(a) The position of Zoning Commissioner is hereby created. A person shall be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the Council of the Village of New London, under the general supervision and direction of the Village Administrator, and shall receive such compensation as the Council may provide.
(b) The Zoning Commissioner shall:
(1) Issue Zoning Permits when this Zoning Ordinance has been followed, or, refuse same in the event of noncompliance. Applications for zoning permits shall be made available at the Fiscal Officer's office.
(2) Determine the designated fees for Zoning Permits, Amendments, Appeals, Conditional Uses, and Exceptions; provided, however, that all such fees shall be collected by the Fiscal Officer's office.
(3) Make and keep records on all applications, issuance and denial of all permits, and on complaints of violations. All such documents shall be maintained by the Fiscal Officer.
(4) Enforce this Zoning Ordinance and take all necessary steps to remedy any condition found in violation by ordering in writing, the discontinuance of illegal uses or illegal work in progress, and request the Police Chief or Solicitor to commence appropriate legal action when necessary. All correspondence, citations, notices of violations, and other documents and records pertaining to the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance shall be generated and maintained by the Zoning Commissioner, provided, however, that he may provide fully completed documents to the Fiscal Officer's office for copying and/or mailing.
(5) Keep the Planning and Zoning Commission advised and make recommendations regarding all matters other than routine duties pertaining to the enforcement of this Zoning Ordinance and to transmit all applications and records pertaining thereto.
(6) Keep the Board of Zoning Appeals advised of all matters pertaining to and make recommendations regarding Appeals, Variances, Conditional Uses and Exceptions and transmit all applications and records pertaining thereto.
(7) Provide a monthly report to the Council of the Village of New London regarding activities of this position.
(8) Refer permits along waterways to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(9) Issue Certificate of Occupancy.
(Ord. 2012-35. Passed 9-24-12.)