A Code Enforcement Officer designated by the City Manager shall administer and enforce this Zoning Ordinance. He or she may be provided with the assistance of such other persons as the City Manager may direct. For the purpose of this Zoning Ordinance, the Code Enforcement Officer shall have the following powers and responsibilities:
(a) Enforce the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance and interpret the meaning and applications of its provisions.
(b) Respond to questions concerning applications for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance text and the City of Gallipolis Zoning Map.
(c) Issue Construction Permits and certificates of occupancy as provided by this Zoning Ordinance and keep a record of same with a notation of any special conditions involved.
(d) Act on all applications upon which he or she is authorized to act by the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance within thirty (30) days or notify the applicant in writing of his or her refusal or disapproval of such application and the reasons therefore. Failure to notify the applicant in case of such refusal or disapproval within specified time shall entitle the applicant to submit his or her request to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(e) Conduct inspections of buildings and uses of land to determine compliance with this Zoning Ordinance and in the case of any violation to notify in writing the person(s) responsible, specifying the nature of the violation, and ordering corrective action.
(f) Maintain in current status the Gallipolis Zoning Map which shall be kept on permanent display in the City of Gallipolis offices.
(g) Maintain permanent and current records required by this Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to Certificates of Occupancy and zoning, inspection documents, and records of all variances, amendments, and conditional uses.
(h) Make such records available for the use of the City Commission, the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the public.
(i) Review and approve site plans pursuant to this Zoning Ordinance.
(j) Determine the existence of any violations of this Zoning Ordinance and cause such notifications, revocation notices, stop orders, or tickets to be issued or initiate such other administrative or legal action as needed to address such violations.
(k) Prepare and submit an annual report to the City Commission and Planning Commission on the administration of this Zoning Ordinance setting forth such information as may be of interest and value in advancing and furthering the purpose of this Zoning Ordinance. Such report shall include recommendations concerning the schedule of fees.
(Ord. 2001-35. Passed 7-17-01.)
(Ord. 2001-35. Passed 7-17-01.)