(a) Establishment of Enforcement Officials. As specified throughout this Ordinance, certain actions necessary for the implementation of this Ordinance shall be administered by the Manager or his duly authorized assistants or representatives. In carrying out designated duties, enforcement officers shall administer the Ordinance precisely as it is written and shall not make changes or vary the terms of this Ordinance.
(b) Responsibilities of the Zoning Inspector. The Zoning Inspector shall be appointed by the Manager and shall serve under the direction of the Manager. The Zoning Inspector may have the following responsibilities:
(1) Provide citizens and public officials with information relative to this Ordinance and related matters.
(2) Assist applicants in determining the appropriate forms and procedures related to site plan review, zoning, and other zoning matters.
(3) Review all applications for site plan review, special land use review, planned development proposals, and take any action required as outlined in this Ordinance.
(4) Forward to the Commission all applications for site plan review, special land use review, planned unit development proposals, petitions for amendments to this Ordinance, and other applications which must be reviewed by the Commission.
(5) Forward to the Commission all materials related to applications for appeals, variances, of other matters on which the Commission is required to act.
(6) Forward to the Council all recommendations of the Commission concerning matters on which the Council is required to take final action.
(7) Periodically report to the Commission on the status of Municipal 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 other documents in an orderly fashion.
(9) Perform other related duties, as specified by the Manager.
(Ord. 1166. Passed 9-24-01.)
(10) Review applications for zoning permits and issue such permits if the applications are completed in accordance with these Ordinances and the Zoning Inspector is satisfied that that property complies with the applicable Ordinances.
(11) When an application for a zoning permit requires interpretation of the zoning ordinances, the Zoning Inspector may refer the matter to the Planning Commission for review and determination of whether the permit should be granted or whether the applicant must request a variance or conditional land use permit. (Ord. 2164. Passed 3-17-14.)
(c) Responsibilities of the Building Official. The Building Official may have the following responsibilities:
(1) Enforce and administer the adopted Building Code.
(2) Provide citizens and public officials with information relative to the Building Code, this Ordinance, and related matters.
(3) Assist applicants in the completion of required application forms for permits and certificates.
(4) Issue building or other appropriate permits when all provisions of this Ordinance and other applicable ordinances have been complied with.
(5) Issue Certificates of Occupancy when all provisions of this Ordinance and other applicable ordinances have been complied with.
(6) Perform inspections of buildings, structures, and premises to insure that proposed land use changes or improvements are and will remain in compliance with this Ordinance.
(7) Investigate alleged violations of this Ordinance and enforce appropriate corrective measures when required, including issuance of violation notices, issuance of orders to stop work, and revoking of permits.
(8) Forward to the Commission all materials related to applications for appeals, variances, of other matters on which the Commission is required to act.
(9) Perform other related duties as specified by the Manager.
(d) Conformance with this Ordinance. It shall be unlawful for the Zoning Inspector or Building Official to approve any plans or issue any building permits or certificates of occupancy until he has inspected such plans in detail and found them to conform with this Ordinance.
(Ord. 1166. Passed 9-24-01.)