The duties and responsibilities of the Zoning Inspector are to:
(a) Enforce the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
(b) Interpret the requirements of the text and map of the Ordinance. Where there are questions in the interpretation, the Zoning Inspector may consult with the necessary Municipal staff, including the Municipal Attorney, to clarify such questions.
(c) Certify to the Building Inspector that the proposed use is in accordance with all of the provisions of this Ordinance, and maintain a complete record of all such certification.
(d) Receive and take appropriate action in accordance with this Ordinance upon all applications for certification within seven days of their date of filing. Certification, or a written notification and explanation of non-certification shall be issued to the applicant within seven days of the date of filing. Failure to notify the applicant within this time period shall constitute grounds for submittal of the application for certification to the Planning Commission.
(e) Where violations to this Ordinance are reported, determine whether the use is in compliance, or represents a violation, and where a violation does exist, the Zoning Inspector shall notify the owner in writing, specifying the exact nature of the violation and identifying the measures necessary to correct the violation.
(f) Maintain and keep current the permanent records required by this Ordinance, including but not limited to the Official Zoning District Map, certification of zoning, zoning inspections, and all official zoning actions of the Municipality. Such records shall be made available for use by Council, the Planning Commission and the general public.
(g) Prepare and submit reports concerning the administration and enforcement of this Ordinance to the Manager upon request.
(h) May serve as the secretary to the Canfield Planning Commission, Design Review and Historical Preservation Review Committee.
(Ord. 1973-44. Passed 12-18-73.)