A. Authority Of Decisions: The building director shall be responsible for all decisions and actions of the building department. The decisions of the building director shall be final unless an appeal is made as herein provided.
B. Determination Of Use: Whenever there is doubt as to the classification of a use not specifically mentioned in this title, the determination shall be made by the building director. Such determination shall be based upon a detailed description of the proposed use and such other information as may be required. The building director shall make such investigations as are necessary to compare the nature and characteristics of the proposed use with those of listed uses in the various districts, and shall determine that the use is, in all essentials, pertinent to the objectives of this title, of the same character as a use listed as allowed or as a conditional use permitted in one of such specified district or districts. No use added by such administrative determination shall permit in any district a use that is a conditional use in such districts or in any less restricted district, nor shall same permit a use that is an allowed use in a less restrictive district. The determination of the building director shall be final, unless an appeal is made as herein provided. (2003 Code § 11-02-02)
C. Enforcement Assistance: It shall be the duty of the director of the building department, or an authorized representative, to help enforce the provisions of this title, including the following:
1. Assist in the enforcement of this title, including making effective response to citizen inquiries, comments and complaints, and aid in the prosecution of violators;
2. Conduct inspection of buildings and structures in relation to:
a. Location on the property with respect to property lines, and taking appropriate enforcement or remedial action;
b. Identifying or assisting in the identification of illegal uses;
c. Helping ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of this title and with any applicable conditions of approval from a conditional use approval.
3. Maintain permanent records of all inspections and determinations made involving the inspections of buildings, structures and the use of lands to promote continuous compliance with the terms of this title. (2003 Code § 11-02-03)