(A) The purpose of this section is to satisfy the requirements of I.C. 36-1-27-4.
(B) As used in this section CONFLICT OF INTEREST means a direct or financial interest in the issuance of a permit, pursuant to I.C. 36-1-27-1.
(C) As used in this section PERMIT has the meaning set forth in I.C. 36-7-4-1109(b).
(D) A 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 the building commissioner, building code official or inspector has a conflict of interest.
(E) A building commissioner, building code official or inspector of the city shall report a conflict of interest to the City Attorney.
(F) Promptly upon notification of the conflict of interest, the City Attorney shall notify the Building Commissioner of Dearborn County of the conflict of interest and the need for the Building Commissioner of Dearborn County to review and approve or deny the permit application.
(G) The Building Commissioner of Dearborn County is hereby granted the authority to review city permit applications that are subject to this section in situations where a building commissioner, building code official or inspector of the city has a conflict of interest.
(H) This section shall take effect immediately upon passage by the Common Council.
(Ord. 9-2019, passed 8-5-19)