(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)