(A) The office of the Building Official is hereby established. The Building Official is the Code Enforcement Officer and the Zoning Administrator and enforces the city code.
(B) The essential functions of the Building Official shall be as follows:
(1) Review plans and specifications for all types of buildings, structures, HVAC and plumbing and calculate fees and state surcharges where required. Inspect buildings, structures and property to ensure compliance with plans and specifications and other state and city codes, environmental health and safety regulations and the zoning regulations in Ch. 153 of this code. Conduct foundation, framing, structural, plumbing, heating and air conditioning and other required inspections;
(2) Administer building permit procedures. Provide information concerning building permit procedures and standards on a daily basis to residents, businesses, developers, architects and others involved in building construction activities;
(3) Conduct all necessary inspections for zoning permits (special and conditional uses, signs, fences, farm site plans, design review, variances and the like) and other permits as may be required by the city code;
(4) Enforce codes by receiving and investigating complaints concerning alleged code violations. Meet with property owners or tenants to inform them of specific violations and necessary corrective measures. Prepare reports on the violations for the City Administrator, Planning Commission, City Council and City Attorney, as necessary. Assist in the preparation and issuance of violation notices to violators;
(5) May keep records, blueprints, permits and maps of sewer systems and appurtenances, service lines and pumps; ensure inspection of systems; and issue permits for ISTS;
(6) Work with residents, contractors, architects, developers, the city staff, Fire Department and other agencies and departments concerning permit applications, work in progress and questions relating to codes and regulations. Assist in revision of plans, reviews by consultants, coordination of consultants and related reviews, permits or inspections;
(7) Assist in preparations of the departmental budget and in maintaining budgetary control, maintain records and prepare reports;
(8) Establish and maintain all records, pertinent files and necessary reports on all permits, zoning actions, code violations and other related development activities, including notices, correspondence, minutes and ordinances;
(9) Assist the City Administrator in the development and maintenance of a GIS system, policy and ordinance revisions and land use planning procedures and controls;
(10) Prepare monthly and annual reports on construction activities to regional, state and federal agencies and to the City Council;
(11) Keep abreast of new equipment, materials, technologies and construction practices, as well as new or changing codes, regulations and enforcement procedure; and recommend changes in policies and ordinances to the City Administrator;
(12) Attend City Council and Planning Commission meetings, as needed, to present recommendations and findings; and
(13) Perform related work as required.
(C) The Building Official shall report directly to the City Administrator.
(D) All other requirements for this position shall be set forth in the job description.
(Prior Code, § 2-111) (Res. 1997-16, passed 6-17-1997; Res. 1997-18, passed 6-17-1997)