A Zoning Inspector designated by the Mayor shall administer and enforce this chapter. The Zoning Inspector is under the jurisdiction of the City Engineer. He or she may be provided with the assistance of such other persons as the Mayor or City Engineer may direct. For the purpose of this chapter, the Zoning Inspector shall have the following duties:
(A) Enforce the provisions of this chapter and interpret the meaning and applications of its provisions.
(B) Respond to questions concerning applications for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance text and the Zoning Map.
(C) Issue zoning permits and certificates of occupancy as provided by this chapter and keep a record of same with a notation of any special conditions involved.
(D) Act on all applications upon which he or she is authorized to act by the provisions of this chapter within ten days or notify the applicant in writing of his or her refusal or disapproval of such application and the reasons therefore. Failure to notify the applicant in the case of such refusal or disapproval within the specified time shall entitle the applicant to submit his or her request to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(E) Conduct inspections of buildings and uses of land to determine compliance with this chapter, and in the case of any violation, to notify in writing the person(s) responsible, specifying the nature of the violation and ordering corrective action.
(F) Maintain in current status the Zoning Map which shall be kept on permanent display in the city offices.
(G) Maintain permanent and current records required by this chapter, including but not limited to zoning permits, zoning certificates, inspection documents, and records of all variances, amendments, and conditional uses.
(H) Make such records available for the use of the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the public.
(I) Review and approve site plans pursuant to this chapter.
(J) Determine the existence of any violations of this chapter 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.
(K) Prepare and submit an annual report to the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission on the administration of this chapter, setting forth such information as may be of interest and value in advancing and furthering the purpose of this chapter. Such report shall include recommendations concerning the schedule of fees.
(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02)