(A) Duties. The Building Inspector is hereby designated as the officer to enforce the provisions of this subchapter. It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to:
(1) Locate abandoned and unsafe structures within the town and determine which structures are in violation of this subchapter;
(2) Take such action pursuant to this subchapter as may be necessary to provide for the repair, closing, and demolition of the structures;
(3) Keep an accurate record of all enforcement proceedings begun pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter;
(4) Affix a notice of the dangerous character of the structure to a conspicuous place on the exterior wall of such structure;
(5) Perform other such duties as may be prescribed herein or assigned to him by the Board of Commissioners.
(B) Powers. The Building Inspector is authorized to exercise such powers as may be necessary to carry out the intent and the provisions of this subchapter, including the following powers in addition to others herein granted.
(1) Investigate the condition of the buildings within the town in order to determine which structures are abandoned or in violation of this subchapter;
(2) Enter upon premises for the purpose of making inspections;
(3) Administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses, and receive evidence; and
(4) Designate such other officers, agents, and employees of the town as he deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.
(Am. Ord. 2016-001, passed 2-11-16)