(a) The position of Zoning Inspector is hereby established.
(b) The Zoning Inspector shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of Council and shall receive such compensation as Council may provide.
(c) The Zoning Inspector shall have the following duties:
(1) Issue zoning and building permits when this Zoning Code has been followed, or refuse to issue such permits in the event of noncompliance;
(2) Collect the designated fees for Zoning Certificates, building permits, amendments, appeals, conditional uses and exceptions;
(3) Make and keep records on all applications, issuance and denial of permits and complaints of violations;
(4) Enforce this Zoning Code and take all necessary steps to remedy any condition found in violation of this Zoning Code by ordering, in writing, the discontinuance of illegal uses or illegal work in progress, and request the Solicitor to commence appropriate legal action when necessary;
(5) Keep the Planning Commission and Council advised of all matters, other than routine duties pertaining to the enforcement of this Zoning Code, and transmit all applications and records pertaining to amendments; and
(6) Keep the Board of Zoning Appeals advised of all matters pertaining to appeals, variances, conditional uses and exceptions, and transmit all applications and records pertaining thereto.
(Ord. 1130. Passed 2-1-88; Ord. 1584. Passed 9-17-07.)