(a) Establishment. The City of Defiance Zoning Commissioner shall be established to enforce this Planning and Zoning Code. The Zoning Commissioner shall be appointed by the Mayor.
(b) Powers and Duties.
(1) The Zoning Commissioner shall have the following powers and duties:
A. Enforce the provisions of this Code. All officials and employees of the City shall assist the commissioner by reporting to the commissioner new construction, reconstruction, land uses, or violations that are observed.
B. Review and make recommendations on applications for code text and zoning map amendments.
C. Review and make recommendations on applications for major subdivision preliminary and final plats.
D. Review and make recommendations to the City Engineer on minor subdivisions.
E. Review and make recommendations on applications for planned unit developments.
F. Review and make recommendations on applications for site plan review.
G. Review and make recommendations on applications for conditional uses.
H. Review applications for and make decisions on zoning permits to ensure compliance with this Code.
I. Issue a zoning permit, after written request from the owner or tenant, for any building or premises existing at the time of enactment of this Code, certifying, after inspection, the extent and kind of use made of the building or premises, and whether such use conforms to the provisions of this Code.
J. Review, inspect property, and make decisions on zoning compliance inspections to ensure compliance with this Code.
K. Refer requests for appeals of decisions to the appropriate decision-making body pursuant to the procedures set forth in Chapter 1165 Development Review Procedures.
L. Maintain permanent and current records of all amendments to this Code, all subdivision plans and plats, and all applications and decisions on said applications.
M. Prescribe such rules and forms deemed necessary for the execution of these duties.
N. Investigate complaints and issue citations for any notices of violation and keep adequate records of all violations.
O. Revoke a zoning permit or approval issued contrary to this Code or based on false statement or misrepresentation on the application.
P. Deposit collected application and review fees with the Finance Director.
Q. Serve on the Design Review Board for signs in the Central Business District, and issue zoning permits for signs approved by the Design Review Board.
(c) Decisions.
(1) A decision by the Zoning Commissioner may be appealed to the BZBA.
(2) The Zoning Commissioner shall have appropriate forms for appeal available at the time of denial.
(Ord. 7675. Passed 11-11-14.)