EDITOR'S NOTE: All references to "City Solicitor" in this chapter have been changed to "City Law Director" to reflect the Charter Amendment passed by the electors on May 8, 2001, and upon the adoption of Ordinance 2001-96, passed June 4, 2001.
1127.01 Purpose.
1127.02 Responsibilities of Building Inspector.
1127.03 Responsibilities of Planning Commission.
1127.031 Compensation of Planning Commission.
1127.032 Secretary of Planning Commission.
1127.04 Responsibilities of Board of Zoning Appeals.
1127.05 Organization and procedures of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
1127.06 Governing guidelines for the Board of Zoning Appeals.
1127.07 Application for appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
1127.08 Stay of proceedings by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
1127.09 Hearing and notice by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
1127.10 Decisions of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
1127.11 Application for variance.
1127.12 Granting of variances.
1127.13 Supplementary conditions and safeguards.
1127.14 Public hearing by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
1127.15 Notice of public hearing.
1127.16 Notice to parties of interest.
1127.17 Action by Board of Zoning Appeals.
1127.18 Duties of Building Inspector and Board of Zoning Appeals.
1127.19 Appeal to Courts.
1127.20 Fees.
1127.21 Notice of violation.
1127.99 Penalty; equitable remedies.
CROSS REFERENCES
Referral of zoning ordinances to Planning Commission - see CHTR. § 4.12
Public hearing on zoning ordinance or resolution - see CHTR. § 4.13
Enforcement of Subdivision Regulations - see P. & Z. 1109.10
Penalty for violation of Subdivision Regulations - see P. & Z. 1109.99
Amendments - see P. & Z. Ch. 1133
The Building Inspector shall have the following responsibilities and powers:
A. Enforce the provisions of this Code and interpret the meaning and application of its provisions.
B. Receive, review and make determinations on applications for zoning permits (parking), also no person shall construct an accessory structure without first making application to the Building Department and obtaining a zoning permit for same. Fees for accessory structure permits shall be as provided in Section 109.13 of Elyria Codified Ordinances. This section shall not be construed as relief from any requirements to obtain other approvals/permits if required by other sections of the Elyria Codified Ordinances.
C. Review and process plans pursuant to the provisions of this Code.
D. Make determinations as to whether violations of this Code exist, determine the nature and extent thereof, and notify the owner in writing, specifying the exact nature of the violation and the manner in which it shall be corrected by the owner, pursuant to the procedures in this Code.
E. Conduct inspections of buildings and uses of land to determine compliance or noncompliance with this Code.
F. Maintain permanent and current records required by this Code, including, but not limited to, the Official Zoning Map, zoning permits, inspection documents and records of all variances, amendments and conditional uses. These records shall be made available for use to the City Council, the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals and the public.
G. Revoke permits or approvals based on a false statement, misrepresentation, or inaccurate information in the application therefor or where a provision of this Code has been violated.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98; Ord. 2019-117. Passed 8-5-19.)
The Planning Commission shall have the following responsibilities and powers as they relate to this Code:
A. Initiate advisable Official Zoning Map changes, or changes in the text of this Code where the same will promote the best interest of the public in general, through recommendation to the City Council.
B. Review all proposed amendments to the text of this Code and the Official Zoning Map and make recommendations to the City Council.
C. Carry on a continuous review of the effectiveness and appropriateness of this Code and recommend such changes or amendments as it feels would be appropriate.
D. Review and act on site plans.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98.)
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