For the purpose of this Ordinance, the Zoning Administrator shall have the following duties:
A. Upon finding that any of the provisions of this Ordinance are being violated, the Zoning Administrator will notify the property owner in writing or by phone of such violation, ordering the action necessary to correct such violation;
B. The Zoning Administrator has the authority to order discontinuance of illegal uses of land, Buildings, or Structures; removal of illegal Buildings or Structures or illegal additions or structural Alterations; order discontinuance of any illegal work being done;
C. The Zoning Administrator may take any other action authorized by Chapters 7A and 7B to ensure compliance with or to prevent violation(s) of this Ordinance. This may include the issuance of and action on Zoning and certificate of occupancy approvals and permits and such similar administrative duties as are permissible under the law;
D. The Zoning Administrator has the authority to issue Zoning approvals and Agricultural Use Zoning Permits. (Building Inspector issues Building permits);
E. The Zoning Administrator makes recommendations to the City Council on matters concerning enforcement of Chapters 7A through 7F
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F. The Zoning Administrator is authorized to allow modifications to prior approved fences, screening or landscaping plans, provided the modifications are consistent with the intent and scope of the prior approved plans.
[§ 7A-501, amended by Ord. No. 89-1, effective July 21, 1989 and Ord. No. 02-01, effective May 17, 2002, amended by Ord. No. 07-02, effective March 1, 2007; amended by Ord. No. 23-021, effective August 17, 2023.]