(a) Position of Zoning Inspector Established. The Zoning Inspector, who shall be designated by the Mayor, shall administer and enforce this Ordinance.
(b) Relief From Personal Liability. The Zoning Inspector, and any officer or employee who acts in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his/her duties during enforcement of this Ordinance is relieved of all personal liability for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of such acts, or alleged failure to act. Further, he/she shall not be held liable for any costs in any action, suit or proceeding that may be instituted against him/her as a result of the enforcement of this Ordinance. In any of these actions, the Zoning Inspector or employee shall be defended or represented by the City until the final termination of the proceedings.
(c) Duties of Zoning Inspector. For the purposes of this Ordinance, the Zoning Inspector shall have the following duties:
(1) Enforce the provisions of this Ordinance and take such steps as may be authorized to remedy violation(s). Such steps may include ordering the discontinuance of illegal uses or work in progress and directing cases of noncompliance to appropriate City official(s) for action.
(2) Issue zoning permits when the provisions of this Ordinance have been met, or refuse to issue same in the event of noncompliance.
(3) Coordinate the submittal and processing of application materials so as to fulfill the requirements of this Ordinance.
(4) Collect designated fees as established by separate Ordinance.
(5) Inspect any buildings or lands to determine whether violations of this Ordinance have been committed or exist.
(6) Make and keep all records necessary and appropriate to the office including records of issuance and denial of permits and receipt of complaints of violation of this Ordinance and action taken on same.
(7) Advise the Planning Commission and/or Board of Zoning Appeals of other matters pertaining to the enforcement of this Ordinance.
(8) Other responsibilities directly pertaining to the enforcement of this Ordinance that may be assigned by City Council.