The Zoning Inspector shall have the following responsibilities and powers:
(a) Enforce the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance and interpret the meaning and application of its provisions.
(b) Receive, review and make determinations on applications for zoning permits.
(c) Issue zoning certificates and other certificates and permits as provided by this Zoning Ordinance, and keep a record of same with notations of special conditions involved.
(d) Review and process plans pursuant to the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance.
(e) Make determinations as to whether violations of this Zoning Ordinance exist, determine the nature and extent thereof, and notify the owner in writing, specifying the exact nature of the violation and the manner in which it shall be corrected by the owner, pursuant to the procedures in this Zoning Ordinance.
(f) Conduct inspections of buildings and uses of land to determine compliance or non- compliance with this Zoning Ordinance. Licensed building inspector.
(g) Maintain permanent and current records required by this Zoning Ordinance, including, but not limited to, the Official Zoning Map, Zoning Certificates, inspection documents and records of all variances, amendments and conditional uses. These records shall be made available for use of the City Council, Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals and to the public.
(h) Revoke a certificate or approval issued contrary to this Zoning Ordinance or based on a false statement or misrepresentation in the application.
(i) The Zoning Inspector shall be responsible for the collection and deposit of all fees for credit to the General Fund of the City.
(Ord. 2002-25. Passed 4-8-03.)