For the purpose of this Zoning Ordinance, the Zoning Inspector shall have the following duties:
(a) When a violation of this Zoning Ordinance is believed to have occurred or is occurring, the Zoning Inspector shall issue a notice of said alleged violation. Said notice may be issued to the property owner and/or agent and/or tenant of the property.
(b) Order discontinuances of illegal uses of land, buildings or structures;
(c) Order removal of illegal buildings or structures or illegal additions or structural alterations;
(d) Order discontinuance of any illegal work being done;
(e) Review all applications submitted for a zoning permit;
(f) Issue a zoning permit if the application and subsequent work is in conformance with the provision of the Zoning Ordinance. If the application and/or subsequent work is not in conformance with the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance, he shall inform the applicant of the reasons why the application and/or work does not comply. If the applicant refuses to make the necessary changes, the zoning permit shall be refused and/or revoked the reason for same clearly stated.
(g) Keep permanent records of all transactions, applications and permits issued or denied;
(h) Maintain an up-to-date copy of the Zoning Map and text with the necessary information as to the date and nature of changes made in the original Zoning Ordinance;
(i) Establish and maintain a complete and accurate record of all lawfully existing nonconforming uses in the community;
(j) Make such inspections as are necessary to carry out the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance. (Ord. 147-2018. Passed 7-2-18.)