This chapter shall be administered and enforced by an Administrative Officer or his designated representative who shall be appointed by Council as is prescribed by state law and is hereby empowered:
(A) Certificate of zoning compliance. The Administrative Officer shall issue a certificate of zoning compliance when the zoning ordinance has been followed, or refuse to issue the same in the event of noncompliance.
(B) Collection of fees. The Administrative Officer shall collect the designated fees as set forth in the zoning ordinance for certificates of zoning compliance, application for amendment or changes, appeal and conditional use.
(C) Making and keeping of records. The Administrative Officer shall make and keep all records necessary and appropriate to the office, including records of the issuance and denial of all certificates of zoning compliance and of receipt of complaints of violation of the zoning ordinance and action taken on the same.
(D) Inspection of building or land. The Administrative Officer shall inspect any building or land to determine whether any violations of the zoning ordinance have been committed or exist.
(E) Enforcement. The Administrative Officer shall enforce the zoning ordinance and take all necessary steps to remedy any condition found in violation by ordering in writing, the discontinuance of illegal uses or illegal work in progress, and may request the Solicitor to commence appropriate action.
(F) Advise Planning and Zoning Commission. The Administrative Officer shall keep the Planning and Zoning Commission advised of all matters other than routine duties pertaining to the enforcement of the zoning ordinance and to transmit all applications and records pertaining to supplements and amendments.
(G) Advise Board of Appeals. The Administrative Officer shall keep the Board of Zoning Appeals advised of all matters pertaining to conditional use permits, appeals or variances and to transmit all applications and records pertaining thereto.
('80 Code, § 1123.01) (Ord. 21-70, passed 7-13-70)