For the purpose of this Zoning Ordinance, the Zoning Administrator shall have the following duties:
(a) Enforce the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance and interpret the meaning and application of its provisions.
(b) Respond to questions concerning application for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance text and the official Zoning District Map.
(c) Issue zoning 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 is authorized to act by the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance within the specified time or notify the applicant in writing of his refusal or disapproval or such application and the reasons therefore. Failure to notify the applicant in the case of refusal or disapproval within the specified time shall entitle the applicant to submit his request to the Planning Commission.
(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 official Zoning District Map which shall be kept on permanent display in the Village office.
(g) Maintain permanent and current records required by this Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to zoning permits, zoning certificates, inspection documents, and records of all variances, amendments, and conditional uses.
(h) Make such records available for the use of Council, the Planning Commission, and the public.
(i) 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.
(j) Prepare and submit an annual report to Council and the 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 Ordinance. Such report shall include recommendations concerning the schedule of fees.
(Ord. 92-20. Passed 11-23-92.)