The Zoning Administrator shall have the following powers and duties:
(a) Zoning Ordinance Enforcement. The Zoning Administrator shall have all necessary authority on behalf of the Village to administer and enforce the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance. All officials and employees of the Village may assist the Zoning Administrator by reporting to the Zoning Administrator any new construction, reconstruction, land uses, or violations that are observed.
(b) Inspections. Conduct inspections of buildings and uses of land to determine compliance with this Zoning Ordinance.
(c) Violations. In the event violations of the Zoning Ordinance are observed, take immediate action by identifying and notifying in writing the person or persons responsible, outlining the nature of the violation and ordering corrective action within a specified time and if not corrected may refer the matter to the Village Solicitor for appropriate action.
(d) Zoning Ordinance Administration. Establish application requirements and schedules for development review applications, and to take any other actions necessary to administer the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance.
(e) Applications. Receive applications required by this Zoning Ordinance.
(f) Reports. Prepare reports and recommendations as needed for all development review procedures that require Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, or Village Council review and/or decisions.
(g) Review and Issuance of Permits and Certificates. Review and make decisions on applications for all zoning permits and certificates in accordance with this Zoning Ordinance and other applicable ordinances of the Village.
(h) Revoke Approval. Revoke a permit, certificate or approval issued contrary to this Zoning Ordinance or based on a false statement or misrepresentation on the application.
(i) Zoning Verification Letters. Prepare letters as may be requested by an individual who is seeking verification of the zoning status of a specific parcel of land.
(j) Technical Support and Assistance. Coordinate meetings related to this Zoning Ordinance and provide support, expertise, and technical assistance to the Village Council, Planning Commission, and the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(k) Interpretation. Review and make decisions on questions of interpretation related to this Zoning Ordinance.
(l) Maintain Records. Maintain a record of all administrative and legislative proceedings under this Zoning Ordinance.
(m) Zoning Map. Maintain in current status the zoning map which shall be kept on permanent display in the Village Hall.
(Ord. 30-22. Passed 12-12-22.)