(A) There is hereby established the office of Zoning Administrator. The office shall be filled by a person appointed by the County Commissioners. Any person appointed to the office shall be or become, upon appointment, a resident of the county and shall be qualified by education, experience, or training to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. Any person so appointed shall maintain no interest in any matter which may be construed by the County Commissioners to be in conflict with the duties and decisions of the office of Zoning Administrator.
(B) The provisions of this chapter, Chapter 155, and Chapter 157 shall be enforced by the Zoning Administrator. Appeal from a decision of the Zoning Administrator shall be made to the BZA as provided in § 158.133(D).
(C) All departments, officials, and public employees of the county which are vested with the duty or authority to issue permits or licenses shall issue no permit or license for any use, building, or purpose if the same would be in conflict with the provisions of this chapter. Any permit issued in conflict with the provisions of this chapter shall be null and void.
(D) The Zoning Administrator shall maintain a file for inspection by the public of issues of interpretation of this chapter and Chapter 155.
(Ord. 2019-06, passed 12-12-2019)