined, that the preservation and maintenance of the integrity of the real estate and development process, requires the identification and qualification in certain instances of agents who seek to expedite the building permit or development or redevelopment process; and
WHEREAS, Development Filing Representatives or Agents thereof, engaged in work in the City of Newark (the "City") shall be required to register with the City and meet certain minimum qualifications as covered herein; and
WHEREAS, Development Filing Representatives are anyone who assists a developer of five (5) or more residential units or any commercial project coordinating the building approval process, ensuring zoning and building code compliance filing or inquiring about approvals and development or redevelopment process in general; and
WHEREAS, it is the purpose of the Ordinance to require adequate disclosure in certain instances in order to make available to the Council, and to the public, information relative to the activities of persons who seek to influence the building permit or development process, including building and sewer and water approvals, and where it is not otherwise apparent or readily ascertainable, the nature of the interest which those persons and groups seek to advance or protect through such activity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
Section 1. The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey, 2000, as amended and supplemented, are hereby amended to include as follows:
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