Meet Dan McGonigle: Construction Official “Plus”
If you have ever
needed a building permit or had a zoning question you have more than likely met
or talked with Dan McGonigle. Dan serves
as our Construction Official, Building Inspector, and Zoning Officer along with
other responsibilities.
Dan hails from the
Kensington section of
Dan is the
administrator of the Construction Office overseeing a staff of 4 part-time
inspectors as well as a full time technical assistant. He is available to the public to answer
questions regarding all aspects of building and zoning. He reviews and approves building permits,
zoning applications and pineland related issues. He also oversees Code
Enforcement issues within the township. Other responsibilities include conducting
yearly inspections of all used car lots, junkyards, mobile home parks and certain
agriculture uses for licensing. Along
with his building inspections he also inspects all dwellings that are utilized
as rental properties. Dan also has the
responsibility of being available on a 7 day /24 hours notice for unsafe as
well as fire damaged structures and other emergency situations. An example of this was his involvement in our
flood crisis. He inspected most of the
flood damaged dwellings for safety and habitability and provided guidance to
the homeowners. Even though this crisis happened in July he is still involved
with the residents that were affected. Dan takes his job very seriously and
recognizes his numerous responsibilities. Sometimes applicants do not
understand the need for certain criteria in obtaining a Construction
Permit. Dan spends the time necessary
with each applicant to provide them with the appropriate information necessary
for them to have a better understanding of what is required and why.
Dan lives with his
wife Mandy and their children along the Rancocas Creek. He is a member of various technical
organizations which relate to his job. He is also involved in numerous
non-profit organizations. Dan has been a member of a second line marching club
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