1113.02 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR.
   (a)   Establishment. The Zoning Administrator, designated by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council, shall act as the administrative officer for the purpose of effecting the proper administration of the Planning and Zoning Code. Duties of the Zoning Administrator may also be performed by a designated agent.
   (b)   Powers and Duties. The Zoning Administrator or his/her designee shall have the following powers and duties:
      (1)   To enforce the provisions of this Planning and Zoning Code and interpret the meaning and application of its provisions.
      (2)   To issue zoning certificates and zoning permits as provided by this Planning and Zoning Code and keep a record of the same with a notation of any special conditions involved.
      (3)   To accept, review for completeness, and respond to questions regarding applications upon which the Zoning Administrator is authorized by the provisions of this Planning and Zoning Code to review, including, but not limited to, amendments to the Planning and Zoning Code, development plan review, sign applications, conditional uses, variances, appeals, and subdivision plats.
      (4)   To coordinate the City's administrative review of applications required by this Planning and Zoning Code, including, but not limited to, rezoning applications, development plan review, sign applications, conditional use applications, and subdivision plats.
      (5)   To maintain any records required by this Planning and Zoning Code including, but not limited to, inspection documents, and records of all variances, amendments, conditional uses, and similar use determinations.
      (6)   To make such records available for the use of Council, the Planning Commission, and the public.
      (7)   To conduct or cause the inspection of buildings and uses of land to determine compliance with this Planning and Zoning Code.
      (8)   To 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)   To maintain in current status the "Official Zoning District Map" of the City of Bryan.
         (Ord. 62-2023. Passed 1-16-24.)