(a) Overview. As specified throughout this chapter, certain actions necessary for the implementation of this chapter shall be administered by the Building Official and other City administrative officials, the City's Planning Consultant or their duly authorized assistants or representatives. In carrying out their designated duties, all such enforcement officers shall administer the chapter precisely as it is written and shall not make changes or vary the terms of the chapter, unless otherwise expressly authorized herein.
(b) Responsibilities of the Building Official and Assistants. In addition to specific responsibilities outlined elsewhere in this chapter, and in addition to specific responsibilities related to enforcement and administration of the adopted Building Code, the Building Official or his duly authorized assistants shall have the following responsibilities:
(1) Provide citizens and public officials with information relative to this chapter and related matters.
(2) Assist applicants in determining and completing appropriate forms and procedures related to site plan review, rezoning, and other zoning matters.
(4) Forward to the Planning Commission all applications for site plan review, special land use review, planned unit development proposals, petitions for amendments to this chapter, and other applications which must be reviewed by the Planning Commission.
(5) Forward to the Zoning Board of Appeals all materials related to applications for appeals, variances, of other matters on which the Zoning Board of Appeals is required to act.
(6) Forward to the City Council all recommendations of the Planning Commission concerning matters on which the City Council is required to take final action.
(7) Periodically report to the Planning Commission on the status of City's zoning and planning administration.
(8) Maintain up-to-date Zoning Map, Zoning Ordinance text, and office records by recording all amendments and filing all official minutes and documents in an orderly fashion.
(9) Maintain records as accurately as is feasible of all nonconforming uses, structures, and lots existing on the effective date of this chapter, and update this record as conditions affecting the nonconforming status of such uses changes.
(10) Review and investigate permit applications to determine compliance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
(11) Issue building or other appropriate permits when all provisions of this chapter and other applicable ordinances have been complied with.
(12) Issue certificates of occupancy in accordance with this chapter when all provisions of this chapter and other applicable ordinances have been complied with.
(13) Perform inspections of buildings, structures, and premises to insure proposed land use changes or improvements are and will remain in compliance with this chapter.
(14) Investigate alleged violations of this chapter and enforce appropriate corrective measures when required, including issuance of violation notices, issuance of orders to stop work, and revoking of permits.
(15) Perform other related duties required to administer this chapter.
(c) Responsibilities of the Planner. In addition to specific responsibilities outlined elsewhere in this chapter, upon request from the City Council or other authorized City body or official, the City's Planner or shall have the following responsibilities:
(1) Prepare and administer such plans and ordinances as are appropriate for the City and its environs, within the scope of the Michigan planning and zoning enabling acts.
(2) Advise and assist the Planning Commission and be responsible for carrying out the directives of the Planning Commission.
(3) Advise and assist the City Council and be responsible for carrying out the directives of the City Council.
(4) Provide citizens and public officials with information relative to this chapter and related matters.
(5) Assist applicants in determining the appropriate forms and procedures related to site plan review, rezoning, and other zoning matters.
(7) At the request of the Planning Commission or City Council, draft amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and other ordinances to accomplish the planning objectives of the City.
(8) Perform other related duties required to administer this chapter.
(9) Periodically report to the Planning Commission on the status of City's zoning and planning administration.
(10) Perform other related duties required to administer this chapter.
(Res. 98-529A. Passed 12-21-98; Res. 08-362A. Passed 11-17-08, Eff. 12-3-08.)