(a) Establishment. The Zoning Inspector shall act as the administrative officer for the purpose of effecting the proper administration of the Planning and Zoning Code.
(b) Appointment.
(1) The Zoning Inspector shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of Council.
(2) In the absence or inability of the Zoning Inspector to serve, or in case of a vacancy, the Mayor shall be the acting Zoning Inspector and shall have all the powers and authority herein granted to said Inspector.
(c) Administrative Review Assistance. In the review of planning and zoning applications, the Zoning Inspector may be assisted by an administrative review team, which may include, but is not limited to the Village Engineer, and Village Solicitor. The Zoning Inspector shall be responsible for the coordination of the administrative review team.
(d) Powers and Duties. The Zoning Inspector or his/her designee shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To enforce the provisions of this Code, except when specifically stated otherwise.
(2) To determine the meaning and application of this Planning and Zoning Code and its provisions.
(3) To accept, review for completeness, and respond to questions regarding applications upon which the Zoning Inspector is authorized by the provisions of this Planning and Zoning Code to review, including amendments to the Planning and Zoning Code, site plan review, conditional uses, variances, appeals, and subdivision plats.
(4) To issue, deny, or void zoning permits as provided by this Planning and Zoning Code.
(5) To forward permit applications to the Village Planning Commission and/or Board of Zoning Appeals where appropriate.
(6) To schedule and cause proper notification for required meetings of the Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(7) To issue, deny, or void zoning certificates of compliance as provided by this Planning and Zoning Code.
(8) To maintain records of all applications submitted and actions taken by the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, and any other records required by this Planning and Zoning Code.
(9) To report to Village Council all applications received and permits issued in regards to this Planning and Zoning Code.
(10) To conduct or cause the inspection of building sites, uses of land, and construction areas to determine compliance with this Planning and Zoning Code. The Zoning Inspector shall require pins to be visible for physical identification for all applications.
(11) To receive and enforce written protests to zoning permits.
(12) To determine the existence of any violations of this Planning and Zoning Code and cause such notifications of violations or revocation notices, stop work orders to be issued, or initiate such other administrative or legal action as needed to address such violations;
(13) To attend meetings and provide such technical and consultation assistance as may be required by the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Village Council in the exercise of their duties relating to this Code.
(14) Maintain in current status the Zoning District Map which shall be kept on permanent display in the Village.
(Ord. 19-10. Passed 11-7-19.)