(A) The Zoning Administrator shall be appointed by the City Council.
(B) Duties and responsibilities of the Zoning Administrator:
(1) Determine if applications are complete and comply with the terms of this chapter;
(2) Direct or conduct inspections of sewage systems and other uses of the land to determine compliance with the terms of this chapter;
(3) Maintain permanent and current records of this chapter, including, but not limited to, maps, amendments, zoning or use permits, conditional use permits, variances, appeals and applications, and a separate file for future conditions or expiration of permits;
(4) Review, file and forward applications for appeals, variances, conditional uses and zoning amendments;
(5) To review and approve all metes and bounds property divisions within the city that results in parcels that are greater than ten acres;
(6) Enforce the provisions of this chapter by reviewing complaints and by pursuing contacts with any violator in accordance with standard procedures as adopted and modified from time to time;
(7) Mail notices relative to public hearings for variances, conditional uses and zoning changes;
(8) Under the direction of the Chairperson of the Planning Commission, prepare and distribute meeting agendas at least one week prior to the meeting;
(9) Attend meetings and provide research and findings to the Board of Adjustment/Planning Commission;
(10) Issue permitted zoning permits upon application for structures on lots conforming to this chapter when the conditions of this chapter are met; to issue conditional use permits when directed by the City Council; to issue notices of a zoning change when directed by the City Council;
(11) To mail a copy of the findings to applicants;
(12) To file copies of conditional use permits and variances with the County Recorder;
(13) To communicate with the DNR where required by this chapter or state law;
(14) To ensure that the City Council, Planning Commission and Board Adjustment review land use application or public hearing applications as prescribed by state statutes;
(15) To conduct periodic and final inspections with a member of the Planning and Zoning Committee, of property subject to conditions of approval relating to variances, conditional use permits and other land use applications;
(16) To issue land use certificates of compliance; and
(17) Keep the city up to date with regards to changes in state and county land use regulations.
(Ord. 906-2011, passed - -2011)