(a) Establishment. A Zoning Inspector shall be appointed by the Mayor to administer and enforce this Ordinance. In the performance of his/her duties, the Zoning Inspector shall function as an employee of the City.
(b) Duties and Responsibilities.
(1) As part of administering this Ordinance, the Zoning Inspector shall have the following specific duties and responsibilities.
A. Interpret the meaning and application of this Ordinance.
B. Receive, process and take action on applications for a Zoning Permit.
C. Review all applications for Zoning Amendments, Variances, Conditional Uses and Certificates of Appropriateness, provide a staff report and recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Historic Review Board, as applicable.
D. Conduct inspections of buildings and uses of lands to determine compliance or non-compliance of this Ordinance.
E. Make determinations on whether violations of this Ordinance exist and work with the City Law Director to remedy any identified violations in accordance with the procedures of this Ordinance.
F. Revoke a Zoning Permit issued contrary to this Ordinance due to false statement or misrepresentation on the application.
G. Maintain records in accordance with the City's record retention policy. These records include, but are not limited to the Zoning Map, Zoning Permits, inspection documents, applications and supplemental materials submitted for Zoning Amendments, Variance, and Conditional Uses.
(2) The Director of Public Service may assign additional duties and responsibilities to the Zoning Inspector that pertain directly to the administration and enforcement of this Ordinance.
(Ord. 02-13-2023. Passed 2-21-23.)