16-1-9: CITY PLANNER:

The city planner shall be responsible for the enforcement and administration of this title. The city planner may be provided with the assistance of such other persons as the city manager may direct. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-1-9-1: DUTIES OF CITY PLANNER:

The city planner shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

   A.   To enforce the provisions of this title by investigating information concerning violations thereof, and taking such actions or issuing such orders or directives as are deemed appropriate to ensure compliance with this title.

   B.   To keep accurate and complete records of all investigations, enforcement proceedings, site plans, PUD preliminary or final development plans, zoning correspondence and such other records as the city planner may be required to keep under the provisions of this title.

   C.   To faithfully and promptly execute all other duties or responsibilities delegated to the city planner under this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-1-9-2: INTERPRETATION BY CITY PLANNER:

In making any judgment, interpretation, or decision authorized by this title, the city planner shall consider and be guided by the particular provisions of this title and relevant statements of intent contained herein; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be deemed to authorize the city planner in the performance of the city planner's duties to permit any exception to, or variance from the provisions or requirements of this title, or to otherwise impinge upon the powers vested in the zoning board of adjustment. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-1-10: VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES:

16-1-10-1: COMPLAINTS REGARDING VIOLATIONS:

Whenever a violation of this title occurs or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a complaint of such alleged violation with the city planner stating fully the facts or grounds upon which the complaint is based. The city planner shall promptly record and investigate such complaint and take appropriate action as provided by this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-1-10-2: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE:

Whenever the city planner finds that any of the provisions of this title are being violated, the city planner shall promptly notify in writing both the person(s) responsible for such violations and the city manager, indicating in such notice the nature of the violation and the actions ordered to correct it. The city planner shall in all cases take such actions or issue such orders or directives as are authorized by this title to ensure compliance with or to prevent violations of its provisions. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-1-10-3: ORDERS AND DIRECTIVES:

In addition to all other powers conferred upon the city planner by this title, the city planner shall have the power to issue appropriate written orders or directives to any person deemed to be responsible for a violation of this title, as provided in section 16-1-9-1 of this chapter. A failure to promptly comply with such lawful orders or directives shall be deemed a violation of this title, punishable as provided herein. Such orders or directives shall include, but shall not be limited to: orders to discontinue illegal use of land, buildings, or structures; orders to remove illegal buildings or structures, or illegal additions, alterations or structural changes to buildings or structures; orders to discontinue illegal work or construction or any other appropriate orders to prevent or correct violations of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-1-11: REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES:

Upon the effective date and publication of this title, all existing ordinances in conflict herewith and all amendments thereto shall be, and the same hereby are repealed. However, in the event that this title shall fail to become effective for any reason whatsoever, all existing ordinances and all amendments thereto shall remain in full force and effect. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)

16-1-12: NOT A LICENSING ORDINANCE:

Nothing contained in this title shall be deemed to be a consent, license or permit to use any property or to locate, construct or maintain any building, structure or facility or to carry on any trade, industry, occupation or activity. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)