(a) The Zoning Inspector shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of Council.
(b) The Zoning Inspector shall enforce the Zoning Code.
(c) For the purpose of this chapter, the Zoning Inspector shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) Upon finding that any of the provisions of the Zoning Code are being violated, the Zoning Inspector shall notify, in writing, the person responsible for such violation(s), ordering the action necessary to correct such violation;
(2) To order discontinuance of illegal uses of land, buildings or structures;
(3) To order removal of illegal buildings or structures, or illegal additions of structural alterations;
(4) To order discontinuance of any illegal work being done; and
(5) To take any other action authorized by the Zoning Code to ensure compliance with or to prevent violation(s) of the Zoning Code. This may include the issuance of an action on zoning permits and certificate of use permits and such similar administrative duties as are permissible under the law.
(d) The Zoning Inspector shall receive such compensation as Council may authorize. (Ord. 94-116. Passed 6-2-94.)
(e) The Zoning Inspector shall attend all hearings of the Planning Commission unless the Chair of the Planning Commission authorizes his or her absence.
(Ord. 13-150. Passed 1-9-14.)
(f) The Zoning Inspector shall obtain a Fidelity Bond in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), conditioned upon the faithful performance of the Zoning Inspector’s duties, with an insurance corporation satisfactory to Council and licensed to do business in the State of Ohio as a surety. Such bond shall be filed with the Fiscal Officer after having been approved by Council. The cost of such bond shall be borne by the Village.
(Ord. 19-127. Passed 8-8-19.)