CHAPTER 1262:  ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY
Section
1262.01   Zoning Inspector.
1262.02   Completion of municipal income tax form required prior to issuance of zoning permits and return of deposited monies or bonds.
1262.03   Application for zoning permits; fees; conditions.
1262.04   Applications requiring Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Inspector approval.
1262.05   Effect of breach of condition or requirement.
1262.06   Inspections.
1262.07   Effective life of zoning certificate.
1262.08   Cash bonds; inspections.
1262.99   Penalty; equitable remedies.
   CROSS REFERENCES
   Administrative board; powers and duties - see Ohio R.C. 713.11
   Board of Zoning Appeals - see CHTR. Art. III, § 3; P. & Z. Ch. 1264
   Mandatory zoning referendum - see CHTR. Art. V, § 5
   Municipal Planning and Zoning Commission - see CHTR. Art. III, § 2; P. & Z. Ch. 1220
   Notice and hearing on municipal zoning regulations - see Ohio R.C. 713.12
   Procedures for zoning permit approval in Environmental Quality Overlay Districts - see P. & Z. 1222.09
   Violation of zoning ordinances may be enjoined - see Ohio R.C. 713.13
§ 1262.01  ZONING INSPECTOR.
   (a)   The position of Zoning Inspector is hereby established. The Zoning Inspector shall be appointed by the Mayor and/or Council for an indefinite period of time and shall continue until the person so appointed resigns or otherwise removes himself or herself from such office or is removed as provided in subsection (c) of this section.
   (b)   No appointment of the Zoning Inspector by the Mayor and/or Council shall be effective without the concurrence of two-thirds of the members of Council.
   (c)   The Mayor is hereby authorized to remove the Zoning Inspector for just cause, provided, however, that such removal shall not take effect without the concurrence of two-thirds of the members of Council.
   (d)   The Zoning Inspector shall perform the following duties:
      (1)   Provide information pertaining to zoning to anyone desiring such information;
      (2)   A.   Issue all zoning permits after inspection of all necessary plans and layouts; and
         B.   Make on-site inspection to determine that the structure conforms with the Zoning Code.
      (3)   Keep and be responsible for all records pertaining to applications for zoning permits and the action taken thereon;
      (4)   A.   Conduct investigations and inspect premises to ascertain conformity with the Zoning Code and, if a violation is ound, pursue the matter until it is resolved in accordance with the Zoning Code, including the taking of legal action and the issuing of citations;
         B.   Investigate complaints promptly; and
         C.   Prepare written reports and take pictures of violations for possible legal action;
      (5)   Enforce all zoning laws of the city;
      (6)   Attend Council and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings as required; and
      (7)   Perform all other duties required of him or her by the Mayor.
   (e)   Compensation for the Zoning Inspector shall be established at the time of appointment and may be adjusted from time to time. The method of establishment shall be by a recommendation from the Mayor with the concurrence of a majority of Council.
   (f)   In addition to his or her regular compensation authorized herein, the Zoning Inspector may be entitled to additional employee benefits as Council may from time to time establish by ordinance.
(Ord. 11-O-1, passed 2-23-2011)
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