The Housing and Zoning Inspector shall:
(a) Inspect all existing structures to ensure compliance with Municipal codes and ordinances;
(b) Investigate all complaints of violations of the Zoning Code and housing ordinances, and, more particularly, cases of substandard housing;
(c) Inform property owners of violations and endeavor to have such violations corrected by such property owners;
(d) Refer cases of violations, if not timely and reasonably corrected, to proper authorities for appropriate court action;
(e) Make periodic surveys of the community to determine areas of deterioration or loss of aesthetic values;
(f) Maintain accurate and adequate records and reports of all zoning and housing inspections performed;
(g) Enforce all applicable Municipal codes, ordinances and regulations pertaining to proper and adequate zoning and housing standards;
(h) Appear as a witness in all cases involving violations of Municipal codes and/or ordinances when requested to do so by the Building Commissioner; and
(i) Prepare and perform all related work and enforcement proceedings when requested to do so by the Building Commissioner.
(Ord. 1973-50. Passed 3-7-73; Ord. 05-180. Passed 12-5-05; Ord. 11-154. Passed 12-20-11.)