(A) The position of Zoning Enforcement Officer is hereby created in which is vested the power and duty to administer and enforce all the provisions of this section of the Zoning Ordinance and such related regulations as are so assigned by the Corporate Authorities.
(B) The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall be the Director of Community Development or their designee.
(C) The powers and duties of the Zoning Enforcement Officer are as follows:
(1) Conduct inspections of buildings, structures and land to determine compliance with this subchapter and notify in writing the person responsible for any violation found, indicating the nature of the violation and ordering the action necessary to correct it.
(2) Order the discontinuance of illegal use of land, building or structures or any illegal work being done; removal of illegal buildings or structures or of illegal additions, alterations or structural changes; and any other action authorized by statute or by this subchapter to ensure compliance with or to prevent violation of its provisions.
(3) Prepare and cause to be published, on or before March 31 of each year, a map showing the existing zoning district classifications in effect on the preceding December 31.
(4) Maintain permanent and current records of this section, including, but not limited to, all maps, amendments, special use permits, planned unit developments, variations, appeals and applications therefore.
(5) Initiate, direct and review from time to time a study of the provisions of this subchapter and make recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission as such study requires.
(6) Keep the Board of Trustees advised of zoning activities.
(7) Enforce all provisions of this subchapter.
(8) Make a written report to the President and Board of Trustees once each month, or more often if requested, including statements of permits and certificates issued and orders promulgated.
(9) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Corporate Authorities.
(D) The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall carry proper credentials for the performance of their duties under this subchapter. In the discharge of their duties, the Zoning Enforcement Officer, their authorized representative or any other qualified Village Inspector or deputy shall have the authority to enter at any reasonable hour any building, structure or premises in the Village of Channahon to enforce the provisions of this subchapter. The assistance and cooperation of police, fire and health departments and all other officials shall be available to them as required in the performance of their duties.
(E) The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall have power as may be necessary in the interest of public safety, health and general welfare to interpret and implement the provisions of this subchapter to secure the intent thereof.
(F) The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall deliver and return all books, records, papers and other matters relative to their position to the Village Clerk upon termination with the Village of their position as Zoning Enforcement Officer.
(Ord. 294, passed 11-1-82; Am. Ord. 2141, passed 12-18-23)