(A) It shall be the duty and responsibility of the appointed Building and Zoning/Code Enforcement Administrator, hereinafter referred to as “Administrator,” to enforce the provisions of the Property Maintenance Code, Subdivision Code and Zoning Code, as provided for herein. In addition, the Administrator, as noted under division (B) below performs various functions, as designated, within the Public Works Department and Health Department. The Administrator also coordinates with the Police Department on enforcement of these codes. The Administrator shall be appointed by the Village Mayor with the advice and consent of the Village Board. Salary shall be determined by the Board of Trustees.
(`92 Code, § 29-2-1)
(B) The Administrator shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) Except as may be provided for in each code, to enforce all the provisions of the Property Maintenance, Zoning and Subdivision Codes, and Chapter 93 Health and Sanitation and Nuisance;
(2) To issue all necessary notices and orders to abate illegal or unsafe conditions in order to ensure compliance with the Property Maintenance, Zoning and Subdivision Code, and Chapter 93 Health and Sanitation and Nuisance requirements for the safety, health and general welfare of the public;
(3) To enter any non-residential or residential structure at any reasonable time for the purpose of making inspections and performing duties as provided for under the Property Maintenance, Zoning or Subdivision Codes, and Chapter 93 Health and Sanitation and Nuisance;
(4) To seek from a court of competent jurisdiction an order against an owner, occupant or other person in charge of a premises to cease and desist in refusing, impeding, inhibiting or obstructing the free access by the Administrator to any part of a structure wherein inspection is sought;
(5) Manages work activities in accordance with the Property Maintenance/Zoning/Subdivision Codes, issues building/zoning permits, monitors building/zoning permits for compliance, initiates legal action against violators and inspects properties;
(6) Manages works activities related to code enforcement (nuisance laws) and checks illegal dumping (enforcing the regulations on illegal dumping for both hazardous and non-hazardous materials), enforces open burning laws, oversees inspections/issuance of citations for blighted property and oversees sampling of suspected polluted water bodies;
(7) Coordinates building and zoning activities with the Village Mayor, Clerk/Treasurer, Engineer, Comptroller, Attorney, Trustees, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and other internal and external agencies as needed;
(8) Oversees village trash contract with chosen private contractor;
(9) Attends related meetings (board, caucus, zoning and the like) and associated conferences;
(10) Prepares, proposes and monitors department budget;
(11) Performs all building, zoning and subdivision inspections except plumbing (in which a licensed plumber is needed); (However, the Administrator will arrange for all required plumbing inspections.)
(12) Inspects and approves all sewer tap-ons to the village’s main sewer lines and arranges for all septic system inspections from the county and records and informs the Public Works Director and the Water Clerk of all sewer inspections completed;
(13) Monitors construction projects for compliance under the Property Maintenance/ Subdivision/Zoning Codes and keeps the Village Engineer and Board informed of all problems and the status of construction;
(14) Maintains a computerized database record of all building permits issued; (Fees received for building permits will be turned over to the Village Treasurer. Copies of all building permits issued will be turned over to the Village Clerk.)
(15) Performs easement acquisition for village projects, assists in annexations of unincorporated areas adjacent to the village and reviews applications for annexations and pre-annexations (in conjunction with the Village Clerk) for water service to the Village Board for approval and ensures annexations and pre-annexations are recorded with the county;
(16) Subdivision Code duties:
(a) Attends Planning Commission meetings;
(b) Reviews preliminary plats received by the Village Clerk and presents these plats to the Planning Commission along with his or her recommendations and comments;
(c) Reviews final plats and improvement plans as described in the Subdivision Code;
(d) Pursues actions authorized in the Subdivision Code when a developer fails to complete required improvements;
(e) Reviews and forwards applications for subdivision variances to the Planning Commission;
(f) Forwards applications for subdivision variances along with Planning Commission comments to the Board of Trustees;
(g) Maintain up-to-date records on matters pertaining to the Subdivision Code including, but not limited to preliminary plats, as-built records of completed improvements, final plats, variances and amendments; and
(h) Provides information to subdividers/developers and to the general public on matters related to the Subdivision Code.
(17) Performs health/environmental inspections;
(18) Zoning Code duties:
(a) Maintains a current village zoning map on file;
(b) Attends Zoning Board of Appeals meetings, sets agenda and notifies members of required meetings and acts as secretary of the Zoning Board of Appeals; and
(c) Except as provided for in the Zoning Code, the Administrator shall administer and enforce the Zoning Code including the receiving of applications, the inspection of premises and the issuing of permits and certificates of occupancy. No permit or certificate of occupancy shall be issued by the Administrator, except where provisions of the Zoning Code have been complied with.
(19) Performs other duties as required or as assigned by the Village Mayor or Village Board which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
(`92 Code, § 29-2-2)
(C) Every occupant of a non-residential structure or a premises shall give the owner, his or her agent or employee access to any part of the structure or its premises at reasonable times for the purpose of making inspections and such repairs as are necessary to comply with the provisions of this code.
(`92 Code, § 29-2-3)
(D) The Administrator or his or her authorized representative shall disclose proper credentials of his or her respective office for the purpose of entering into any structure for the purpose of inspecting any and all buildings and premises in the performance of his or her duties pursuant to this code.
(`92 Code, § 29-2-4)
(E) Inspection of all premises, the issuance of notices and orders resulting from inspections and the enforcement of this code shall be the responsibility of the Administrator. However, if, in the opinion of the Administrator initiating an inspection under this code, he or she deems it necessary or desirable to have inspections by other departments of the village, the Administrator shall make reasonable effort to arrange for the coordination of additional inspections so as to minimize the number of visits by inspectors. The Administrator shall confer with the other departments conducting inspections for the purpose of eliminating conflicting orders or citations before any are issued. No department conducting inspections shall delay the issuance of any emergency orders which it determines must be issued for the purpose of conducting such a conference with other departments.
(`92 Code, § 29-2-5) (Ord. 96-09, passed 8-7-96)