(a) Duties. The primary duties of the Building Inspector are to enforce the provisions of this Zoning Code and to issue the various permits for structures which are to be erected, altered, reconstructed, remodeled, enlarged or moved. He or she may direct other persons to assist with these duties as necessary. The Building Inspector shall maintain files of all applications and a record of actions taken. Such files shall be public information. A report shall be made to Council quarterly which summarizes all applications, building permits, certificates, and licenses issued by the Building Inspector during the quarter, together with any violations. A copy of such report shall, at the same time, be forwarded to the Village Planning Commission.
(b) Powers. In order to enforce the provisions of this Zoning Code, the Building Inspector shall have the authority to do the following:
(1) Enter upon any land or enter any building or structure for the purpose of examination, inspection, and determination if such land, building or structure, or the use made thereof, complies with the provisions of this Zoning Code.
(2) Issue a “cease work” or “cease use”order if he or she determines there exists a violation of such provisions.
The “cease work”or “cease use”order shall state the violation for which it was issued, the type of work, trade, or use to be ceased, and if applicable, what must be done to remedy the violation. The “cease work”or “cease use”order shall be served personally on the owner or holder of a permit or certificate, or left at his or her residence. A like order shall be posted in two conspicuous places upon the premises. Therefore, no person, firm, or corporation shall continue any use upon the land, or perform any work or trade contrary to such cease order, until removed by the Building Inspector.
(Ord. 73-94. Passed 10-4-94.)