For the purpose of this Zoning Code, the Zoning Administrator shall have the following duties:
(a) Enforce the provisions of this Zoning Code and interpret the meaning and application of its provisions.
(b) Issue zoning approval as provided by this Zoning Code and keep a record of same with a notation of any special conditions involved.
(c) Accept and review for completeness all applications upon which the Zoning Administrator is authorized to review by the provisions of this Code. The Zoning Administrator shall promptly review each application submitted to determine compliance with applicable district regulations and submission requirements. If the application is deemed insufficient, the Zoning Administrator shall promptly notify the applicant of necessary changes. If the application is deemed sufficient and the application fee has been paid, the Zoning Administrator shall officially accept the application on that date from consideration of the action(s) requested.
(d) Respond to questions concerning applications for amendments to the Zoning Code text and the official Zoning Map.
(e) Maintain in current status the official Zoning Map which shall be kept on permanent display in the City offices.
(f) Maintain permanent and current records required by this Code, including but not limited to zoning approval, inspection documents, and records of all variances, amendments, conditional uses, and similar use determinations.
(g) Make such records available for the use of Council, the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the public.
(h) Conduct inspections of buildings and uses of land to determine compliance with this Zoning Code and, in the case of any violation, to notify in writing the person(s) responsible, specifying the nature of the violation and ordering corrective action.
(i) Determine the existence of any violations of this Zoning Code and cause such notifications, revocation notices, stop orders, or tickets to be issued, or initiate such other administrative or legal action as needed, to address such violations.
(Ord. 20-2012. Passed 5-21-12.)