The Zoning Administrator or his or her authorized representative shall administer and enforce the Zoning Code as amended from time to time, and is in effect in accordance with the powers and duties therein set forth, and in furtherance of such authority shall:
(A) Issue all building permits and zoning certificates and make and maintain records thereof;
(B) Issue all certificates of occupancy and make and maintain records thereof;
(C) Issue “Temporary Certificates of Zoning Compliance” as authorized by the Zoning Code;
(D) Conduct inspections of buildings, structures and land to determine compliance with the Zoning Code and notify, in writing, the person responsible for any violation found, indicating the nature of the violation and ordering the action necessary to correct it;
(E) Order the discontinuance of illegal use of land, buildings or structures; removal of illegal buildings or structures or of illegal additions, alterations or structural changes, discontinuance of any illegal work being done; or shall take any other action authorized by statute or by the Zoning Code to ensure compliance with or to prevent violation of the provisions;
(F) Prepare and cause to be published on or before March 31 of each year, a map showing the existing zoning uses, divisions, restrictions, regulations and classifications in effect on the preceding December 31;
(G) Maintain permanent and current records of the Zoning Code including, but not limited to, all maps, amendments, special use permits, planned building developments, variances, appeals and applications therefor;
(H) Provide and maintain a source of public information relative to all matters arising out of the Zoning Code;
(I) Receive, file and forward to the Plan Commission all applications for amendments, use variances and special use permits, and other matters upon which the Plan Commission is required to act under the Zoning Code;
(J) Receive, file and forward to the Zoning Board of Appeals all applications for variances, appeals and other matters upon which the board is required to act under the Zoning Code;
(K) Keep the Mayor and City Council advised of zoning activities by written report once each month, including statements of permits and certificates issued and orders promulgated;
(L) The Zoning Administrator may request and shall receive so far as may be necessary in the discharge of his or her duties, the assistance and cooperation of the Chief of Police in enforcing order, of the City Attorney in prosecuting violators, and of other city officials and officers; and
(M) The Zoning Administrator shall perform other duties as a Code Enforcement Officer as prescribed by codes and laws of the city, and as may be specifically assigned to him or her by the City Council. Such codes and laws may include, but not be limited to, the Mobile Housing Code, the Subdivision Code and the Building Code, as adopted and amended from time to time by the City Council.
(1999 Code, § 1-2-102)