(A) Overview. Certain actions necessary for the implementation of these regulations shall be administered by the Community Development Director, the Zoning Administrator, the Building Official, the City Clerk, the City Planner, and other city officials and/or the duly authorized assistants or representatives of these officials. In carrying out their designated duties, all Enforcement Officers shall be required to administer the Zoning ordinance precisely as it is written. No Enforcement Official shall make changes or vary the terms of these regulations.
(B) Responsibilities of the Community Development Director. The Community Development Director, or a duly authorized representative, shall be responsible for overall administration of the Zoning ordinance. The Director shall coordinate the implementation of these regulations among the City Council, the City Manager, the Planning Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals, enforcement officials, city consultants, applicants, and the general public. These general administrative responsibilities shall include the following.
(1) Preparation and presentation of staffing plans to appropriate policy makers.
(2) Preparation and administration of budgetary matters regarding the implementation of these regulations.
(3) Resolution of problems occurring between applicants, staff, and the general public.
(4) Periodically report to city policy makers on the status of city zoning and planning administration.
(C) Responsibilities of the Zoning Administrator. In addition to specific responsibilities outlined elsewhere in these regulations, the Zoning Administrator or a duly authorized representative shall have the following responsibilities.
(1) Provide citizens and public officials with information relative to these regulations and related matters.
(2) Assist applicants in completing appropriate forms and following procedures related to site plan review, rezoning, and other zoning matters.
(3) Review all applications for site plan review, special land use review, and planned development, and take any action required under guidelines stated within these regulations;
(4) In cooperation with the Building Official, issue certificates of occupancy in accordance with these regulations when all provisions of these regulations and other applicable ordinances and codes are met.
(5) Forward to the Planning Commission completed applications for site plan review, special land use review, planned unit development proposals, petitions for amendments to these regulations, and other matters that must be reviewed by the Planning Commission.
(6) Forward to the Zoning Board of Appeals all materials related to applications for appeals, variances, or other matters on which the Zoning Board of Appeals in required to act.
(7) Forward to the City Council all recommendations of the Planning Commission concerning matters on which action is either mandatory or discretionary on the part of the Council.
(8) Periodically report to the Planning Commission on the status of city's zoning and planning administration.
(9) Maintain the current official Zoning Map of the city and an up-to-date Zoning ordinance text by recording all adopted amendments.
(10) Review and investigate permit applications to determine compliance with the provisions of the Zoning ordinance.
(11) Initiate investigations into alleged violations of these regulations and proceed with appropriate corrective measures as required.
(12) Perform other related duties required to administer these regulations.
(D) Responsibilities of the Building Official. In addition to specific responsibilities related to enforcement and administration of the adopted Building Code, the Building Official or duly authorized assistants shall have the following responsibilities.
(1) Provide citizens and public officials with information relative to these regulations and related matters.
(2) Provide direction to applicants in determining and completing appropriate procedures related to site plan review, rezoning, and other zoning matters.
(3) Review applications for site plan review, special land use review, and planned development, provide recommendations regarding the content of the plans and take any action required under guidelines stated within these regulations.
(4) Issue building or other appropriate permits when all provisions of these regulations and other applicable ordinances as are met.
(5) In cooperation with the Zoning Administrator, issue certificates of occupancy in accordance with these regulations when all provisions of these regulations and other applicable ordinances and codes are met.
(6) Perform inspections of structures, and premises to ensure that the land use or improvements to the land are and will remain in compliance with these regulations.
(7) Initiate and perform investigations into alleged violations of these regulations and proceed with appropriate corrective measures when required, including issuance of violation notices, issuance of orders to stop work, and revocation of permits.
(8) Maintain records as accurately as is feasible for all nonconforming uses, structures, and lots that exist on the effective date of the zoning ordinance, updating the record as conditions affecting nonconforming status of such uses changes.
(9) Perform other related duties required to administer these regulations.
(E) Responsibilities of the City Clerk. In addition to specific responsibilities outlined elsewhere in these regulations, the City Clerk or duly authorized representatives shall have the following responsibilities.
(1) Publish all notices required by these regulations.
(2) Record or cause to be recorded and prepare the official minutes of all meetings of the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.
(3) Maintain official records and file all official minutes and documents in an orderly fashion.
(4) Perform other related duties required to administer these regulations.
(F) Responsibilities of the City Planner. The City Planner may be a member of city staff or a firm or organization retained on a consulting basis, or the responsibilities may be shared by staff and a consultant. In addition to specific responsibilities outlined elsewhere in these regulations, upon request from the City Council, the Planning Commission, the City Manager, the Community Development Director, an authorized department head, or other authorized city body or official, the City Planner shall fulfill the following responsibilities.
(1) Prepare and administer such plans and ordinances as are appropriate for the city and its environs, within the scope of the appropriate state planning and zoning enabling acts.
(2) Advise and assist the Planning Commission and be responsible for carrying out the directives of the Planning Commission.
(3) Advise and assist the City Council, City Manager and other authorized city bodies or officials and be responsible for carrying out their directives.
(4) Provide citizens and public officials with information relative to these regulations and related matters.
(5) At request of the city, review applications for site plan review, special land use review, planned development proposals, and take any action required under the guidelines stated in these regulations.
(6) At the request of the Planning Commission or City Council, draft amendments to the Zoning ordinance and other ordinances to accomplish the planning objectives of the city.
(7) Periodically report to the Planning Commission on the status of the city's zoning and planning administration.
(8) Perform other related duties required to administer these regulations.
(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92) Penalty, see § 154.999