(A) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to satisfy the requirements of I.C. 36-1-27-4, as the same may be amended from time to time.
(B) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ACTION SUBSEQUENT TO REPORT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Promptly upon receipt of a conflict of interest report made under this definition, the Director of Planning, in consultation with the City Attorney, shall appoint a qualified temporary official or employee to review and grant or deny the permit based such temporary official or employee’s disinterested evaluation.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST. A direct or indirect financial interest in the issuance of a permit, pursuant to I.C. 36-1-27-1, as the same may be amended from time to time.
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS. A building commissioner, building code official, inspector, or other employee charged with approving and issuing permits in the city may not issue a permit or oversee the issuance of a permit through a subordinate if such official or employee has a conflict of interest with respect to the permit.
PERMIT. Shall have the meaning given to such term under I.C. 36-7-4-1109(b), as the same may be amended from time to time.
REPORTING CONFLICT. A building commissioner, building code official, inspector, or other employee charged with approving and issuing permits in the city shall report a conflict of interest to the Director of Planning and the City Attorney.