(A) Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to satisfy the requirements of I.C. 36-1-27-4.
(B) Definitions. Whenever the following terms are used in this section, they shall have such meanings herein ascribed to them unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST. A direct or indirect financial interest in the issuance of a permit as defined by I.C. 36-1-27-1.
PERMIT. The meaning set forth in I.C. 36-7-4-1109(b), and shall include:
(a) An improvement location permit;
(b) A building permit;
(c) A certificate of occupancy;
(d) Approval of a site specific development plan;
(e) Approval of a primary or secondary plat;
(f) Approval of a contingent use, a conditional use, special exception or special use;
(g) Approval of a planned unit development.
(C) Prohibition. A Zoning Administrator, Building Commissioner, Building Code Official, or inspector of the city may not issue a permit or oversee the issuance of a permit through a subordinate if such official has a conflict of interest.
(D) Temporary replacement. A Zoning Administrator, Building Commissioner, Building Code Official, inspector or other employee of the city shall report a conflict of interest to the Mayor and the City Attorney. Upon receipt of a conflict of interest report made under this section, the Mayor, in consultation with the City Attorney, shall appoint a qualified temporary replacement Zoning Administrator, Building Commissioner, Building Code Official, or inspector to process the permit application for which such official has a conflict of interest.
(Ord. 2019-34, passed 8-22-2019)