(A) Appointment and removal. The Board of Commissioners shall, by a majority vote, appoint a Zoning Administrator, who shall be duly sworn in. The Zoning Administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the Board and may be removed from office without cause at any time by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board.
(B) Powers and duties. The Zoning Administrator is granted the authority to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter, exercising the full police power of the town. With an appropriate warrant or permission from the owner or occupant, the Zoning Administrator, or his or her duly authorized representative, may enter any building, structure or premises to perform any duty imposed by this chapter, provided entry is made with proper notice and at reasonable hours.
(C) Issuance of certificates. The Zoning Administrator shall have the sole authority to issue zoning certificates and certificates of compliance.
(D) Availability for duty. The Zoning Administrator shall be available to receive applications during regular business hours. The Board of Commissioners shall have the authority to appoint a Deputy Zoning Administrator to serve in the place and stead of the Zoning Administrator for those times that the Zoning Administrator shall be on leave of absence.
(Ord. passed 4-1993; Am. Ord. passed 6-7-2021)