(A) Enforcement of chapter. It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector, designated by the Mayor, to enforce this chapter. He shall receive applications required by this chapter, and furnish the prescribed certificates of appropriateness. He shall examine areas for which permits have been issued, and shall make necessary inspections to see that the provisions of this chapter are being upheld. He will be provided with the assistance of the Chief of Police in enforcing orders and the City Attorney in prosecuting violations.
(B) For the purpose of this chapter, the Building Inspector shall have the following duties:
(1) Upon finding that any of the provisions of this chapter are being violated, he shall notify in writing the person responsible for such violations, ordering the action necessary to correct such violations;
(2) He shall order discontinuance of any illegal work being done;
(3) He shall order removal of illegal buildings or structures or illegal additions or structural alterations; and
(4) He shall take any other action authorized by this chapter to ensure compliance with or to prevent violations of this chapter. This may include the issuance of certificates of appropriate-ness and such similar administration duties as are permissible under the law.
(Ord. 1982-12, passed 7-31-82; Am. Ord. 1987-12-B, passed 7-21-87)