(a) Establishment and Qualifications. The Zoning Enforcement Officer, together with such assistants as deemed necessary, shall act as the administrative officer for the purpose of effecting the proper administration of this Planning and Zoning Code.
(1) The Zoning Enforcement Officer and his or her assistants shall be appointed by the Mayor.
(2) The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall possess the knowledge, training, ability, experience and education set forth in Section 256.98 of the City Charter.
(b) Powers and Duties. The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) Enforce the provisions of this Planning and Zoning Code and interpret the meaning and application of its provisions.
(2) Accept applications and as required by this Planning and Zoning Code forward such applications to the appropriate person(s).
(3) Issue zoning permits as provided by this Planning and Zoning Code and keep a record of same with a notation of any special conditions involved.
(4) Issue certificates of occupancy as provided for by this Planning and Zoning Code and keep a record of same.
(5) Maintain any records required by this Planning and Zoning Code including inspection documents, and records of all variances, amendments, special uses, and similar use determinations.
(6) Make such records available for the use of Council, the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals and the public.
(7) Conduct or cause the inspection of buildings and uses of land to determine compliance with this Planning and Zoning Code.
(8) Determine the existence of any violations of this Planning and Zoning Code and cause such notifications, revocation notices, stop orders or tickets to be issued, or initiate such other administrative or legal action as needed, to address such violations.
(9) Maintain in current status the "Official Zoning District Map" of the City.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01.)