(a) Office of Code Inspector Established. The Code Inspector, who shall be appointed by the Mayor, shall enforce the provisions of this Ordinance. In performance of his/her duties, the Code Inspector shall function as an employee of the City.
(b) Duties of Code Inspector. For the purposes of this Ordinance, the Code Inspector shall have the following duties:
(1) Enforce the provisions of this Ordinance and take such steps as may be necessary to remedy conditions found in violation. Such steps include ordering, in writing, the discontinuance of illegal uses or work in progress, and directing cases of noncompliance to appropriate City official(s) for action.
(3) Issue zoning certificates when the provisions of this Ordinance have been met, or refuse to issue same in the event of noncompliance.
(4) Report to the Planning Commission on a regular basis on development activity that has occurred in the City.
(5) Collect all designated fees as established for zoning certificates and applications for other matters pertaining to this Ordinance.
(6) Make and keep all records necessary and appropriate to the office including records of issuance and denial of zoning certificates and receipt of complaints of violation of this Ordinance and action taken on same.
(7) Inspect any buildings or lands to determine whether any violations of this Ordinance have been committed or exist.
(8) Advise the Planning Commission of other matters pertaining to the enforcement of and amendments to this Ordinance
(Ord. 2009-85. Passed 12-8-09.)