For the purpose of this Ordinance, the Zoning Inspector should have the following duties:
(a) Enforce the provisions of this Ordinance and interpret the meaning and applications of its provisions.
(b) Respond to questions concerning applications for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance text and the Village of Edon Zoning Map.
(c) Issue zoning permits and certificates of occupancy as provided by this Ordinance, and keep a record of same with a notation of any special conditions involved.
(d) Act on all applications upon which he/she is authorized to act by the provisions of this Ordinance within thirty (30) days or notify the applicant in writing of his or her refusal or disapproval of such application and the reasons, therefore, failure to notify the applicant, in case of such refusal or disapproval, within specified time shall entitle the applicant to submit his or her request to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(e) Conduct inspections of buildings and uses of land to determine compliance with this Ordinance and in the case of any violation to notify, in writing, the person(s) responsible, specifying the nature of the violation and ordering corrective action.
(f) Maintain in current status the Village of Edon Zoning Map which shall be kept on permanent display in the Village offices.
(g) Maintain permanent and current records required by this Ordinance, including, but not limited to zoning permits, zoning certificates, inspection documents, and records of all variances, amendments, and special uses.
(h) Make such records available for the use of the Village Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the public.
(i) Review and approve site plans pursuant to this Ordinance.
(j) Determine the existence of any violations of this Ordinance, and cause such notifications, revocation notices, stop orders, or tickets to be issued, or initiate such other administrative or legal action as needed, to address such violations.
(k) Prepare and submit an annual report to the Village Council and Planning and Zoning Commission on the administration of this Ordinance and setting forth such information as may be of interest and value in advancing and furthering the purpose of this Ordinance. Such report shall include recommendations concerning the schedule of fees.
(Ord. 05-08. Passed 4-10-08.)