Council shall appoint a Zoning Officer, who shall have the authority to administer and enforce this code. Duties of the Zoning Officer include but are not limited to the following:
(A) Keep a record of plans and applications for permits and all permits issued with notations as to special conditions. All records shall be open for public inspection.
(B) Review permit applications and notifications as necessary to determine compliance with the provisions of this code. No permit shall be issued unless it conforms to all applicable ordinances, statutes, and regulations.
(C) All questions of interpretation and enforcement shall be initially presented and determined by the Zoning Officer. Subsequent recourse shall be, in order, to the Board of Zoning Appeals and the courts.
(D) Upon finding that provisions of this code have been violated, notify the person or party in writing responsible for the violation(s), order the action necessary to correct the violation, and if correction is not completed within the time specified in the notice of violation, begin legal actions necessary to compel correction of the violation.
(E) Maintain official zoning maps.
(F) Provide information on planning and zoning upon request by citizens and public agencies.
(G) Submit at least annually, a written report on all permits issued and notice and orders issued.
(H) Perform additional tasks and duties as may be prescribed by the City Council.
(Ord. 301, passed 8-18-2022)