A. Appointed: There is hereby created the position of chief building official. The city manager, by and with the consent of the city council, may appoint an individual to serve in the position of chief building official, or may enter into a general services agreement with a qualified professional to provide plan review and inspection services.
B. Powers And Duties: The chief building official shall have the following duties and powers:
1. To review building permit applications for conformance with the adopted codes and to refuse to issue such permits where plans do not comply. Also, wherever violations occur, to consult with the city attorney and to issue stop orders and citations and/or to give testimony, prepare exhibits, and provide other data that may be needed in the enforcement of said codes.
2. To inspect residences where an application has been made for building permits.
3. To perform such other duties as are from time to time assigned to him by the city council or city manager.
4. In the event that a chief building official is not appointed, resigns, or otherwise cannot perform his or her duties, the city manager will have the authority to select a qualified professional to immediately act as a temporary chief building official until the time a permanent chief building official is formally appointed. A temporary chief building official shall have all of the same powers and duties set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 4-13-94A, 4-13-1994; amd. 2004 Code; Ord. 06-13-2023A, 6-13-2023)