The Code Compliance Officer or an appropriate designee selected by the Town Administrator shall have the authority and powers necessary to gain compliance, including:
(A) Enforcement of the Town Code, zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, design standards manual and related codes adopted and enforced by the Town;
(B) Conduct field inspections of buildings, structures and land, including the taking of photographs, samples and other physical evidence to determine compliance with the provisions of the Town Code;
(C) Issuance of notices of violation;
(D) Issuance of citations to appear in Town Court and to initiate other legal action upon authorization of the Town Administrator as may be necessary to gain compliance;
(E) Undertake whatever judicial and administrative remedies are available under the Town Code to gain compliance;
(F) Maintain current record of the Town Code and subsequent amendments;
(G) Maintain records of all code violations and investigations performed;
(H) Maintain records of all permits issued under the authority of the Code Compliance Officer;
(I) Provide information to the public on all matters relating to the Town Code;
(J) Initiate, direct and review, from time to time, a study of the provisions of the Town Code and make reports of recommendations to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
(`83 Code, § 1-903) (Ord. 2001-08, passed 4-23-01)