For the purposes of administering and enforcing the Zoning Ordinance, the City Manager shall have the following duties:
(a) Develop and distribute applications for all permits, certificates, appeals, amendments, etc., which are necessary for effective administration of the Zoning Ordinance;
(b) Approve or deny applications for zoning certificates upon determination of compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. A zoning certificate, or a written notification and explanation of noncertification shall be issued to the applicant within ten working days of the date of filing. Failure to notify the applicant within this time period shall constitute grounds for submittal of the application for certification to the Board of Zoning Appeals as an administrative appeal;
(c) Interpret the requirements of the text and map of the Zoning Ordinance, where there are questions in the interpretation. The City Manager may consult the necessary City staff, the Sandusky County Regional Planning Commission, and the Solicitor to clarify such questions;
(d) Determine whether a use is in compliance, or in violation of the Zoning Ordinance. Where a violation does exist, the City Manager shall notify the owner in writing, specifying the exact nature of the violation and identifying the measures necessary to correct the violation;
(e) Conduct inspections of buildings, structures and uses of land to determine compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
(f) Maintain and keep current the permanent records required by the Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to the Official Zoning Map, zoning certificates, zoning inspections and all official zoning actions of Council. Such records shall be made available for use by Council, the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals and the general public.
(g) Institute injunction, mandamus, abatement or any other appropriate actions or proceedings to prevent, enjoin, abate or remove the unlawful location, erection, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, change, maintenance, or use;
(h) Prepare and submit reports concerning the administration and enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance to Council upon request.
(Ord. 1985-40. Passed 8-6-85.)