The Building Official shall have the following responsibilities and powers:
(a) Enforce the provisions of this Zoning Code and interpret the meaning and application of its provisions, including both map and text.
(b) Inspect properties within the City to determine compliance with regulations and to issue violation notices when necessary.
(c) Receive, review and make determinations on applications for Zoning Certificates.
(d) Issue Zoning Certificates as provided by this Code, and keep a record of same with notations of special conditions involved.
(e) Review and process plans pursuant to the provisions of this Code.
(f) Make determinations as to whether violations of this Code exist, determine the nature and extent thereof, and notify the owner in writing, specifying the exact nature of the violation and the manner in which it shall be corrected by the owner, pursuant to the procedures in this Code.
(g) Maintain permanent and current records required by this Code, including but not limited to: the Official Zoning Map, Zoning Certificates, inspection documents and records of all variances, amendments, planned unit developments and conditional uses. These records shall be made available for use of the City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and to the public.
(h) Initiate the revocation of a permit or approval issued contrary to this Code.
(i) Act upon all applications within thirty (30) days of their date of filing. A Zoning Certificate or written notification and explanation of refusal shall be issued to the applicant within said thirty (30) days. Failure to notify the applicant of such refusal within this period shall entitle the applicant to submit his request to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(j) Examine and refer to the Planning Commission applications for a Zoning Certificate when site plan review is required as specified in this Chapter.
(k) Forward findings of fact as to alleged violations of this Code to the Law Director.
(Ord. 2-2013. Passed 7-1-13.)