(A) Creation of office of Zoning Administrator.
(1) The office of Zoning Administrator is hereby established to administer and enforce this chapter.
(2) The Zoning Administrator shall be designated by the Town Council.
(3) He or she may be provided with the assistance of such other persons as the Town Council may direct.
(1996 Code, § 176-174)
(B) Duties of Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall be responsible to the administration and enforcement of this chapter. These duties include the following:
(1) Upon finding that any provision of this chapter is being violated, the Zoning Administrator shall notify in writing the person responsible for such violation and order the necessary action to correct it;
(2) The Zoning Administrator shall order discontinuance of illegal use of land, buildings or structures, removal of illegal buildings or structures or illegal additions, alterations or structural changes or discontinuance of any illegal work being done;
(3) The Zoning Administrator shall be responsible for the issuance of zoning and certificate of occupancy permits. The Zoning Administrator shall review each application for a zoning permit and may require any other information which he or she may deem necessary for the consideration of the application; and
(4) The Zoning Administrator shall take any other action authorized by this chapter to ensure compliance with or to prevent violations of its provisions.
(1996 Code, § 176-175)
(C) Authority of the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall have all necessary authority on behalf of the Town Council to administer and enforce this chapter. This includes ordering in writing the remedying of any condition found in violation of this chapter, and bringing legal action to ensure compliance with this chapter, including injunction, abatement or other appropriate action or proceeding.
(1996 Code, § 176-176)