(a) Duties. It shall be the duty of the Building/ Zoning Inspector to enforce this Zoning Code. The Building/Zoning Inspector shall:
(1) Receive applications required by this Zoning Code, issue permits and furnish the prescribed certificates;
(2) Examine premises for which permits have been issued and make necessary inspections to see that the provisions of law have been met;
(3) Enforce all laws relating to the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures except as may be otherwise provided for;
(4) When requested by the Manager or Council, or when the interests of the Municipality so require, make investigations in connection with matters referred to in this Zoning Code and render written reports on the same; and
(5) For the purpose of enforcing compliance with law, issue such notices or orders as may be necessary. (Adopting Ordinance)
(b) Inspections. Inspections shall be made by the Building/Zoning Inspector or a duly appointed assistant.
(c) Rules. For carrying into effect its provisions, the Building/Zoning Inspector may adopt rules consistent with this Zoning Code.
(d) Records. The Building/Zoning Inspector shall keep careful and comprehensive records of applications, permits and certificates issued, inspections made, reports rendered and notices or orders issued. He shall retain on file copies of all papers in connection with building work so long as any part of the building or structure to which they relate may be in existence. All such records shall be open to public inspection at reasonable hours, but shall not be removed from the office of the Building/Zoning Inspector.
(e) Cooperation of Other Officials. The Building/Zoning Inspector may request and shall receive, so far as may be necessary in the discharge of his duties, the assistance and cooperation of the City Engineer in fixing grades, of the Chief of Police in enforcing orders, of the Municipal Attorney in prosecuting violations, and of other officials as appropriate.
(Ord. 1775. Passed 10-22-73.)