The Code Enforcement Officer shall have the following qualifications and responsibilities:
(A) Duties. The Code Enforcement Officer shall:
(1) Be responsible for the enforcement of all Municipal or Zoning Ordinances;
(2) Have the ability to effectively and professionally communicate with the public and fairly and impartially enforce all town ordinances; and
(3) Have the ability to appear and testify in court.
(B) Violations. The Code Enforcement Officer shall log and investigate all reported and observed violations of town ordinances. Examples of said violations are:
(1) Construction or building without a permit;
(2) Unsightly debris;
(3) Junk or abandoned motor vehicles;
(4) Lack of required fencing for swimming pools;
(5) Sign violations;
(6) Weed and vegetation control; and
(7) Any other duty assigned by the Director of Community Development.
If a violation is present, appropriate action shall be immediately taken to cite the violator and cure the violation. The Code Enforcement Officer shall have the authority to issue citations for any code violations.
(C) Surveys. The Code Enforcement Officer shall be responsible for performing public surveys or canvassing as may be ordered by the Town Council.
(D) Parking. The Code Enforcement Officer shall monitor and enforce all parking restrictions, especially in any business district or other area and shall have the ability to issue parking tickets for any violations.
(Ord. 1998-1, passed 1-26-98)